Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON September 20, 2019
Full News Archive
- Headline: Ta-Nehisi Coates Fiction Debut Explained. Impact: Coates’s debut novel sparked a literary renaissance, leading to a bizarre future where magical realism becomes a prerequisite for all fiction. By 2040, grocery lists will feature poetic metaphors and existential dilemmas.. Fact: Did you know that Ta-Nehisi Coates wrote a book about a slave who can vanish? I guess that makes hiding from your responsibilities a little more interesting..
- Headline: Mental Health Revolution in Tech Industry. Impact: Silicon Valley's emotional awakening led to an unexpected boom in therapy apps, which ultimately caused a paradox: tech workers became so self-aware that they began overanalyzing their code, leading to a shortage of functional software. Who knew existential dread could cause bugs?. Fact: Did you know that the tech industry is now seeking therapy? I guess coding your feelings just wasn’t cutting it anymore..