Five Things - Issue #294

Growing inequality in the United States shows that the game is rigged.

A comprehensive five-year study reveals a set of common mistakes.

Just 12 percent of machine learning researchers are women—a worrying statistic for a field supposedly reshaping society.

Economists find a striking correlation between the density of ancient Roman roads and levels of modern economic activity in Europe.

The rise of social media has meant that everyone is expected to maintain and curate a personal brand.

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