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Little-known Tesla Lore
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Little-known Tesla Lore

by Marc Tarpenning •

Discover how the humble lithium-ion battery, created to power camcorders, evolved to disrupt the automotive industry and power the electric vehicle revolution.

Anti-Luddism

Anti-Luddism

by Marc Tarpenning •

Discover how technology's rapid progress evokes deep-seated resistance, from the original Luddites to modern-day reluctance, and how embracing new tools can enhance productivity and connections.

Let’s get negative
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Let’s get negative

by Marc Tarpenning •

The COVID-19 lockdowns had a negligible impact on greenhouse gas emissions, revealing the significant challenge of curbing climate change. Despite widespread restrictions, emissions only decreased 5-7%, not enough to meaningfully slow the rise in atmospheric CO2 levels, which are now at their highest in millions of years, with grave implications for sea levels and the planet's future.

Photo Credit: Peter Buschmann, U.S. Forest Service, California wildfires

The Air We Breathe

by Marc Tarpenning •

Spero Ventures latest investment in Clarity Movement.

Um, Is that Natural

Um, Is that Natural

by Marc Tarpenning •

In an effort to provide more sustainable options, the food industry is trying new things. It’s time to get adventurous — again.