Linklist 5 augustus 2018

The Bullshit Web
You know how building wider roads doesn’t improve commute times, as it simply encourages people to drive more? It’s that, but with bytes and bandwidth instead of cars and lanes.
How a Notorious Gangster Was Exposed by His Own Sister | The New Yorker
Astrid Holleeder secretly recorded her brother’s murderous confessions. Will he exact revenge?
How Goop’s Haters Made Gwyneth Paltrow’s Company Worth $250 Million
The Herds of Europe
bubble grid maps are a very good alternative to choropleths when you want to show a broad overview of the geographical distribution of a variable
Color or Fruit? On the Unlikely Etymology of "Orange"
Motherhood in the Age of Fear - The New York Times
“[..] They have the right to some freedom, to some independence.” They have a right, she said, “to a little bit of danger.” And parents, I’d add, have the right to give it to them.
This is what no-deal Brexit actually looks like
Setting Up a Fast, Comprehensive Search Routine With PostgreSQL
Finessing 'feColorMatrix' · An A List Apart Article
Using SVG to Create a Duotone Effect on Images | CSS-Tricks