Information is Beautiful

So looking at the numbers, it seems that Asians are over-represented across most tech companies, and most/all other groups are underrepresented (https://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/diversity-in-tech/).

I'm curious, though, why that would make you think that racial discrimination is happening? It could just as easily mean that racial discrimination is not happening and that Asian candidates are equally over-represented in the underlying qualifications (e.g. university degrees, prior experience -- both of which are indeed the case).

Also, at a level removed from tech, what criteria do you use to determine whether some system which does not equally represent the general population is discriminatory or not? It seems like the numbers alone here aren't sufficient, but I reckon you've probably given this a lot of thought, so I'd love to hear your mental model there.

And that's the problem: You, as a listener, think you're doing the noble thing by using spotify instead of pirating, but it really doesn't matter if those two are the only options you'd consider.

Of course you're on the legal site of music consumption now, but don't fool yourself into thinking that artists should be well off thanks to you.

Well known by now, but have a look at this infographic again: http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/2010/how-much-do-music-artists-earn-online/

I admit I'm a rdio subscriber and artist, but rdio, for me, just serves as a tastemaker, pre-listening source and mobile collection without limited space - everything I like, I buy elsewhere in lossless formats. Sadly, I guess that's a rather rare use of streaming services as people will often see them as a replacement to buying things they enjoy.

After a little research according to http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/colours-in-cultures/

Also most people's favorite color is blue http://www.joehallock.com/edu/COM498/preferences.html

In Western Culture blue is associated with: cold | freedom | happiness | intelligence | loyalty | rational | unhappiness

In Japan blue is associated with: cold | life | loyalty | money | peace | rational

I wonder, does that have any implications on what color to choose when I design my website?

Completely unrelated: Women are attracted to men in red http://www.brainmysteries.com/research/Women_attracted_to_men_in_red_research_shows.asp
Examining that would make a great post for the guys at http://blog.okcupid.com

Try St. John's Wort.

This http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/play/snake-oil-supplements/ indicates that it's provably effective against mild depression.

I had a suicidal ideation when I was young but I realized that no matter how worthless I feel dying is the most dumbest, useless, worthless thing I can do. The ultimate loss. Ultimate fail. And no one would care so theres no epic in this. Also it would hurt only my mom who is the person I am most reluctant to hurt.

Plus even if I don't see any future for myself I am extremely curious what will future bring to the world.

Of course maybe I didn't actually learned anything and it's just my mind chemistry changing due to growing up.

I think that you completely missed my point. I understand that India makes the most films. What I'm saying is that they should diversify into the American (or global) market and make another couple billion a year.

Animation is probably the logical place. It's not the quantity of films, but the quality.

Bollywood does makes some great movies, of course: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_Idiots

Here's what Hollywood makes:

http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/2012/how-much-does-hollywood-earn/

It looks like they get around $10 billion US and $25-$30 billion internationally.

So, in the big scheme of things, a billion dollars is less than the Avengers made at the box office.

I find this interactive chart helpful:

http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/play/snake-oil-supplements/

Particularly, it breaks each supplement down by effect, for example, it lists Antioxidants far negative for 'mortality' (per the article), but positively for 'infertility in men'. It also cites sources.

Perhaps, judging by the article, they should have a 'harmful' ranking as well.

By this chart, Vitamin D makes sense for 'general health' (I have gotten it recommended for immune system issues like allergies), and Omega 3 for 'heart disease' seem like winners. I didn't see Iodine on there.

The question of 'what supplement' seems incomplete without 'for what purpose'.