"We are fixated on technology and technological success, and we have no sustained or systematic approach to field-based social understanding of our adversaries' motivation, intent, will, and the dreams that drive their strategic vision, however strange those dreams and vision may seem to us."—Anthropologist Scott Atran, who believes the quest to end violent political extremism needs more science. (edge.org)
Fight terrorism with science: Scott Atran
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Spotify pads playlists with music by unknown artists, and has been accused of generating this music itself or using cheap library music to reduce the amount paid to artists. At… READ THE REST
Tom Whitwell's annual collection of 52 fascinating facts returns, featuring expensive calculators and trademarked scents
For the last several years, Tom Whitwell, has written an annual list of 52 things he's learned that year. He just posted his new one. Here are five samples: There… READ THE REST
The Bop Spotter is listening to your music picks. But where is it?
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Get yourself a GoCable — because carrying 5 cables is so last decade
TL;DR: GoCable is the pocket-sized 8-in-1 charger that powers everything while also featuring a built-in cutter and bottle opener for $20.99 (reg. $44.99). If you've ever found yourself rummaging through a bag… READ THE REST