Tyler Cowen's article, " The Inequality That Matters ," focuses...
Tyler Cowen's article, "The Inequality That Matters," focuses on income inequality within the United States.
via Longform.
Tyler Cowen's article, "The Inequality That Matters," focuses on income inequality within the United States.
via Longform.
Runloop is a jQuery plugin for creating complex animations with custom keyframes and code execution. via GitHub
Artist Xavier Antin's "Just in Time" project uses four printing techniques—dating from 1880 to 1976—to create full-color books, and you can see it in action in the image at the link. via kottke.org
A TSA agent bribed a JetBlue ticket agent to check a suitcase under a random passenger's name. Bruce Schneier's blog post briefly discusses the security implications of this event.
via Schneier on SecurityThe Milwaukee Art Museum and Carnegie Museum of Art are wagering famous paintings on the outcome of the Super Bowl. via kottke.org
Robin Hanson argues that the 2000s were the best decade in history due to substantial global poverty reduction, but commenters disagree. via Overcoming Bias
Security expert Bruce Schneier highlights the widespread issue of unsecured IP security cameras accessible on the internet, many of which can be viewed and reprogrammed by anyone who finds them. The post links to resources for searching for such cameras online, noting this has been a known problem for years but remains prevalent. via Schneier on Security
In 2010, there were more concerning statistics about US military suicides than combat deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan combined.
via kottke.orgThe Onion jokingly suggests that the "Gap Between Rich and Poor" is the Eighth Wonder of the World, a monument built by slaves and serfs. via kottke.org
Brain emulation is feasible because brains decouple signal dimensions, similar to artificial ears and eyes, argues Robin Hanson, while Tim Lee disagrees, citing the complexity of systems like protein folding. via Overcoming Bias.
Autoblog asks if left turns should be illegal, citing their danger and inefficiency compared to routes that prioritize right turns and U-turns.
via The source of this content is Autoblog: Car News, Reviews and Buying Guides.Prezi Present is a presentation platform with templates, assets, and AI tools to make engaging presentations. via The source of this content is Prezi Present.
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