Here are my interesting reads for today

 

Researchers in Japan are showing way to decode thoughts

Japanese researchers have built a neural network that not only reads but re-creates what is in your mind.

A Calculated Decision: Why John Urschel Chose Math Over Football

Urschel had made about $1.6 million in three years, and he’d saved a good chunk of that. If he retired, he could focus more on chess, and becoming a chess master, and on his studies at MIT.

Global Urban Competitiveness Report 2017-2018 launched

In the 21st century, cities have become the mainstream carrier and platform for human activities. Globalization, technology innovation and changes into the global economic landscape will determine the future of global cities and urban system.

Falcon Heavy, in a Roar of Thunder, Carries SpaceX’s Ambition Into Orbit

This marks an important milestone in spaceflight, the first time a rocket this powerful has been sent into space by a private company rather than a government space agency.

The Salary Chronicles: I Received A $25K Salary Increase By Knowing My Bargaining Power

Learn how to negotiate a better salary, read the great advice!

New Year’s resolutions are a waste of time — so he does a simple annual ritual instead

Tim Ferriss has found that spending 30 minutes on an annual review is far more effective than working on New Year’s resolutions. Learn about the 80/20 Principle or the Pareto Principle.

Why Canada is Becoming a Hub for A.I. Research

Under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, they have launched a comprehensive initiative designed to help the A.I. industry flourish within the country, The Vector Institute.