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Universities are making a move toward open access, according to the Wall Street Journal. via wsj.com

Lukeprog from LessWrong proposes a strategy for tackling hard problems like Friendly AI: "Hack away at the edges", making incremental progress by exploring related subproblems and drawing connections between different fields. via LessWrong.

A LessWrong discussion about a parable of AI learning to distinguish sunny from cloudy days instead of camouflaged tanks from trees, prompting a conversation about real-world examples of similar AI failures and dataset bias. via LessWrong

Robin Hanson, in his scenario, explores a future where immortality is achievable but costly, potentially leading to a significant wealth gap based on merit. via Overcoming Bias.

A new study finds that even being assigned to a made-up group with negative stereotypes can hurt test performance if people identify strongly with that group. via The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)

A LessWrong user believes that a 2011 review article exploring the connection between neuroscience and behavioral game theory might help understand human values. via LessWrong

Al Jazeera reports breaking news on Israeli strikes in Gaza resulting in dozens of casualties.

National Geographic explores teenage risk-taking and how it relates to adolescent brain development, arguing that teenagers weigh risks versus rewards differently than adults.

via Mind Hacks

Researchers examining factors contributing to weight gain found that the decline in smoking had the largest effect, explaining about 2% of the increase. via Freakonomics.

A reader asks where to find TST sneakers, and the blog author points them in the right direction. via Magnificent Bastard

A sitemap provides links to stories, events, education, community, and support. via The Moth

Shoe recommendations for men from Esquire's 2011 Fall Fashion Guide. via Esquire.