How do masks change human behavior? An Italian scientist who has studied cow sociability decided to find out
To measure how people respond to masks, an Italian researcher created the world’s first “social distancing belt:” a $30 contraption that looked like a grey handbag but measured the proximity of oncoming objects, or, in this case, people. https://wapo.st/2Ui4fKq
Republican tech elites like Peter Thiel were once enticed by the prospect that Trump would usher in a new, ultra-capitalist era of Republican politics. Now they’re adrift. https://wapo.st/3sEBxHM
Facebook’s decision to outsource the future of Trump’s account to an independent Oversight Board stems from a tortured relationship with the former president. It could also set a precedent on how social media companies handle politicians and on how they will balance free speech and harm. https://wapo.st/2RohxpQ
Don’t expect a meaty action game; instead, stick around for a striking, black-and-white, classic samurai cinema greatest hits compilation. https://wapo.st/3kY5XNP
