I recently discovered this newsroom that runs on the same platform as Block Club Chicago. “We look beyond public records and disclosures to reveal the hidden networks and conflicts of interest that drive systemic corruption.” I love it! The link […]
“It turns out that giving your address to strangers on the internet … can be good?” | learn more
I never thought I’d have a favorite brand of tomato, but I do! Kim and I have been buying these greenhouse-grown local tomatoes for a while, and their consistency is great. Glad to see this company growing. | learn more
Here’s an interesting concept that I didn’t know anything about before: “Almost half of our DNA sequences are made up of jumping genes — also known as transposons. They jump around the genome in developing sperm and egg cells and […]
“Two worms frozen in the Siberian permafrost for around 40,000 years have now been thawed and revived, making them the oldest living creatures on the planet and the first multicellular organisms to have survived such long-term cryobiosis.” | learn more
This article has greatly expanded my perspective on China! “Jiayang Fan on how JD.com is expanding its consumer base with drone delivery and local recruits who can exploit villages’ tight-knit social networks.” | learn more
I guess we’re all spectators of this train wreck in slow motion. Their currency is expected to see a million percent inflation this year. 🤦♂️ | learn more
Last week I shared a link about this ponzi-like crypto game. This Hacker Noon article discusses the interesting game theory behind it, with a specific example from a Harvard class that went crazy. | learn more
Here’s an interesting perspective from Wired UK that’s heavy on quotes from Kai-Fu Lee, one of the most famous technologists in China (he’s been an exec at Apple, Microsoft and Google). The author thinks China will win the global race. […]
We’ve had graffiti on our garage a few times, and the city service that removes it is very helpful. This time, it looks like their authority was abused because a supervisor simply “didn’t like” a mural by Hebru Brantley in […]