We often set aside articles that are longer, deserve a re-read, are broader in scope…or just for fun — for weekend reading. Below are some from this week — pour yourself a hot cup of coffee & enjoy...
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The case for “a new ethic of responsible optimism.” What’s on your list of reasons to be cheerful? (The Ruffian)
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The Insulin Empire: How profiteers pushed a lifesaving drug out of reach (The Baffler)
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Three Algorithms in a Room: A growing number of industries are using software to fix prices. Law enforcers are beginning to fight back. (American Prospect)
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“MoviePass, MovieCrash”: 5 takeaways from HBO’s doc about the famed movie service that imploded An HBO documentary illuminates the complex story behind MoviePass’ seismic rise and fall (Salon)
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Former Obama adviser: Kushner engaged in ‘level of corruption that we’ve just never seen’ with foreign relations (The Hill)
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How Much is a Memory Worth? The thing is, I can recall a lot of that October race day. I vividly recall the inability to feel my freezing hands as we approached the finish line, and hoping I didn’t screw up since I did not feel in control of my oar given my numb hands. On the other hand – the days I’ve had a warm cup of hot chocolate by a fireplace, I don’t recall any of those. (Mike Troxell)
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The Age of the Drone Police Is Here: Based on more than 22 million flight coordinates, reveals the complicated truth about the first full-blown police drone program in the US—and why your city could be next. (Wired)
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91 Kitchen Tricks and Tips From Our Test Kitchen: From mastering whipped cream to learning a better way to crack an egg, here are 91 ways you can feel more comfortable and confident in the kitchen. (Real Simple)
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A Bill Gates–backed energy company has started construction on a nuclear power plant that the Microsoft co-founder believes will “revolutionize” energy production. TerraPower broke ground in Wyoming on the first in a new wave of nuclear plants that are smaller, cheaper, and cleaner. (AP)
What are you reading or listening to?