profiles of people
Math is still catching up to the mysterious genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan.
Math is still catching up to the mysterious genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan. This is really great for it’s explanation of his work in a way that I could follow. “Ramanujan brings life to the myth of the self-taught genius. He […]
on the blockchain
Polymarket article from New York Magazine.
Polymarket article from New York Magazine. An interesting read for the background, however lots of vague insinuations and anonymous pot-shots scattered throughout. “Shayne Coplan’s Big Bet Is Paying Off He upended political polling by creating the billion-dollar betting platform Polymarket. […]
thoughts of food
Why are so many chefs spicing their menus?
Why are so many chefs spicing their menus? “It’s not that New Yorkers have wimpy palates; in some cases, chefs had originally cranked heat levels far past anything they would eat back home.” ~ learn more
thoughts of food
Everyone’s about those brand partnerships.
Everyone’s about those brand partnerships. “Snack giants Hershey and Mondelez are combining two of their top-selling products—the Reese’s peanut butter cup and the Oreo cookie—in a sugary marriage they say consumers have been begging for.” ~ learn more
retail therapy
Building SKIMS, with co-founder Jens Grede.
Building SKIMS, with co-founder Jens Grede. I came away from this interview very impressed by the acumen that Jens displayed in the ‘culture’ business. “Our conversation left my head spinning. Jens has this remarkable ability to be both creative and […]
to your health
It’s time to remove warning labels on hormone replacement products.
It’s time to remove warning labels on hormone replacement products. So writes Peter Attia. “In the aftermath of the WHI publications, millions of women have been deprived of these positive effects. The faulty belief that potential risks with HRT outweigh […]
to your health
Daughter from California syndrome.
Daughter from California syndrome. “”Daughter from California” syndrome is a phrase used in the American medical profession to describe a situation in which a hitherto disengaged relative challenges the care a dying elderly patient is being given, or insists that […]
better doing
Randomized controlled trial on AI coding.
Randomized controlled trial on AI coding. “Surprisingly, we find that when developers use AI tools, they take 19% longer than without—AI makes them slower.” The protocol looks decent to my amateur eyes, and they intend to repeat the experiment as […]
better doing
Spare them either extreme.
Spare them either extreme. “The idea is that we’re trying to raise self-sufficient kids, adults who take pride in effort, who are driven and ambitious, kids who as Ron Lieber’s fantastic book says are “the opposite of spoiled,” and have […]