2016

Daniel Kahneman's work on human gullibility and the availability bias shows that repetition creates a sense of familiarity, which we can mistake for truth. via Farnam Street.

Chevrolet is launching a campaign to promote optimism, using IBM's Watson technology to analyze social media for positive posts. via Adweek.

Chevrolet and IBM are analyzing social media posts and offering free gas to participants with positive scores. via Ad Age.

Keith Olbermann compares Donald Trump to controversial figures throughout American history in the first episode of his new web series with GQ.

Fast Company's website, fastcodesign.com, seems to be down or the domain name might have changed. I can't summarize its content without access. via fastcodesign.com

Adblock Plus has launched its own ad network to sell what it deems "Acceptable Ads", claiming it will allow publishers to monetize their content with non-intrusive ads. via The Drum.

Everyday Carry reviews the Boker Plus Pelican knife, highlighting its compact size, lightweight titanium frame lock, and versatile VG-10 blade.

The Guardian believes brands should prioritize driving sales in their branded content and focus less on engagement metrics. via The Drum.

Wired asks Chelsea Handler about popular Google searches about her and gets humorous answers.

via WIRED

J. Kenji López-Alt's sous vide tuna recipe takes you from selecting the right fish to brining and cooking it to your desired texture.

This article explores how the bias from liking or loving someone impacts our decisions and makes us susceptible to influence. via Farnam Street.

Venmo tries to take the awkwardness out of splitting bills with its first national campaign, "Pony Up."