The article criticizes Lady Gaga's limited-edition Oreo collaboration, arguing that it represents a cynical marketing gimmick rather than a genuine cultural contribution, and urging consumers to reject such promotional stunts.
The article explains the active recall learning technique, which involves actively retrieving information from memory rather than passively reviewing notes, and discusses how writing can be an effective method to practice this technique for improved memory retention.
A blog post recounts a Microsoft company party where employees, including the boss, participated in a name tag swap game as part of the festivities.