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Even though I'm not a risk-taker, new technology is something I try to give a chance to.

I wasn't crazy about his Jobs biography, but this sounds like a good book with a good mission regarding historical omissions.

Some good points about the huge market influence Apple has by being a luxury brand, in terms of moving more money and bringing in the customers with money, thus normalizing technology for a broader audience.

Some interesting points; particularly strong is that new moms aren't allowed to want sex.

That's a depressing statistic, even with sampling bias.

From several years ago, but a reminder of why I love his writing.

This certainly sounds like gouging. Definitely unjust. Stories like this are why we need funded investigative journalism of public institutions.

I like Apple's well-designed privacy-oriented systems better.

The Madison Method sounds good to me.

env X="() { :;} ; echo busted" /bin/sh -c "echo stuff"

It's safer now, and yet people feel less safe. No small about of privilege regarding ability to watch all the time.

I'm surprised to see how much the developers are engaging in "both sides" and tone policing. I think that gets at the chilling effect that GamerGate has had on women in the community.

It's a mechanic that's easy to implement.

Ben thinks Apple's vision for the future is on the wrist.

Impressive; most impressive.

Whether or not he was cosplaying doesn't matter much because it's safe to say police wouldn't have considered a young white nerd in the same situation and costume a threat.

Yet another disturbing trend in police militarization.

Another good, brief summary. Nice to see coverage in mainstream papers.

I liked Pacific Rim, though the story was simple. The proposed Mori Test here gets at one thing the film did better than most: gave a woman a story arc that didn't involve a man.

A little bit sad that this is ending this way. I'm still interested in the actual documentary content.

Some great trivia regarding the making of GalaxyQuest, arguably one of the best Trek movies.

I think it's mostly a cynical moneygrab. Of course, fans are also crazy.

An interesting take on it, because of the way problems are scoped. I've always felt it was a bit like writing metered poetry - strict form, but a lot of expressiveness and artistry within that.

Good overview on the potential of the Apple Watch.

I havent heard of this project, but I agree with all of Marco's points regarding its futility.

"The essence of confidence is the ability to handle critiques and the existence of challengers with grace and security in your own position." Culture is bigger, there's more room for everyone to be represented.

It's probably weirder than Apple being the dominant tech company.

Hopefully not forever!

I love the non-LARP take on this interest in the underlying combat art.

Well that's a bit depressing. I've always trumpeted a general liberal arts education as a great source of critical thinking skills.