“Someone will turn on you eventually. It’s a very toxic environment.” Many children who dream of playing their favourite sports professionally are finding themselves burnt out due to the toxic environment that permeates the club sports industry. Although children are placed on teams, the zero-sum game of club sports makes teammates feel more like potential rivals. There are limited scholarships to be divided among a growing number of players, so backstabbing and toxic rivalries inevitably arise, especially when kids get older. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
