Obsession Turbocharged

Better, faster, stronger? Tech titans’ obsession with turbocharged computer power could be our downfall | John Naughton

First there was Moore’s law, now the Nvidia boss has upped the ante. It’s all fuelling a dangerous conviction that everything can be solved by technology. In 2001 I interviewed the late Gordon ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Why are Americans obsessed with dating shows

With "Love Is Blind" and other dating shows dominating TV, experts Jared Freid and Serena Kerrigan share why these programs continue to captivate millions of fans.

The problem with Britain’s red tape obsession

UK has repeatedly promised to reduce bureaucracy, but such pledges have also kept falling short

World - Financial Times - October 20

What is ‘cortisol face’ and why is TikTok obsessed with it?

Online influencers claim high stress hormones cause puffy cheeks – but experts say it’s not as common as people think. Does your face get puffy sometimes? Do you occasionally experience the emotion ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Sex, love and immortality: Behind the obsession with vampires

Mark Gatiss, from BBC’s Dracula, and Rolin Jones, from Interview with the Vampire, on why vampires are so popular.

How Sweetgreen and Ghia Redefined Fast-Casual Dining and Beverages for the Health-Obsessed

At the Inc. 5000 Conference, Sweetgreen’s Nicolas Jammet and Ghia’s Melanie Masarin explained how they noticed gaps in the market that created opportunities for major growth.

Business - Inc. - October 17

The most 'Halloween-obsessed' states in the country, according to a new ranking

The analysis accounted for pumpkin patches, haunted attractions and even Spirit Halloween locations per capita.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

This 71-year-old pole dancer defies expectations — and gravity — in age-obsessed L.A.

Mary Serritella started pole dancing at 57. Fourteen years later she's inspiring others who are decades her junior.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14

I’m obsessed with whale poop: ‘It can be neon green, bright red – or even sparkle’

It may be colourful but if it gets on your clothes you have to throw them away, says biologist Dr Joe Roman, who can’t get enough of the stuff, which is vital to support ocean biodiversity. I first ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Stop Worrying About AI Getting Better, and Start Obsessing About How You Can Get Better

AI is your enemy, a vicious adversary. It will run you over if you don’t fight back.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Ali: The election is supposedly about women's issues. Why are the media so obsessed with men?

The election is supposedly about women's issues. Why are the media so obsessed with men, especially young men?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

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