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Book of the Week
“In an age of images and entertainment, in an age of instant emotional gratification, we neither seek nor want honesty or reality. Reality is complicated. Reality is boring. We are incapable or unwilling to handle its confusion."
Trust Me, I'm Lying provides a sobering look at the dark side of online media manipulation. The book exposes the inner workings of online news, blogs, and social media, revealing how they exploit our biases and emotions for profit and influence.
Top Articles
A roundup of the week's most popular articles and essays from Playtext.
1. Inside Foxconn’s struggle to make iPhones in India (37 min)
Cultural differences, language barriers, and the efforts to replicate China's work culture in India are all in the context of Apple's expansion plans and the Indian government's "Make in India" initiative.
2. The Full Reset (8 min)
The benefits of starting anew and discarding outdated strategies. It encourages readers to consider the benefits of a full reset in various aspects of life, from investment strategies to embracing new ideas and opportunities.
3. Y Combinator's Future in the Software Slowdown (38 min)
An in-depth exploration of Y Combinator (YC), a highly influential startup accelerator known for launching major companies like Airbnb, Stripe, and Reddit.
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