1. The Case of the Missing Hit
I must have been smiling all the way through this podcast episode, with occasional laughs and increasing excitement over how it will end. A man in California is haunted by the memory of a pop song from his youth. He remembers the lyrics and the melody, but it is nowhere to be found on the entire internet. A treasure hunt begins, and it’s just…listen to it now, immediately, like drop-everything now.
2. Coronavirus: Why You Must Act Now
The one article you should read to understand where we are with the coronavirus and why quick and decisive action makes such a big difference. Read it now.
3. How hard will the robots make us work?
When we think about job automation, we tend to think about jobs getting replaced by robots and algorithms. However: «For many [people], their greatest fear isn’t that robots might come for their jobs: it’s that robots have already become their boss.» A striking piece. Read it now.
4. OMG I’m working remotely, now what?!
Some useful best practices and tips on working from home. Read it now.
5. Home Is Not A Safe Place For Everyone
One aspect of «social distancing» I hadn’t considered yet: A policy that asks people to stay home is a dangerous one for people exposed to domestic violence. Read more.
What else?
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