One practical realm in which this comes up: how long a webpage (seems to) take to load. How are programmers designing tricks to make this seem faster? Do animations help or not help? Check out the article in Wired.
The Science of Waiting
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Disinformation and "fake news"
Lately we've heard the concern about the ease with which disinformation spreads -- the problem of fake news. But is our era meaningfully different from previous eras?
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My TED talk: Can we create new senses for humans?
Designing how we would like to experience our universe...
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NeoSensory and the science of sensory substitution
Want a quick overview about what we're doing at NeoSensory?
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Houston Modern Luxury's Men of Style
I had the honor of being selected as one of Houston Modern Luxury's Men of Style.
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How the Internet will save civilization
David's iPad app "Why the Net Matters, or Six Ways to Avert the Collapse of Civilization" was recently called a "superbook" by the New York Times Magazine. For a taste of the argument, read David's article in WIRED or watch a video of his talk at the Long Now Foundation. Don't have an iPad? The manuscript is now available as an eBook.
BrainCheck: A Simple Way to Track Brain Health
Interested in seeing your brain health data? Eagleman's BrainCheck has quick tests you can take anywhere to assess brain function. Sign up for free.
Book of the Week
Sum was selected as Book of the Week by both The Guardian newspaper and The Week newsmagazine.
