Brigadoon Daily = September 2, 2020

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The rising prevalence of dementia is a global emergency: It requires more research, better provision for long-term care, and changes in individual behavior.
Economist

Study: Black turbine blades reduced bird mortality by 72%
E&E News

Cultural innovation
Douglas Holt

“Think like a cultural entrepreneur.”

Goodbye to the ‘Pret economy’ and good luck to whatever replaces it: Cities will not die — their benefits could become more diffuse, with well-paid workers spread into the rest of the country.

Sarah O'Connor

‘The hardest commercial I have ever edited.’ How Nike created its split-screen masterpiece: The ad required extensive creative planning—and more than 1,000 hours of compositing.
AdWeek

Longevity linked to proteins that calm overexcited neurons: New research makes a molecular connection between the brain and aging — and shows that overactive neurons can shorten life span.
Quanta Magazine