on the blockchain
Lil Miquela & the blockchain dress
“…Synthetic Media … is a new-ish, still-to-be-defined term that covers everything from virtual influencers like L’il Miquela, natural language generative text like talktotransformer, deepfakes, the AI-generated painting that sold at Christies for $432,500, and any other media created purely by […]
under the microscope
Gel that makes teeth repair themselves could spell the end of fillings
“Enamel is the hard, protective layer on the outside of teeth. It can be worn down by mouth acid and repeated chewing, leading to cavities that have to be plugged with fillings to prevent further decay. … Tooth enamel can […]
to your health
How hospitals drive up health care costs
An opinion piece. “It’s easy to criticize pharmaceutical and insurance companies. But we spend much more on hospitals.” | learn more
better doing
The magic moment
The moment when you have the freedom to create without the demands of publishing. This article includes a Dr. Dre quote about his first meeting with Eminem:“It’s one of those things were you just know. Something special is happening. I’m […]
better doing
Investors and operators: lessons learned from both worlds
From Brent Beshore who’s building a different sort of investment firm at adventur.es. “An essay on what investors should learn from small and midsize business operators in the trenches, and on what operators should learn from professional investors.” | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Man behind Tesla’s Powerwall now pitching all-in-one power management system for homes
It’s been a long while since the humble electrical box received some attention and re-invention! | learn more
tech, startups, internet
On the internet’s next act
I’m not sure I’m tracking every aspect of this, but the core argument is interesting. “The internet’s next major act will be augmented vision – smart glasses. Svelte, stylish, unnoticeably tech, and capable of delivering a new reality based on […]
tech, startups, internet
Why so many apps ask to use Bluetooth
“Apple’s iOS 13 adds a new privacy measure that requires apps to get your consent in order to use your device’s Bluetooth. After installing the update, you’ll be astonished by the number of apps asking for Bluetooth permission the next […]
oh, chicago
Rats! The science and stories behind Chicago’s most unwanted pests
“An illustrated answer to a question from Justin Carrasco about how many rats are in Chicago, and why.” | learn more