Published in The Startup·May 31, 2019Member-onlyThe Science of How Car Sounds Seduce Our BrainsDirector George Miller and the filmmakers of “Mad Max: Fury Road” had a problem. They had emphasized practical visual effects by building and destroying dozens of vehicles during the 2015 film’s main action sequences: a long road chase and running battles with cars and trucks in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. …Psychology12 min read
May 10, 2019Member-onlyHow ‘Game of Thrones’ Kind of Forgot Winter Is ComingIf you’re not caught up on “Game of Thrones” through Season 8, episode 3, then stop reading this and tell the god of SPOILERS: “Not today.” As winter finally arrives in the final “Game of Thrones” season, the Night King’s chances for a victory look very good. His massive army…Game Of Thrones15 min read
Oct 18, 2016Trump’s Favorite General Was an Egomaniac Who Wanted to Be PresidentHis career is built upon personal branding. He sometimes refers to himself in the third person. He rarely admits when he is wrong. His desire for fame led him to run for president. …Donald Trump19 min read
