This post is the second in a series of “Things Worth Sharing” where I take interesting and useful things I find and share them.

To see the other parts in the series go here

An Article:

This article is an overview of Artificial intelligence by showing the types of it, where we are now and what the future looks like as well as the problems that could arise!

A YouTube Video:

This video is the History of Japan told in a hilarious way:

A Documentary – Red Army

This Documentary (Through the lens of the USSR Ice Hockey Team) gives an insight into the world of the Soviet Union and what it was like to live under the rule of such a harsh communist regime.

It’s interesting to see the awesome capability the team is able to achieve (Going years undefeated) but also the strict rules and routines put on them to get there.

Well worth a watch.

A Book

Freakonomics is a must-read.

This book shows “The hidden side of everything”, using the tools of economics, big data and a good sense of humor they try to find the answers to questions like:

What do school teachers and sumo wrestlers have in common?

Why do drug dealers still live with their moms?

How much do parents really matter?

How did the legalization of abortion affect the rate of violent crime?

I think everyone should read this book, it changed the way I think by showing me how the real figures can sometimes shatter what our beliefs and assumptions are.

As well as showing me some insights to human behavior by talking about incentives and the “Cost” of something and the different types they come in.

To end on a Quote:

“Luck is when preparation meets opportunity”