“And that’s why you always leave a note.” — J Walter Weatherman

Hi Shit Givers —

Long story short: I’m traveling on and off with my family today and through next week, so with all of that chaos, Willow taking some much deserved time off, and lots of behind-the-scenes development, a full newsletter simply wasn’t in the cards today.

My apologies for not providing you with more of a heads up. We’re off next week entirely, and it’s needed — we’ve got a lot going on and I’m teetering on the edge of burnout.

We’ll be back at it the week of the 10th, with some big announcements, new features, and lots of new pod convos coming.

In the meantime, some of what I’ve been reading is below — have a nice weekend and don’t forget to take care of each other.

Thanks, as always, for giving a shit.

— Quinn

(Some) News From My Notebook

Why we’re not optimistic about an AI future (as you’re aware, there are far, far more questions than answers here)

ESG funds might face a tough road ahead (my take here and on YouTube here)

Overdose-reversing drug Narcan is approved for over-the-counter sales, finally. Here’s what you need to know.

Sure, Biden belatedly tying industrial billions to daycare requirements, etc, has got everyone in a tussy — but maybe we should consider just what the crushing lack of available and/or affordable daycare options means for families

The real reason you’ll finally ditch your gas stove (here’s the best stovetop you can buy)

We’ve been inhaling, eating, and drinking toxic chemicals forever. We’re finally regulating more of them — now it’s time to understand what the hell they’re doing to us.

It’s well past-time to regulate some lithium battery safety standards before everything goes boom boom

We’ve finally got EV standards. Short term - they’re gonna be tough. Long-term, a whole new industry. I hope,.