This Week In China Tech: WeChat Offers Users Their DNA, Baidu Identifies Tumors, And More
China has 100,000 citizens’ DNA records that can be accessed using their face in WeChat, the northern part of the country beats a green energy record, and Baidu’s AI lab in Silicon Valley surpasses Harvard and MIT in tumor recognition accuracy.
Adam Robinson — Outflanking and Outsmarting the Competition
For those of you not familiar with Adam, he has made a lifelong study of outflanking and outsmarting the competition. He is a rated chess master who was awarded a Life Title by the United States Chess Federation. As a teenager, he was personally mentored by Bobby Fischer in the 18 months leading up to his winning the world championship.
To Improve Learning, Don’t Be Afraid of Failure
Learning is a process, and sometimes that means getting things wrong. Author and professor Bradley Staats says that’s a good thing.
How this 25-year-old freelancer made $150,000 in 6 months off Fiverr
Fasulo’s mom told her about the site and Fasulo thought it would be a cool way to earn a little extra cash for new clothes or dining out. She offered editing services for articles and blog posts, priced at $5 a pop.
Bogotá’s transport network continues to inspire global cities
Despite popular belief in Bogotá, the city’s transportation system, from TransMilenio to the large network of bicycle paths, is well-respected amongst transportation professionals around the world.