Farnam Street combines a few disparate examples and ideas to make the point that in some games playing not to lose is the optimal strategy. Know what game you’re playing. | learn more
I probably should have expected this, but I didn’t. Have you visited Relentless.com recently? “Amazon could build a zero-margin equivalent of C.H. Robinson inside the ‘shipping costs’ line on its P&L without anyone noticing.” | learn more
“Ordering more tests or treatments is not always best for patients’ health or wallet. A group of medical educators is trying to address the problem where they think it starts: medical training.” | learn more
I’m interested in learning more about this trend. So far it seems to be on the rise for younger single people. Will it become more common? Will it ever be a fit for families? | learn more
As a wave of tech IPOs are about to sweep the retail landscape, the Economist cautions readers to avoid investing at current valuations. Mostly because these companies are unprofitable and their markets may not be as winner-take-all as expected. | learn […]
This whole industry is just amazing to me. The future is bright! | learn more
At a meeting to discuss approval of a new building, Ald. Walter Burnett stormed out after being questioned about whether the developers contributed to his campaign. He makes a good point that the people complaining about this proposed building are […]
“The project will transform the east side of the river, across from Goose Island, but plans include nature elements in Bucktown at the corner of North and Magnolia Avenues.” | learn more
Never trust the internet! “London-based YouTuber Byron Denton fooled many of his Instagram followers by pretending to be at Coachella, though some caught onto his prank.” | learn more
Reading this, I learned a lot about both kidnapping as a business and the insurance product that’s been created around it. As you might guess, it’s a complicated relationship. | learn more