2010

The Vdara hotel's curved design is reflecting sunlight and causing intense heat in certain areas, leading to reports of guests experiencing severe sunburns. via Engadget

Bryan Caplan has made a bet with Tyler Cowen that tolerance for gays and alternative lifestyles will continue to rise over the next 1, 5, and 10 years.

Jason Kottke shares a trailer for the Coen brothers' remake of the John Wayne classic, True Grit.

Malcolm Gladwell's article contrasts the civil-rights activism of the 1960s with modern-day online activism through social media.

This website contained a blog post from September 22, 2010, imagining what Facebook would be like if it had existed years ago. via The source of this content is WordPress.

Steve Landsburg recaps his debate with Dinesh D'Souza at FreedomFest 2010 and provides a link to the video. via The Big Questions

BoingBoing features diverse articles including discussions about movies, the impact of extreme heat, and political topics.

via Boing Boing

Arnold Kling argues that lagging employment numbers following the 2007-2009 recession suggest the economic downturn wasn't truly over, prioritizing employment figures over GDP growth as an indicator of economic health. via Econlib.

Economists share their thoughts on how the teaching of economics should change in light of the financial crisis in a series of responses on Marginal REVOLUTION.

Slate's new series about creative partnerships explores John Lennon and Paul McCartney's creative collaboration, highlighting the tension in their relationship.

via kottke.org

Tumblr is a platform with over 100 million users who connect in communities and build friendships. via Tumblr

Kottke.org shared an account of a blind man who explains how the iPhone, with the help of an app called Color ID, allowed him to experience color for the first time.

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