Basic story: 1. Poverty is falling almost everywhere, no matter which cutoff level we use. 2. Poverty is rising in the Middle East due to wars. 3. Africa's poverty is falling only very gradually. 4. Latin America has made big gains against poverty since the 90s. (end)
I don’t mind paying to subscribe to quality news! But I cannot possibly afford or keep track of so many subscriptions! Is there a bundle solution?
Prominent redwood forest preserved in $24.7 million deal bayareane.ws/2M6WMgd
mercurynews.com
Prominent redwood forest preserved in $24.7 million deal
The 14,838-acre Mailliard Ranch property is believed to be the largest family-owned coast redwood forest remaining in California.
Did bikinis become popular in the western climates, because there’s a severe shortage of vitamin D in fall/winter ?
High time big tech sees more regulation!!
The chief executives of Facebook, Google and Twitter are set to testify next month as Congress gears up for a new round of scrutiny of tech giants trib.al/XwjQMrP
bloomberg.com
Zuckerberg, Pichai, Dorsey Due Back for New Grilling in Congress
The chief executives of Facebook Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Twitter Inc. are set to testify in Washington next month as Congress gears up for a new round of scrutiny of giant technology...
“Experts say the rising number of emerging viruses is largely the result of ecological destruction and wildlife trade.”
Deep in the Congo rainforest, doctors are confronted with a disease that looks like Ebola. But when they test the patient for it, the result is negative cnn.it/37JNxKW
Here's a great photo of the ISS by J. Mccarthy. The reason why the ISS keeps its relative size against both the Sun and the Moon is due to a remarkable coincidence: the diameter of the Moon is 400x smaller than the diameter of the Sun, but it is also 400x closer to us!
Today’s inspiration from #MaybeYouShouldTalkToSomeone ⬇️❤️ Now more than ever we need to notice these tiny steps and recognize their role in our greater transformation
Creating something new is the best way to live beyond your expiration date. e.g. writing, painting, having kids, advancing a field of research, making a new discovery, building a community. The good news? Creativity is combinational in nature, so you just need curiosity 🧠✨
Yes! The tech in biotech isn’t a coincidence (starting even with its origin in zymotechnology).
Genentech was a California company started by a non-biologist and a tech venture firm
I have literally never seen an argument against eugenics that hinges on the idea of whether or not it "would work." The issue is what would it mean to say that eugenics "works," which you conveniently have not defined. Care to elaborate on what a "working" model of eugenics is?
“The law of unintended consequences”, a classic example. #CoronavirusOutbreak
Tracking people to tell them whether they’ve been in close contact with a virus carrier might cause a whole new series of complicated issues. bit.ly/2UN7fzq
technologyreview.com
China’s coronavirus app could have unintended consequences
Tracking people to tell them whether they’ve been in close contact with a virus carrier might cause a whole new series of complicated issues.
“There is no human requirement to drink the milk of other animals. All the nutrients in milk can be obtained from other dietary sources. Dairy may provide health benefits for those with poor diet quality, especially children. ” — @davidludwigmd elemental.medium.com/time-to-questi…
“My fear is that we’re going to mistake a better experience for actual health benefit.” — @emilylmullin onezero.medium.com/health-care-is…
onezero.medium.com
Health Care Is the Next Battleground for Big Tech
Facebook, Google, Apple, and Amazon are all getting involved in your health care. Here’s why.
Just heard @DanielPink on @tferriss! Interesting points on routines, writing, speeches, and values. Great last quote to end the podcast "Assume Positive Intent"
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