Humans are mere simulations actually living in a computerized version of the world

http://www.channel4.com/science/microsites/W/what_we_still_dont_know/arewereal.html

A fascinating look behind the thinking of Amazon.com (PDF presentation)

http://robotics.stanford.edu/~ronnyk/emetricsAmazon.pdf

1 million Japanese people infected by "hikikomori" mental disorder.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/correspondent/2334893.stm