Why are so many chefs spicing their menus? “It’s not that New Yorkers have wimpy palates; in some cases, chefs had originally cranked heat levels far past anything they would eat back home.” ~ learn more
Everyone’s about those brand partnerships. “Snack giants Hershey and Mondelez are combining two of their top-selling products—the Reese’s peanut butter cup and the Oreo cookie—in a sugary marriage they say consumers have been begging for.” ~ learn more
Building SKIMS, with co-founder Jens Grede. I came away from this interview very impressed by the acumen that Jens displayed in the ‘culture’ business. “Our conversation left my head spinning. Jens has this remarkable ability to be both creative and […]
It’s time to remove warning labels on hormone replacement products. So writes Peter Attia. “In the aftermath of the WHI publications, millions of women have been deprived of these positive effects. The faulty belief that potential risks with HRT outweigh […]
Daughter from California syndrome. “”Daughter from California” syndrome is a phrase used in the American medical profession to describe a situation in which a hitherto disengaged relative challenges the care a dying elderly patient is being given, or insists that […]
Randomized controlled trial on AI coding. “Surprisingly, we find that when developers use AI tools, they take 19% longer than without—AI makes them slower.” The protocol looks decent to my amateur eyes, and they intend to repeat the experiment as […]
Spare them either extreme. “The idea is that we’re trying to raise self-sufficient kids, adults who take pride in effort, who are driven and ambitious, kids who as Ron Lieber’s fantastic book says are “the opposite of spoiled,” and have […]
What a masterful fundraising PR move by Ramp. “45 days ago: I said “Let the robots chase receipts” And we raised $200M to do just that. Today, they’re not just chasing receipts. They’re filing your expenses, booking your travel, paying […]
Ok day 5 of vibe coding with Replit… Jason Lemkin is trying to make it work. Crazy story, and feels relatable. “I’m burnt. I was vibe coding all weekend, all Saturday night even, it’s addictive. When it works, it’s so […]
I drank every cocktail. “As of 2025, there are 102 IBA official cocktails, and as of July 12, 2025, I’ve had every one of them. … Drinking all 102 cocktails turned out to be unexpectedly tricky, and for reasons you’ll […]