“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
Several authors to explain what this quote by Arthur C. Clarke conjures up for them.
Journal 272 – Janet Malcolm, Airbnb, cults, complex games, and the deep sea
This week — Airbnb’s problem solvers, escaping a cult, the deep sea, and an alternate reality game.
If you only read one thing — The New Yorker on the anatomy of a murder trial is worth the time.
Journal 271 — a podcasting “hype house”, the Nagorno-Karabakh war, Planet Hollywood, and animals crossing highways
This week — a podcasting “hype house”, the Nagorno-Karabakh war, Planet Hollywood, and animals crossing highways.
If you only read one thing — The Atlantic on Boris Johnson is worth the time.
Journal 270 — Berthe Morisot, an FBI informant, Nicola Sturgeon, COVID-19 origin theories, & Chamath Palihapitiya
This week — Berthe Morisot, an FBI informant, Nicola Sturgeon, and COVID-19 origin theories.
If you only read one thing — The New Yorker on Chamath Palihapitiya and SPACs is worth the time.
Journal 269 – Ten pin bowling, the Tulsa Race Massacre, a stolen Magritte, Paris’ catacombs, and Francis Bacon
This week — ten pin bowling, the Tulsa Race Massacre, a stolen Magritte, and Paris’ catacombs. If you only read one thing — The New Yorker on Francis Bacon is worth the time.