I haven’t yet read the book, but after hearing this interview, I will. The Financial Times’ chief US columnist Edward Luce on the future of liberalism and why recently the US and the UK have been more susceptible to populism than other countries.
Some of the worst, most sophisticated cyber attacks have hit Ukraine over the past three years. It seems to be Russia’s laboratory for perfecting new forms of global online combat.
Someone should have said No to the stupid title. Apart from that, it’s solid advice.
Math and logic riddles. Sometimes unnervingly tricky. Highly addictive.
From arctic permafrost to Chinese luxury markets: Mammoth ivory is a thing, apparently. A fascinating photo reportage.
Somehow, computers outsmarting humans in games tend to get way more attention than in areas in which the consequences will be a lot more far-reaching. Take medicine. Algorithms are already beating humans’ accuracy in analysing brain scans or detecting skin cancer. This New Yorker piece offers a deep dive on how it works and what it means. (Plus, and that alone is worth the click: the definitive illustration of the mind-body-problem)
Arguably the most beautiful and mind-bending game to ever hit the smartphone is back with a sequel (if you’d like to contest this appraisal of mine, I’m all ears).
«The response of America’s major cities suggests the arrival of an important moment in the evolution of urban autonomy.»
Surprisingly addictive: You start with earth, fire, air and water and your goal is to combine your way to 560 creations from volcanoes to a Tyrannosaurus Rex to a fridge.
Flying above and diving below Antarctica, in virtual reality.