The Asian arowana was declared an endangered fish in an effort to preserve its population, but those efforts backfired tremendously; what was once an unremarkable meal had turned into the most desirable aquarium pet. Their allure is irresistible; fish fanatics pay thousands of dollars not only for the fish themselves but also for protection from would-be thieves and murderers. Read full article here
Education
Overcoming Bias
Kai Cheng’s professor had a brilliant scheme. In his first lecture, he promised that each lecture would feature a “Lie of the Day”. But why? It made his students more attentive and analytical, poring over every detail of his lecture and making sense of why things were true. It was such a powerful teaching method that his students digested his most technical lectures quite easily because they tried so hard to catch his lie. The kicker? There was no lie in that first lecture; he had lied about that too! Read full article here
Merv
August 17, 2022
