thinking is bad for you

 

Tech comes for healthcare. Sustainable fashion. How AI ends the world. VIEW IN BROWSER

October 22, 2019

Don't think

Hi there, It turns out that thinking too much is bad for you, and may even shorten your life. Yup. A new study from Nature found that people who lived extremely long lives (beyond their mid-80s) had higher levels of a protein called REST, which essentially tells the genes that spark brain activity to chill out. This is bad news for a lot of CBI newsletter subscribers, who def tend to think a lot. I’m sorry.   On a slightly related note, here’s some research on machine-brain interfaces and neuroprosthetics if you’re into that sort of thing.

AND NOW, THE RESEARCH

Gradually, then suddenly Tech companies are coming for healthcare. Are incumbents ready to fend off disruption? We look at what healthcare incumbents should be watching for and analyze the impact of failing to respond. Take a look here.

Innovation in wearables This is what they call “thinking inside the box.”

Note: This is not a terrible idea.

Green is the new black The global fashion industry generates an enormous amount of waste, but new tech could help it boost sustainability. We dig into how innovations like regenerative farming and automated manufacturing are transforming the $2.4T fashion industry. Check it out.

IN OTHER NEWS

Not with a bang, but a beep For all the potential benefits of AI, some caution that the increasingly pervasive tech is a danger to the world. From political instability to robot overlords, here is how 52 experts think AI will go out of control.

Invest vs. acquire vs. partner Members of CB Insights’ Growth Collective want to drive greater urgency around growth.   When we look across different industries, we can see that the top 10 companies by market cap are frequently looking to investments and partnerships to drive growth.

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CLIENT-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH

Data harvest Agtech startups raked in more than $1B in the first three quarters of 2019 as more companies look to disrupt the $5T+ agriculture industry.  From wearable sensors for cows to autonomous crop harvesting, Expert Intelligence clients can see 75+ startups using tech to transform farming.

EXPERT INTELLIGENCE

The Industry Standard

Fast Company. Ruth Reader (@RuthReader) reports on Bose's move into healthcare and quotes Bose Health general manager John Roselli speaking at CB Insights' Future of Health conference.  CNBC. Saheli Roy Choudhury (@sahelirc) writes about Gojek’s new co-CEOs and cites CB Insights research.  Financial Times. Rana Foroohar (@RanaForoohar) discusses the risk of a second tech bubble and cites data from PwC and CB Insights' MoneyTree report. I love you. Anand @asanwal P.S. Want to help lead CB Insights research? We're hiring a director of technology research.

The Blurb Ponder this (gently). The key to living longer may be using your brain less.  The Washington Post It’s a bug’s life. People are making thousands of dollars selling live worms and roaches on eBay.  VICE The new Schoolhouse Rock. Teachers are using 15-second videos to help educate high schoolers. The New York Times Ghost food. The popularity of food delivery apps is giving rise to more virtual restaurants. Associated Press Tinder for bags. An “anti-shop” is using an app-based bartering system to allow people to swap bags.  Fast Company

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