What would Patrick Bateman do? ? ?
#culture — Can I be a supporter of capitalism and still reject consumerism? – To have or to be? Or have nothing an be nothing? A reflection on Patrick Bateman, Erich Fromm and the Ethics of Capitalism. Xaver Maximilian Spörl for ftn.media
#ai — Curb your AI-hysteria – «Fear of mass unemployment from automation and public safety concerns over autonomous vehicles have only exacerbated the growing tensions between man and machine.» Ryan Hagemann for niskanencenter.org
#health — Exemplary healthy – «Singapore really is the only truly universal health insurance system in the world based on the idea that patients, not insurers, should bear the costs of routine care.» Ezra Klein for www.vox.com
#debate — How to spread liberty in a progressive environment – The only way in which we can achieve a sustainable level of liberty in our lifetime is by helping create a more liberty-oriented society. Idan Eretz for www.speakfreely.today
#society — To jail… – Did you know that Monopoly started as an anti-capitalist game? Now you know. Arika Okrent for aeon.co
#society — Holier than thou – A small town in America is under attack by well meaning liberals. Lois Beckett for www.theguardian.com
#fun — Picture perfect – Enjoy the photos by the winners of the 2nd annual Magnum Photography Awards. LensCulture for www.lensculture.com
#history — No waiting – As fast food chains introduce robotic counters, the curious history of "automatic" waiterless restaurants becomes relevant again. Michael Waters for www.atlasobscura.com
#history — ???? – In ancient Greece, it seems, a small penis was the sought-after look for the alpha male. It shows on their statues, too. Olivia Goldhill for qz.com
#fun — Rammed – This is what happens, wehen you leave a ball hanging in the way of an angry ram. Video on www.youtube.com
Photo by Jordan Whitfield on Unsplash
