Weekly Filet #265: Keeping people alive, by phone. And more.
1. Puerto Rico’s Mental Health Crisis (The Daily)
More than four months after Hurricane Maria, much of Puerto Rico is still in shock. At the island’s only suicide prevention hotline, the phones ring constantly. To date, the best podcast episode of the year (of the good dozen podcasts I listen to regularly, that is)
2. At Night (96dpi)
Six beautiful photo series of urban spaces at night, by German photographer Andreas Levers.
3. Post-its (Quartz Obsession)
If you don't know Quartz' Obession newsletter already, I recommend you check it out. One very specific thing or topic, often somewhat offbeat, in the spotlight. This new one on post-its is great. I finally understood how (exactly) post-its stick – until they don't.
4. What Color Is a Tennis Ball? (The Atlantic)
Quick: What color is a tennis ball? Turns out people don't agree on this – and fall into pretty much the same camps as the did with the dress (blue/black vs. white/gold – you remember). A piece on how we see the world – and how we see it differently.
5. Let's learn about waveforms (Pudding)
Yes. Let's.