Monday, November 12, 2018

What's Your Name?

A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.​​
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GOOD QUESTION
Can I Tell A Foreign Coworker That Her Name Embarrasses Me, And Other Advice Column Questions
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A roundup of the most interesting, thought-provoking and surprising questions that our favorite columnists addressed in recent days.​​
NOTHING IS MADE IN A VACUUM
End Intellectual Property
aeon.co
Copyrights, patents and trademarks are all important, but the term 'intellectual property' is nonsensical and pernicious.
SOWING DISCORD
Amazon's HQ2 Spectacle Isn't Just Shameful — It Should Be Illegal
theatlantic.com
Each year, local governments spend nearly $100 billion to move headquarters and factories between states. It's a wasteful exercise that requires a national solution.
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THE INTERNET WAS A MISTAKE
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How Podcasts Became A Seductive — And Sometimes Slippery — Mode Of Storytelling
newyorker.com
In our frenetic age, audio narratives offer a rare opportunity for slow immersion. But this intimacy can become manipulative.
TRUE LIES
Deep Fakes Are Where Truth Goes To Die
theguardian.com
Technology can make it look as if anyone has said or done anything. Is it the next wave of (mis)information warfare?
RISE AND UNWIND
The Dangerous Fetishization Of 'Hustle Porn'
melmagazine.com
"All the hustle porn, work harder and be better s**t... it basically ruined my life."
VIDEO OF THE DAY
THAT'S A LOT OF SPIN
Guy Tries To Recreate A Famous Pool Shot, Finds Out It's Absurdly Difficult
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Pro pool player Corey Deuel hit this crazy backspin shot on his first try. It took this "average pool player" a bit longer.
IN THE NEWS
29 Dead In Camp Fire As Firefighters Make Gains On Butte County Blaze
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Scott Intensifies Attacks Against Nelson In Florida's Senate Race As Recount Begins
Eight Killed In Covert Israel Gaza Op
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