Product Update ✨

Hey Players — We've released 13 classic books for free.

You can listen to classic books like “The Art of War“, “Meditations“, and “The Prince“ at 2x the speed.

On top of that, you can also explore the 131 book summaries we published.

Happy Reading!
– Phelipe

Trending Texts

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

1. Why To Not Write A Book (21 min)

Not all writers should aspire to publish books. The article discusses the drawbacks of book writing, including the time commitment, creative limitations, and risk of burnout.

2. The Egg Theory, Applied (11 min)

Some products are more appealing when they require some user effort. Instant cake mixes became popular only after requiring users to add an egg. This concept is now being applied to AI product design to find the right balance between automation and user involvement.

3. The Mysterious, Meteoric Rise of Shein (36 min)

The rapid rise and controversial practices of Shein, its opaque origins, its founder's mysterious background, and the innovative small-batch production model that allows for incredibly low prices.

4. Ignoring the Wisdom of Crowds (7 min)

How group averages can be surprisingly accurate for objective questions, while group decision-making tends to eliminate novel ideas and lead to bland compromises.

5. In Favor of Reading Aloud (9 min)

How reading out loud can enhance comprehension, engagement, and enjoyment of texts, particularly for complex or dialectical works.

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