“The ‘MasSpec pen’ … looks a lot like a big, white sharpie with a cord running down the back. When doctors touch the tip of the pen to a suspect tissue sample, and press a pedal, the pen releases a […]
After being schooled recently by Dennis Z for misusing the “et al.” abbreviation, I decided some research was in order. Do you need a refresher? | learn more
Sebastian Marshall (who is an incredibly smart guy) writes about followup, and how it can boost your outcomes in life and business. He also gives concrete ways to improve yours. | learn more
Pro poker player Liv Boeree discusses cognitive biases that great poker players avoid at the table, and goes on to discuss real-world implications of the biases. | learn more
“Nordstrom Local … will span 3,000 square feet, far less than the 140,000 square feet of one of Nordstrom’s standard department stores. It will contain eight dressing rooms, where shoppers can try on clothes and accessories, though the store won’t stock […]
“Within a week, almost 40 percent of the vendors were refusing to ship toys and other products without immediate cash payment and in some cases, payment of all outstanding obligations. The vendors faced pressure at their end, too, as their […]
Famed investor Om Malik shares his view, borrowed from Alex Wilhelm of TechCrunch. | learn more
There’s an idea called liquid democracy where votes can either be used or delegated to someone of your choice. It’s a cool theory (described in more detail in link), but has its flaws. A startup called Sovereign believes that they can solve […]
When the gasoline car displaced the horse, transportation infrastructure had to adapt. One of the biggest risks to EV adoption has been the lack of charging infrastructure. The Economist details why they think this potential roadblock won’t be an issue. | learn […]