Culture & Opinion
The Hustle Myth: A Review of Eric Baker’s "Make Your Own Job"
Eric Baker’s Make Your Own Job examines how America’s obsession with entrepreneurialism transformed work into an exhausting, class-blind ideology.
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Gear Reviews
Tudor Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue: A Miami-Inspired Stunner
Tudor's new Black Bay Chrono Flamingo Blue blends bold turquoise with classic features like a COSC-certified movement. Limited availability at $5,875.
The Garage
Masterclass on the Card Scraper from Paul Sellers
This is such a great video from Paul Sellers. I've often struggled to successfully sharpen a card scraper, but Paul Sellers has the tricks. Once again, I highly recommend his full library of videos. I have benefitted enormously from watching them.
Culture & Opinion
Indoor Cycling, Tony Soprano, and the American Empire
Revisiting The Sopranos during a winter of indoor cycling, I ponder its relevance in 2025. Is Tony Soprano a mob boss, a metaphor for America, or just overrated? Read on for hot takes and cold truths.
The Engine
The No-Nonsense Guide to Intuitive Eating for Athletes
Discover how to fuel your training and enjoy your meals without falling into the trap of diet culture. Learn key strategies for intuitive eating, improving athletic performance, and embracing a more balanced approach to food.
Culture & Opinion
Sifting Through the Debris: Finding Purpose Amid Chaos
Discover how embracing small, meaningful actions—your “little p” purpose—can help rebuild hope and happiness after experiencing tragic loss or upheaval.
Gear Reviews
Moonstruck: Omega’s Latest Speedmaster Goes Interstellar
Omega’s Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite brings lunar luxury to the wrist with actual lunar meteorite, a slimmer design, and plenty of upgrades.
Culture & Opinion
Los Angeles on Fire: Echoes of Mike Davis’s Warnings
Rosecrans Baldwin reflects on Mike Davis’s warnings as wildfires devastate Los Angeles, exploring the city’s vulnerabilities and the resilience of its people.
Culture & Opinion
Pixelfed Feels Like the Instagram I Miss
Experience the return of straightforward photo sharing with Pixelfed’s new mobile apps. No ads, no tracking—just your photos and the people you care about, in a truly social environment.
Culture & Opinion
Breaking Free from Neoliberalism’s Grip: Lessons in Effective Activism
Explore Spencer R. Scott’s compelling essay on reversing wealth extraction, building resilient communities, and fostering effective activism in the face of systemic inequality.
Tech & Data
Breathable - A free air quality index widget for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and macOS.
Breathable is a free customizable Air Quality Index (AQI) widget for all of your devices, with support for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and macOS. Air quality has become an increasing concern for many people around the globe. While stressing about it constantly isn't necessarily helpful, the goal of
The Engine
Big Gears, Bigger Gains? Why Low-Cadence Training Might Be Worth a Spin
Curious if slow, grinding intervals can really boost your cycling power? We unpack the good, the bad, and the science behind low-cadence training.