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August 14, 2024

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OVERWORLD:
-Judges could fuck Google up, chopping it into pieces.-

ONE BETWEEN:
-You are now in the era of the “Ozempic coat”.-

THE DEPTHS:
-This guy saved your life, and you don’t even know it.-

“I cut and I bleed. And I embarass easily.”
— Michael Jackson

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✦DISCOVERY PICKS✦

▶️ YouTube:
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Game changer

Judges could fuck Google up, chopping it into pieces.

Yes, Google might get chopped up into tiny, tiny bits. If you didn't know, last week Google was found guilty of violating antitrust laws by maintaining an illegal monopoly in internet search.

This ruling has sparked some discussion as what might fix this. Different ideas are popping up:

Bring out the scissors: Judges are considering splitting up Google into several parts, such as Chrome and Android. These two currently contribute to Google's dominance by setting Google as the default search engine, which judges say is a crucial for the monopoly.

Share the cake: Another way might be forcing Google to make its giant data surplus accessible to rivals, or forbidding deals that make Google the default search engine on devices like Apple's iPhone.

David/Goliath: DuckDuckGo, a smaller search engine competitor, has publicly suggested several remedies to level the playing field. Hater shit. Their suggestions include banning default search agreements, ensuring access to Google’s data for competitors, and implementing user education initiatives.

Speculation: These discussions are still in their early stages. Judge Mehta has directed the Justice Department and Google to establish a process for determining an appropriate solution by September 4, with a hearing scheduled for September 6.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and the Monopoly Man.

✦Stakes are high✦

Google is a $2 trillion empire and has generated $175 billion from search. Now, it could see its core operations dramatically reshaped. The implications of this could fuck shit up far beyond Google, influencing other ongoing antitrust cases against tech giants like Apple, Amazon, and Meta.

This situation is kinda like the antitrust case against Microsoft in 2000. Back then, a federal judge ordered a breakup of the company. That obviously never happened, but it led to huge changes in Microsoft’s business practices. Microsoft's lawsuit is much why new companies like Google could dominate.

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✦QUICK HITS✦

✦Business & Tech✦

Secret hit: Valve's unannounced hero shooter Deadlock has drawn nearly 20,000 players despite no formal release. The game blends elements from Overwatch, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2, featuring 6v6 hero battles with NPC support.

Crash talk: Elon Musk's interview with Trump on X Spaces faced major technical issues, starting 42 minutes late. Musk blamed a DDOS attack, but insiders doubted his claim, suggesting it was false.

Haha, yes: A study found that labeling products as using AI reduces consumer purchase intentions. Trust issues, fear of the unknown, and privacy concerns contribute to this hesitation, especially with "high-risk" AI applications.

Money rollercoaster: Last week, the S&P 500 posted both its best and worst days of 2024. On top of that, every day of this week offers critical US economic reports, including data on inflation and jobless claims, any of which could shake markets all over again. Cool. Cool, cool, cool.

✦Fashion & Culture✦

Merc with a billy: "Deadpool & Wolverine" has become the second R-rated film to surpass $1 billion globally and is on track to break the record held by "Joker." It's Disney's major box office success.

Rest easy: Rachael Lillis, the original English voice actor for Misty and Jessie in Pokémon, passed away at 46 after battling cancer. Her sister confirmed her peaceful passing on August 10, 2024.

B-girl chronicles: Raygun, an Australian breakdancer, went viral at the 2024 Paris Olympics for her idiotic and funny b-girl moment. Most people have been shitting on her, but Adele said she’s a fan.

✦Hmm… Interesting✦

Cozy 5-minute read: How to do the slow, hard, good work of staying put.

For hackers: Hacking the Largest Airline and Hotel Rewards Platform

For programmers: Go is my hammer, and everything is a nail

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 BETWEEN

Very gross and interesting

You are now in the era of the “Ozempic coat”.

Have you heard of the "Ozempic coat"?

Skinny season: Lately, designers have bailed on the trend of giant coats. Instead sleeker, skinnier coats are runing the game. Almost every fall/winter collections walked these coats this year. Commentators are calling it the “Ozempic coat," after the weight loss phenomenon sweeping Hollywood.

Demand: According to global fashion search engine Lyst, searches for “long lean coats” have risen 16% since last year. Also, for a minute now, TikTok Zoomers have embraced what they call the “old-money aesthetic,” favoring timeless classics over fleeting trends.

Really? It might be a chicken/egg situation. Meaning, fashion is simply cycling, as it does. Historically, in times of global chaos and economic uncertainty, fashion usually turns to more straightforward and familiar designs.

Yohji Yamamoto’s recent fall/winter collection

Dries Van Noten

Ferragamo

Gucci

THE DEPTHS

Thanks

This guy saved your life, and you don’t even know it.

Believe it or not, but seatbelts used to be pretty bullshit.

Before 1959, most cars only had two-point lap belts — they only held people around the waist and could cause serious injuries in accidents.

But after 1959, that changed. The engineer behind this life-saving device was Nils Bohlin, who joined Volvo after a career in the aviation industry, where he specialized in designing ejector seats for pilots. Bohlin knew there had to be a better way.

He wanted to create a seatbelt that protects both the upper and lower body. After careful thought and many tests, he came up with the three-point seatbelt. It was a simple design. The belt stretched across the chest and the lap, forming a secure shape like a "Y".

This configuration distributed the forces of a collision across the strongest parts of the human body— the pelvis and ribcage—thus reducing the risk of serious injury or death.

What makes this invention particularly remarkable is Volvo's decision on the patent. Instead of keeping the patent for themselves and making billions, Volvo made the patent free for all to use.

The logic was simple; if more car manufacturers had the patent, more lives would be saved. This was an unusual move in the competitive world of car companies. But Volvo believed that safety should come before profit.

This transformed the automotive industry and set a new standard for corporate responsibility. The three-point seatbelt has since become a critical component of vehicle safety, credited with saving over a million lives, a legacy that underscores Volvo's enduring commitment to putting people before profits.

Today, the three-point seatbelt is still one of the most effective safety features in cars. Nils Bohlin's invention and Volvo's generosity changed the course of automotive history.