Longform links: a thin line
Thursdays are all about longform links on Abnormal Returns. Wherever possible, free links for premium sites are used. You can check out...
Books
- James Surowiecki talks with John Cassidy, author of "Capitalism and Its Critics." (yalereview.org)
- An excerpt from Helen Lewis’s new book "The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea." (theatlantic.com)
- Anne Helen Petersen talks with Amanda Litman, author of "When We're in Charge: The Next Generation's Guide to Leadership." (annehelen.substack.com)
- Insights from Amy Larocca’s new book about the wellness industry, "How to Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time." (theatlantic.com)
Finance
- Blackstone ($BX) is taking a different path than its competitors. (on.ft.com)
- How hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has transformed into a MAGA-loving, inveterate X poster. (bloomberg.com)
Drones
- How Ukraine was able to pull off its daring drone attack. (wsj.com)
- Speaking of industries the U.S. needs to reshore, think everything that goes into drones. (noahpinion.blog)
Animals
- Animal clones are more common than you think. (theatlantic.com)
- The rainbow trout has a special place in America. (longreads.com)
Longreads
- The growth in solar PLUS batteries is the key to renewables. (construction-physics.com)
- Can you have psychedelics work without the trip? (newlinesmag.com)
- Some fundamental implications of the use of dating apps. (unchartedterritories.tomaspueyo.com)
- How much of what you are seeing onscreen is already AI? (vulture.com)
- All these years later, the Tylenol murders is an open case. (trulyadventure.us)
