Another scam? Or investment opportunity? Sam Altman launched WorldCoin in October 2021, which is part cryptocurrency (based on Etherium 2) but also a worldwide ID system, to identify you as a unique human, based on retinal scan. I read their FAQ, and am still not convinced that it will take off. It appears that this isn't available in the U.S. anyway. And then I read that Sam Bankman-Fried is a founding investor, and yeah, I think I'm going to hold off (why isn't that guy in jail anyway?).
How to navigate medical privacy in today's landscape. I came looking for tips, but just got discouraged. You may try to maintain privacy, but once you release any confidential information, it's passed on everywhere, and it's no longer in your control. I think what we need to have is a system of tokens, where you control what information is accessible. A company needs to be created that issues tokens to healthcare systems that is in control by the patient. This token can be revoked. Sure, it's a new inconvenience for doctors, but things are different now. No longer are your medical secrets just between you and your physician. That information is networked, and all healthcare systems linked to the doctor's office can access that information now. No more secrets, despite whatever HIPAA says.
Bruce Lee and me. A nice excerpt from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's biography. Can't believe it's been that long.
The Three Things exercise. A novel way of making sure you listen to that math lecture.