3 questions. 3 hints. 3 answers. Every Tuesday.
Twine, Transparency & Tonics: the Triple “T” Tease.
1. Where are looks unimportant within the dating world?
Hint:
Answer: a seemingly refreshing new app that focuses on mutual interests, not looks, has emerged. Recently launched by San Francisco-based Twine, it is showing promise, allowing people to connect under a less superficial umbrella. One caveat is that a user’s full identity is hidden which means that A can’t google or otherwise check B out (to find out if he or she is legitimate prior to meeting B), unless B reveals his or her name. From a safety perspective, it might be to one’s advantage to better know and see what one is getting into despite the novel concept. Read more about Twine here.
2. Is it possible to review and edit personal data that is collected online?
Hint:
Answer: according to the Yes Men at Acxiom, at AboutTheData.com, you can find out all about your online self. Of course, you have to provide some data to do so, but it might be worth it just to find out who you are and also change who you are. Get to know yourself better here.
3. Can you get a prescription if both your doctor AND pharmacist are on an extended vacation?
Hint: the Yes Men say…
Answer: it’s possible – eventually. Incidental to new regulations that have reduced regulatory red tape, the 3D printing industry is gearing up to enable us to print… drugs. Just one more thing we might soon be able to produce at our desk. Further, if our organs begin to fail while printing our medicine, we might just be able to also print our own synthetic tissue to assist failing organs or to release any necessary medication. While this seems like it may result in turning many folks into drug addicts (and turning existing addicts into something worse), the key, say the experts, is placing safeguards and controls on the chemical ink that is needed to generate the drug of choice. More details here.