A presidential memorandum about America’s 6G strategy has sparked widespread alarm on social media, with critics warning that the government is paving the way for technology to be implanted directly into human bodies. President Trump’s December 19 memorandum, titled “Winning the 6G Race,” has drawn attention for one particular phrase buried in its opening paragraph. … Read more
China’s largest comic convention has announced a sweeping policy change that will dramatically reshape its upcoming event, requiring all content to focus exclusively on domestic properties. COMICUP, the nation’s premier doujinshi and fan-creation marketplace, revealed on December 19 that its December 27-28 convention will operate under a “New Chinese Style-only” format. The announcement means Japanese … Read more
Joe Rogan’s views on faith and science have shifted sharply in recent years. Once dismissive of organized religion as “mental confinement,” he now argues that society needs the stabilizing morality that religious traditions, particularly Christianity, provide. Influenced by UFO-related discussions and growing distrust of institutions, Rogan has become more skeptical of scientific explanations he sees … Read more
Artist David Choe has never followed conventional paths, and his approach to getting paid by major corporations is no exception. During a recent conversation on the Huberman Lab podcast, Choe shared a striking anecdote about working with Nike that highlights the challenges creative professionals often face when dealing with large companies. According to Choe, after … Read more
Bill Maher has confirmed that his friendship with Larry David has ended following David’s public criticism of Maher’s decision to have dinner with President Donald Trump. The HBO host addressed the rift during a recent interview, revealing that the two have not spoken since Maher responded to David’s comments on his show Real Time. “Larry … Read more
Sam Altman sat across from Theo Von in OpenAI’s surprisingly cozy San Francisco office, describing his four month old son’s rapid development with the same wonder he applies to artificial intelligence. “Watching the speed with which he learns new things or gains new capabilities is just unbelievable,” the OpenAI CEO said, admitting that the biological … Read more
David Choe recently shared a striking observation about his media appearances over the past two decades. During a candid conversation on the Andrew Huberman hosted Huberman Lab podcast, Choe revealed that only two interviewers have ever aired his conversations without significant editing, Howard Stern and Joe Rogan. Choe describes a recurring cycle throughout his … Read more
A surprising double standard has emerged in the digital age, but it may not be the one you expect. According to new research, men who turn to technology for plasure and companionship face significantly harsher judgment than women doing the same thing. The study surveyed 371 participants to explore reactions to people using various forms … Read more
A year ago, legendary Silicon Valley investor Peter Thiel warned that the AI boom could mirror the dot-com era, with enormous hype but concentrated financial gains. Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Thiel argued that technological importance does not automatically translate into profits, citing the internet bubble of the late 1990s. “’99 was both the … Read more
PayPal’s Honey browser extension is facing legal challenges after investigative journalist MegaLag uncovered deceptive practices that allegedly harmed consumers, content creators, and small businesses. The reporting has led to more than 20 class action lawsuits and pushed Google to revise its browser extension policies. The investigation began when MegaLag noticed inconsistencies in how Honey operated … Read more
