Merit, Luck, and Disruption
Good luck is not validation or permission, and bad luck shouldn't lead to disruption
Kent Anderson
Friday Song: "Ex's and Oh's" by Elle King
A dance hit with a surprising amount of complexity and in a minor key to make it sassy
A Monster, His Money, and Morality
Connections to Jeffrey Epstein rock academia, and reveal a rising disgust with amorality
CrossRef Terminated OMICS' Membership
The violations noted in the FTC action and other problems led to the decision
What Does an E-book Smell Like?
In this guest post by Karin Wulf, an inquiry about the physical and the tangible
The Rising Rents in University Towns
Student housing is getting more expensive, creating divisions and increasing debt
Friday Song: "Roundabout" by Yes
Can a classic progressive rock song hide one man's Scottish jig at its heart?
Is Biohacking an Eating Disorder in Disguise?
A fascinating series of interviews with nutrition and aging experts
New Subscription Platforms Surge
We've come full circle in some ways, and the giant incumbents need some disrupting
The Crazy-making Design of Social Media
Newsfeeds, recommendations, identities, and more are designed to disorient