
The Phantom Tollbooth - Norton Juster
A classic fantasy for young readers about Milo, a bored boy who travels through a magical tollbooth into a world of words, numbers, and imagination.
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A classic fantasy for young readers about Milo, a bored boy who travels through a magical tollbooth into a world of words, numbers, and imagination.
A YouTube channel featuring deeply researched interview conversations.

A quick curry chicken salad with apple, raisins, cashews, and cilantro, designed for an easy high-protein lunch or meal-prep option. It can be served in a lettuce wrap, on greens, in a tortilla, or on bread.

A Substack publication by Peter H. Diamandis about spotting metatrends years before they become widely recognized. It invites readers to subscribe for early trend insights.

A Substack publication curated by Dr. Alex Wissner-Gross, described as “high-velocity intelligence from the event horizon.” It offers curated insights and commentary for subscribers.
A YouTube channel for the Huberman Lab podcast hosted by neuroscientist and professor Andrew Huberman. The description identifies him as a Ph.D. neuroscientist and tenured professor in neurobiology of ophthalmology.

A discussion of startups and how to build the future, based on Peter Thiel’s notes with Blake Masters. It focuses on entrepreneurship and creating something new rather than following the usual path.

A look at why deflation could support a more abundant future. The book connects economic change with the forces shaping prices and prosperity.

A guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones through small, practical changes. Focuses on habit formation and behavior change.

A book about making smarter decisions when you don’t have all the facts. It focuses on decision-making, judgment, and thinking probabilistically under uncertainty.
Video journalist creating optimistic explainers about technology and how it works. Includes links to her other social profiles.
A podcast where Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg discuss economics, technology, politics, social issues, and poker. It’s a conversational roundtable focused on current events and big-picture debate.
Peter Attia’s YouTube channel focuses on Medicine 3.0 and his medical practice, Early Medical. It centers on a modern, preventive approach to health and patient care.

A three-book series by Peter Brown following a robot’s journey through the wild. It blends science fiction, survival, and friendship in a nature-filled adventure.

A classic chocolate chip banana bread that’s moist, easy to make, and a good way to use overripe bananas. It bakes in a loaf pan and can also be frozen tightly wrapped in foil for up to 3 months.

Peter Attia’s book explores the science and art of longevity, focusing on how to think about extending healthspan as well as lifespan. This is the Audible audio edition narrated by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford.

A quick one-pot pasta with pan-seared Italian-seasoned chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy Calabrian chili sauce. It’s meant to feel special enough for a holiday dinner but easy enough for a busy night.
Explores emerging technology trends and their potential impact on humanity. Focuses on future-facing ideas and innovation leadership.

The first Harry Potter story by J. K. Rowling.
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