Some Practical Thoughts on Suicide | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss
This happy-looking shot was taken in 1999, when I almost destroyed myself. In this post, I'm going to talk about suicide, and why I'm still on this planet. These are stories I've kept secret from my family, girlfriends, and closest friends for years.
The Psychology of Pricing: A Gigantic List of Strategies
Welcome to a massive list of psychological pricing strategies. Whether you’re launching a new product, selling items on eBay, or negotiating a deal on your house, you’ll learn how to choose a price that will maximize your profit. This article is pretty beastly. To help you find the pieces that …
I was an undercover Uber driver
I drove a hundred rides for UberX to fact-check whether a middle-of-the-pack driver can make $90,000 a year. This is what I...
Dissolve My Nobel Prize! Fast! (A True Story)
It's 1940. The Nazis have taken Copenhagen, and physicist Niels Bohr has just hours, maybe minutes, to make two Nobel Prize medals disappear.
Hasnain says:
Bookmarking for future reference in case I ever need to do this.
Posted on 2015-05-07T01:13:34+0000
Why Do We Play Video Games That Feel Like Work?
Video games offer a utopian version of work: one where your goals are clearly defined and you're in control.
Hasnain says:
I feel like this piece is taking it way too seriously
Posted on 2015-05-06T15:35:22+0000
Six Words: 'My Name Is Jamaal ... I'm White'
Jamaal Allan is a high school teacher in Des Moines, Iowa. People make assumptions based on his name alone, and that's taken him on a lifelong odyssey of racial encounters.
MIT alumni in their 50s
I attended an MIT alumni gathering last week. There was a slight selection bias in that all those present were people whom an on-campus group was hoping to get donations from. Inadvertently it turn...
First Look at the Rift, Shipping Q1 2016
Since the earliest days of the Oculus Kickstarter, the Rift has been shaped by gamers, backers, developers, and enthusiasts around the world. Today, we’re incredibly excited to announce that the Oculus Rift will be shipping to consumers in Q1 2016, with pre-orders later this year. The Rift delivers…
Hasnain says:
Coming soon to a place near you. Can't wait (though I'll have to see if it fits my glasses)
Posted on 2015-05-06T15:20:49+0000
The Secret Lives of Homeless Students
After years of homelessness, I graduated college and a Master’s program. What about the other million-plus homeless stud…
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Posted on 2015-05-06T02:02:10+0000
What Hollywood Can Teach Us About the Future of Work
In our increasingly automated and global economy, every business is becoming a little like show business.
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Posted on 2015-05-06T01:58:57+0000