Author: Matthew Walker PhD We all have a relationship with sleep. We tend to understand that sleep is important, but I think many don’t give it enough credit. This book hit me early with a profound fact: “Without exception, every animal […]
Author: Ed Yong What an eye-opener this book is! Microbes like bacteria and archaea are everywhere. They live on pretty much every species and surface. And, their lives impact ours in myriad complex ways. Our species has co-evolved with many […]
Author: Hunter S. Thompson This book is something special! With its subject matter, it’s definitely not for everybody. Those who are very conservative and/or easily offended might want to stay away. Then again, maybe this is exactly what the doctor ordered. […]
Author: Stanislaw Lem This book is considered one of the classics of science fiction. No doubt about it, it’s a great book. That being said, I’m starting to believe I’m tainted in the sci-fi novel category. Because of all the […]
I’m grateful that Block Club Chicago has finally launched, bringing the local news that matters back into my life. This is about the tiny Polish restaurant a few blocks from my house, Podhalanka. I’m going to eat there soon! | learn more
“In 2013, the New England Journal of Medicine published a landmark study that found that people put on a Mediterranean diet had a 30% lower chance of heart attack, stroke, or death from cardiovascular disease than people on a low-fat […]
“Probabilistic thinking is a useful tool to help us evaluate potential outcomes so we can make the best possible decision. Learn why it matters, and how to use this powerful mental model.” | learn more
“Sephora has captured the hearts of millions of beauty shoppers and is aggressively expanding across the globe. [CB Insights] dive into how Sephora has succeeded in today’s merciless retail climate, highlighting key lessons for retailers.” | learn more
This Washington Post article is a great read. “Silicon Valley startups boast about disrupting everything. Coinbase did the opposite — and is now the go-to exchange for bitcoin.” | learn more
This is good news for the crypto community in the US because there had been a shadow of potential securities-law violation for trading this cryptocurrency. There’s some more nuance here around Ether’s present state vs its origins that’s worth understanding. | learn […]