Writing

As Iggy keeps talking about simple pleasures, Bourdain’s adam’s apple jumps. His eyes dart around as he asks his hero, “You’re the template for the rockstar. Other rock stars look to you to figure out ‘How should I behave?’ [...] Given that, what thrills you?”

Iggy smiles. “The nicest stuff right now, it’s really embarrassing,” he says, completely serene yet almost sheepish. “It’s being loved and actually appreciating the people that are giving that to me.”

Cailey Rizzo on meeting her hero.

Some of my projects - spanning tools, toys, and AI experiments.

Ada is a voice-driven content editor for writers who think out loud. Discuss your ideas, refine your prose, or dictate replacements. All with your voice.

Write with Ada beta launch - a tool for writers.

You’re not crazy. The internet does feel genuinely so awful right now, and for about a thousand and one reasons. But the path back to feeling like you have some control is to un-spin yourself from the Five Apps of the Apocalypse and reclaim the Internet as a set of tools you use to build something you can own & be proud of — or in most of our cases, be deeply ashamed of.

A truly beautiful essay proposing a return to independent publishing.

Jason Kottke recommends a "Manifesto" about finding your online voice in 2023.

via kottke.org

Jason Crawford reviews the books he's read, the essays he's written, and the events he participated in related to the progress movement in 2022. via The Roots of Progress

The 2022 annual roundup for the Ribbonfarm Studio newsletter explores serialized projects ranging from "lore" in crypto to theories of time, along with 15 stand-alone essays on topics like globalism and Silicon Valley. via Ribbonfarm Studio

David Perell celebrates his 28th birthday by sharing 28 pieces of life advice covering career, personal growth, and lifestyle tips.

via Perell.com