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Macroscopes help us see the invisible connections that tie our world together

An ode to the data visualization tools that help us see what is too vast, complex, or interconnected for the naked eye — from planetary systems to pandemic trends.

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Lessons from two of the greatest investors of all time

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

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AI will never be a shortcut to wisdom

Real understanding, argues Jeff DeGraff, doesn’t come from outputs — it comes from practice.

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Why AI gets stuck in infinite loops — but conscious minds don’t

The overlooked reason why "AI consciousness" isn't coming anytime soon.

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The Brad Feld interview: Meaning, mentorship, and giving first

A conversation with the legendary VC on his latest book, his work at Techstars, and why “give first” is more than a motto — it’s a mindset.

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