Sunday Reads...
- Greg McNeilly
- Jun 1
- 2 min read
An irregular roundup of thought-provoking reads. Most made me go “hmm…” — none should be mistaken for endorsement.
Quote of the Day:
“The more often he feels without acting, the less he will be able ever to act, and, in the long run, the less he will be able to feel.” – C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters
The economic lessons from C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters.
The inherent security risks of “remote” work in the age of DPRK cyber warfare are chronicled here.
Ugh. Another study shows Democrats dislike Republicans more than the reverse, and this prejudice is fracturing relationships.
What dinosaurs might have sounded like – investigate here.
Want to be happier? Deactivate Facebook and Instagram per this new study - a nearly guaranteed boost in well-being follows.
Two-thirds of Gen Z respondents tell a pollster they would quit their job if made to work from an office.
Ballot rejection. Voter error causes ballots to be rejected in "Ranked Choice voting" at a 10x rate compared to traditional systems. Talk about disenfranchisement!
Yum factor! Ice Cream – Sorbet – Gelato – Italian Ice – the differences explained.
The animal kingdom’s worst dads, here.
Another study debunks the idea that "middle wage" jobs are moving to Mexico.
A study suggests that when a "social policy" we disagree with is aligned with an "economic policy," we are more likely to oppose the economic policy. In contrast, the spillover effect is not present for the positive corollary.
The Dirty IRS. A new study finds "abnormal returns" in the stock trading portfolios of government IRS employees.
This study finds that U.S. public companies have become more left-wing in their corporate communication, which has resulted in a loss of earnings.
Some history and background on Presidential Pardons and Clemency.
No spin, just the market numbers on the first "100 Days:"
Mensa is for toddlers! No really.
AI-made movies – coming quickly!
The history of the hot dog, here.
American Latinos are less polarized than other ethnic groups, new research suggests. Good News!
Experts have identified the most beautiful words in English, noted here.
Mom was right – stand up straight. The benefits of good posture unpacked.
A deep dive into the drug and alcohol abuse of musicians.
Travel: For James Bond fans, the top 13 must-see travel destinations to take in the iconic scenes of our favorite super spy.
Life Skills. How to survive a Komodo Dragon attack, watch here:
