10 Weekend Reads
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish Blend coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • I Went Shopping. When Did I Become an Unpaid Employee? This North American tipping culture really annoys me. How businesses fired the staff, handed me the scanner and still expected a… Read More The post 10 Weekend Reads appeared first on The Big Picture .
Weekend Reads:
1. A North American tipping culture is causing frustration as businesses fire staff, have customers handle scanners, and still expect tips. Author Hans Casteels highlights the disparity in labor.
2. Jane Street, a secretive trading house on Wall Street, maintains an enigmatic power structure despite being the top trading firm. Interviews with Max Abelson and Katherine Doherty reveal the actual decision-makers and notable alumni.
3. Willpower is often fought against other entities, but the article explores how individuals battle their own habits and self-doubt. Meghan O’Gieblyn discusses the runner who struggles despite daily bike path encounters.
4. China dominates the battery industry, leading the world in faster-growing power technology. Simon Mundy details the production line, showcasing advanced robotics and AI inspection from electrode slurry application to quality control.
5. The Bloomberg Terminal revolutionized Wall Street trading and analysis by providing unparalleled access to global markets. IEEE Spectrum explains its impact on technology and society.
6. In the era of monetized attention and generative AI, Paul Chan questions whether art can still truthfully represent reality. He argues for the importance of breadth in knowledge, inspired by four Islamic polymaths from different backgrounds.
7. Maurice Noble's design for the 1957 Chuck Jones cartoon "What's Opera, Doc?" reveals intricate details like a complex score and movements modeled after ballet stars. The animation project employed nearly 500 pose sketches and 1,500 roughs for guidance.
8. The Tiberi tapes, recorded by Philadelphia tenor player Mark Tiberi after Coltrane's departure from Miles Davis, offer new insights into the legendary jazz musician's work. Mark Stryker analyzes these recordings, which shed light on Coltrane even to his biggest fans.
9. Jets former sack leader Mark Gastineau discusses his impact on the sack play and how the NFL started valuing the statistic. Jets coach Joe Walton credits Gastineau for bringing attention to the sack and making it a meaningful aspect of the game.
10. In the digital age, long island stands poised on the most valuable land in human history. The article explores the reasons behind this claim, emphasizing Long Island's strategic location and potential for future development.
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