This is a long read from the New Yorker. The author was able to interview influential people in the space including Vitalik Buterin and Joe Lubin. | learn more
As context, there are currently fewer than 2,000 operating satellites in space. | learn more
“In 2013, David Sinclair, a geneticist at Harvard, published a high-profile paper showing that aging mice became more youthful when they were dosed with a NAD-enhancing compound.” Now there are two high-profile well-financed direct-to-consumer companies selling supplements that increase NAD. […]
“Ever wonder why there’s a hole in the Chicago map east of O’Hare Airport? Here’s why.” | learn more
The Chicago Tribune dives into the growth of the video gambling industry inside bars, truck stops, donut shops and other small establishments. “Video gambling’s revenues have grown by more than 75 percent in just the last three years in Illinois.” | learn […]
Tedium highlights the history of the invention of RFID (in the context of espionage) and its role in electronic tolling transponders (like your I-Pass). | learn more
I’ve locked my phone to only allow social media apps for 30 min per day. Thankfully, this made the cut. Will Smith, his long-time friend Jazzy Jeff, and his son Jaden Smith brought back the classic theme song to Fresh […]
“The true story of a ring of thieves who stole millions of dollars’ worth of luxury watches—and the special agent who brought them down.” | learn more
Author: Michael Pollan Author Michael Pollen weaves together a lot of science, stories and experience into an intriguing narrative about psychedelics. I read this shortly after finishing a science-based book about meditation. It seems both methods – mindfulness and psychedelic […]
Author: Ronald Siegel I’ve tried meditation a few times in my life, but not yet with the dedication that I apply to other areas. Partly, I’ve been skeptical of its effects. And partly, it’s hard to do! I decided to read […]