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Thank you for becoming a Gates Notes Insider!
I started this site more than 15 years ago to share what I'm learning through my work at the Gates Foundation and elsewhere.
Lenny Kravitz's Home is Full of Soul
Lenny Kravitz's design philosophy for his Prais home is 'soulful elegance.' #LennyKravitz #ArchitecturalDigest #OpenDoor #CelebrityHome Feeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote with your subscription! → https://bit.ly/4jB…
Lessons from Bryan Cantrill
Bryan Cantrill is a distinguished software engineer, dynamic speaker, and co-founder of Oxide Computer Company, renowned for his foundational work on DTrace and his outspoken perspectives on systems architecture. His core philosophy assert…
Here’s a model of consumer sentiment that doesn’t suck
On the question of why Americans are so glum, the answer is still (mostly) the prices, stupid. But you have to know where to look
Pantoum Time
it is the time of the pantoum
I'm Glad You're Reading | Unqualified Opinions
Reader Jeff wrote me back about funny stories to let me know that he was in the room when I told those skeptical, type-A business schoolers that if they wanted to succeed as capital allocators, they should try to be entertaining and likabl…
20 Ideas to Grow New Communities
Urbanism, art, sex, dating, religion, incentives, monuments, influencers, and more
Ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel
In the news today: A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel halts fighting between Israel and Hezbollah; a messy GOP battle over a foreign surveillance program; and problems with ICE’s recent hiring spree.
😺 Opus 4.7 just made Claude more expensive
Webcomic creator Sean Kleefeld logged into Amazon on Monday and found 15 years of order history, his Comixology library, his Prime membership, and every dollar of income tied to his self-published books… gone.
🌍 Oil rigged
This was back in 2006, when a historic oil boom meant Chavez could just do things.
Lebanon Ceasefire, Shakespeare’s Home, and Punch 2.0
Good morning. It's Friday, April 17, and we're covering a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a map showing William Shakespeare's London property, and much more.
China Tries to Build Sand Bases, Again || Peter Zeihan
China is out building sand castles again in the South China Sea, and I bet you can guess how it's going to end. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4ekeF5W Where to find more? Join …
Stop Building a “Just in Case” AI Knowledge Factory
The Just in Time principle says, produce what you need when you need it, in the quantity you need it. Too many people using generative AI are doing the opposite.
Why PARA Is the Key to the AI Era
Your personal files are becoming some of the most valuable context you can feed to AI tools.
The second circle
What do your supporters tell their friends? That’s the unseen force behind every successful brand, movement or idea. Most people don’t care about you. They’re not listening to you, not wondering what you’re up to, and certainly not taking …
April 16, 2026
Republicans are anxious about weak polls, Trump’s erratic behavior, rising prices, and the unpopular Iran war. They are rushing controversial moves before the midterms, like overturning a mining ban and withholding federal funds. Trump…
Daily Digest - 2026-04-16
[AINews] Anthropic Claude Opus 4.7 - literally one step better than 4.6 in every dimension — AINewsWhy read: Details the launch of Claude Opus 4.7 and its massive improvements in reasoning, vision, and cost-efficiency.Summary: Anthropic's …
Lessons from Ed Zitron
Ed Zitron argues tech is stuck in a hype loop, not real innovation. Generative AI is mostly marketing and unprofitable. Venture capital and growth-at-all-costs props up broken companies. Middle managers and weak CEOs have hollowed out true…
Lessons from Maxence de Villepion
Maxence de Villepion argues GTM teams need engineer-driven rigor to treat sales as a scalable product. Traditional CRMs are being unbundled for agile data warehouses and flexible execution tools. GTM Engineers eliminate busywork and reduce…
Politics Chat, April 16, 2026
Politics Chat, April 16, 2026
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3-2-1: On acting like a winner, thinking for yourself, and how to stop chasing what isn't working
James Clear urges focus on the right things and warns against perfecting the wrong ones. He advises questioning beliefs that come from others. Enjoy the present instead of racing ahead. Warren Buffett says don’t chase losses; move to the n…
The one where we fix the wobbly chimney
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Now He Belongs to the Ages
Why everything feels like one thing
When thinking, feeling and sensation merge in experience If you try to observe yourself in the midst of ordinary activity, something else begins to appear. Not only does attention shift, and not only do reactions feel convincing, but what …
How I Built a Knowledge Graph of Joe Hudson's Work
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Heat Seeking Missile for Pain
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Taylor Pearson | Substack
For the last hundred years, individuals have worked for firms, and, by historical standards, large ones.
The electoral beatings will continue until morale improves
A few early findings from our April monthly poll, and why "excess prices" explain consumer sentiment when traditional economic measures can't
Daily Digest - 2026-04-15
Software isn't getting easier. It is probably getting harder. — hari raghavanWhy read: A provocative take on how AI speedups are actually making the pursuit of quality more difficult.Summary: While AI tools like Claude Code allow developer…
Daily Digest - 2026-04-14
The Harness Stack: A Layered Model for "Harness Engineering" — Mengdi ChenWhy read: Understand the six-layer architectural framework emerging to standardize how AI agents interact with codebases and environments.Summary: The post proposes …
Lessons from Katie Burke
Katie Burke treats culture as a product that must be designed, shipped, and iterated like software. Hire for values, growth mindset, autonomy, and diversity by default. Onboarding is the first cultural feature and managers are the key mult…
Lessons from Nic Carter
Nic Carter argues Bitcoin's energy use is justified if you value what it secures. He sees proof-of-work as anchoring digital scarcity to the physical world. Stablecoins are reshaping global finance, acting like offshore dollars and shadow …
Lessons from Nathalie Cargill
Nathalie Cargill urges donors to pick the right causes, not just give more. She favors neglected, high-leverage areas and warns against emotional or popularity-driven giving. Longterm thinking matters: future generations and existential ri…
Industries Most Exposed to AI Are Not Only Seeing Productivity Gains but Jobs and Wage Growth Too
Research using employer and survey data finds industries more exposed to generative AI saw faster productivity growth from 2017–2024. Higher AI exposure correlated with higher employment and wages in many sectors, especially where AI compl…
😺 LIVE NOW: Testing Claude Opus 4.7: Is It Really That Good?
Starting RIGHT NOW, join Grant Harvey (Lead Writer @ The Neuron) for an unscripted, warts-and-all live test of Anthropic's newest flagship model.
Building in Mexico
We bought land in Mexico to build our home and we have no idea how to build here. So, we joined a Mexican construction crew to learn the Mexican way.
Inside George Nakashima’s Japanese-Style Home & Workshop | Unique Spaces | Architectural Digest
George Nakashima built a Japanese‑inspired home and workshop where he made furniture and trained craftsmen. His studio preserved traditional woodworking, used precious materials carefully, and produced iconic pieces like the Conoid chair. …
💡 WiseUp! Vol. 63 — Introducing Wikiwise, single re-export to Obsidian, and email filtering in Reader
Readwise launched Wikiwise, a tiny open-source Mac app that helps you create and manage a local markdown wiki with an LLM agent. The agent ingests sources, writes and links pages, and can publish a static site. Reader also got fixes and up…
💡 WiseUp! Vol. 62 — Better notes, combined tag search, and a reading habit that sticks
This issue shares tips to improve thinking and learning, plus a list of 50 smart books. New features let you export full podcast transcripts to Obsidian and search combined tags easily. Several app bugs were fixed, and helpful guides on us…
💡 WiseUp! Vol. 61 — Better annotations, Kindle hacks, and export to Apple Notes
This issue shares simple tips for better reading annotations and new features like exporting highlights to Apple Notes. It also explains how to restore deleted items and organize articles with a shortlist. Recent app updates include improv…
💡 WiseUp! Vol. 60 — Export to OneNote, set up a Readwise Skill, and organize your tags
Reading is not declining; instead, our brains now process many types of information at once. Readwise offers new tools to export highlights to OneNote and use AI to organize and search reading notes. Recent updates include AI-powered featu…
💡 WiseUp! Vol. 59 — Connect your AI tools to Readwise, filter your articles with notes, and tune your Daily Review
Reading comprehension grows from knowledge, not just practice, so reading more builds understanding over time. Readwise has new tools to connect AI with your highlights and notes, making research easier and more personalized. Recent update…
Lilly Ledbetter Interview: How Her Case Led to the Fair Pay Act
Lilly Ledbetter shares how her fight against pay discrimination led to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, signed by President Obama. From Goodyear to the Supreme Court, she reflects on the story that changed fair pay in America. 00:00 Intr…
Frank Langella Interview: Unlocking Emotion in Acting | THE THREAD Documentary Series
Frank Langella reflects on his remarkable career while offering acting tips: from preparing for roles like Richard Nixon and Dracula to the importance of vulnerability in performance. 00:00:00 Introduction to Frank Langella 00:01:24 Early…
The Power of Public Libraries: Toni Morrison Reflects on the New York Public Library's Impact
In this interview from 1991, novelist and editor Toni Morrison discusses the vital role public libraries play in society, education, and culture. She shares how her life was enriched by access to libraries, and how these institutions help …
Mercury Rising: How John Glenn Jr. Transformed The Space Race with Historian Jeff Shesol
In this exclusive Life Stories interview, historian and author Jeff Shesol explores John Glenn Jr.’s legacy and his historic Friendship 7 flight. From his small-town upbringing in Ohio to becoming a national hero during the Cold War, Sheso…
Ken Chenault: Inventing Member Rewards at American Express | The Thread
Ken Chenault, former CEO of American Express, reflects on the creation of Membership Rewards, and how innovation and customer focus helped build an enduring brand. “We want to become the company that puts us out of business.” Watch his ep…
Loretta Ross Interview: A Personal History of Reproductive Justice | THE THREAD Documentary Series
Loretta Ross reveals how she transformed her trauma into an activist movement: from surviving a difficult childhood to becoming a leading voice in reproductive justice. She also discusses advice for the next generation of women's leaders. …
Finding Love & Building a Family Behind Bars: The Bartley's Story | The Thread Documentary Series
Lawrence and Ronnine Bartley share their unconventional story of love and family in the shadow of America's incarceration system. What started as a childhood romance was shattered by a sudden tragedy that led to Lawrence's arrest and incar…