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Lucinda Williams's eighth album, West, was co-produced with Hal Willner and features musician Gary Louris.

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Research shows that different languages are spoken at varying speeds, but the same amount of information is conveyed in a given timeframe. via kottke.org

Jason Kottke shares a video excerpt where Kurt Vonnegut explains the shapes of stories using a "good fortune-ill fortune" axis on a chalkboard.

Israeli strikes in Gaza leave dozens dead, prompting rocket fire from Hezbollah and sparking global protests. via Al Jazeera.

This blog post lists the author's top ten recommended readings for learning more about nonviolent resistance. via Rationalinsurgent.

Freakonomics explores how the market reacted to Steve Jobs' retirement as Apple CEO in 2011, comparing it to reactions during his previous health-related absences. via Freakonomics

Umair Haque's Harvard Business Review article reflects on Steve Jobs' unique leadership approach and how it revived Apple, offering "Steve’s Seven Insights for 21st Century Capitalists."

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WIRED is covering a range of tech and culture stories, from AI drones and the metaverse to Amazon Prime Day deals and interviews. via The source of this content is WIRED.

WIRED is covering a range of tech and culture stories, from AI drones and the metaverse to Amazon Prime Day deals and interviews. via The source of this content is WIRED.

The Robbers Cave Experiment studied two groups of boys at summer camp who independently developed competitive and hostile behaviors. via kottke.org

This blog post shares a humorous purported album review of Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne" that was initially attributed to Ghostface Killah, though later updated to clarify that it was not actually written by him. via kottke.org

Daniel Hamermesh's new book explores the economics of beauty, examining its impact on careers, relationships, and finances. via @freakonomics