What’s In This Issue?
Story 01Soundproof Silk May Transform How We Manage Noise At Home and Work
Story 02The Remarkable History of Acid Blotters
Story 03Why People Become Gamers ... And How Its Changing
Story 04Marques Brownlee and Walt Mossberg On Trustworthy Tech Reviews
Story 05The Pronatalists Want Everyone To Have More Kids. Are They Right?Share this email online!
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Should All Celebrities Be Advocates?
Earlier this month, a campaign on TikTok known as Blockout 2024 was launched as a response to tone-deaf social media posts from celebrities and online influencers about the over-the-top fashion choices from the Met Gala. The movement encourages people to “block all the celebrities, influencers and wealthy socialites who are not using their resources to help those in dire need" and has been described as a "digital guillotine."
How Airbnb "Icons" Illustrate the Future of Immersive Entertainment
The future of entertainment will be driven by more immersive experiences. This week, there was a story about how the Meta Quest VR headset will be accessible by passengers on long haul flights. The possibilities to tie this into tourism, destinations and the overall travel experience are vast. Also this week, Airbnb has been getting some attention for their new Airbnb Icons series of overnight experiences that create legendary moments for people to buy.
Momternships and the "Motherhood Penalty"
This past Mother's Day one recurring story was about the impact that motherhood has on careers of women. One survey found that two-thirds of new mothers have considered leaving the workforce due to the cost and stress of childcare. Many others leave the workforce by choice to be at home for their kid(s).
How To Overhaul the Presidential Debates? Stop Treating Them Like Debates
This week both political parties agreed to hold a Presidential debate between President Biden and former President Trump. Many observers are already criticizing it as a waste of time and unlikely to change anyone's mind. They are probably right, but what if they weren't?
Uber Caregiver Is A Golden Opportunity … If They Get It Right
Earlier this week Uber made an announcement about their future roadmap of offerings and the one getting the most attention is the ability to book a shuttle with friends to attend a concert or some other live event. The announcement that should be getting the most attention was mostly ignored.
