Why is this interesting?

Why is this interesting?

The Saturday Selection, Vol. 3

Neuralink's first patient, your mom's X-Rated novel, personal "brownouts", and more.

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Louis Cheslaw
May 18, 2024
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Every day, WITI’s group chats buzz with fresh links. As part of our new Saturday send for paid subs—we’re rounding up 11 of the best.

It’s WITI, on the weekend.

Why Are These Interesting?

Neuralink’s First Patient: ‘It Blows My Mind So Much’ (Bloomberg)

Elon Musk’s brain implant allows Noland Arbaugh to control a computer with his thoughts.

A Taco Stand Just Got A Michelin Star (AP)

It’s too hot in Arturo Rivera Martínez’ Mexico City truck for him to wear the pristine winner’s jacket he just earned.

Decision Brownouts (Ribbonfarm)

Under chronic stress there is no lion. Here’s how to find what you’re fighting.

What Happens When You Read Your Mother’s X-Rated Novel (LitHub)

Kate Feiffer on her “literary Waterloo.”

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