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A roundup of the week's most popular articles and essays from Playtext.

1. Founder Mode (8 min)

Introduces a new approach to running large companies called "founder mode," which differs from traditional management methods. It argues that founders can operate more effectively by maintaining closer involvement in various levels of the company, rather than delegating everything to top executives.

2. Palmer Luckey, American Vulcan (1 hr 32 min)

A vivid and eccentric portrait of Palmer Luckey, a young tech entrepreneur known for inventing the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. It explores his unconventional background, remarkable achievements, and quirky personal life.

3. The Art of Finishing (15 min)

Discusses the common struggle many developers face with unfinished projects, often referred to as the "Project Hydra" effect. It explores the allure of starting new projects, the reasons why finishing can be challenging, and the costs of leaving projects incomplete.

4. Why Can't the U.S. Build Ships? (28 min)

Despite being a source of shipbuilding innovations, the U.S. has consistently failed to turn these into competitive advantages, raising concerns about its naval capabilities in the face of potential adversaries with superior shipbuilding capacity.

5. The Real Problem With the Job Market (16 min)

There is a shift in the job market where companies are realizing that, with advancing technology like AI, they can operate with fewer employees, leading to widespread job market disruption.

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