March 29, 2024

Five for Friday 416

Welcome to Friday,

Let’s get right to the links, shall we?

A tiny, profound thought from Seth Godin: Coiling Ropes.

A follow-up to the Jonathan Haidt piece I recommended last week; an interview between Prof. Haidt and Yascha Mounk about Haidt’s findings. Importantly, the bulk of this interview focuses on ways we can change the structure of social media, and get to a healthier, more nuanced place and away from the vile aspects of social media communications.

What do birds actually listen for in their songs?

I am enjoying the War and Greek Tragedy series over at Classical Wisdom Weekly, as well. The first in the series focuses on how the playwright Aeschylus drew from his wartime experiences to illustrate the explosive potential of power dynamics.

Wired founder Kevin Kelly at 70 with 103 Pieces of Advice.

Currently reading: Nothing is True and Everything is Possible by Peter Pomerantsev


Image: A Still Life With Roses, Peonies, Tulips, Daffodils, Carnations And Other Flowers In A Vase by Georgius Jacobus Johannes van Os, 1836.