Thursdays are all about longform links on Abnormal Returns. Wherever possible, free links for premium sites are used. You can check out last week’s linkfest including a look at how the race to deploy self-driving cars.
Quote of the Day
"Books don’t rely on the good will of algorithms or tech billionaires; they’ll still be readable long after the lights have gone out."
(Ed Simon)
Books
- Five insights from "Lucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want" by Judd Kessler. (nextbigideaclub.com)
- A Q&A with Marion Nestle, author of "What to Eat Now: The Indispensable Guide to Good Food, How to Find It, and Why It Matters." (statnews.com)
- Insights from Ben Swire's new book, "Safe Danger: An Unexpected Method for Sparking Connection, Finding Purpose, and Inspiring Innovation." (nextbigideaclub.com)
Technology
- A deep dive into the challenges TSMC has faced building an American fab. (nytimes.com)
- The pros and cons of vibecoding. (anildash.com)
- Much of the world's audio heritage is stored on tapes...which are decaying. (nytimes.com)
Investing
- A profile of fund manager Henry Ellenbogen of Durable Capital Partners. (joincolossus.com)
- Insights on VC from the co-founder of Village Global. (casnocha.com)
Longreads
- Political violence is on the rise. (newyorker.com)
- RFK Jr. is actively at war with the rest of the CDC. (nymag.com)
- How Narendra Modi has effectively cracked down on Indian media. (politico.com)
- As e-bikes spread, so do their potential dangers. (nytimes.com)
- Humans have killed millions of vultures. Why we now need more vultures. (wapo.st)
