Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Last Literary Lion of New York, Gay Talese
The article profiles Gay Talese, a distinguished literary journalist now aged 93, who has been an influential figure alongside contemporaries like Tom Wolfe and Joan Didion. Known for his in-depth reportage and iconic profiles, Talese continues to live a vibrant life despite age-related challenges, cherishing his enduring marriage to Nan and working on a book…
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John Swartzwelder, Sage of “The Simpsons”
John Swartzwelder, a revered comedy writer known for his work on « The Simpsons, » gave a rare interview to The New Yorker, conducted by Mike Sacks and published on May 2, 2021. Swartzwelder, famous for his unique « Swartzweldian » jokes and having written 59 episodes—the most in the show’s history—discussed his career journey from advertising in Chicago…
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The week in charts
The article discusses the impact of Agentic AI in the pharmaceutical industry and highlights trends in global economic profit. It does not provide specific dates or locations but emphasizes the significance of AI technology in transforming pharma operations and details on economic performance metrics worldwide.
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Sense and sensibility
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Small planes, big changes: The evolving business of regional aviation
Explore regional aviation trends, myth-busting insights, and growth opportunities, highlighting how small aircraft and regional jets drive connectivity and innovation.
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Fwd: The Monocle Minute On Design – Wednesday 29 October 2025
This week’s Monocle dispatch covers various design highlights, starting with the sustainable wooden roof at Portland International Airport, designed by ZGF Architects, which won an award for its ecological approach. Naomi Xu Elegant reports from New York’s Architecture & Design Film Festival on the film « Identity: A Czech Graphic Design Love Story, » which highlights the…
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Three new branding projects raising the bar for graphic design
The article highlights three standout graphic design projects that redefine visual identity standards for diverse entities: Studio Mimu’s work for Land + Form in Australia, DNCO’s rebranding of the Dumbo neighborhood in New York, and Panglossian Studio’s design for Primo Posto restaurant in Hong Kong. Each project uniquely captures its subject’s essence—Studio Mimu embraces nature…
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People are increasingly bored in our digital age
Despite the expectation that increased access to digital media would reduce boredom, reports indicate rising boredom levels, particularly from 2009 to 2020 among youth, which is linked to negative impacts on well-being, learning, and behavior. The article posits that digital media contributes to boredom by dividing attention, elevating engagement expectations, diminishing meaning, increasing opportunity costs,…
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How Common Is Accidental Invention?
In 1856, William Perkin accidentally invented the first synthetic aniline dye, mauve, while attempting to synthesize quinine for malaria treatment, which led to the creation of a synthetic dye industry and eventually the industrial chemical industry. A study of historic inventions from 1800 to 1970 found that 14 out of 190 could be characterized as…
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