Things I have read/seen this week — #1/2023

Opinion | Cheer Up! The World Is Better Off Than You Think.

Some great stats on the state of the world.

‎On with Kara Swisher: Peering into the Future with Tony Fadell auf Apple Podcasts

While most Kara Swisher interviews are great, this one with one of the fathers of the iPod is particularly entertaining and insightful.

Opinion | This Film Does Not Exist

AI, art and questions about what’s „real“.

Jeff Beck, Guitarist With a Page in Rock History, Dies at 78

Very sad news this week on the passing of Jeff Beck – one of the greatest guitar players.

The Candy House

Extension of „Visit from the goon squad“ (which is recommended prior reading). Essentially a collection of many interconnected stories that gives the whole book a lot of momentum and range.