Do You Have To Like Your Job?

Plus, why people are acting so weird.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /machine AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC CARS COMING IN 2027 FROM NEW GM/HONDA PROJECT On Tuesday, General Motors and Honda announced that the two companies are working together on a new range of affordable electric vehicles. The two OEMs will develop a new architecture that uses GM's new Ultium battery platform for North America, South America, and China. Production of the first vehicles by both manufacturers should begin in 2027. Ars Technica /health WANT TO GET TO THE ROOT CAUSE OF LOW ENERGY, BRAIN FOG, HAIR LOSS? CHECK YOUR BLOOD WITH BASE. Your blood says a lot about you, but have you been listening? Base founder Lola Priego empowers users to hack their health via their own data. It's simple: Start with a quick at-home blood test to identify the hormone and nutrient imbalances at the root of your symptoms, then get your lab results along with customized recommendations to optimize your levels via the Base app. You'll know exactly how to solve the problem instead of guessing whether it's low testosterone or a dietary issue. Take your health into your own hands with 20% off a Base membership today. [Partner] /story DO YOU HAVE TO LIKE YOUR JOB? Liking our jobs can either be a prerequisite or a privilege. It can spell the difference between taking pride in the way we put food on the table or completely dissociating from our trade. But like the many pending meetings on my Google Calendar, the way we look at jobs is not set in stone. Vice /nostalgia HAVE A BALL WITH 3 RETRO PINBALL CABINETS FROM ARCADE1UP It's rare that two perfect things meet and form something greater than the sum of their parts. However, that's exactly what happens every single time a themed pinball cabinet comes into being. For years, retro gaming has seen an uptick in popularity — and that's never been more evident than these three pinball cabinets. Nerdist /interior @ishkadesigns /bot CHINA STRAPS LOUDSPEAKERS TO ROBOT DOG SO IT CAN SCREAM AT PEOPLE TO STAY HOME A robot dog in Shanghai, China, is roaming the streets barking COVID-19 safety instructions through a loudspeaker crudely strapped to its back, amid one of the tightest lockdowns the city has faced since the beginning of the pandemic. The Byte /gadget THE ADVANCED TOOTHBRUSH HAS BUILT-IN TEETH WHITENING LED TECHNOLOGY Technology is changing our everyday lives in all sorts of unexpected ways. For example, you probably never thought your refrigerator would connect to the Internet or that you'd have a mechanical toothbrush that uses powerful LED light to whiten your teeth. But here we are. Clinical studies have shown that blue LED light can significantly reduce stains on teeth, so several companies have started making home LED whitening systems. However, eventually, the geniuses at Snow realized they could put the LED lights right in the toothbrush, so people are whitening their teeth twice a day. With four different brushing modes and a built-in timer, the Snow LED Electric Whitening Toothbrush uses sonic vibrations to clean your teeth, and powerful blue LED light to whiten teeth without potent chemicals. So if you're looking for a way to brighten your smile, it doesn't get any easier. Snow /wild WHY PEOPLE ARE ACTING SO WEIRD During the pandemic, disorderly, rude, and unhinged conduct seems to have caught on as much as bread baking and Bridgerton. Bad behavior of all kinds — everything from rudeness and carelessness to physical violence — has increased. Americans are driving more recklessly, crashing their cars, and killing pedestrians at higher rates. Early 2021 saw the highest number of "unruly passenger" incidents ever, according to the FAA. In February, a plane bound for Washington, D.C., had to make an emergency landing in Kansas City, Missouri, after a man tried to break into the cockpit. What on earth is happening? The Atlantic /posted @andrada_jurca /bites DEAL OF THE DAY: Get that idea out of your head and IRL with help from this crowdfunding masterclass led by the inventor of the Slick GoPro stabilizer. Only $15 til 11:59pm PT on 5/7 Take your health into your own hands with Base, at-home lab testing that helps you improve. Start with their quiz + 20% off your first month Game devs, you're already up to snuff on Unity and Unreal. This asset pack featuring POLYGON and Simple Series can be used with both engines to boost creativity THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser