The complete timeline to self-driving cars
Self-driving cars are coming — sooner than you think. But when will we get there, and how will we get there?
What I have been reading: Shoe Dog the story of Nike
Started this on the plane, good easy read, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company’s early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world’s most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands.
Your Next Board Member Should Be a Geek
Board members know that their companies will either embrace technological change or be put out of business.
The Ad Campaign that Convinced Americans to Pay for Water
Even if they could afford it, many people would balk at the thought of paying $10,000 for a sandwich. And yet the majority of Americans pay a similar markup, essentially, for a bottle of water.
How to Bounce Back After a Failed Negotiation
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, a negotiation doesn’t go your way.
Giving better feedback for better performance — Several People Are Typing — The Official Slack Blog
“If someone tells you that you ‘buried the lede’ by beginning with a stodgy research quote, you probably won’t make that choice again,” says Dr. Kristen Swanson, who, in her role as Director of Learning at Slack, is charged with teaching people how to improve their technical and interpersonal skills. “You’ll use that feedback to coach yourself more effectively each day as you work, which creates a very large cumulative effect over time.”
Ride-Sharing, Fatal Crashes, and Crime
The advent of smart-phone based, ride-sharing applications has revolutionized the vehicle for hire market. Advocates point to the ease of use and lower wait times compared to hailing a taxi or pre-arranging limousine service. Others argue that proper government oversight is necessary to protect ride-share passengers from driver error or vehicle part failure and violence from unlicensed strangers. Using a unique panel of over 150 cities and counties from 2010 through 2013, we investigate whether the introduction of the ride-sharing service, Uber, is associated with changes in fatal vehicle crashes and crime. We find that Uber’s entry lowers the rate of DUIs and fatal accidents. For most specifications, we also find declines in arrests for assault and disorderly conduct. Conversely, we observe an increase in vehicle thefts.
Forget the plow: Robots and facial recognition for cows will be essential tools on the digital farm
Cows and robots go together. Throw in facial recognition software, and it's the perfect trifecta.