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Eric Weinstein Says He Solved the Universe’s Mysteries. Scientists Disagree
The managing director of Thiel Capital finally posted a paper describing his 'theory of everything' and promoted it on Joe Rogan's podcast, raising the ire of critics.ABSTRACT breaks down mind-bending scientific research, future tech, new discoveries, and major breakthroughs.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.…The managing director of Thiel Capital finally posted a paper describing his 'theory of everything' and promoted it on Joe Rogan's podcast, raising the ire of critics.ABSTRACT breaks down mind-bending scientific research, future tech, new discoveries, and major breakthroughs.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.WW…
Uber Gave Its 'Independent' Drivers Some Freedom, Now It Might Take It Away
Uber let drivers in California preview destinations and set rates to prove their independence, but after Proposition 22 passed it's reconsidering those freedoms.On the Clock is Motherboard's reporting on the organized labor movement, gig work, automation, and the future of work.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.…Uber let drivers in California preview destinations and set rates to prove their independence, but after Proposition 22 passed it's reconsidering those freedoms.On the Clock is Motherboard's reporting on the organized labor movement, gig work, automation, and the future of work.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.WW…
The Bizarre Tale of a Wisconsin Woman Who Tried to Hire a Hitman With Bitcoin
Murder-for-hire sites are largely scams, but that didn't stop one woman from trying multiple sites to pay a hitman with bitcoin.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.…Murder-for-hire sites are largely scams, but that didn't stop one woman from trying multiple sites to pay a hitman with bitcoin.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.WW…
Amy Klobuchar's Big Antitrust Bill Wants to End the Age of Megamergers
Klobuchar's bill takes much-needed aim at monopolies, but advocates say that it doesn't offer deep structural solutions.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.…Klobuchar's bill takes much-needed aim at monopolies, but advocates say that it doesn't offer deep structural solutions.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.WW…
The Genome You Sent to 23andMe Now Belongs to Richard Branson, Too
The genetics testing company is merging with a company set up by Branson and the Virgin Group later this year in order to go public.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.…The genetics testing company is merging with a company set up by Branson and the Virgin Group later this year in order to go public.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.WW…
Robinhood Screwed Its Users But Is More Popular Than Ever
Like Facebook, Robinhood seems poised to pull through controversy as it draws new users and investment despite a business model antagonistic to its users.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.…Like Facebook, Robinhood seems poised to pull through controversy as it draws new users and investment despite a business model antagonistic to its users.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.WW…
Robinhood’s Customers Are Hedge Funds Like Citadel. Its Users Are the Product.
The Wallstreetbets subreddit are furious after Robinhood stopped allowing trading on GameStop. Here’s how the “commission free” investing app makes money.Citadel Securities pays tens of millions of dollars for this order flow but makes money by automatically taking the other side of the order, then returning to the market to flip the trade. It pockets the difference between the price to buy and sell, known as the spread.Easy access to the market against the backdrop of wild swings in prices have led to higher trading volumes for stocks and options this year—increasing the raw material...…The Wallstreetbets subreddit are furious after Robinhood stopped allowing trading on GameStop. Here’s how the “commission free” investing app makes money.Citadel Securities pays tens of millions of dollars for this order flow but makes money by automatically taking the other side of the order, then returning to the market to flip the trade. It pockets the difference between the price to buy and sell, known as the spread.Easy access to the market against the backdrop of wild swings in prices have led to higher trading volumes for stocks and options this year—increasing the raw material...WW…
New Study Finds Chicago Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Paid Below Minimum Wage
In 2019 and 2020, ride-hail drivers brought in less money than the state-wide minimum wage after expenses and taxes.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.…In 2019 and 2020, ride-hail drivers brought in less money than the state-wide minimum wage after expenses and taxes.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.WW…
People Are So, So Mad at GameStop Investors and FinTok Influencers
Social media influencers are giving bad financial advice within a bad financial system. Traditional investment advisors are asking people to be rational in a market that isn't.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.…Social media influencers are giving bad financial advice within a bad financial system. Traditional investment advisors are asking people to be rational in a market that isn't.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.WW…
DoorDash Is Hiking Customer Fees to Pay for a Law It Helped Write
DoorDash has spent the past few months quietly adding new fees for users on its app.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.…DoorDash has spent the past few months quietly adding new fees for users on its app.By signing up, you agree to the and & to receive electronic communications from Vice Media Group, which may include marketing promotions, advertisements and sponsored content.WW…