Our weekly break from markets cannot escape the widening impact of COVID-19, but it’s not all doom and gloom. We feature several articles…
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Our weekly break from markets cannot escape the widening impact of COVID-19, but it’s not all doom and gloom. We feature several articles on how the virus is accelerating use of new technologies and forcing companies to innovate in order to survive. And the Chinese club scene is also adopting a virtual format.
Away from the virus, we feature an article on sticking with habits and some surprising benefits of a plant-based diet.
Enjoy!
Bilal
Coming Back to Powerful Habits (Zen Habits, 3 min read) Returning to a habit after falling out of synch is part of the process to ingrain habits. Meditation, email / messaging sessions, single tasking, daily exercise and daily gratitude are all habits we should come back to after they slip.
Marcus Aurelius helped me survive grief and rebuild my life (Aeon, 5 min read) The book ‘Meditations’ provided the writer of this piece with needed focus on the present and a reminder that we control the story around our lives, even without being in control of all the events.
The red meat and plant-based recommendation wars (Peter Attia, 2 min read) Recent recommendations to reduce the consumption of meat were based on weak evidence and poor study design. This reflects the wider issue of a lack of quality research into nutrition.
Five surprising benefits of a plant-based diet (The Conversation, 3 min read) Improved mental health, reduced arthritic pain, reduced period pain, reduced risk of UTIs and lower hospital costs are among the surprising benefits of a plant-based diet.
Coronavirus: How Twitter could more effectively ease its impact (The Conversation, 3 min read) Twitter can provide a platform for victims of the virus to share their story and as well as providing speedier information than generally provided through official government websites.
What New Ideas will the Crisis bring to the Mainstream? (PSFK, 3 min read) Quarantines and safety fears could trigger wider use of new technologies such as facial recognition, video conferencing, robot delivery, QR signage and contact delivery options.
China’s Bookstores Band Together To Survive the Epidemic (Sixth Tone, 3 min read) From livestreaming events to book delivery, China’s bookstores are finding new ways to keep customers as the coronavirus hits traditional business.
Where Fashion Is Suffering From the Coronavirus (Econlife, 2 min read) Armani opted to live stream its Milan fashion show this year but innovation takes time and other fashion events around the world are being postponed or cancelled.
Nearly 100,000 Images by Harlem Photographer Shawn Walker Acquired by Library of Congress (Colossal, 2 min read) A 60-year collection of photographs showing the cultural diversity of Harlem will mark an important addition to the library’s content on African American life.
Watch and Learn How to Clean Your Yoga Mat (Outside Online, 2 min read) It’s not just our hands we need to wash properly, yoga mats can be a fertile home for all sorts of germs and dirt. These top tips cover three different types of mat.
Wonderful Japanese Paper Cut (Fubiz, 1 min read) Our relationship with the environment through the very unique perspective of traditional Japanese paper cutting.
China’s Clubbing Scene Goes Virtual as Quarantine Continues (PSFK, 1 min read) China’s “physical-to-digital” shift now includes nightclubs where would-be party goers can now dance and enjoy DJs from the comfort of their own home.
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