I consumed a lot this week, but not all screen time is equal. Here are a few things I found deeply interesting:

​A Personal Note From Our Founder​

Nate Anderson’s farewell on Hindenburg’s wind-down is refreshingly honest. I find myself drawn to letters like this, wisdom from those who have had the courage and public record to try and keep trying. I'd love more insight into how he built his team of 11, a lesson in simplifying things to their essence. He nails what we all hope for in a teammate: "a shared view of the world, a mostly calm exterior, and a similar burning underlying intensity." The rest is truly just a status game. Eager to see what comes next.

​Where's _why?​

Stories about learning to code always catch my eye, as a fellow self-taught journeywoman who's taken the long, scenic route herself. But reading about how it was done in 2012? Even better. The field has made quantum leaps since, with tools like Cursor and Copilot enabling you to create without needing to understand the abstractions underneath. At first, I clicked to find out who _why was and why there’s a day dedicated to him. This article also introduced me to the term “infosuicide,” the potential pressures of pseudonymous profiles (spoiler: it’s not always in your control), and a pattern that still holds true for many online figures. As Peter Cooper describes, “_why was a creation, a character. And that character met its end. Of course, the person behind that character still exists, and we can venerate that character. But _why is over. There is no _why.”

​Probably One Of The Best TV Episodes I've Ever Seen​

I stumbled upon an incredible show where folks across the UK dive headfirst into building their dream homes, completely out-of-box stuff. Seriously ambitious, risky, and full of heart. This episode deserves to be a movie. It’s got everything: a big dream, huge risks, limited resources, and drawing inspiration from your roots. You’ll find yourself unexpectedly emotionally invested, rooting for Angelo as he attempts to (literally) sculpt a home from stone. At one point, he hand-chiseled a Paleolithic stone bathtub, only to face impossible water sourcing. Laughing, he said, “Well, it’ll make an excellent shower.” His spirit was contagious, and I walked away better for it.

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​Nobody Cares​

Despite easily agreeing with this provocative piece, it sparked deeper thoughts about high vs. low trust cultures, inertia, and how social energy ripples through our interactions. Coming from a family that cherishes card-giving for every occasion, I've noticed the declining response to such gestures. Yet, I believe (and am hopeful) that we all still care; the noise just drowns out our gestures.

I've realized that rabbit holes choose you; one can only surrender to them until curiosity is quenched. I am in 🕵🏽 mode at the moment. Until next week!