Apparently, 23andMe had an API that “developers of health apps, weight loss services and quantified self tests” could use to build “services” over anonymized data sets of user’s DNA. They no longer do. But seriously, did no one see what all could go wrong here? Facebook.. uhmm?
Thoughts
Aha, I had no idea Jason Mraz has a new album out - Know. Time to put him crooning in the background, stringing his guitar, get some positive vibes. 🎶
It’s been some time now that I have listened to a track that’s so fun and so meaningful at the same time as O’ Meri Laila. The whole album is an experience in its own way — very different, but appealing at the same time. A must listen 🎶
There‘re many feature requests for the new platforms that we users are making. To do some inspired by Twitter/FB. To not to do some inspired by them. I have one plea to the decision makers, like @manton - do not to listen to us if it doesn’t fit your vision. We may be wrong.
I come to this place often. And ruminate. There’s something about the structure that calms me.
Time for churning some thoughts. Time for slurping some chai. ☕️
Another blogging platform I was fond of, and had self-hosted in between, Ghost is upgrading to 2.0. This is a fascinating story — I am still amused how the guys behind this continue to ask for the price they do for hosting one blog.
A walk amidst the nature, under an umbrella. With raindrops composing the best of the music to go with.
Nothing more calming.
Cathy O’Neil at Bloomberg mentioned she felt sympathy for “the big boys of tech”, like Zuckerberg. I, on the other hand, have no sympathy for these geniuses. I feel they ignored their responsibilities and sensibilities for way too long. Few thoughts.
I had no idea there is a new Cormoron Strike novel coming. I like the name too, “Lethal White”. Mysterious.
I better complete all the currently-reading books before September arrives. It is always fun to read Rowling write characters. 📚