Perpetual Learning
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about artificial intelligence and its development. One idea that’s surfaced is the notion of directing tech companies to make AI ‘bigoted’ again. It sounds jarring, doesn’t it? It certainly stopped me in my tracks. As someone who’s spent a career in tech, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly things … Read more
Have you ever thought about antimatter? It’s the stuff of science fiction, but it’s also very real. Recently, scientists made a significant advance in measuring antimatter with incredible precision. This isn’t just about understanding a strange part of the universe; it could unlock deeper secrets about how everything around us came to be. For years, … Read more
Hey, grab a coffee. I was thinking the other day about something that feels really relevant right now, but it happened years ago. It’s about cameras, actually. Remember film cameras? Maybe you’re too young, but for a good chunk of my life, that’s what photography was. You’d buy a roll of film, careful with each … Read more
Hey everyone, Elias here! You know how much I love getting my hands dirty in the garden, and lately, I’ve been diving deep into something truly fascinating: fermentation. It feels like every time I turn around, there’s a new food trend, but fermentation isn’t new at all. It’s actually one of the oldest ways humans … Read more
You might think, ‘Kenji, what’s a financial analyst doing talking about food production?’ Good question. But if you’re serious about understanding global markets, you need to look beyond the balance sheets and crypto charts. You need to look at what drives human behavior, what sustains economies at their most fundamental level. Food is that level. … Read more
As a climate scientist, I spend a lot of time thinking about how systems change and adapt. It’s often in response to pressures, like shifts in climate or the arrival of new challenges. Recently, I’ve been struck by a fascinating parallel between biological evolution and a concept we’re all very familiar with: two-factor authentication, or … Read more
Ever found yourself trying to explain something totally new by saying, “It’s kind of like X, but for Y?” We all do it. It’s how our brains try to make sense of the world: by finding patterns in what we already know. And honestly, it’s one of the best tools we have. Think about the … Read more
There’s a certain kind of quiet joy that comes with watching your favorite furry friend settle in for a nap. For me, it’s my cat, Luna. She’s my shadow, my little mouser, and the queen of my backyard. You know that soft spot we all have for our pets? Mine is reserved for her, especially … Read more
The phrase “Has hell frozen over?” often gets tossed around when something utterly unexpected happens. Well, some are starting to whisper that about Las Vegas. Reports suggest tourism in the city, long a beacon of bright lights and big spending, might be in a bit of trouble. As someone who’s spent a career watching how … Read more
As a former history professor, my travels are often guided by the whispers of the past. This year, my journey took me to Northfork, Montana, a place that immediately resonated with the spirit of the American frontier. It’s not just a dot on the map; it’s a living testament to the layered history of this … Read more