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Libra is designed to be backed by a reserve of low-volatility assets like bank deposits and government securities, meaning its value won't always match local currencies. (5/5)
January 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Libra is designed to be backed by a reserve of low-volatility assets like bank deposits and government securities, meaning its value won't always match local currencies. (5/5)
The author questions whether Libra needs blockchain at all, comparing it to a centralized ledger where 100 companies control transactions but publish records publicly. (4/5)
January 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
The author questions whether Libra needs blockchain at all, comparing it to a centralized ledger where 100 companies control transactions but publish records publicly. (4/5)
The project claims blockchain benefits like distributed governance and open access, but will be governed by the Libra Association of about 100 member companies. (3/5)
January 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
The project claims blockchain benefits like distributed governance and open access, but will be governed by the Libra Association of about 100 member companies. (3/5)
Libra's mission is to create a simple global currency and financial infrastructure, aiming to empower billions of people worldwide. (2/5)
January 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Libra's mission is to create a simple global currency and financial infrastructure, aiming to empower billions of people worldwide. (2/5)
The film's makers clarify they are not claiming Vermeer definitively used these tools, only demonstrating he could have, which doesn't diminish the art's value. (5/5)
January 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
The film's makers clarify they are not claiming Vermeer definitively used these tools, only demonstrating he could have, which doesn't diminish the art's value. (5/5)
Critics object on two fronts: the idea that genius can be reduced to technology, and the specific historical accuracy of Jenison's experimental process. (4/5)
January 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Critics object on two fronts: the idea that genius can be reduced to technology, and the specific historical accuracy of Jenison's experimental process. (4/5)
Art critics reacted with outrage, with one Guardian review calling the resulting painting a 'stillborn simulacrum' and the film 'an art film for philistines.' (3/5)
January 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Art critics reacted with outrage, with one Guardian review calling the resulting painting a 'stillborn simulacrum' and the film 'an art film for philistines.' (3/5)
The documentary 'Tim's Vermeer' tests a hypothesis that Vermeer used lenses and mirrors to achieve his signature realism, a theory first proposed by David Hockney and Philip Steadman. (2/5)
January 9, 2026 at 2:58 PM
The documentary 'Tim's Vermeer' tests a hypothesis that Vermeer used lenses and mirrors to achieve his signature realism, a theory first proposed by David Hockney and Philip Steadman. (2/5)
Publishers typically keep their own data for greater revenue potential rather than selling it to ad tech vendors. (5/5)
January 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Publishers typically keep their own data for greater revenue potential rather than selling it to ad tech vendors. (5/5)
57% of location data in ad bid requests is inaccurate by over a mile, wasting more than half of ad budgets without filtering. (4/5)
January 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
57% of location data in ad bid requests is inaccurate by over a mile, wasting more than half of ad budgets without filtering. (4/5)
The user range error for GPS is identical for military and civilian devices, leading to an accuracy of about 5 meters. (3/5)
January 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The user range error for GPS is identical for military and civilian devices, leading to an accuracy of about 5 meters. (3/5)
Location data cannot reliably target specific customers at specific gates or stores at scale, despite vendor claims. (2/5)
January 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Location data cannot reliably target specific customers at specific gates or stores at scale, despite vendor claims. (2/5)
The loss of a partner devastates three distinct brain systems: attachment (oxytocin), romantic love (dopamine), and sex drive, which may explain the increased mortality risk. (5/5)
January 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The loss of a partner devastates three distinct brain systems: attachment (oxytocin), romantic love (dopamine), and sex drive, which may explain the increased mortality risk. (5/5)
Brain scans show partners' threat responses are identical, suggesting a trusted partner is neurologically integrated into one's own sense of self. (4/5)
January 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Brain scans show partners' threat responses are identical, suggesting a trusted partner is neurologically integrated into one's own sense of self. (4/5)
Chronic stress constantly degrades the body's ability to heal and fight infection, linking it to numerous negative long-term health outcomes. (3/5)
January 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Chronic stress constantly degrades the body's ability to heal and fight infection, linking it to numerous negative long-term health outcomes. (3/5)
Broken-heart syndrome, or stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is caused by a sudden surge of stress hormones like adrenaline that can shock and misshape the heart. (2/5)
January 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Broken-heart syndrome, or stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is caused by a sudden surge of stress hormones like adrenaline that can shock and misshape the heart. (2/5)
Notable drawbacks include a cumbersome process for uploading an entire mailing list as free subscribers and manually backdating imported old posts. (5/5)
January 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Notable drawbacks include a cumbersome process for uploading an entire mailing list as free subscribers and manually backdating imported old posts. (5/5)
Built-in analytics provide reader metrics like click rates, and the service handles payment processing for monetization, taking a 10% cut. (4/5)
January 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Built-in analytics provide reader metrics like click rates, and the service handles payment processing for monetization, taking a 10% cut. (4/5)
The platform offers a more professional newsletter format with easy drag-and-drop embedding of videos, tweets, and images. (3/5)
January 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
The platform offers a more professional newsletter format with easy drag-and-drop embedding of videos, tweets, and images. (3/5)
Substack simplifies email list management by allowing easy import and export of subscriber lists, with individual subscriber status tracking. (2/5)
January 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Substack simplifies email list management by allowing easy import and export of subscriber lists, with individual subscriber status tracking. (2/5)