Joe Lazauskas

BrainRap could change how we see hip-hop–and neuroscience

Micah Brown is using brain research to understand what makes rappers–and rap fans–tick. And that’s just the beginning of his ambitious neuroscience plans.

BrainRap could change how we see hip-hop–and neuroscience

Publishers don’t love Apple News. The king of sponsored links has another idea

With its new smartphone widget, Taboola aims to break news out of its walled gardens, says its CEO: “It’s not ads. It’s not sponsored content.”

Publishers don’t love Apple News. The king of sponsored links has another idea

This neurosensor could predict hit TV shows with uncanny accuracy

Asking focus groups what they think of new programming has never been that effective. What if you asked neuroscience instead?

This neurosensor could predict hit TV shows with uncanny accuracy

This consumer survey shows trouble ahead for Facebook

The more people know about how social networks monetize them, the less comfortable they are with the whole idea—a fact Facebook can no longer afford to ignore.

This consumer survey shows trouble ahead for Facebook

This new tech could help publishers move past Facebook dependency

Facebook is ghosting publishers, but what if publishers could recreate the best parts of Facebook on their own sites?

This new tech could help publishers move past Facebook dependency

This Tiny Neurotracker Could Change The Way Brands Measure Engagement

The military funded this tech to help soldiers use words rather than weapons. But it turns out that your heart rate says a lot about your response to ads.

This Tiny Neurotracker Could Change The Way Brands Measure Engagement

How Facebook’s News Feed Shift Could Lead To A Big Spike In Xenophobia

A newsfeed that emphasizes posts from friends and family may leave people feeling more like members of tribes than ever–and resistant to outside views.

How Facebook’s News Feed Shift Could Lead To A Big Spike In Xenophobia

Impact

What’s next for Ethiopia now that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won the Nobel Peace Prize

These powerful videos use people’s stories of coming out to help support the fight for civil rights

Freitag’s new ‘anti-shop’ lets you trade backpacks instead of buying a new one

Creativity

Pusha T’s ‘Succession’ remix is very good, but this comedian’s take on it is hilarious

What comedians say about Elizabeth Warren’s mic drop of a joke at the Equality Town Hall

Who’s dead? What happened? All you need to catch up on ‘Breaking Bad’ before Netflix’s ‘El Camino’

Co.Design

The London Underground’s beloved textiles are being rereleased for anyone to buy

An ode to Japan’s vibrant, influential graphic design culture

Can’t find jeans that fit? This startup will custom-make your next pair for you

Work Life

How to manage remote work based on your personality type

Is it ever okay to lie in a job interview?

How to answer 5 common trick questions designed to trip you up in an interview