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The Art of Non-Conformity explores themes of non-conformity in life, work, and travel.

via The Art of Non-Conformity

Jonathan Nolan, the showrunner for *Westworld*, sees Maeve's Season 1 finale decision as "the birth of free will".

Google's investment in AI, especially deep learning, has led to a surge in its publication of research in top academic journals. via MIT Technology Review.

This article recommends 6 places to see the Northern Lights, including tips on how to get there, where to stay and other things to do. via The Points Guy

FiveThirtyEight examines the two main divisions within the Republican Party that contributed to the failure of the American Health Care Act in 2017. via FiveThirtyEight

Tech industry leaders often restrict their own kids' use of technology, understanding how addictive it can be. The article discusses behavioral addictions in the digital age, comparing them to substance addictions, and examines the psychological factors that make them so pervasive.

Adam Gopnik reviews three books that discuss the tensions between liberalism and conservatism, ultimately arguing that history doesn't favor one side. via kottke.org