{
  "id": 9561388,
  "title": "Longform links: the failure of shame",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/longform-links-the-failure-of-shame",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T13:37:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Abnormal Returns",
    "slug": "abnormal-returns",
    "url": "https://abnormalreturns.com/2026/09/24/longform-links-the-failure-of-shame/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Robin Wiggleworth's \"A Fabulous Debt,\" the author delves into the history of bonds and their crucial role in shaping the modern world. Meanwhile, Allison Schrager's \"Worth the Risk\" explores the seven myths that prevent people from taking the chances necessary for success.\n\nGabe Bullard's \"Against Convenience\" advocates for embracing friction in an age of endless ease, while Tim Lomas's \"Translating Happiness\" offers a cross-cultural lexicon of well-being. Danny Meyer's \"What Could Possibly Go Right?\" examines the optimistic outlook that can lead to positive outcomes.\n\nBloomberg's \"Trading\" article discusses perpetual futures and their potential arrival in the United States, while a Bloomberg piece analyzes India's booming yet volatile options market. Pablo Torre explores how seemingly affordable $99 all-day seminars are often used as a gateway to costly stock trading courses, as seen with a YouTube video by the same title.\n\nHome Depot's growth story is chronicled in a Wall Street Journal article, while Marriott International's journey is explored through a Fiscal.AI analysis. In the entertainment realm, the Atlantic's \"50 Songs That Explain America\" includes Van Halen's \"Jump,\" and The New York Times lists the best 100 TV shows of the 21st century, featuring \"True Detective.\"\n\nIn the realm of technology and engineering, a Construction Physics article details how SpaceX optimized the Raptor Engine. A Pioneer Works article examines the ocean's dominance over cities, and a New Yorker piece delves into the reasons behind Americans' inclination for self-storage. Wired's \"Fake watches are getting very good\" explores the advancements in counterfeit watch technology.",
  "summary": "Thursdays are all about longform links on Abnormal Returns. Wherever possible, free links for premium sites are used. You can check out...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}