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Robin Hanson's blog post explores whether unconscious actions, specifically those committed during sleep, should be subject to the same legal repercussions as conscious acts. via Overcoming Bias

A reader suggests that airplane seat reclining could be a real-world test for altruism, sparking discussion.

via Freakonomics

Esquire shares some stylish sunglasses ideas from smaller brands using handmade wood.

Chess players will enjoy the unusual chess problems explored in this article from the United States Chess Federation, including construction, retroanalytic, and rules-based problems. via The United States Chess Federation

NASA recently confirmed Einstein's general theory of relativity using data from a 47-year experiment measuring the twisting of spacetime caused by Earth's mass. via kottke.org

This article recounts the author's experience learning about Osama bin Laden's death and shares observations about the public's reaction to the news. via Kottke.org

Robin Hanson's "Super-Watch Dilemma" compares transporter technology to hypothetical "super-watches" that create copies, arguing that ethical concerns about destroying originals are often overlooked for economic benefits.

via Overcoming Bias

FlowingData shared their most popular posts from April 2011, including topics like gas prices and sorting algorithms. via FlowingData.

A leading ALS neurologist in the final stages of the disease is racing to finish his last research paper, using an eye-tracking device to type.

Bill Simmons' new website is called Grantland and will feature writing from Chuck Klosterman, Dave Eggers, Malcolm Gladwell, Katie Baker, Molly Lambert, and others.

Jason Kottke shares a Bloomberg article that highlights how hedge funds managed by women have outperformed those managed by men for the past nine years. via kottke.org

The sale of Pyrex to World Kitchen in 1998 unintentionally impacted the crack cocaine industry due to a change in the material used to make the measuring cups. via Freakonomics.