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Glenn Loury, Confucius, The Cost of Luxury Beliefs

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 1685 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🎙 Podcasts Interviews Recommendations Events
  1. Success is about training, mentorship, rigor, and standards, not just representation or diversity programs.
  2. A book event in San Francisco is happening on March 7 at 8VC, with limited space available for registration.
  3. Interesting findings include preferences of both men and women in partners, historical insights on human evolution and chewing, and marriage rates by income quintile in the US.

Issue 15 – Toothpaste

Unbox Inbox • 1506 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Products History Recommendations
  1. Toothpaste packaging can reflect the product inside, from minimalist whites to colorful designs.
  2. There is a variety of toothpaste options for different preferences, from classic white tubes to bold, colorful packaging.
  3. Innovations in toothpaste include sustainable options like tablets and refillable packaging, offering alternatives to traditional tubes.

The WITI Recommends Edition

Why is this interesting? • 1085 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Products AI Recommendations Software
  1. A new recommendations site, Why is this interesting? Recommends, has been launched after almost five years of planning, bringing together over 1,000 product, book, and software recommendations from their past newsletters.
  2. The use of AI has played a crucial role in extracting and categorizing product recommendations from a vast amount of text, making the process more efficient and manageable.
  3. The team behind the site is open to feedback and suggestions, emphasizing user engagement by encouraging exploration, purchases, and sharing ideas for further improvements.
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Upgrading Substack’s recommendation network

Substack • 873 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Recommendations Network Features Improvements
  1. Recommendations feature on Substack drives significant subscriber growth, with 50% of new subscriptions and 25% of new paid subscriptions coming from it.
  2. Substack is enhancing the Recommendations feature to allow writers to curate scenes for readers, expanding the reach and enabling a peer-to-peer system of trusted endorsements.
  3. Writers can customize and recommend more publications and profiles to readers, fostering a symbiotic media ecosystem and helping each other grow their audiences on Substack.

A cool alt-history noir set in a Native American city, a great conspiracy documentary, and ... Bruce Hornsby doing Brazilian leftfield house?

Read Max • 339 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Books Movies Music Recommendations
  1. A cool detective novel set in an alternate 20th century St. Louis with indigenous American culture dominating.
  2. An excellent documentary delving into one of the most baffling conspiracies of the 20th century.
  3. Bruce Hornsby ventures into Brazilian leftfield house music on a unique EP.

#169: Goodbye for a little!

Maybe Baby • 1930 implied HN points • 05 Nov 23
🎙 Podcasts Episodes Essays Questions Recommendations
  1. The author is taking a break from the newsletter due to pregnancy and plans to return after maternity leave
  2. During the break, subscription payments will continue, and the newsletter archive will still be accessible
  3. The author provided a roundup of all content published in 2023 and encouraged readers to check out any missed content

The Jim Keller Book List

More Than Moore • 210 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Books Interviews Recommendations
  1. Jim Keller, an accomplished CEO and architect, emphasizes the value of reading books to gain ideas, interact with concepts, and expand knowledge.
  2. He has shared a list of book recommendations, including titles like 'Against Method' and 'Grendel,' to offer insights and learning opportunities to others.
  3. Keller's book list includes a variety of genres and authors, showcasing a diverse collection of readings for personal growth and development.

My Favorite Music of 2023

In the Flash • 884 implied HN points • 26 Dec 23
🎶 Music Reviews Recommendations Playlist
  1. The author shares their favorite music of 2023 including a variety of artists and genres.
  2. Music has played a significant role in the author's life, from childhood experiences to discovering new artists and albums.
  3. The post provides links to the Spotify playlist of the best music of 2023 and recommends other music writers on Substack.

First Floor #200 – That's a Lot of Newsletters

First Floor • 432 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎶 Music Electronic Journalism New releases Recommendations
  1. First Floor newsletter celebrates its 200th edition without making a big deal about arbitrary milestones.
  2. The newsletter content includes a recap of electronic music news, new release announcements, and track recommendations.
  3. The author highlights notable happenings in the electronic music world, such as industry news, artist spotlights, and new album releases.

Welcoming the cool change

Highlighted by Highly Enthused • 235 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Books Products Recommendations Miscellaneous
  1. The post discusses ways to survive hot summer days, like making cold brew and running through sprinklers.
  2. A book recommendation is shared for 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison, describing it as a powerful and captivating read.
  3. The writer shares the joy of owning a Cuisinart Ice Cream machine and making sorbet, recommending a mango sorbet recipe.

A strange, hilarious cyberpunk docu-fiction masterpiece; a novel about art, finance, and a gnome; and a holiday-music request to Read Max readers

Read Max • 407 implied HN points • 19 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Books Movies Music Recommendations Merchandise
  1. The post features a cyberpunk docu-fiction masterpiece and a novel about art, finance, and a gnome.
  2. There is a special holiday music request from a radio host for rare gem holiday songs.
  3. Read Max offers recommendations like good movies and books for subscribers.

Bric-a-Brac 44

Yolo Intel • 1218 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🏝 Travel Destinations Experiences Hotels Cuisine Recommendations
  1. The post covers a Swiss winter road trip from St. Moritz to Gstaad and tips for packing.
  2. Driving through the Alps can provide stunning views and options for dining in special places.
  3. The Bric-a-Brac 44 also includes insights on packing hacks like carrying adaptable basics and utilizing pouches for organization.

An Unranked List of The Best (Recent/ish) Music Memoirs I Can Think of Right Now...

Sounds Good! • 58 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎶 Music Memoirs Authors Reviews Recommendations Insights
  1. The post shares an unranked list of recent music memoirs, highlighting some standout titles from the last decade.
  2. The list includes memoirs from a diverse range of musicians like Patti Smith, Chrissie Hynde, Grace Jones, Kim Gordon, and more.
  3. The author praises the storytelling, writing style, and depth in the memoirs, particularly highlighting the strong work by female authors in the music memoir genre.

It's The Podcast, In Newsletter Form!

Highlighted by Highly Enthused • 275 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🎙 Podcasts Recommendations Discussion Entertainment
  1. The newsletter format includes more recommendations for subscribers, with bonus content for paid members.
  2. The newsletter covers a variety of content like restaurant reviews, book, movie, and TV recommendations, and shopping suggestions.
  3. Readers are encouraged to upgrade to paid subscription for exclusive content and access to the 'Fast Five' recommendations.

The New Cue #356 February 9: The Jesus And Mary Chain, Jon McKiel, Borough Council, Brittany Howard, Burial, Declan McKenna, Bullion, Julien Chang

The New Cue • 39 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎶 Music Indie Albums Rock Punk Recommendations
  1. The best electronic producers create a whole sonic world for listeners to dive into.
  2. Frank Turner recommended the album 'Sultans Of Sentiment' by The Van Pelt, describing it as unique and thought-provoking.
  3. You can access full editions and playlists by subscribing at The New Cue website.

Erik Hall

Flow State • 452 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🎶 Music Composer Albums Recommendations
  1. Erik Hall is a multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Michigan.
  2. His new LP, 'Canto Ostinato,' explores minimalist pieces with gratifying harmonic development.
  3. Erik Hall's music can be found on various platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp.

Reading and Teaching Homer

Painful Signs, Or, Joel's Substack • 119 implied HN points • 04 Oct 23
📚 Literature Classic literature Teaching Analysis Recommendations
  1. Prepare to read Homer by starting with something else first, like an overview or graphic novel, to familiarize yourself with the characters and stories.
  2. When reading Homer for the first time, focus on the main story being told and don't get bogged down by every detail or reference that may not be crucial to understanding the overall tale.
  3. Understand the unique aesthetics and structure of Homeric poetry by exploring the language, repetitions, and devices like metonymy, which adds to the richness and depth of the epic.

San Francisco Events & Bay Area Things To Do: Week Of February 12th, 2024

Eddie’s List: San Francisco Events & Bay Area Things To Do • 19 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🏝 Travel Events Activities News Recommendations
  1. San Francisco and the Bay Area have a variety of events happening, from Super Bowl watch parties to Jazz performances and Valentine's Day activities.
  2. The newsletter provides recommendations on getting involved in the community and fostering connections, emphasizing the importance of being present and engaging with others.
  3. There is an update informing readers that weekly newsletters may be irregular for a short period but the February newsletter is regularly updated with new events and details.

Monday reading #10

well, actually • 137 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
📚 Literature Books Recommendations Fiction
  1. The author recommends a novel called Terrace Story by Hilary Leichter, describing it as a blend of humor, magical realism, and tenderness.
  2. The novel focuses on a woman named Stephanie who has a unique ability to enlarge spaces with her mind, exploring themes of love, death, loss, and loneliness.
  3. The post is part of a weekly series where the author shares thought-provoking or fascinating recommendations, not necessarily restricted to Mondays.

The Lone Toad Newsletter - September 2023

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 139 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🎙 Podcasts Gaming Interview Recommendations Projects Updates
  1. The newsletter features an interview with Steve Morrison from Errant Adventures podcast about solo RPGs and his favorite games like Ironsworn and Starforged.
  2. Steve Morrison discusses the appeal of Solo RPGs for focusing on a single character's story and his plans to continue telling stories within a specific universe.
  3. There are recommendations for releasing a Solo Actual Play podcast, including building up a backlog of episodes and maintaining a consistent production schedule.