Hey friends,
I felt inspired to share with you some of the things I’m reading, watching, and listening to right now. These are by no means any kind of authority or meaningful review, but just a random assortment of what I’m finding interesting right now.
I live to learn, so there is always an audible book, podcast, documentary, or occasional Netflix series on in the background teaching me something new.
Hope you enjoy the recs, and if you have any feelings (good or bad) about these would love to hear!
Have a restful weekend,
Matt
What I’m reading
When Money Dies by Adam Fergeson
All about the deflationary crisis of a post WWI Germany
On the Historicity of Jesus by Richard Carrier
A secular, statistical analysis of early Christianity’s growth, evolution, and history
Starting this weekend, actually. All about envisioning a world where UBI is possible and makes us happier, safer, and more productive.
Newsletters I’m loving:
Curiosity Chronicle is a great read, the latest installment was a super unique study on a little known economic/philosophical theory.
What I’m listening to
Awesome analysis of polarization in America, where it came from, and how to leverage it as a force for good.
Ezra Klein has a pretty great podcast as well
Also, I’ve been loving this podcast. I listen to it for work, but I it’s so much of the philosophy we work on here applied at scale.
Also, great take on all thinks ethical/sustainable
What I’m watching:
Yes, I got sucked into Squid Games. So much deep level critique of last stage capitalism, class warfare/consciousness, and all the other things Jung Jae-il is best known for.
Also, for some reason, I can’t enough of Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, highly recommend if you need something that isn’t serious and really enjoyable. He’s a complex person/character, and his comedy is next level + very subtle.
What are you watching/listening to/reading right now!?
Alright, that’s it my friends!
Hope you enjoyed this, let me know your thoughts, and looking forward to breaking down more philosophy next week!
Matt