Book notes: How Jordan Peterson author of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos became a cultural phenomenon. (NYMag)
Autos
- The many ways in which self-driving cars will change society. (bloomberg.com)
- Dyson has in place an ambitious plan to built EVs from scratch. (ft.com)
- Insurers are teaming up with car subscription services. (cbinsights.com)
- Automakers are trying to squeeze as many cupholders into new cars as possible. (wsj.com)
- Why speeding is so dangerous. (kottke.org)
Energy
- An ironic reason why carbon intensity is likely to continue falling: a lack of coal. (bloomberg.com)
- Big oil is turning to big data to lower costs and increase yields. (ft.com)
- Utilities are beginning to invest in commercial-scale battery installations. (wsj.com)
- California is one of the most efficient energy states in America. (ig.ft.com)
Environment
- Freshwater lakes are dying. (qz.com)
- Restocking fish populations is tougher than it looks. (npr.org)
Travel
- Why a MH370 could happen again. (bloomberg.com)
- Taxi rides to LaGuardia really are taking longer. (wsj.com)
SpaceX
- SpaceX is getting into the global, satellite Internet business. (ft.com)
- SpaceX's Falcon Heavy undercuts the rest of the industry on price. (arstechnica.com)
Technology
- Google Chrome is going to start blocking "spammy" ads. (wsj.com)
- You really are being watched. The world is now blanketed in nano-cube satellites. (ft.com)
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Health
- How the flu vaccine has stacked up by age and by virus type. (npr.org)
- There is now a FDA-approved blood test to detect concussions. (nytimes.com)
- Is it possible to wipe out measles for good? (wired.com)
- An explanation for why the incidence of cancer increases as we age. (arstechnica.com)
- Is aging just a 'stem cell problem'? (wired.com)
Psychology
- Why our brains cling stubbornly to outdated beliefs. (fastcompany.com)
- The co-authors of "Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body" talk about what meditation does to the brain. (hbr.org)
- Can you really detach from your expectations? (medium.com)
- Dim light makes you dumber. (sciencedaily.com)
Food
- These are the 100 most nutritious raw foods. (bbc.com)
- Florida orange production is down to 1945 levels. (nbcnews.com)
- Vertical farming could provide a more consistent source of food. (theatlantic.com)
Entertainment
- Why now is the time to cut the cord. (wsj.com)
- TV is broken, which is why we need a device like Caavo. (fastcompany.com)
- Why movie theaters are dying. (500ish.com)
MBA
- Some parents pay for their kids' MBAs. (ft.com)
- Scott DeRue, the dean of University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, talks about the future of the MBA. (hbr.org)
Earlier on Abnormal Returns
- Longform links: a rose by any other name. (abnormalreturns.com)
- What you missed in our Friday linkfest. (abnormalreturns.com)
- Podcast links: dinner not brunch. (abnormalreturns.com)
