fun facts
How Anna Delvey tricked New York’s party people.
Do you love a good fraud story? This link’s for you! | learn more
big ideas
Workers of the world unite on distributed digital platforms.
The argument proposed in this article isn’t new – its underpinnings are the same as the CONE I wrote about in April. The more I think about it, the more I find this idea revolutionary. Corporations were an innovative structure that […]
thoughts of food
Paleo, keto, fasting, Whole30: Why food tribes are on the rise.
“Does it seem like suddenly everyone you know is identifying as Paleo, giving keto a whirl, or suffering through Whole30? It’s not your imagination.” | learn more
under the microscope
Natural selection plays out in real-time on California starfish.
“Starfish are again brightening up tide pools along the California coast after being ravaged by a mysterious wasting disease, and the colorful invertebrates have undergone a remarkable genetic adaptation that is protecting them from the deadly pathogen, a new study […]
under the microscope
You can grow new brain cells.
Until I read the transcript of this TED talk, I was under the mistaken impression that humans do not grow new brain cells as adults. Well not only do we grow new brain cells, but Sandrine Thuret also explains how […]
better doing
Why your work environment matters.
Farnam Street Blog tackles the negative impact that most office environments have on decision quality. Thankfully, the post also offers actionable advice on how to fix the problem. | learn more
better doing
Harsh truths that will make you a better person.
This is the first post I’ve read from Eric Barker, and it won’t be the last. I really enjoyed his writing style and his message. | learn more
retail therapy
8 retailers ready to grow in the US.
CNBC highlights small brands that seem to have a long runway ahead of them. A refreshing change of pace from the “retail apocalypse” news. | learn more
on the blockchain
Numerai’s master plan.
Don’t you just love it when organizations publish their master plan on the internet for all to see? Numerai is an AI-run, crowd-sourced hedge fund that’s done exactly that. | learn more
on the blockchain
The security token thesis.
Stephen McKeon, finance professor at University of Oregon, put together this post about why securities should and will be tokenized. It’s very well thought-out and written. It really helps answer the “but, why?” question for security tokens. | learn more