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a16z rebrands a16z Crypto as a16z Frontier and expands the fund's scope to back startups developing AI, robotics, and other emerging technologies (Camila Grigera Naón/Fortune)
https://fortune.com/2026/10/22/venture-gian…

Venture giant Andreessen Horowitz drops ‘crypto’ from name of blockchain fund, rebrands as ‘a16z Frontier’
The rebrand follows similar moves by Paradigm and Haun Ventures as crypto investors look beyond digital assets.

This article is very interesting generally, but I have discovered there is such a job as a CHEESE SCIENTIST! Hard to choose between that, a butter sommelier or plotting where WWII bombs fell. There are some fascinating jobs out there.
Veggie Thursdays and vegan surprises! How Ghent became a plant-based paradise | Food | The Guardian

Veggie Thursdays and vegan surprises! How Ghent became a plant-based paradise
In 2014, 13% of the population of this Belgian city described themselves as flexitarian. This year, 83% did. Here is how everyone was convinced to eat their greens – and love them

This is exactly how I expect solar geoengineering to actually play out: according to self-interested, paranoid, delusional politics, and entirely in ignorance of science.
https://www.wired.com/story/they-war-gamed-dimming-the-sun-it-went-even-wor…

They War-Gamed Dimming the Sun. It Went Even Worse Than You Think
Solar geoengineering could buy humanity time against climate change—or trigger a dangerous new arms race. A first-of-its-kind simulation offered a glimpse of what happens when geopolitics takes the wheel.

What started as a “two week” (*laughs*) breaking change has mushroomed into a giant six-month monster that has hugely improved every part of Kitten but fuck me if I ever let it get this bad again. So overwhelmed right now and focussing on the small mechanical steps to pull it all together. Fingers crossed I’ll be able to release it this month and then get back to Catalyst and Meow.
Can’t wait to return to frequent small iterations and updates.

Jazzaria – Belated Giant
https://jazzaria.bandcamp.com/album/belated-giant
https://www.cl…

Meta delays new commercial terms that critics say let it scrape publisher content to November 20, a day after the News/Media Alliance demanded their withdrawal (Sarah Fielding/Fast Company)
https://www.fastcompany.com/91628981/meta-

Meta quietly delays controversial update that critics say will allow website scraping
Following outrage from news publishers, the tech giant pushed back an update for business accounts by three weeks. It still plans to move forward with it.

No easel? No problem… “Stage prop” is my 3rd middle name.
#JustinJPearson #JJP #Memphis

Good grief. Trump not only interferes with football and the law. Now he has interfered with the University of Ghent's judgement about US "Philosopher" and alround ignoramus (about genetics and mathematics), Nathan Cofnas.
Shame on Ghent for succumbing to pressure.
https://www.<…

Jason Arday accuser given three-month teaching ban but can continue research
Nathan Cofnas allowed to resume Ghent University work, as US ambassador claims credit for lifting of suspension

Jazzaria – Belated Giant
https://jazzaria.bandcamp.com/album/belated-giant
https://www.cl…

As Disney, Netflix, and Tubi aggressively cut deals with top creators, YouTube tries to remain top talent's primary home, with incentives and sometimes threats (Alex Weprin/The Hollywood Reporter)
https://www.hollywo…

Disney and Netflix Are Courting Creators. YouTube Is Playing Hardball to Keep Them
The studios are offering rich deals to grow engagement on their platforms. The Google-owned video giant is punching back with its own offers — and threats.