Perpetual Learning
Hello everyone, Eleanor here. It’s August 4th, 2025, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the internet lately. As a retired archivist, my career was all about preserving information and understanding how we’ve managed data throughout history. It’s why I’m particularly interested in a major shift that seems to be on the horizon: widespread age … Read more
Lofoten Felt Like Another Planet, And I Somehow Made It Affordable There are places that simply take your breath away, and then there are places that rearrange your understanding of what beauty even means. The Lofoten Islands in Norway fall squarely into the latter category. Stepping onto these islands felt less like visiting a new … Read more
Did you know that Earth is actually getting greener? It sounds counterintuitive, especially when we talk about climate change. But satellite data shows increased plant growth across landmasses. More greenery means more photosynthesis, which is fantastic for absorbing carbon dioxide from our atmosphere. It’s like our planet is trying to heal itself, putting on a … Read more
Hey everyone! Lately, I’ve been finding that my earbuds just don’t want to stay put. Whether I’m sketching, grabbing a coffee, or just walking around Brooklyn, they tend to wiggle their way out. It’s frustrating, right? I’ve tried different ear tips, but nothing seemed to quite do the trick. Then, I remembered something super simple … Read more
Hey everyone! Mateo here, diving into something I find pretty fascinating: the overlap between the folks building our tech future and the people shaping our laws. We see it all the time, right? Tech billionaires making headlines, not just for launching the next big thing, but also for their involvement in the political arena. Think … Read more
Okay, so hear me out. We’ve all dreamed of VR that feels like looking through a regular pair of glasses, right? Well, Meta and Stanford might have just taken a massive step in that direction. Remember those bulky headsets that make you look like you’re preparing for interstellar travel? Yeah, they’re cool, but they’re not … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen my fair share of innovations. Today, a fascinating new area is emerging: using Large Language Models (LLMs) to simulate social interactions and behaviors. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s rapidly becoming a reality with significant implications for research. Think about it. Researchers are … Read more
It’s funny how much mental space worrying about money can take up. For a long time, even when I was working as a graphic designer, there were always bills to juggle or unexpected expenses. I’d sit down to paint, something I absolutely love, and my brain would just… drift. Thoughts about invoices, rent, or if … Read more
Did you know that the ocean’s health is incredibly fragile? And right now, one of the smallest players might be signaling a massive problem for all of us. I’m talking about lanternfish. Lanternfish are small, bioluminescent creatures that live in the deep ocean. While they might not be as glamorous as whales or as familiar … Read more
It’s amazing what you can find when clearing out family homes. Recently, I stumbled upon a crock pot that belonged to my grandmother. It had been tucked away, unopened, for about 25 years. Holding this piece of kitchen history got me thinking about vintage appliances, family traditions, and the simple joy of giving old things … Read more