💡 The Pitfalls of AI Health Coaches

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(This question was inspired by [“Could Modified Gravity Kill Planet Nine?”]([)]( Top Answers to Our Previous Question (Your Guess for the Second and Third Most Recognizable Flavors, Given Vanilla Is First) • Orange would be the second most recognizable flavor, as oranges are known around the world. Mint is also in so many cuisines worldwide, I’d say that is the third. – Cris F. • Chocolate, then Coca-Cola. – CJ Hinke • After vanilla, the most recognizable flavors would be cinnamon, then black pepper. – Robin H. FACTS SO ROMANTIC The 5 Best Things We Learned Today Off-the-shelf trackers gather heart rate readings by shining light past the skin to the blood, a way of measuring heart rate that may be less accurate for people with darker skin. [Nautilus→]( About 25 percent of ships used to transport goods and fuel are also not being publicly tracked. [Nautilus→]( Once an expansive ice cap, Kilimanjaro’s Furtwängler today is little more than a jagged white shard, a remnant of centuries past. [Nautilus→]( The fact that the class of drugs that includes Ozempic even works to help people lose weight was “serendipity.” [The Atlantic→]( A “hypervaccinated” man reportedly received 217 COVID shots without any side effects. [The Guardian→]( [“The ability to predict illnesses before people experience any clinical symptoms is the Holy Grail of healthcare.”]( [Matt Fuchs writes about AI’s foray into personalized health wearables.]( Your free story this Thursday! SOCIOLOGY [How We Got From Doc Brown to Walter White]( The changing image of the TV scientist. BY EVA AMSEN At the start of the fourth season of Breaking Bad, Walter White angrily watches an inexperienced meth cook make his trademark blue meth. [Continue reading for free→]( Discover the Wilderness in Your Backyard Ever wonder what wildlife wanders through your yard at night? 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He is perhaps best known as the chemistry-teacher-turned-brutal-criminal Walter White. Breaking Bad is among a host of acclaimed shows in recent times with scientists as complex protagonists. No matter how horrible White gets, viewers can’t help but relate to and care about him. “Much of this sense of connection comes from Cranston’s skillful portrayal of a troubled family man,” wrote Eva Amsen. But what’s also part of [“Walter’s appeal is he knows his science.”]( Today’s newsletter was written by Brian Gallagher Thanks for reading. [Tell us](mailto:brian.gallagher@nautil.us?subject=&body=) your thoughts on today’s note. Plus, if you find our content valuable, consider [becoming a member]( to support our work, and inspire a friend to sign up for [the Nautilus newsletter](. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Copyright © 2023 NautilusNext, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from [nautil.us](. 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