The Saturday Selection, Vol. 53

On China's peace-fed military, the return of Jony Ive, and Counting Crows.

Every day, WITI’s group chats buzz with fresh links. As part of our Saturday send for paid readers, we round up 11 of the best.

It’s WITI, on the weekend.

Why are these interesting?

A (New, Rare) Conversation with Jony Ive (Stripe/YouTube)

An hour long chat, and almost universally received as a special one. (Even if some folks are just nostalgic for that Apple advert voice.)

How China Is Still Getting Its Hands on Nvidia’s Gear (The Economist)

Inside the shadowy business of smuggling AI chips.

The Short Story is Dead, Just Make Sure the Casket Is Nailed Good and Shut (The Republic of Letters)

“What can The Paris Review do to make people approach its stories with less boredom? I have no idea, honestly.” (Ed. note: WITI shares do not necessarily equal agreement...)

Architecture Student Invents Brilliant Formwork that Reduces Concrete & Steel Usage (Core77)

Each form weighs just 24kg, but can support a literal ton of concrete.