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Midweek greetings to all, as we unveil the 245th chapter of Weekly Olio—a delightful concoction of laughter, insight, and a sprinkle of mystery. Within these pages, you'll discover a handpicked selection of fascinating finds from the vast realms of the internet.
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The Quote 💭
“History lights the often dark path ahead; even if it’s a dim light, it’s better than none.”
The Tweet 🐦
Last week, India’s first 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieved criticality. This is the outcome of a plan put in place a few decades ago to leverage India’s abundant Thorium reserves. Read the full thread to understand the full implications and significance of this achievement.
The Infographic 💹
Based on a panel of “stable software spenders,” the picture is mixed: there are big-winners amongst incumbent saascos, especially amongst the biggest buyers of software, but AI companies are definitely making gains.
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The Short Read 📝
Long Term Money - by Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel’s article "Long-Term Money" challenges the notion that younger generations are inherently "spoiled." He argues that what looks like entitlement is actually the ultimate goal of generational progress.
Historically, people faced existential threats—such as infant mortality, untreatable diseases, and basic survival. If our ancestors saw our modern conveniences, they wouldn’t marvel at our technology; they would think we are unappreciative and spoiled. However, the entire purpose of one generation’s hard work and sacrifice is to elevate the next, ensuring they don't have to suffer the same hardships.
When a generation's life becomes comparatively easier, they don't stop worrying; they simply graduate to higher-order problems. We move from worrying about food and shelter to security, disease, education, and work-life balance. Ultimately, being "spoiled" is just another word for being the fortunate beneficiaries of the accumulated hard work of those who came before us. Read more…
The Long Read 📜
19 Rules for a Better Life (from Marcus Aurelius) - by Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday’s X post explores how Marcus Aurelius never explicitly called himself a Stoic, yet lived philosophy as a practical “design for living”—a set of rules to navigate life’s chaos, as Seneca noted: “Life without a design is erratic.”
Drawing from Meditations, Holiday distills Marcus’s timeless principles: Put people first. He sold imperial luxuries during the Antonine Plague to aid the suffering. Never complain, even inwardly. Do only what’s essential for true productivity and peace. Ignore others’ opinions. Avoid imagined troubles and focus on the present. Tie well-being to effort, not outcomes. Use memento mori to cut wasteful habits now. Choose sympathy over outrage. Practice self-reliance (“blow your own nose”). Aim for progress, not perfection. Discard internal anxiety. Default to the more difficult path. Rise early. Be strict with yourself yet tolerant of others. Ask for help without shame. Treat success and failure with equanimity. Balance emotional control with love. Turn obstacles into opportunities. And always do the right thing, regardless of circumstances. In essence, Stoicism offers a clear blueprint for resilience, virtue, and purpose amid uncertainty. Read more…
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