Thursday Notes for March 28th, 2024
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
Culture
Daniel Kahneman Wanted You to Realize How Wrong You Are
Daniel Kahneman Wanted You to Realize How Wrong You Are
The late psychologist gave the world an extraordinary gift: admitting his mistakes.
Daniel Engber
Sports
LeBron: 'Got to be smart' with health over seeding
LeBron: ‘Got to be smart’ with health over seeding
LeBron James says he will prioritize his health over the chase for the Lakers’ playoff seeding down the stretch of the regular season.
Dave McMenamin
76ers riled over final play; refs admit missed foul
76ers riled over final play; refs admit missed foul
A chaotic end to Wednesday night’s game saw the Clippers celebrating a needed win and Philadelphia’s Nick Nurse and Kelly Oubre Jr. confronting the officials over a missed foul that crew chief Kevin Scott said should have been called.
Tim Bontemps
Technology
White House orders agencies to tap chief AI officers
The new rule is part of a first-of-its-kind Office of Management and Budget policy designed to help the entire federal government use artificial intelligence safely and effectively, as the technology becomes more advanced and widespread.
White House orders agencies to tap chief AI officers | Semafor
A sweeping new policy from the Office of Management and Budget also instructs agencies to disclose AI tools they use and prevent discrimination, other risks.
Morgan Chalfant
Sneakers
The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Gets a Delicious Monochromatic “Pistachio” Makeover
Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Pistachio”
Mallory Chin
Nike’s Air Max 95 “Retro Logo” Returns This Year
Nike Air Max 95 “Retro Logo” originally released in 2020 and now returns for Spring 2024. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.
Mallory Chin
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