The Dangers of YouTube for Young Children – The Atlantic
The platform’s entertainment for children is weirder—and more globalized—than adults could have expected.
Night terrors: what do anxiety dreams mean? | Life and style | The Guardian
These are anxious times – but how does this affect our sleep, and what can we learn from the exam crises and missed trains that haunt the small hours
The Double Edged Sword of Deep Learning + The Importance of Breakthrough Science | Ayasdi
things have plateaued for deep learning. The fact of the matter is that DL is not a fit for many tasks, yet like the proverbial hammer, for many, everything looks like nail when you are wedded to that approach.
9 new sci-fi and fantasy books to check out this October – The Verge
There are magical rebellions, superpowered heroes, fights against malevolent megacorporations, and more to add to your to-read list
Google Assistant’s app redesign abandons chatbots
For the new Google Assistant app, back-and-forth chat bubbles are out, and interactive graphics are in.
Designing the Future of Work – Google Design – Medium
Human-centered design paired with human-centric AI is key to the future of work. Together, they reflect thoughtful understanding of the critical user journeys of what people do every day. Together, they automate what humans don’t want to do, freeing people at work to solve creative problems, build relationships, and catalyze possibilities.
Motion design doesn’t have to be hard – Google Design – Medium
The overlap between UI motion and traditional animation also muddies the waters. A lifetime can be spent mastering Disney’s 12 basic principles, does this mean UI motion is similarly complex? People often tell me that designing motion is complicated, or that choosing the right values is ambiguous. I contend that in areas most important to a UI, motion design can and should be simple.
Avoiding Zombie Startups – Welcome to The Family
Companies can have different values but transparency is non-negotiable