What we are reading March 20th, 2024
People are cursing more than they used to, business leaders need help with the workforce staying ahead of technology, and the difference between strategic and tactical thinking. Here is what we are reading this week, and we recommend a strong cup of coffee.
How to Escape ‘the Worst Possible Timeline’
Cultural pessimism is widespread. But there’s a way out.
Tara Isabella Burton
Business leaders say their workforce is struggling to keep up with the pace of tech changes
“It can be very daunting.”
Software Development: What on Earth Are We Doing?
A journey into the deep, complex world of software development.
Rico Fritzsche
Over Three Decades, Tech Obliterated Media
Kara Swisher’s front-row seat to a slow-moving catastrophe.
Kara Swisher
The Toyota Corolla Theory of College
Higher education risks becoming a cut-price assembly line. There’s a better way of producing good learning.
Sanjay Sarma, Luke Yoquinto
Why the **** does everyone swear all the ******* time?
Curse words shift a lot over time. They’re in the middle of a big shift right now.
Constance Grady
America’s Plumber Deficit Isn’t Good for the Economy
Young people are shunning an occupation that’s physically demanding and sometimes dirty, though well-paid. The consequences could be far-reaching.
Enda Curran
More Middle Managers Are Being Laid Off
Among white-collar workers, middle manager job cuts rise to more than 30% of laid-off employees as companies such as Meta preach a culture of efficiency.
Jo Constantz
What We Can Learn from Fall of the Roman Republic
The Roman Republic failed for reasons similar to what America faces today.
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