Hidden Systems is the book I’ll use to teach my kids how the internet works

Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Growing up, I learned The Way Things Work from author David Macaulay’s incredible illustrated books. This week, I was surprised to see Macaulay’s endorsement in my inbox for a new illustrated explainer by a different author — but the surprise didn’t last long. Fifteen minutes after I began skimming through an advance copy of Hidden Systems, which just came out this week, I immediately ordered the book for my kids. It looks like a fantastic way to help them conceptualize the internet, the…

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Donald Trump is no longer banned on YouTube

Photo: Getty Images YouTube has lifted restrictions on former President Donald Trump’s YouTube account. YouTube announced on Twitter that the channel is no longer restricted and can upload new material. “We carefully evaluated the continued risk of real-world violence, while balancing the chance for voters to hear equally from major national candidates in the run up to an election,” it said via the YouTubeInsider account. “This channel will continue to be subject to our policies, just like any other channel on YouTube.” Trump was suspended from YouTube after the January…

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How To Avoid Burnout, Reduce Work Stress And Land A Fulfilling Job

Burnout, work stress, and career dissatisfaction are becoming more and more commonplace. An estimated 85% of workers feel unhappy in their jobs, according to a global study by Gallup. But bestselling career strategist Dalia Lourenço says it doesn’t have to be this way. Her new book, High-Value Professional, sets out a master plan for career fulfilment and success. Dalia shares the four-step process she has used to help countless clients land their dream jobs so readers can escape feeling trapped by work and create the life they want in just…

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