Weekly Filet #275. The only scandal. And more.
1. There Is Only One Trump Scandal (The Atlantic)
More than a year into his presidency, not a week goes by without a troubling revelation about Trump or without him doing something that has you shake your head in disbelief (often both, actually, and multiple times). Here's a way to wrap your head around the madness: «There are not many Trump scandals. There is one Trump scandal. Singular: the corruption of the American government by the president and his associates...»
2. Are Healthcare Metrics Hurting Healthcare? (Nautilus)
A perfect illustration of Goodhart’s Law, which states that when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure. Take a minute to think about where Goodhart's Law applies in your job – it's way too easy to find examples.
3. 45 Stories of Sex and Consent on Campus (The New York Times)
It's a difficult topic, but I find this a good way of approaching it. The complexity of consent in sexual encounters, as experienced by college students.
4. The Art Of Making Noodles By Hand (Tasty)
Mesmerising. I didn't even know that you can make noodles using your hands and nothing else.
5. Em🌍ji Maps (Erik Escoffier)
Data + Open Street Map + Emojis = charming maps.