Subway Builder feels like a game I could really get into (via Installer)
David Marchese interviewing Sean Penn was a really fun listen. Oddly, I can’t find it on YouTube, which is where I would typically link to, so here’s an Apple Podcasts link or you can just find it using whatever app you use.
As I’ve mentioned before, Search Engine is one of my favorite podcasts. The latest episode is actually an episode of Talk Easy, a podcast I had never heard of, wherein the host, Sam Fragoso interviews Terry Gross. It is a masterclass in long form interviews.
Jeremy Maluf updated his incredible Indefinite Backpack Travel post for 2025. It’s one of my favorite lists of this kind. I almost pulled the trigger on the Montbell jacket. I’m in the market, but the Japanese fit differences gave me pause. Side note: Having AI in a browser is nice when researching such things.
I started reading If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares this weekend. It’s the first book of its kind that I’ve read, but I figured if I’m going to read something on this topic, this would be the one to read.
Feels like an Entrance Music morning here.
Another Department has a fun new shirt.
I’ve read some great stuff that I’ve found on Arts & Letters Daily. It continues to be an essential read, as it has since the late 90s. Today I came across an essay from James Marriott called The Dawn of The Post-Literate Society. I’ve since linked many friends and family to it. I don’t think I’ve read something quite so clear on the topic of how truly ruinous our pocket computers have been, particularly to reading and writing. I’m not sure I agree with everything in the essay, but I highlighted quite a bit and plan to spend time re-reading it. It really rocked me!
Jimmy Kimmel is back! (for now).