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PRIME Study Progress Update Second Participant
 Last month, Alex,* the second participant in our PRIME Study,** received his Neuralink implant (Link). The surgery, conducted at the Barrow Neurological Institute, went well — Alex was discharged the following day, and his recovery has been smooth. With the Link, he has been improving his ability to play video games and began learning how to use computer-aided design (CAD) software to design 3D objects. This marks another significant step towards providing a high-performance interface that will enhance the control of digital devices for people with quadriplegia to help restore their autonomy.
From the first moment Alex connected his Link to his computer, it took less than 5 minutes for him to start controlling a cursor with his mind. Within a few hours, he was able to surpass the maximum speed and accuracy he’d achieved with any other assistive technology on our Webgrid task. Similar to Noland, our first participant, Alex broke the previous world record for brain-computer interface (BCI) cursor control with a non-Neuralink device on day one of using the Link. After the first research session concluded, Alex continued testing the capabilities of the Link independently, using it to play the first-person shooter game Counter-Strike 2.
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WorkAmong America's Low-Information Voters - The New Yorker (No paywall)
Monica Sheppard lives in Rome, Georgia, where she runs a bee-themed arts-and-crafts shop. Rome is a right-leaning town in the rural, poor, and intensely conservative northwest corner of the state. Education rates are low, and mainstream news does not easily take root. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who became the district's congresswoman in 2021, was elected in part because, for many voters, identifying with the QAnon conspiracy theory, as she'd recently done, was less troubling than identifying with the Times. Sheppard, who is fifty-seven, is an occasional Times reader, but she has plenty of friends in the area who do not share her news-reading habits or her mostly liberal views. And, despite what Sheppard calls the "brick-wall-head-beating of it all," she often engages with them over political issues online. "I guess I'm just fascinated by how people think," she told me. WorkFinding Joy as a Manager -- Even on Bad Days - Harvard Business Review (No paywall)
When work and life are overwhelming, it can be difficult to reclaim a sense of joy at work. Research has shown the benefits of incorporating joy, hope, and optimism into the workplace to combat burnout and improve well-being. The author recommends four strategies to reconnect with joy at work on your toughest days: 1) Find your why: Reconnect with your passion and purpose by aligning your work with what brings you joy, what you are good at, and what the world needs. 2) Embrace a beginner’s mindset: Approach challenges with curiosity and openness, fostering a sense of wonder. 3) Sprinkle gratitude and joy like confetti: Actively recognize and celebrate contributions to build a supportive and cohesive team culture. 4) Fuel your joy: Maintain positive reminders and practice self-compassion to sustain energy and enthusiasm in your role.
WorkWorkBrains Age in Five Different Ways - Scientific American (No paywall)
An analysis of almost 50,000 brain scans has revealed five distinct patterns of brain atrophy associated with aging and neurodegenerative disease. The analysis has also linked the patterns to lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption, as well as to genetic and blood-based markers associated with health status and disease risk.
WorkWorkNew Covid Shots Were Approved. But Who Will Get Them?
The availability of boosters has not translated into actual vaccinations. By spring, only one in five adults had received last year’s updated Covid vaccine. Even older Americans, who are at far greater risk of being severely sickened, largely spurned the shots, with only 40 percent of people 75 and older taking last year’s vaccine.
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WorkWatch: AI could help design and test F1 cars faster
BeyondMath co-founder Darren Garvey told TechCrunch, “Imagine you’ve got six months to design a part for a plane. Given that a simulation takes so long, you might get 20 attempts to try things out. But if a designer thinks of an idea and gets results within seconds or a couple of minutes, in that same six months you might be able to run a million changes.” Work
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WorkWorkOpinion | An Ode to Bill Clinton
Kamala Harris: The biggest speech of her life. She’s been on a roll on the campaign trail, but a lot of Americans are still getting to know her as a possible president. No matter your party, it’s intriguing to see what Harris makes of the moment — whether she tries to be all things to all people or tries to make a few indelible points. Not many presidential nominees give the best speech of an entire convention — it would be one for the ages if she did.
WorkWork WorkWorkIs JD Vance "weird?" Here's what Americans think
Donald Trump and his running mate have been repeatedly called "weird" by the Kamala Harris campaign and people on social media since the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz went viral for using the term in July. WorkWhat's So Great About Cottage Cheese?
You’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover or a leopard by its spots—but you can absolutely judge cottage cheese by its curds. That’s what I’ve always done, wrinkling my nose in disgust at the mere idea of digging into that lumpy stuff. I never once tried it; I didn’t need to. The curds spoke for themselves. WorkWorkWorkSupreme Court Allows Arizona to Enforce, for Now, Law Tightening New Voter Registrations
Disputes over voting requirements in Arizona have raged since the 2020 presidential election, when Donald J. Trump narrowly lost the state. Since then, Republican lawmakers have carried out a partisan audit of the election vote count, and Mr. Trump has repeatedly criticized the vote-by-mail system that became more prominent because of the coronavirus pandemic. WorkConvention Insider: Jasmine Crockett Would Like to Introduce Herself
This has been Ms. Crockett all week, quick-witted and unvarnished, introducing herself to her party and the nation. The St. Louis native has emerged as a forceful speaker and surrogate of Ms. Harris’s campaign. She has attended breakfasts with the delegations of Arizona, Arkansas, California and Kentucky, and has worked to shore up the Black Democratic vote, appearing at events alongside other members of the Congressional Black Caucus and Harris campaign representatives. WorkHow Did 'Actual Billionaire' Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Get His Fortune?
When today’s AI startups go public, most of the rapid growth will be behind them — here’s how not to get left out.This is a paid advertisement. Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fundrise Innovation Fund before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund\'s prospectus. Read them carefully before investing. WorkMike Lynch was Britain's first software billionaire
WorkAmericans think they need $2.5 million to be wealthy
According to Northwestern Mutual, the average amount that U.S. adults have saved for retirement fell from $89,300 in 2023 to $88,400, and remains more than $10,000 below the $98,800 five-year peak seen in 2021. WorkWorkWorkWorkWhat Drives Kamala Harris: The Art of the Possible
It’s an approach that diverges from those of previous leaders who have captured the imaginations of the Democratic Party. President Barack Obama presented Americans with a hopeful vision that promised to heal some of the nation’s deepest racial, geographic and partisan divides. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont electrified Democrats with his populist calls for structural change and major economic reform. And President Biden promised to “restore the soul” of a nation fractured by the chaos of his predecessor’s administration. WorkWorkWorkWorkHarris Leans on Memory of Her Mother, as She Reintroduces Herself
Other political allies, including Hillary Clinton, have woven Ms. Harris’s mother into their convention speeches, putting the vice president at the front of a long line of American women who had fought for civil rights, worked to earn public office and campaigned to win the presidency. WorkMeth worth nearly $6m found in fake watermelons at US-Mexico border
“The shift to synthetic drugs has resulted in the most dangerous and deadly drug crisis in United States’ history,” Anne Milgram, DEA administrator, said in a statement. “We hope you will join us on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by remembering and honoring the lives lost.” WorkVeterans Say Attacks on Candidates' Service Records Are a Turnoff
“Name-calling, talking about people’s record, like, that’s not helpful,” said Vince Young, 32, a former Marine Corps mortarman and undecided voter who lives in Charlotte, N.C. He said his main concern was the economy, and that seeing one veteran disparaging another turned him off. WorkWorkWorkConvention Insider: Bernie Sanders Is in on the Joke
Asked last week by a New York Times reporter about when he would be speaking in Chicago, Mr. Sanders said: “They decided to bump Kamala Harris. I’ll be speaking prime-time on Thursday night. You got the scoop.” Then, he added: “That’s a joke.” WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkSecond Memphis Officer to Change Plea in Death of Tyre Nichols
It remains unclear why Memphis police officers stopped Mr. Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, as he was driving home from work on Jan. 7, 2023. Video footage captured by surveillance cameras and the officers’ body cameras showed that the encounter became violent, as the officers kicked and pummeled Mr. Nichols, despite his lack of resistance and his pained pleas for them to stop. WorkThis Company Just Became Warren Buffett's Second-Biggest Stock Holding. Is It a Buy Today?
Bank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. American Express is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. Jennifer Saibil has positions in American Express and Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, Mastercard, Ulta Beauty, and Visa. The Motley Fool recommends Heico and recommends the following options: long January 2025 $370 calls on Mastercard and short January 2025 $380 calls on Mastercard. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. WorkWorkFund-Raiser for Jan. 6 Defendants Will Be Held at Trump's Golf Club
Democrats have repeatedly placed the siege of the Capitol at the center of their attacks against Mr. Trump. At their convention in Chicago on Wednesday night, they played an extended video montage of violent footage from the assault, overlaid with excerpts from Mr. Trump’s incendiary speech on Jan. 6, exhorting the crowd to “fight like hell.” Work TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise | Privacy PolicyUnsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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