Links to things I found interesting but didn't want to do a full blog post about.
- The political possibility of cities, by Cory Doctorow. "Working with local governments is a tactic, not a strategy – a way to erode corporate power and present alternatives. It's the beginning, not the end."
- Why indoor spaces are still prime COVID hotspots. From Nature: "Risks shoot up when virus particles accumulate in buildings, but it’s not clear how best to improve ventilation."
- 20 science fiction and fantasy books to check out this April, from Andrew Liptak's excellent Transfer Orbit newsletter.
- Ted Chiang: The Author Behind ‘Arrival’ Doesn’t Fear AI. ‘Look at How We Treat Animals.’ "The award-winning author and Ezra Klein discuss A.I. suffering, free will, Superman’s failures and more."
- Scientists Have Observed Ominous Winter Leaks in Greenland Ice Sheet Lakes. "For the first time ever, scientists have shown that lakes on Greenland’s ice sheet can drain during the winter months, in a phenomenon that could accelerate the rate of glacial melt."
- American Fascism. A rumination on the history and current status of fascism in America, by John Scalzi.
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