Author: timbatchelder
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Why the U.S. Health-Care System Is The Worst
The head of the Commonwealth Fund, which compares the health systems of developed nations, pinpoints why American health care is so expensive and inefficient. Source: Why the U.S. Health-Care System Is So Bad – The Atlantic
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Why a passion is developed, not found
A major new study questions the common wisdom about how we should choose our careers. Source: How to Really Find Your Passion – The Atlantic
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Czech anthropologist developed “dark therapy” restores evolutionary biorhythms
In the Czech Republic, terapie tmou is said to restore the psyche—through seven days without light. Source: Does ‘Darkness Therapy’ Work? – The Atlantic
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The Linguist Who Helps Undercover Cops Catch Online Predators
To pose as kids, British cops are learning how to talk like them online. Source: The Linguist Who Helps Undercover Cops Catch Child Predators – The Atlantic
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Bioproducts are seeing major tailwinds in renewable tech
Although Silicon Valley seems to have largely forgotten about cleantech after failures in solar, wind and batteries, there are still major strides being made across new and exciting renewable technologies. Source: Bioproducts are seeing major tailwinds in renewable tech | TechCrunch
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Rebuilding Germany’s centuries-old vocational program
The Ausbildung is widely touted as an example other countries should follow. But it’s struggling to keep up with technological change. Source: Rebuilding Germany’s centuries-old vocational program – MIT Technology Review
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A digital capitalism Marx might enjoy: open access knowledge, culture as labor
The conflict between labor and capital has shifted in capital’s favor. But there are some ways labor could fight back. Source: A digital capitalism Marx might enjoy – MIT Technology Review
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A cognitive approach to a meaningful life: You are, therefore you matter
Unhappy people fail to recognize what matters, instead becoming overly focused on what they believe is missing from their existence. Source: The secret to a meaningful life is simpler than you think — Quartz
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Universal education was first promoted by industrialists who wanted docile factory workers
Now that we are moving into a new, post-industrial era, it is worth asking whether this model still makes sense. Source: Universal education was first promoted by industrialists who wanted docile factory workers — Quartz
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Uncharted travel trips, not for control freaks and picky eaters
Ten people. 2,200 miles through Central Asia. No itinerary. What will happen? Source: TreeHugger
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Be frugal, be happy
Who knew that penny-pinching could be the secret to lifelong happiness? Source: TreeHugger
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Amazon put the pharmaceutical industry on notice with deal to buy PillPack
The e-commerce giant is swallowing up prescription meds management service PillPack. Source: Amazon put the pharmaceutical industry on notice with its deal to buy prescription service PillPack (AMZN) — Quartz
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