Accelerating Learning - Some Critical Learnings
^ADJ: A first for me, a twitter feed as an article - this one is particularly interesting in that its on accelerating learning and expertise. From the feed: You want to get good. You want to get good fast. How do you do this? In 2008 and 2009 the US Department of Defence convened two meetings on this very topic. Here's what they found. (Hint: the answer is NOT deliberate practice).
Organized Crime: OCCRP's Drew Sullivan on Mafia States, Kleptocracies
Criminal networks charted by the UN Office of Drugs and Crime. What happens when entire states are part of the problem? Image: UNODC
Brad Smith: Inside Microsoft during the SolarWinds hack
Microsoft president Brad Smith describes the chaos inside the tech giant during the SolarWinds hack.
^ADJ: This article offers some fascinating insights into both the hack, the reactions and consequences, but also the response and long term changes in our thinking that need to occur.
How to Calm Your Racing Mind So You Can Sleep
Can't fall asleep? These 7 questions will help you figure out why.
ADJ: I am interested in the research which shows how important sleep is, but also how many people suffer from a lack of good quality sleep!
Looking to the skies: Funding for future air mobility takes off
Amid emerging technologies and increasing concerns about sustainability, innovative options for air mobility are gaining traction—and funding ..
^ADJ: why you should read - future trend that is gaining ground, capability and investment
Scientists are demystifying aging — funding could add decades to our lives
The Biden administration deserves accolades for their proposed $6.5 billion Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, referred to as ARPA-H. ARPA-H would aim to deliver breakthrough treatments for diseases like Alzheimer’s, cancer and diabetes.This is an ambitious goal, but one that is achievable if the administration takes bold action.