Carlo Rovelli’s bestsellers saw him dubbed the poet of physics and showed a mind seeking knowledge for its own sake. His new book, There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness, reminds us why we need more minds like his Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24833060-600-carlo-rovellis-new-book-eclectic-essays-on-physics-history-and-more/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
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The 61 Books Elon Musk Has Recommended on Twitter
Entrepreneur magazine writes:
Although his days are presumably filled with Tesla, SpaceX, cyber pigs and lots and lots of tweeting, it seems Elon Musk also finds the time to make reading part of his routine. The billionaire businessman is known for sharing (and oversharing) all his recommendations and thoughts on Twitter, so it’s no surprise that books are part of that. Most…
Airbnb Criticized For Asking Its Customers To Donate to Their Past Hosts
“Airbnb has been in hot water with hosts since the coronavirus crisis began, since the company told hosts to refund guests who needed to cancel their trips due to the pandemic,” reports Travel + Leisure magazine. “According to USA Today, the company spent $250 million in March to try to reimburse hosts for their cancellations plus a $17 million fund for…
Woman Who Harassed Starbucks Barista Now Wants Half the Money He Raised
destinyland writes: Amber Lynn Gilles walked into a Starbucks without a mask, later complaining on Facebook about the server who’d asked her to wear one. (“Next time I will wait for cops and bring a medical exemption!”) She says she’s surprised by the attention “my little review” attracted. A GoFundMe campaign supporting the Starbucks barista who had to deal with her…
People Try To Do Right By Each Other, No Matter the Motivation, Study Finds
People want to help each other, even when it costs them something, and even when the motivations to help don’t always align, a new study suggests. Phys.Org reports: In research published today in the journal Science Advances, sociologists found that people overwhelmingly chose to be generous to others — even to strangers, and even when it seems one motivation to help…
Yale’s Dr. Laurie Santos on Well-Being During COVID-19
We’re living in an unprecedented time as COVID-19 impacts lives everywhere. As we navigate and adjust, how can we manage the many emotions we’re feeling? Get expert insights from Dr. Laurie Santos, a Yale psychology professor, on how we can all prioritize our mental well-being during this challenging time, including: Reducing tension in a relationship […]
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Will Comic Books Survive Coronavirus?
As Marvel cuts staff and publishers stop selling new titles, artists, shop owners and writers worry for the future of an industry worth billions. From a report: There are no new comic books. Steve Geppi, head of Diamond Comic Distributors, which distributes nearly every comic sold in the anglophone world (or used to), announced this on 23 March, though senior industry…
For you, Valentine: 10 reasons we fall in love
On this Valentine’s Day 2020, what the world of science suggests about the mystery we call love. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/for-you-valentine-top-10-reasons-we-fall-in-love…
Washington Post Writer Calls 2019 ‘The Year of OK Boomer’, Calls for Inter-Generational Kindness
“It was the year of ‘OK boomer,’ and the generations were at each other’s throats,” argues the national features writer for The Washington Post, starting with a quote from New York University’s Michael North, who studies ageism in the workplace. “Age-based prejudice is the last acceptable form of prejudice. People are making age-based generalizations and stereotypes that you wouldn’t be able…