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Sunday Good Reads for December 15, 2024 [1]

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Date: 2024-12-15  

Ten days till Christmas and I still have shopping to do.

Are we witnessing the enshittification of Kickstarter?: Maybe.

The phony comforts of useful idiots - by Edward Ongweso Jr: Nice response to the Platformer article I’ve written about a couple of times.

People "Feel Unsafe" Because Visible Poverty Is Everywhere: Vibes matter.

Why You Never Get Tired of 'It's a Wonderful Life': Fascinating look at how we perceive a movie changes as we age.

Memory: Nature or Nurture? - The Memory Palace: Excellent piece on how we learn to use our memory.

Why Does U.S. Technology Rule? - by Paul Krugman: It’s likely not what you think.

Nickel Boys’ radical storytelling technique is common in video games | Polygon: Interesting look at how different art forms influence each other.

A ‘Second Tree of Life’ Could Wreak Havoc, Scientists Warn - The New York Times: Well, this is terrifying.

Bauer, CCM or Warrior? Flex? Kick? What sticks NHL players use and why - The Athletic: Fun little story about how hockey players choose their sticks.

Small Press SFF Might Sometimes Be Harder to Find — But It's More Than Worth the Effort - Reactor: A love letter to small presses.

When Did Neandertals and Humans Interbreed? Genomics Closes In on a Date | Scientific American: Science is cool.

How CT scanners are being used on trading cards: The ethical and legal issues it presents - The Athletic: Science is cool except when its being used unethically.

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs can’t keep getting away with this. Or can they? - The Athletic: Thi sis the most interesting story in all of sports — can the Chiefs keep getting away with almost losing?

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