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

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Uncle Sam, Angel Investor

Beast Idea

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, Gregory Ferenstein | Published Apr 17, 2017

The Myth of Silicon Valley Libertarians

ELITE

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

Gregory Ferenstein | Published Dec 31, 2015

Peter Thiel's Radical Political Vision

INNOVATIVE

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

Gregory Ferenstein | Published Oct 01, 2014

Buzz Your Way to Better Posture

SIT UP!

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

Gregory Ferenstein | Published Aug 26, 2014
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Amiigo Tracker Pairs Data With Deadlifts

Healthy Tech

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 | Published Aug 04, 2014

Forget 5-Hour Energy: Try Tea Instead

WIRED

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 | Published Jul 22, 2014

Stop Repeating: Better Ways to Memorize

Nope Nope Nope

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

Gregory Ferenstein | Published Jul 12, 2014

Google’s Universal Healthcare Utopia

GOOGLE FIT

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 | Published Jun 27, 2014

The Foolproof Formula for Falling Asleep

Shut Eye

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 | Published Jun 26, 2014

Fasting Might Regenerate Immune System

SLIMFAST

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 | Published Jun 07, 2014

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