better doing
The 6 ways of influence.
This short post reminds us about specific ways that humans are susceptible to influence, and how we can watch out for them in everyday life. | learn more
retail therapy
Sears Holdings’ Eddie Lampert interviewed by Vanity Fair.
The demise of the original O.G. of retailing has been fast and public. Many accuse the CEO of self-dealing as he sells off its assets. The billionaire hedge fund manager who’s been at the helm of Sears Holdings for 15 […]
on the blockchain
The mutual communication society.
Jill Carlson shares a story of credit reporting by shopkeepers in 1800s London. Then, she brings it back to the blockchain: “Credit is an integral part of any mature and functional economic system. So if cryptocurrency is digital cash, what […]
tech, startups, internet
FTC tells companies their ‘warranty void if removed’ stickers are bullshit.
They sent a note to “six major companies” telling them that the policy is unenforceable and could be considered deceptive under the FTC Act. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
The death of the newsfeed.
This is yet another great post by Benedict Evans of a16z. “What do we do now that there’s more in the newsfeed than we can possibly read? Can the algorithmic sample ever actually work, or do we swing back to […]
on the blockchain
Crypto YouTuber hacked out of $2 million during a livestream.
“Ian Balina, a cryptocurrency YouTuber known for his (sponsored) ICO reviews, was apparently hacked out of $2 million during a livestream session.” | learn more
fun facts
The story of IV saline.
“IV bags filled with what’s called normal saline are used to treat problems ranging from vomiting to lightheadedness.” This article explains the history of saline and highlights a lack of evidence for its safe use. | learn more
oh, chicago
Lead in homes’ water across Chicago.
“An analysis from the Chicago Tribune finds that lead was in water drawn from nearly 70% of 2,797 homes across Chicago within the past two years.” Free test kits available from the city here. | learn more
oh, chicago
CeaseFire mediator accused of running a gang.
I’ll start from the beginning. CeaseFire is a program that attempts to help rival gangs mediate and de-escalate disputes to reduce violence. To get it done, they often hire former gang members as mediators. One of those mediators, Francisco “Smokey” Sanchez, […]
fun facts
Americans parents are sending their kids to Russian Math.
“Where it’s popular – in Massachusetts and now far beyond – “Russian math” is such a big “thing” that some parents worry their children will be at a disadvantage if they don’t enroll.“ | learn more