Episode 186: I Wish John Siracusa Were Here

TOPIC: Grab bag. This week, Dan and Merlin talk about—what? Well. They talk about privilege, empathy, bikes, bass players, Merlin's new mic, more bathroom signs, and a controversial anecdote about how Apple was maybe kinda not nice to a customer. Links for this episode:What is the blue light from our screens really doing to our eyes? — Tech News and Analysis“I discovered that using light at night is bad for people’s health and interferes with their sleep. I felt a moral obligation to do something about it, particularly when I learned it’s the blue component in ordinary white light that is suppressing the production of melatonin. And melatonin not only helps you sleep but is a marvelous material that has a very big influence on health in general What My Bike Has Taught Me About White Privilege | A Little More Sauceblanco on Twitter: "@hotdogsladies Sorry for the delay your Samson Microphone package should be there today. Hope you enjoy it."Samson — C01U ProLouis CK - Time Travel is Excluslively a White Privilege - YouTube(30) On August 18, 2014 we lost our house and many... - Karen Scholz LeibfredMighty Fine Burgers Fries & Shakes – AustinApple - Support - AppleCare+ - iPhoneDaring Fireball: Security Trade-OffsI’ve heard from Genius Bar staffers who eventually left the job because of the stress of dealing with customers suffering data loss. Engineers4Engineers 2014 Developer ConferenceShowbotRestorative practices - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaRestorative practices is a social science that integrates developments from a variety of disciplines and fields — including education, psychology, social work, criminology, sociology, organizational development and leadership — in order to build healthy communities, increase social capital, decrease crime and antisocial behavior, repair harm and restore relationships. Olestra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaIn the late 1990s, Olestra lost its popularity due to side effects, but products containing the ingredient can still be purchased at grocery stores in some countries. The Flop HouseLetter of recommendation — Hair-Breened IdeasSponsored by Squarespace (use code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off) and Harry's (Get a better more affordable shave by using the code COMICS at checkout and you'll get $5 off your first purchase).