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Ideas and practices we accept now, like the "war on drugs" and the advent of self-driving cars, may seem unthinkable in 50 years. Read more on these points on Kottke.org: link. via kottke.org

This webcomic uses romance and language to tell its story. via XKCD

Tim Ferriss interviews Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, on Silicon Valley, leadership, and his book "Trillion Dollar Coach." via The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss.

This article argues that consultancies won't eliminate ad agencies, and that smaller agencies are still thriving.

Jason Kottke shared their Spring 2019 media diet - a list of things they read, watched, listened to, and experienced, along with a short review and letter grade for each.

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John Boswell created a 10-minute timelapse video depicting the universe's history from its origin 13.8 billion years ago. Each second in the video represents 22 million years.

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Sean Adams's new book, "The Designer’s Dictionary of Type," profiles 48 famous typefaces, including Helvetica and Garamond, and you can read more about the book at kottke.org. via kottke.org.

Raptitude.com celebrates ten years online by highlighting its most popular posts from each year. via Raptitude.com

Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli challenges common notions about time, arguing it doesn't tick uniformly, flow in one direction, or even have a shared "now." via Nautilus.

Specific techniques like citrus squeezing and ice layering can elevate classic cocktail recipes for drinks like a French 75, Irish Coffee, and Gin and Tonic. via PUNCH

America's Test Kitchen's What's Eating Dan? is a YouTube series where Dan Souza explores a different food in each episode, sharing insights and cooking methods. via kottke.org

One menswear blog laments the closure of a Florence boutique and encourages readers to support businesses that enrich their lives. via Die, Workwear!