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Quote of the Day
"It's almost impossible to get someone to try something new today if they also have to admit that they were wrong yesterday."
(Seth Godin)
Autonomous vehicles
- How are we going to spend time in our self-driving vehicles? (qz.com)
- Who will clean self-driving vehicles? (slate.com)
Autos
- The downside of keyless cars: the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. (nytimes.com)
- Automakers have made great strides in fuel economy for pickups and cars. (nytimes.com)
- You might be able to find a cheap lease on an electric car. (bloomberg.com)
Energy
- California's new solar regulations are going to make the 'duck curve' even duckier. (bloomberg.com)
- The long-term demand for air conditioning risks environmental peril. (axios.com)
Transport
- These are the best frequent flier programs for 2018. (wsj.com)
- The ocean is uniquely situated for the deployment of drones. (bloomberg.com)
- How the bike became a popular 'last mile solution.' (wired.com)
Support
- Love Abnormal Returns? Then like (and follow) us on Facebook. (facebook.com)
- Stay up-to-date with all of our posts: sign-up for our daily e-mail. (abnormalreturns.com)
Water
- This is the largest wave ever recorded. (abc.net.au)
- The Midwest is experiencing more frequently heavy rainstorms. (fivethirtyeight.com)
Technology
- Google ($GOOGL) Photos vs. Apple ($AAPL) Photo: a tale of the tape. (om.co)
- The cost of operating commercial drones is dropping rapidly. (fortune.com)
- We are in subscription hell. (techcrunch.com)
Sleep
- There is a crucial link between sleep and creativity. (theatlantic.com)
- "Disruption to the body's internal clock may put people at increased risk of mood disorders, scientists say." (bbc.com)
Psychology
- More evidence from the brain on the confirmation bias in action. (bigthink.com)
- 10 things you don't understand about yourself. (scientificamerican.com)
- Why you should choose self-compassion over self-esteem. (betterhumans.coach.me)
- Why are people in rural areas happier? (washingtonpost.com)
- Feeling down? Go outside. (thriveglobal.com)
Depression
- Why it's a good thing that depression diagnosis is on the rise in the US. (qz.com)
- The 1:2 breathing method can lower you heart rate and improve your mood. (bigthink.com)
- Male depression seems to increase infertility in couples. (washingtonpost.com)
Food
- For restaurants today chopped salad IS salad. (bloomberg.com)
- America is exporting a sh*t ton of cheddar cheese. (qz.com)
Drink
- It has become increasingly difficult for the big brewers to ignore the fall in beer volume. (wsj.com)
- How craft brewer Ballast Point lost its way. (chicagotribune.com)
- How long will there be a split between 'natural wine' and the other stuff. (theguardian.com)
- High-end Japanese whiskeys are in short supply. (qz.com)
Media
- Traditional TV is getting OLD... (nytimes.com)
- Netflix ($NFLX) spends more on programming than you think. (redef.com)
- How to fix MoviePass. (hbr.org)
MBA
- The 2018 FT Executive Education rankings is global in nature. (ft.com)
- The GRE is pushing the GMAT aside for MBA admissions. (ft.com)
College
- Yale University's most popular class is "Psychology and the Good Life." (washingtonpost.com)
- Kids at less selective colleges, major in more 'practical' majors. (fivethirtyeight.com)
- Where college graduates move after they get their degree. (wsj.com)
Teens
- What teenagers should understand about their own (changing) brains. (npr.org)
- Teen suicide ideation and attempts are on the rise. (npr.org)
Earlier on Abnormal Returns
- Longform links: sensory inputs. (abnormalreturns.com)
- What you missed in our Friday linkfest. (abnormalreturns.com)
- Podcast links: exploring failure. (abnormalreturns.com)
- If you win the lottery, don't forget to cash the check. (abnormalreturns.com)
Mixed media
