Hey Players — Here's what we'll learn today:

• 👥 Making 'who' decisions over 'what' decisions.

• 📉 The decline in product quality over time, examining changes in manufacturing and design processes.

• 🕵️ A nuanced view of Elon Musk’s impact on technology and society

• 🇩🇰 The trade-offs in Danish society

Happy Reading!
– Phelipe

Book of the Week

Who by Geoff Smart is the hiring bible. It offers a systematic approach to hiring the right individuals and provides a structured framework for doing so effectively. The book focuses on improving the quality of hires, which in turn can significantly impact the overall success of an organization.

Top Articles

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

1. Your stuff is actually worse now (21 min)

There has been a decline in product quality over time, and products, once durable and reliable, now deteriorate rapidly despite careful use of how changes in manufacturing, design processes, and consumer behavior have contributed to a decrease in the quality and longevity of products.

2. Elon Musk is not understood (90 min)

Elon Musk is a divisive character. This article presents a nuanced exploration of Elon Musk's impact on technology and society while acknowledging Musk's imperfections and the need for more meaningful criticism of his missteps.

3. The reality of the Danish fairytale (15 min)

This article provides an in-depth look at Danish society, highlighting its admirable qualities and the significant trade-offs underpinning them. It praises Denmark's state-funded education, free healthcare, and robust social safety net. However, it also highlights the compromises involved, such as a merit-based education system and strict immigration policies that contribute to societal homogeneity.

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