🎧 How racism ages Black people
Last year, news editor Sean Collins and I co-wrote a feature about how discrimination steals time from Black people. The Weeds' Jonquilyn Hill takes it up a notch and explains how the stress of racism takes years off a life. A must-listen!
🎧 What dies with Alexei Navalny? and Where does the fight for a free Russia go now?
Saturday is the two-year anniversary of the beginning of the war in Ukraine. I thought the combo of the Today, Explained podcast plus Ellen's insight on Navalny's widow made for a great catch-up. It's hard to keep up with every development in the war, but I now feel equipped to understand the current stakes.
Why we fear uncertainty — and why we shouldn't
I am an extremely anxious person!!! I love stability and certainty, but that's not how life works. Give this Gray Area episode a listen if you want to chill out a bit (despite everything going on).
Your brain needs a really good lawyer
Okay, back to being unchill. Neurotech is on the rise, and with that comes the ability for companies to quite literally read your mind via brain chip. While some of this tech isn't available to the general public, there are versions on the market that are not invasive. Future Perfect's Sigal Samuel explains the concept of "neural rights" and how states are trying to protect your mental privacy.
📹 Can AI help us predict extreme weather?
Usually, I'm in the "AI is bad for humans for the most part" camp. But if AI can prevent me from getting rained on during a night out on the town, well … I'm happy to change my tune. The Vox video team did an excellent job of highlighting a use case for AI that should have been number one on everyone's list.
How to look at art — and really see it
Picture this: You're at a museum. You're wondering why that lady over there is spending several minutes looking at a painting and you're thinking maybe you're missing out. Don't worry! Courtney Tenz broke down how to look at art in a non-pretentious, enriching way. Wish I'd had this before my museum-heavy vacation earlier this month!
Dakota Johnson's aloof appeal, explained
Real ones will see Madame Web this weekend. Yes, it's a bad movie. But it also has icon Dakota Johnson in it. Alex's piece sold me (and also had me cackling).
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