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...

 

The Testosterone Election (Prof G)

Maybe you’re just lucky. We’re all hard-working and hugely talented. But we are all fabulous at downplaying the role of luck in our lives, and its cousin chance, and its cousin, chaos.

Bellingcat is the subject of a new documentary. As the intro notes: “Corrupt governments hate them. The future of journalism needs them.

Retired Ontario Chief Justice the Hon. George Strathy speaks out often about lawyers, and especially litigators and how their gladiator culture isn’t great for their mental health or their firms. But who burns out faster than lawyers? Doctors.

How a breakthrough gene-editing tool will help the world cope with climate change: Jennifer Doudna, the co-developer of CRISPR, says there’s a “coming revolution” in climate-adapted crops and animals. (MIT Technology Review)

Most “humane” farms are lying to you — and the government isn’t stopping them: (Vox)

The most dangerous roads in America have one thing in common: We can fix our staggering car fatality crisis. Start with these roads. (Vox)

Jared Kushner’s $3 billion conflict of interest: The Financial Times reported that Kushner is expected to “play an advisory role on the next administration’s Middle East policy.” (Popular Information)

The Alchemists: They led a cycling revolution in Afghanistan where women were forbidden to ride. When the Taliban returned to power, their only hope was a harrowing escape to an uncertain future. (Bicycling)

Crypto dominates top 10 Corporate fundraisers in 2024 US Election.
Source: Public Citizen via CNBC

 

What are you reading or listening to?