Reading

99% Invisible's episode features Blank Check podcast co-host David Sims discussing Robert Caro's *The Power Broker*. via 99% Invisible.

Tyler Cowen's podcast episode features Thomas Burnett from the Templeton Foundation, exploring the impact of childhood books and navigating strong beliefs with humility.

A visual essay from The Pudding explores how and why Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list changed between 2003 and 2020. via kottke.org

This reading list explores the world of hacking, from teenage exploits to state-sponsored cyberwarfare. via Longreads

UbuWeb, active from 1996-2024, is an archived online collection of avant-garde art including film, sound, writing, and more. via UbuWeb

This article draws parallels between the impact of spreadsheets on accounting and the potential impact of generative AI on various industries. via @timharford

Scott Alexander of Astral Codex Ten analyzed the results of his annual forecasting contest, finding that Metaculus outperformed most other participants. via Astral Codex Ten.

This article from The Economist explores the impact of AI on call center workers and the potential displacement of human employees. via Longreads