Culture & Religion — April 10, 2014

Watch the First Episode of “Silicon Valley”

Enter a world of tech gods and “benevolent” corporations, traversed by a naive fellowship of programmers. “Silicon Valley” has premiered, and HBO made the first episode available on YouTube. Read Big Think‘s announcement of the new series that skewers California’s tech gold rush.

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Neuropsych

Ketamine paired with looking at smiling faces shows promise as depression treatment

A key question is how to keep that relief going without relying solely on repeated ketamine infusions.

Life

World’s first cloned Arctic wolf is now 100 days old

This pup puts us one step closer to resurrecting extinct species.

Can we build a Metaverse that’s GOOD?

Expert Matthew Ball explains how the Metaverse is a golden opportunity to fix the internet.

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Starts With A Bang

Starts With A Bang Podcast #86 – Stars in the Universe

It’s the very closest stars to us that hold the key to unlocking the possibilities for life in star systems all throughout the Universe.

Health

Acne is a “disease of Western civilization.” Is overwashing to blame?

People living in non-industrialized societies don’t get pimples.

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