on the blockchain
Minimum viable economy.
Nick Grossman from Union Square Ventures thinks through factors that affect the difficulty to get a token economy off the ground. | learn more
on the blockchain
ETH report 2018.
“We’ve interviewed 100+ developers to showcase the biggest opportunities in the Ethereum ecosystem” | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Path dependence and AI.
Rob May of Talla questions the impact of path-dependence in machine learning models. Humans definitely approach ideas differently depending on what they learned before – should machines? | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Automating industry with cobots.
“Robots in factories have historically been unwieldy, dangerous, and confined to large industrial settings. But now, smaller, cheaper collaborative robots are overcoming traditional challenges in the robotics industry, paving the way for ubiquitous robot technology that gets us much closer […]
oh, chicago
What trauma docs know.
Chicago magazine interviewed a dozen trauma surgeons affiliated with local Level-1 certified hospitals. They compiled their anonymous quotes featuring observations and stories. | learn more
fun facts
Swedish royal family’s crown jewels stolen in speedboat heist.
“Two thieves escaped a cathedral in Sweden with priceless historical ornaments, taking off in a speedboat moored nearby.” | learn more
fun facts
How air conditioning created the modern city.
How could I not take this opportunity to share a cool article about air conditioning? | learn more
thoughts of food
Wheat gene map could boost food security and lower allergies.
“Scientists announced today they have mapped out more than 94% of the genome of Chinese Spring bread wheat — adding that by manipulating its genetic code, people could eventually improve global food security and possibly alleviate some immune disorders like […]
thoughts of food
14,000-year-old bread rewrites history of baking.
“Breadcrumbs found at an excavation in Jordan reveal that humans were baking thousands of years earlier than previously believed. It may have even prompted them to settle down and plant cereals.” | learn more