Tue. 08/31 - Could We Delete Our Memories One Day?

<p><strong><em>The climate crisis is causing some animals to shrink, and that’s definitely not a good thing. Experts weigh in on the possibility of humans ever being able to edit or delete their own memories. And Netflix cheat codes to help you shake off the algorithm.</em></strong></p><p>Sponsor:</p><ul><li>Raycon, Get 15% off at <a href="http://buyraycon.com/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">buyraycon.com/kottke</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/11/science/insect-wings-evolution.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">When Insects Lost Their Homes, Evolution Clipped Their Wings</a> (NY Times)</li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/22558979/animals-birds-shrinking-size-heat-climate-change" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Some birds, mammals, and fish are shrinking. Blame climate change.</a> (Vox)</li><li><a href="http://www.sci-news.com/biology/urbanization-mammals-09972.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Urbanization is Causing Mammals to Grow Bigger, New Study Says</a> (Sci-News)</li><li><a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90667459/nothing-to-see-here-just-city-rats-getting-bigger-and-bigger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scary study finds urban rats and mammals are getting bigger</a> (Fast Company)</li><li><a href="https://gizmodo.com/will-we-ever-be-able-to-edit-or-delete-memories-1847326638" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Will We Ever Be Able to Edit or Delete Memories?</a> (Gizmodo)</li><li><a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/netflix-secret-codes-cheat-sheet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Netflix Secret Codes Cheat Sheet</a> (MakeUseOf)</li><li><a href="https://art19.com/shows/coronavirus-daily-briefing/episodes/6ec4ac4e-3eae-47dd-973b-0cd897983ace" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thu. 05/13 - I'll Have What She's Having: The Decline of Personalized Recommendations?</a> (Kottke Ride Home)</li><li><a href="https://kottke.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="