What the West knew

As per our usual deal, I've read the entire web so you don't have to. Here's what I think you should see:

1. Road to war: U.S. struggled to convince allies, and Zelensky, of risk of invasion

An impressive, deeply reported inside view of the months leading up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Interesting to see who knew what at which point in time, and a master case study of how differently one can assess the same situation given ones priors. (Gift link that gives you free access without a subscription)

Road to war: U.S. struggled to convince allies, and Zelensky, of risk of invasion

A Washington Post examination of the road to war in Ukraine, and Western efforts to unite to thwart the Kremlin’s plans, draws on extensive interviews with more than three dozen senior U.S., Ukrainian, European and NATO officials.

The Washington PostShane Harris, Karen DeYoung, Isabelle Khurshudyan, Ashley Parker, Liz Sly

2. Horror stories of cryonics: The gruesome fates of futurists hoping for immortality

A story of false promises, accidental thawings, and — quite literally — shattered dreams of immortality.

Horror stories of cryonics: The gruesome fates of futurists hoping for immortality

Cryonics is the practice of freezing your body in the hope of resurrection by future medicine. Some pioneers met a fate grislier than death.

Big ThinkTom Hartsfield

3. ​​20 Questions to Change Your Life

Ignore the «change your life» hyperbole (not least because it's only about work), this is a good list to prompt self-reflection. Some favourites: Do you have a consistent long-term review process? Does your physical workspace inspire you? Do you finish your days effectively?

20 Questions to Change Your Life

It’s a series of 20 questions. You give an answer between 1–5 for each question (1 = strongly disagree; 5 = strongly agree), then add the up to get a total score out of 100.

Ali AbdaalAli Abdaal