Could fiction have contributed to the survival of modern humans? Lee Child speculates that fiction must have had a role in survival because there wasn’t room for a seemingly non-essential leisure activity thousands of years ago. Fiction, therefore, could have served as morale boosters and subtle instruction that fostered a healthy recklessness. This recklessness could have inspired modern humans to traverse the far reaches of the Earth, unlike the sensible and overly cautious Neanderthals, who likely did not dabble in fiction, and who didn’t explore far from their homes. 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
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January 27, 2023
