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Robin Hanson argues that the 2000s were the best decade in history due to substantial global poverty reduction, but commenters disagree. via Overcoming Bias

Security expert Bruce Schneier highlights the widespread issue of unsecured IP security cameras accessible on the internet, many of which can be viewed and reprogrammed by anyone who finds them. The post links to resources for searching for such cameras online, noting this has been a known problem for years but remains prevalent. via Schneier on Security

In 2010, there were more concerning statistics about US military suicides than combat deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan combined.

Brain emulation is feasible because brains decouple signal dimensions, similar to artificial ears and eyes, argues Robin Hanson, while Tim Lee disagrees, citing the complexity of systems like protein folding. via Overcoming Bias.

Slate Magazine covers a variety of topics, from Hurricane Milton's potential impact to the Diddy saga, through articles, podcasts, and advice columns. via Slate Magazine.

This NPR article interviews the authors of "Your Digital Afterlife" about what happens to your online accounts after you die and suggests how to prepare. via NPR

Explore the list of 25 scariest science experiments, including MK-ULTRA and other controversial studies. via Cheap Talk

David Henderson shares an article arguing against "buying local" because energy spent on transporting food is less significant than other factors. via Econlib

An inquisitive, cynical blogger discusses a New York Times article about economists considering an ethics code, arguing that all professions should be transparent about funding.

via The source of this content is the blog "Under what conditions?".

Originally broadcast by the BBC in 2010, "The Joy of Stats" documentary hosted by Hans Rosling explores the exciting world of statistics and data visualization. via FlowingData

Mind Hacks shares a list of the approximate absolute sensitivities of the five senses, expressed in everyday terms, originally from the book *Contemporary psychophysics* by E. Galanter (1962). via Mind Hacks.

Don't change your worldview based on just one study, cautions researcher Daniel Simons, who emphasizes the evolving nature of scientific findings and the importance of replication. via The Invisible Gorilla