Zen Habits encourages readers to practice being present and appreciate the small things to find peace in the current moment.

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A WIRED writer attends a Jonathan Coulton fan cruise and reflects on what the experience says about nerds and "nerd culture". via WIRED

Charlie O'Donnell's advice for entrepreneurs on Quartz emphasizes self-care, planning, and realistic expectations to manage stress. via Quartz

Good ideas are more valuable than predicting the future, especially in a world of constant change. via paulgraham.com

VentureBeat profiles five deep learning startups to watch in 2015 - Enlitic, Ersatz Labs, MetaMind, Nervana Systems, and Skymind. The article provides information about each company's focus and funding.

This week's social media news includes updates from Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Google, plus new tools and research.

Programmer Fogus shares his picks for ten technical papers every programmer should read twice, covering topics from functional programming to distributed systems. The post links to each paper and encourages exploring their bibliographies to discover more relevant works.

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Julie Irwin argues in this article that loyalty to leadership can be detrimental, challenging the idea that it's key to success.

The FBI raid on Silk Road 2.0 hasn't slowed down illegal online trade and may have made things worse, with new marketplaces selling weapons and stolen identities.

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PSFK offers trend and innovation research resources for professionals in marketing, innovation, and retail, with a focus on AI-powered analysis and case studies. via PSFK.

FlowingData shares their picks for the best data visualization projects of 2014, including work from The Upshot, Mike Bostock, and more. via FlowingData.

Analysts are skeptical about Vessel's ability to compete with YouTube, despite offering creators a greater revenue share and subscribers early access. via Digiday.