Friday Links!
Ken P. has more links later on, but let's lead off with this: 'She believed you have to take sides': How Audrey Hepburn became a secret spy during World War Two.
Also from Ken: An oral history of Twin Peaks by its unforgettable stars: ‘I put my waitress uniform on and began bawling’.
From Chris M., and it's both an interesting analysis and concerning when it comes to ultrasonic humidifiers: Better air quality is the easiest way not to die.
More from Ken P., and this checks out (McSweeney's): How to Become a Professional Writer. The jackets will be here soon: Beat the Heat: UCLA’s New Cooling Device Drops Temperatures by 16 Degrees Continuously. This is ugly: Subaru Security Flaws Exposed Its System For Tracking Millions of Cars. This was inevitable and will only get worse: The Pentagon says AI is speeding up its ‘kill chain’. I like this very much: Developer Creates Infinite Maze That Traps AI Training Bots. Don Quixote would appreciate this: Building a Medieval Castle From Scratch.
From Wally, and the predatory scams trying to ensnare writers never ends: USA Pen Press: The Ghostwriting Scam of a Thousand Websites. This is quite thoughtful: Culture, Digested: Neil Gaiman is an Industry Problem. It's what we've all been wondering, of course: Are Popovers Yorkshire Pudding? Very true: I loved Pokémon Trading Card Pocket – until I didn’t.
From C. Lee, and it's one of the positive uses of AI: Stanford Medicine's AI Model Accurately Predicts Cancer Prognoses, Treatment Efficacy. No surprise: ‘It’s a death sentence’: US health insurance system is failing, say doctors. This could be game changing (if anyone would get it): New vaccine from MIT and Caltech could prevent future coronavirus outbreaks. This is amazing! Smart Glasses Mimic Insect Eyes to Assist the Visually Impaired With Macular Degeneration. This is discouraging: Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway operates the dirtiest set of coal-fired power plants in the US. This is welcome news and also somewhat obvious: California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy. A fascinating video: Why is Japan So Weak in Software? Fascinating: How Did the Chess Pieces Get Their Names? A terrific read: Masters of the Knight: The Art of Chess Carving in India. A classic from The Digital Antiquarian: The CRPG Renaissance, Part 1: Fallout.
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