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Why Humans Are Obsessed With Numbers Too Big to Understand

Why humans keep inventing numbers too large to picture

A new book by mathematician Richard Elwes explores why people are drawn to numbers that exceed everyday intuition, and what that says about human thought.

Key Takeaways

Richard Elwes argues a number becomes “big” when it challenges the tools humans use to understand quantity.
The discussion links giant numbers to everyday cognition, including the limit of instant quantity recognition.

DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via gizmodo.com

BookCon returns to New York after six years into a changed fandom economy

BookCon’s return to New York City after a six-year hiatus showed how BookTok-era fandom has reshaped the book world, with long lines, major publisher booths, and packed panels.

Key Takeaways

BookCon returned to New York City after a six-year hiatus.
The Javits Center event drew early lines, publisher booths, and high-demand author access.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via mashable.com

Publishers Are Facing a New Trust Crisis Over AI-Written Books

The cancellation and discontinuation of a novel suspected of heavy AI use is intensifying pressure on publishers and agents who admit current detection tools are far from reliable.

Key Takeaways

A planned U.S. release of the novel Shy Girl was canceled and U.K. distribution was discontinued after scrutiny over suspected AI use.
Agents say AI-assisted submissions are becoming easier to spot but harder to police consistently.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via theguardian.com