10 Weekend Reads

The weekend brings a collection of longer-form reads for you to enjoy. Here are ten articles to consider:

The Hierarchy of Money explores the idea that some money is more valuable than others, delving into its consequences on money and banking. Author Gregory Gundersen explains the concept without any prerequisites or jargon.

Next, Aristotle’s 10 Rules for a Good Life offers an ancient Greek recipe for happiness. The philosopher defined happiness as eudaemonia, or a "good spirit." To achieve this, one must live well by practicing virtues and making them habits. Arthur C. Brooks discusses this concept further in The Atlantic.

In "The People—OK, the Men—Who Still Love Bitcoin", Slate investigates why a specific type of lost boy finds emotional solace in Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency has become a tether for many.

MoneyWise shares the story of Mohamed El-Erian, who walked away from a nine-figure job after his 10-year-old daughter compiled a list of important events he had missed due to work commitments. The list included 22 significant occurrences, such as her first day of school and her first soccer match.

"ETF.com" provides insights into the bizarre world of ETFs, noting that they have evolved from simply holding stocks and bonds to encompassing a wide range of assets. The author warns that while this diversification has increased the ecosystem's capabilities, it has also made it harder to determine which ETFs are truly valuable.

Martin Robbins discusses the AI apocalypse in "The AI Apocalypse is Extremely Boring Now". He argues that while elites are obsessed with the end of the world, most people have more pressing concerns. The author draws on historical examples to illustrate the monotony of doomsday predictions.

"Chris Farnell" explores the question of when it is acceptable to kill an evil person. Drawing from fiction, the article examines how authors handle this moral dilemma, even from those who spend their days creating violent situations.

"Derek Thompson" offers a comprehensive overview of how China thinks about AI in "How China Thinks About AI: 7 big questions—and many answers—about the thing that everybody's talking about".

"WIRED" investigates why women hold some of the most consequential jobs in tech but remain not cult figures in "The Search for Silicon Valley's Most Powerful Woman". The article delves into the reasons behind this phenomenon.

Luke James warns against using ChatGPT for five specific tasks in "Never use ChatGPT for these five tasks". The author cautions that while the AI is not a lawyer, doctor, or therapist, it can still be self-destructive.

Google's Project Suncatcher, as reported by "New York Times", aims to bring AI compute to space with a satellite carrying enough computing power to answer simple AI queries. The article discusses the potential implications of this experiment.

Finally, "Blackbird Spyplane" shares a personal account of the interview years in "I Used to Get Paid to Hang Out With Famous People". The author recounts interviews with Adam Sandler, Nathan Fielder, André 3000, John C. Reilly, Pusha T, and others, reflecting on the challenges and joys of this unique profession.