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[/celebrate] [How a NASA scientist blew all of our minds | Mashable]( [How a NASA scientist blew all of our minds]( “Ed Stone served as the head scientist for NASA’s Voyager mission, which sent two spacecraft on humanity's longest, farthest, and still ongoing exploration endeavor, for half a century, from 1972 until 2022. This mission beamed back astonishing and never-before-seen views of our solar system. It was also the first mission to fly by all four mysterious outer planets, the first to discover many moons around each of these planets, the first to find active volcanoes on another world, and much more. Eventually, both Voyager craft became the first to leave our cosmic neighborhood, entering the realm between the stars. The legendary researcher died at age 88 on June 9, 2024. But his inspired vision, to both scientists and children looking up from our perch in the Milky Way galaxy, is immortal.” [// Mashable »]( [/epic] [Dice Cream - AI-powered bots are serving up a scoop of the future | [Partner]]( [AI-powered bots are serving up a scoop of the future]( In a world dominated by AI… why are we still relying on human hands to scoop ice cream? Not only are human-sourced circular scoops out of style, they’re not very economical. Dice Cream is taking the pricey manpower involved in running an ice cream shop and automating it with AI-powered bots — and undoubtedly cooler square-shaped scoops. They’ve collected over $150K from other tech enthusiasts like you who know the value that AI, robotics, and futuristic inventions can bring to society. And now, you can join them by investing a minimum of $250 (or $1,500 for bonus shares!), adding something revolutionary — and deliciously sweet — to your portfolio. [Ad] [// Invest in the future of ice cream »]( [/curious] [Mathematicians are suddenly rethinking the equal sign | Popular Mechanics]( [Mathematicians are suddenly rethinking the equal sign]( “In a new preprint paper, mathematician Kevin Buzzard is grappling with a simple idea from coding that becomes a ‘thornier concept’ when translated into math: what does the equal sign actually mean? And what does it not mean? … ‘Six years ago, I thought I understood mathematical equality,’ Buzzard wrote in his paper. ‘I thought that it was one well-defined term, and that there was nothing which could be said about it which was of any interest to me as a working mathematician with a knowledge of, but no real interest in, the foundations of my subject. Then I started to try and do masters level mathematics in a computer theorem prover, and I discovered that equality was a rather thornier concept than I had appreciated.” [// Popular Mechanics »]( [/whoa] [Study finds fascinating link between the first letter of your first name and the trajectory of your life | Neoscope]( [Study finds fascinating link between the first letter of your first name and the trajectory of your life]( “It might sound far-fetched, but psychological researchers claim to have found evidence that your name can determine the direction of your life. In a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, researchers from the University of Utah took an analytical look at the theory of nominative determinism, a longstanding concept positing that your name has an uncanny influence over your career and life. … Using data from about more than 3,400 people, the researchers found that when limiting searches to single-word queries — such as city names like ‘Chicago’ or profession names like ‘doctor’ — the tendency for people whose first letter of their first names matches the first letter of their chosen city and/or profession seemed to occur too common for it to be purely coincidental.” [// Neoscope »]( [/game] [My Arcade - The retro console that’s restoring gaming to its former glory | [Partner]]( [The retro console that’s restoring gaming to its former glory]( Gaming was much simpler back in the 80s and 90s. We didn’t have to wave fancy remotes at our TVs to make the characters do things, and the console never had to be charged. The Atari Game Station Pro is everything you’ve missed about the gaming days of yore with a few modern twists (because, yes, gaming was better, but it was far from perfect). The set includes a preloaded console with over 200 classic games like Asteroids, PONG, and Warlords, as well as two wireless joysticks. It’s an open-box return, which means it’s been restored with factory settings but may have minor (and we mean minor) cosmetic marks. Besides, doesn't that just add to the vintage feel? Get yours today while it’s just $50. [Ad] [// Get your game on »]( [/discover] [Five mysterious ancient artifacts that still puzzle archaeologists | The Conversation]( [Five mysterious ancient artifacts that still puzzle archaeologists]( “Archaeologists are often described as ‘stumped’ or ‘baffled’ by their discoveries. But, in reality, specialists have a good grasp of what most historical objects were created for. But there are a few exceptions to this rule. The following list is a selection of intriguing mystery objects. They’re a great example of why digging up the past continues to hold great fascination for professionals and the public alike.” [// The Conversation »]( [/bites] [// Think you’re a Mac power user? These 1,200+ apps you don’t currently have would say otherwise. Up your game with MacPilot »]( [// What flavor to choose?! This AI-powered ice cream server takes orders and provides tailored recs. Invest in the future of ice cream for just $250/share »]( [// No one has time for applicant tracking systems and bespoke profiles. Get LazyApply and let them apply to thousands of jobs for you — in a single click »]( [/biz] [Founder’s Corner]( [Founder’s Corner]( I bet ~50% of all employees have a "side hustle" of some sort. If this is you, here's why you should tell your employer and stop hiding it. For context, if you're working at one of my companies: it doesn't matter if you're building a side hustle, going to school, traveling as a digital nomad, or even planning to acquire your own startup soon. Just be upfront. Why? Because that kind of transparency can alter your relationships in the workplace — for the better. [// Read more »]( [/style] [@sprinkleofaion Instagram]( [@sprinkleofai]( Interested in having one of your social posts featured in The Futurist? [// Get in touch »](mailto:letschat@getthefuturist.com) Powered by StackCommerce 73 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 Copyright © 2023 StackCommerce All rights reserved [Unsubscribe.]( [View this email in your browser.](