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Craig Mod • Post-Artifact Books and Publishing
Contrary to earlier assumptions, hunters and gatherers—even today in the marginal refugia they inhabit—are nothing like the famished, one-day-away-from-starvation desperados of folklore. Hunters and gathers have, in fact, never looked so good—in terms of their diet, their health, and their leisure. Agriculturalists, on the contrary, have never look
... See moreJames C. Scott • Against the Grain
Fundamentally, I was not only concerned about whether we in the Western world could still run like those East Africans but whether, in two generations’ time, East Africans would be running like us! What we had fallen for, they were falling for.
Shane Benzie • The Lost Art of Running: A Journey to Rediscover the Forgotten Essence of Human Movement
This was an important lesson for us. No matter how much fun it sounds to work out with friends, there’s a reason why most runners you see are on their own. Part of running’s appeal is how little it demands—throw on a T-shirt and shorts, slip on your shoes, walk out the door, and you’re off. Having to negotiate with three other friends on where and
... See moreI’ve worked in tech long enough to know when a product isn’t designed for delight, but for addiction, long enough to be suspicious of anything that feels ‘‘too fun to quit’’, and long enough to develop a strong belief that ethical tech doesn't exploit humans, it enhances their life.
Source: Product With Attitude
I’ve worked in tech long enough to know when a product isn’t designed for delight, but for addiction, long enough to be suspicious of anything that feels ‘‘too fun to quit’’, and long enough to develop a strong belief that ethical tech doesn't exploit humans, it enhances their life.
“The popularity of optical heart-rate monitors…is largely due to the convenience and low cost… [D]uring periods of physical activity, accurately estimating a heart rate using these devices remains challenging.”
~ The Conversation, How reliable is your wearable heart-rate monitor? (June 19th, 2018)