Journal 144 — Beirut’s electricity brokers, Jamal Khashoggi, protein mania, a meditation retreat gone wrong, & a philosopher redefining equality
This week — Beirut’s electricity brokers, Jamal Khashoggi’s final months, protein mania, and a meditation retreat gone wrong.
If you only read one thing — The New Yorker on a philosopher redefining equality is worth the time.
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The Philosopher Redefining Equality | The New Yorker | Society
A study of the philosopher Elizabeth Anderson, and the theory she has “elaborated across decades”. The theory, in its essence, is that “equality is the basis for a free society”.
Jamal Khashoggi’s final months as an exile in the long shadow of Saudi Arabia | The Washington Post | Politics
An nuanced account of the murdered author’s last few months.
Inside the Haywire World of Beirut’s Electricity Brokers | Wired | Society
The complicated business of Beirut’s independent electricity grid.
Protein mania: the rich world’s new diet obsession | The Guardian | Science
A deep-dive on the protein obsession.
The Other Side Of Paradise: How I Left A Buddhist Retreat In Handcuffs | Esquire | Life
The author writes about his experience going to a full-on meditation course where things didn’t end well for him.
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