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Gregory Ferenstein

Gregory Ferenstein runs TechCrunch's policy channel, CrunchGov. He also holds a Master's in Mathematical Behavior Sciences.

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Beast Idea

Uncle Sam, Angel Investor

Welcome to Tax Day. But with budget cuts and an aging population, it’s time to examine other models to raise revenue. So why not treat taxpayer investments into science and technology as equity?

John Avlon

ELITE

The Myth of Silicon Valley Libertarians

There’s a reason why the Silicon Valley libertarian revolution hasn’t materialized: They’re actually an entirely new type of Democrat.

Gregory Ferenstein

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INNOVATIVE

Peter Thiel's Radical Political Vision

The right-leaning tech billionaire offers a look into how Silicon Valley could transform the way we think about politics.

Gregory Ferenstein

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SIT UP!

Buzz Your Way to Better Posture

A new wearable promises to help you improve your posture. Is it worth the cost?

Gregory Ferenstein

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Healthy Tech

Amiigo Tracker Pairs Data With Deadlifts

The new fitness tracker aims to recognize any workout movement from pull-ups to Pilates, but it still needs a bit of work.

Gregory Ferenstein

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WIRED

Forget 5-Hour Energy: Try Tea Instead

The makers caffeine shot 5-hour Energy are under fire for false advertising. Perhaps it’s time to go back to the caffeine basics.

Gregory Ferenstein

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Nope Nope Nope

Stop Repeating: Better Ways to Memorize

A team of scientists recently discovered that repetition is a terrible way to memorize information—and their findings highlight much better strategies.

Gregory Ferenstein

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GOOGLE FIT

Google’s Universal Healthcare Utopia

Larry Page wants to create one massive health data center. And with the recently introduced Google Fit, his vision isn’t far off.

Gregory Ferenstein

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Shut Eye

The Foolproof Formula for Falling Asleep

With so many sleep trackers on the market, it’s hard to know which is right for you. Here are the best options for beating your sleep problems for good.

Gregory Ferenstein

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SLIMFAST

Fasting Might Regenerate Immune System

Could you live without food for a few days, if it was good for your health? Researchers at USC found that fasting for 4 or 5 days causes the body to generate new immune cells.

Gregory Ferenstein

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