"Play-to-Earn" and Bullshit Jobs
Speaking of "play-to-earn" games, Paul Butler, writing in a blog post: In Bullshit Jobs: A Theory, David Graeber makes the case that a sizable chunk of the labour economy is essentially people performing useless work, as a sort of subconscious self-p.....»»
A $1 billion solar cell factory is coming to this U.S. state — and hundreds of new jobs are on the way
A $1 billion solar cell factory is coming to this U.S. state — and hundreds of new jobs are on the way.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 19, 2024 – iPhone 16 demand and more
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The relationship between emotions and economic decision-making differs across countries, multi-national analysis finds
When making economic decisions, humans can be driven by various factors, including their goals and emotions. Past studies have hypothesized that emotions play a crucial role in economic decisions, particularly those that involve risk or trade-offs be.....»»
Young professionals are struggling to socially adapt in the workplace; how educators can help
Despite ongoing worries about how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, research shows that employers increasingly value something that only human workers can provide—soft skills. These include knowing how to communicate with co-workers, put ot.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 18, 2024 – iOS 18.1 changes, Apple Card drama
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35 years ago, Steve Jobs launched an obscure operating system that changed everything
It’s been 35 years since the launch of the most important operating system you’ve never heard of -- and it was made by Steve Jobs himself......»»
Science Crossword: Cosmic Goals
Play this crossword inspired by the October 2024 issue of Scientific American.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 17, 2024 – What’s new in watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia, and more
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Skate to finally launch into early access 5 years after it was announced
Electronic Arts announced that the free-to-play Skate will finally be ready for the public in early access next year......»»
Primates bond for their own benefit: Study underlines the decisive role that females play
Female and male primates often form close bonds, but not purely out of affection. Close relationships usually evolve when there is a clear benefit for both parties, with protection and reproductive control playing key roles......»»
Overwatch 2 is now on Xbox Game Pass, and it comes with perks
Yes, Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play game, but Game Pass subscribers can now play it there and get a few extra perks for doing so......»»
How to play Fortnite on iPhone and iPad
The most popular game in the world is no longer on the biggest gaming platform. But there are still ways to play Fortnite on your iPhone if you know the tricks......»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 16, 2024 – Everything new in iOS 18
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Is Fortnite cross-platform?
You can play Fortnite almost anywhere, but can you play with friends on other platforms? Here's all you need to know about the Fortnite cross-platform support......»»
How to use remote play on PS5
Wondering how to use remote play on PS5? Getting set up is simple as long as you have a compatible device and controller. Here's how to start......»»
Temperature fluctuations found to mar fish quality of large yellow croaker
Large yellow croaker is a highly nutritious and economically valuable mariculture species, but its perishable nature poses significant challenges in storage and transport. Cold chain logistics play a crucial role in maintaining seafood quality, but f.....»»
The roles played by Indigenous Peoples in biodiversity conservation
Indigenous Peoples play an indisputable and critical role in the conservation of the planet's biodiversity. Their lands and livelihoods sustain life in myriad forms. However, a study by researchers at the ICTA-UAB published in Nature concludes that t.....»»
Play this vampire survival hit for free this weekend on PC
Developers of an open-world vampire and survival RPG are giving players the chance to try it out this weekend......»»
3 new PS Plus games to play this weekend (September 13-15)
If you've finished Astro Bot but are craving some more PS5 time this weekend, try these three recent PS Plus additions......»»
3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (September 13-15)
Xbox Game Pass is adding a ton of games this month. Here are three recent releases you can already dive into this weekend......»»