A twitter thread outlining how corn and corn byproducts are woven in almost every aspect of American life.
Author: Nathan Corliss
Hero (Poem)
This poem is dedicated to all survivors. Hero By Nathan Corliss You could have let what happened to you destroy you. In fact, no one would have blamed you if you did. Since an apology would be an admission of guilt, you have the lingering torment of not being begged for forgiveness by all involved… Continue reading Hero (Poem)
iWant, a Poem
By Nathan Corliss I want to go skiing on weekdays, when fresh snow dampens sound, lines are short, and traffic is sparse. I want to go on unplanned road trips or flights to see old friends and new places. I want to hole up in cozy towns that exist miles from the nearest interstate. I… Continue reading iWant, a Poem
Self Driving Taxis Now Available to Public in Phoenix
Today, autonomous vehicle company Waymo has announced they will now be giving rides to the public as a service called Waymo One. https://twitter.com/Waymo/status/1070302319764361217?s=19 Today @Waymo is taking the next step in our journey by introducing our commercial self-driving service, Waymo One, in Metro Phoenix. I'm proud of #everystep that brought us this far and excited… Continue reading Self Driving Taxis Now Available to Public in Phoenix
8 Ways to Cure the Common Cold
Beat the common cold with these 8 tips. From Wim Hof Breathing, to proper food and rehydration, this article has you covered. Eat and drink fermented food Fermented foods include things like kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha, etc. The boost in probiotics from these foods could support your immune system. Fermented foods literally create beneficial “movement”… Continue reading 8 Ways to Cure the Common Cold
iPhone Now Available on Google Fi Cellular Network
Google’s Project Fi, has just rebranded to simply Google Fi. Along with the rebrand they have announced a much larger phone lineup, including the $200 Moto G6 and iPhones. Fi is also now allowing people to transfer existing phones to their network. You can see if your phone is eligible for transfer on the Google Fi site.… Continue reading iPhone Now Available on Google Fi Cellular Network
7 Podcasts to Binge on this December
Available wherever you get your podcasts, these are the ones that have been keeping me company recently: Bear Brook Three bodies are found in a plastic barrel near a state park in rural New Hampshire. How and why did they get there? The full podcast is ready for download. The Dream Wow – listen for… Continue reading 7 Podcasts to Binge on this December
The “Grandma vs Baby” Self Driving Car Thought Experiment is a Farce
The MIT technology review recently published the findings of a thought experiment: Given only two choices should a self driving car run over a grandma, or a baby? https://www.technologyreview.com/s/612341/a-global-ethics-study-aims-to-help-ai-solve-the-self-driving-trolley-problem/ Thought experiments are fun. Heck, they can be an important philosophical exercise to help us uncover what we really value. This MIT ethics study showed that… Continue reading The “Grandma vs Baby” Self Driving Car Thought Experiment is a Farce
Three Reasons to Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree (in a National Forest) this Year
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The Promise of Self Driving Cars
Self driving cars are coming, and along with them some huge wins for humanity. This article outlines how driverless technology is poised to give us more time, safety, autonomy, and efficiency. Time I once heard someone say, “time is a person’s most precious resource.” Self driving cars are poised to give us a whole lot… Continue reading The Promise of Self Driving Cars