under the microscope

Peter Attia doesn’t like the vegan twin study.

The study, which is also available as a Netflix docuseries, compares results of identical twins assigned either vegan or omnivore diets at random. Attia writes: “While the attempt at controlling for genetics may be admirable, it is at odds with the rest […]

tech, startups, internet

Why won’t Netflix party?

“Disney+ has a shared viewing mode. So do Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. There’s even a “Netflix Party” Chrome extension available in the Google Play store. So, why won’t Netflix launch the feature?” | learn more

oh, chicago

This is what a scientist wears to keep warm in -40F.

My fellow Chicagoans, we’re going to need this info. For those of you lucky enough to live elsewhere, know that we’re going to suffer through HIGHs of -10F this Wednesday. With wind chill, we’re anticipating a high of -38F and […]

better doing

Netflix culture deck. 

I mentioned this deck a few weeks ago when linking to a video by Netflix former Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord. I decided to dig it up and take another run through it. Now that I have, I’m reminded of just how […]

better doing

Rethinking how we manage people. 

Patty McCord, former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix, helped build their strong culture of success. A few years ago, I saw a deck that outlined how they think about roles/employment and it blew my mind. Patty breaks down her BS-free […]