PDF Hustlers, 6th Mass Extinction, and Bildung

The Original “PDF Hustler”

  • Almanacs are a sort of compilation book published annually with a calendar and all sorts of wisdom.
  • Almanacs were common when Franklin published “Poor Richard’s Almanac”
  • The book was advice from Franklin, who wrote it initially under the pseudonym of Richard Saunders.
    • “There’s many witty men whose brains can’t fill their bellies.” ― Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanack

do more with less. (no-budget filmmaking)

But you can apply this to anything. Work, stuff, lifestyle, consuming less, etc.

Female artists dominated 2023 music charts – but new acts are being squeezed out

With decades of music available at the touch of the button, people gravitate towards the classics.

However, that makes it harder for new music to make an impact, raising the question: where will the classics of tomorrow come from?

The so-called “long tail” effect also means that older songs will continue to generate streams after their initial chart run.

  • It’s all about leveling up yourself—not just your brain, but your whole vibe.
  • deep thinking meets deep learning
  • Bildung is the art of becoming well-rounded, both inside and out.

Earth currently experiencing a sixth mass extinction, according to scientists | 60 Minutes

Are we all fucked?