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Despite the claims of several splashy essays, they are not the burnout generation and they are not afflicted by workism. Source: Millennials’ obsession with their workaholism isn’t based in fact.
In the past three decades, the number of Americans who are on disability has skyrocketed. Every month, 14 million people now get a disability check from the federal government. Source: Unfit for Work: The startling rise of disability in America
A Human’s Guide to Machine Intelligence Source: A technology expert gives four suggestions on how to rein in algorithms – The Verge
A video shows what the city and the Boston harbor islands looked like in 1969. Source: How dirty was Boston 50 years ago? ‘The harbor was used as a waste bin’ – The Boston Globe
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-04/global-wellness-rankings-these-are-the-best-places-to-live
Spectre can capture terrific nighttime shots with a press of the shutter. Source: Spectre is a new iOS camera app that uses AI to create stunning long exposures
It’s time to start treating tech like indispensable tools again. Source: A Computer Scientist’s Guide To Dumping the Needless Tech In Your Life
Smelling a baby appears to release dopamine, that feel-good neurotransmitter that fuels our brain’s reward center. Source: The Science Behind Why People Always Want To Smell A New Baby | Fatherly
https://amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/sep/01/self.html
Martin Crawford’s forest garden is abundant, diverse, edible, and might be one answer to the future of food systems. Source: A forest garden with 500 edible plants could lead to a sustainable future
Dina Alfasi is like most commuters. As soon as she finds a seat on the … Source: Dina Alfasi turns lengthy commutes into works of art
Our kidneys might be vulnerable to the more frequent extreme heat brought on by global warming. Source: The disturbing hypothesis for the sudden uptick in chronic kidney disease
Doctors warn the public not to get overexcited or feed into irrational hype as scientist’s claim goes viral in a country where treating cancer is prohibitively expensive Source: Has China found a cure for cancer in malaria?
Humans are evolutionary oddballs for living long past our reproductive prime. New research explains how grandmothers might be the reason why. Source: ‘Grandmother Hypothesis’ May Help Explain Why Women Live Past Menopause : Goats and Soda : NPR
73 percent of all Vermont moves were inbound and only 27 percent were outbound, reports United Vans Lines. Source: Vermont was ‘the most popular state to move to’ last year, study says—here’s why
Hungarian cartographer travels the world while mapping its treasures Source: The world’s watersheds, mapped in gorgeous detail
If you have a job in the U.S., chances are good you’ve signed an arbitration agreement that will stop you from suing your bosses in court for pretty much any reason. Source: This Is What Happens When You Try to Sue Your Boss
Source: nissan transforms NV300 van into impressive mobile workshop concept
The study confirms that genes and environment often work together to influence health. Source: Study aims to tease out effects of nature vs nurture on health
I’m sitting somewhere I’ve been countless times before: on an exam table, getting my lymph nodes checked. I know the feeling of cool doctor’s gloves on the places that I once feared. I anticipate the pressure on the scarred spot where two lymph… Source: I Survived Cancer — So I’m Redefining “Healthy” From Now On
The case for inbox infinity Source: A Case for Inbox Infinity – The Atlantic
If there are things on your to-do list that never get done, join the club. Here’s how to handle the paralysis. Source: Burnout is more common than ever and our technology is to blame — Quartzy
From the French Revolution to the history of the novel, Big Data makes its mark. Source: Machine learning can offer new tools, fresh insights for the humanities | Ars Technica
The thought of death makes many of us feel frightened, so we barely talk about it. But dying is far gentler than Hollywood would lead us to believe. Source: Radical ideas: Dying isn’t as bad as you think – Science Focus – BBC Focus Magazine
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