This is incredibly sad, although the framing is annoyingly politicized. Seemingly all of my conversations about Chicago this year have turned to talk of violence. | learn more
The term was coined by Stephen Colbert in 2016. It’s, “a version of facts which is agreed to be true, but which may not coincide with objective reality.” | learn more
“Last year, three cryptocurrency enthusiasts bought a cruise ship. They named it the Satoshi, and dreamed of starting a floating libertarian utopia. It didn’t work out.” | learn more
“are NFTs a bubble? no. wealth is a bubble. 1% of the global adult population are now millionaires.” | learn more
The entrepreneur who founded Jet.com (and sold it to Walmart in the biggest acquihire ever), is hoping to build a brand new city, with the first residents moving in by 2030. | learn more
“Stanford University scientists experimenting with a decades-old, single-use battery architecture have developed of a new version that is not only rechargeable, but offers around six times the capacity of today’s lithium-ion solutions.” | learn more
“Although there are now a number of devices that generate electricity via movement, most of them only work in dry environments. A new one, however, also functions underwater – meaning it could be used in aquatic settings, implants, or wearables […]
“Amazon has told its delivery partners to stop screening applicants for marijuana use, according to Bloomberg. Amazon said screening for marijuana reduces the number of job applicants by 30%. The company said eliminating the requirement increases applications by 400%.” | learn more
“The guideline was issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which makes recommendations for preventive services and screenings that insurance companies must completely cover, without out of pocket costs to the insured, under the Affordable Care Act.” | learn more