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The Illusion of Influence

Ever notice that people who consider themselves news junkies tend to be surprisingly ill-informed. The problem is that they have very few sources that reflect their own narrow views. Either that or they let bias get in the way of their conclusions. Of course nobody will admit that but we[…] Read On

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Posted by Steve Tobak on April 17, 2019 in
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Defense Mechanisms and Leadership Performance

It is physically impossible to French-kiss a man who leaves the new roll of toilet paper resting on top of the empty cardboard roll. Does he not see it? DOES HE NOT SEE IT? – Rachel (aka Rita Wilson), The Story of Us Bringing a new head of business development[…] Read On

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Posted by Steve Tobak on April 16, 2019 in
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Black Holes: The Universe’s Most Prolific Predators

We got a snapshot of a real black hole. First ever. Why’s that such a big deal? Black holes devour everything in sight. They even swallow light itself, which is why we can never see them. And yet, we did. We caught one red-handed. The Event Horizon Telescope project got[…] Read On

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Posted by Steve Tobak on April 15, 2019 in
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How Identity Politics Created the Great American Divide

“I didn’t see color as a young boy and I honestly don’t see color now.” – Starbucks founder Howard Schultz  It all started with Barack Obama. A republican criticizing any of the President’s policies would often be accused of racial bias or flat out called a racist. And you know[…] Read On

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Posted by Steve Tobak on April 14, 2019 in
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Tweet to @Jack Dorsey: Your Loony Biohacks Are Not Working

Jack Dorsey sounds like one messed up dude, IMO. The CEO of Twitter and Square went on some health wacko’s podcast to talk about his bizarro biohacks that include eating only once a day in the evening (a protein and veggies, that’s it) except on weekends when he doesn’t eat[…] Read On

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Posted by Steve Tobak on April 11, 2019 in
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Is Tesla’s Tenuous Operating Model Starting to Unravel?

If you want to destroy my sweater Hold this thread as I walk away Watch me unravel, I’ll soon be naked Lying on the floor, I’ve come undone – Weezer It had to happen sooner or later, right? Tesla’s tenuous operating model is finally starting to unravel. Or is it?[…] Read On

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Posted by Steve Tobak on April 10, 2019 in
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‘It’s a Free Country’ RIP  

The old saying “It’s a free country” is on the verge of being buried under a deluge of entitled bullies who think they have the right to tell you what you can and can’t say or do. And the bullies appear to be winning. The artist who painted a public[…] Read On

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Posted by Steve Tobak on April 9, 2019 in
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