This is cool. It’s a demo, of course, so don’t expect to be able to do the same thing any time soon. ~ learn more
A funny video. “Howdy neighbor. Do you have a warrant?” | learn more
49 weeks into this newsletter and I finally get to write about air conditioning! 99% Invisible tells a wonderful story here, complete with pictures, videos, and historical context. I read the article, though a podcast version is also available. | learn more
However, this week I’m sharing two. It’s because they’re both that interesting. The first is from Swedish professor Hans Rosling, who will absolutely blow your mind with global public health data. The second is from Laura Deming, who graduated from MIT at 14 and […]
Alex Rampell, partner at Andreessen Horowitz, does a wonderful job of highlighting the important aspects of Bitcoin and blockchain in 20 minutes. | learn more
The video is at molecular scale, so don’t expect HD quality. Sit back and think for a moment about what you’re watching – this is really cool. | learn more
Now we’re talking! “Purdue Engineering researchers have developed a system that can show what people are seeing in real-world videos, decoded from their fMRI brain scans — an advanced new form of “mind-reading” technology that could lead to new insights […]
German AI startup TwentyBN has created an AI algorithm that can identify what’s happening in a video stream in real time. An example: “Trying to pour water into a cup, but missing so it spills next to it.” They claim […]
This is the most helpful grounds-up tutorial on how blockchain technology works that I’ve ever seen. I recommend watching the video, then playing with the tools yourself. |learn more