The cryptoasset field is very new and fast-moving. That’s why I’m especially impressed that a book on the subject is so useful! Whether you’re already an investor in the space, are looking to become one, or are a skeptical financial […]
I like this article, and love that it was published in the NYT. Life is lived locally, and I hope we can make the economics of local reporting work once again. |learn more
Dr. Jason Fung implores researchers to zoom out from the genetic level when studying cancer. | learn more
“Normally, senescent cells can still metabolize, which can lead to some of the damaging affects of aging. But naked mole rats are able to inhibit that metabolism, contributing to their longevity and resistance to aging.” |learn more
“Injecting minute amounts of two immune-stimulating agents directly into solid tumors in mice can eliminate all traces of cancer in the animals, including distant, untreated metastases, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.” | learn more
Are you ever frustrated with how statistics are abused in the media (and elsewhere)? So am I. So is Dr. Peter Attia. He wrote this as a reminder to look beyond the headline stats. | learn more
“Learn the 4-step process fighter pilots use to make split-second decisions when the stakes are at their highest.” |learn more
For the sake of my ego, I hope so! This is not a silly buzzfeed quiz, but it is a quiz. It’s definitely worth spending a few minutes on, given how eye-opening it was for me. | learn more
Three authors writing for Harvard Business Review take a skeptical view of the prospects for Amazon Go. They make the case that tech adoption in retail often falters, using comparisons like RFID and self-checkout. I think they are missing the […]
This doesn’t belong in the blockchain section, but for Kodak’s recent endeavor into crypto-land. The author is anonymous, which makes this an even more fun read for some reason. | learn more