According to data from the US Census Bureau, San Francisco has more people with bachelors' or graduate degrees per square mile than any other city.
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Data shows San Francisco is full of nerds
Chokepoint Capitalism: how Big Tech and Big Content captured creative labor markets and how we'll win them back
Copyright scholar Rebecca Giblin joins forces with erstwhile Boing Boing editor Cory Doctorow to excoriate Big Tech and Big Content—not for the everyday sins of privacy invasion and surveillance but for their cornering of creative labor. Their book, Chokepoint Capitalism [Amazon], out later this month, identifies not just the problem but projects that show the… READ THE REST
Deletionpedia is where deleted wikipedia articles may live forever
Deletionpedia archives Wikipedia articles when the are deleted—a regular occurrence given how tightly "the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit" is policed by the insiders who edit the edits (previously, previously). [deletionpedia.org via Hacker News] Deletionpedia is a radical inclusionist wiki for rescuing articles that have been discussed from Wikipedia's deletionism. It was started by… READ THE REST
Southern culture magazine is a musical delight
I always enjoy the special music issues of Oxford America and Volume 23 is no exception. It features special articles focusing on the musical creators from the South, with essays interviews and personal remembrances. This issue, "Up South," has profiles of artists who migrated to the northern states and so had a huge influence on… READ THE REST
Upgrade your home or office security with this smart camera for $40
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. If you're looking to step up your home or office security, then a reliable door camera might be looking into. While you're away, the X1 Indoor Security Camera by Bosma can stand vigilant… READ THE REST
Get a refurbished Microsoft Surface Pro 5 for super cheap
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. When it comes to technology, Microsoft has been on top of the game for decades. With every new innovation that comes out, the tech company certainly does an excellent job of keeping its… READ THE REST
Purchase a discounted Samsung Galaxy Tab A during our big refurb sale
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. We have all become so inundated with technology that it's hard to remember life without scrolling. And, because we absolutely love (or love to hate) being fully connected at all times,… READ THE REST
