Nothing to smile about: Asia's deadly addiction to betel nuts By Hilary Whiteman, CNN

Portugal’s drug policy shows what common-sense approach looks like By Heather Knight FROM SFGate

The mystery of why some people become sudden geniuses by Zaria GorvettFROM The BBC

The mathematics of weight loss | Ruben Meerman | TEDxQUT (edited version)

The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans | Daniel Amen | TEDxOrangeCoast

It’s been 5 years since Elon Musk proposed a Hyperloop design FROM by Megan Geuss Ars Technica

Apollo Robbins: The Art of Misdirection -- TED Talk

Key facts about the war in Yemen FROM Al Jazeera

I'm posting it because the story has been overshadowed by the Khashoggi murder which in comparison seems to be a rather minor incident.

The most over-hyped and useless tech in history? by Nouriel Roubini FROM Asia Times

"Renowned economist argues blockchain's promise to cure world's ills through 'decentralization' is just a ruse to separate investors from their money."

The Problem of Cubicles and the "Open Office" by Mark Thornton FROM Mises Wire

TED Talk: How Airbnb designs for trust by Joe Gebbia, the co-founder of Airbnb

Video: Taiwan: Spies, Lies and Cross-straits Ties | People and Power FROM Al Jazeera English

I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration FROM New York Times by Anonymous

How Beijing is building a blockchain empire BY Pete Sabine FROM Asia Today

Sixteen Jewish Refugees who Fled Nazi Germany Went on to Win Nobel Prizes, from Larry Williams, posted on Daily Speculations

The strange eating habits of Steve Jobs by Melissa Dahl FROM CNBC News

Africa should weigh China ties for gains: Editorial from Daily Nation (Kenya)

Surprise Gift: Free Tuition for All N.Y.U. Medical Studentsby David W. Chen FROM The New York Times

This Professor Called Coconut Oil 'Pure Poison.' Is She Right? By Stephanie Pappas FROM Live Science

TED Talk: Why you should define your fears instead of your goals BY Tim Ferris