The Case Against Budget Culture

Let's Abolish The Phrase "Picky Eater". The Gamification of Pop Music.

January 9, 2025 Reincarnation, Cooking Oil, and Mr. Beast Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors 1   Must Read Luigi and Me The writer Paul Skallas, known as LindyMan, on discovering that Luigi Mangione had followed his work and even tried to contact him. GQ Paul Skallas Save   SPONSORED A message from Nautilus Fascinate Yourself With Nautilus Nautilus is the free newsletter filled with stories connecting science to our thoughts, feelings, and everyday lives. It's like a conversation with an intelligent, insightful friend. Sign up today for free. Sign Up for Free 2   Fascinating Do You Believe in Life After Death? These Scientists Study It. Is reincarnation real? Is communication from the "beyond" possible? A small set of academics are trying to find out, case by case. The New York Times Saskia Solomon Save 3   By the Numbers The Gamification of Pop Music With the rise of streaming—and a fantasy football–style approach to chart analytics—fandoms are working the system for their favorite pop stars. The Ringer Andy Steiner Save 4   Business The Health Monitoring Boom Only Gets Weirder From Here Forget going to the doctor's office; these companies are putting the power of tracking every aspect of your health into our own hands. But do you really want to know? WIRED Adrienne So Save 5   Money Talk The Case Against Budget Culture Most of us aren't greedy people, but the way budget culture teaches us to think about money is rooted in greed. Culture Study Anne Helen Petersen Save 6   Food for Thought Americans Have Lost the Plot on Cooking Oil Olive oil is a great choice. So is canola oil, vegetable oil, avocado oil, and pretty much everything else. The Atlantic Yasmin Tayag Save 7   First Person Why I'm Making 2025 My Year of Dead-Tree Books I love e-books. But I miss the immersive, bespoke experience that only print offers. This year, I'm making a point of getting my share. Fast Company Harry McCracken Save 8   Perspectives Let's Abolish The Phrase "Picky Eater" We honor adults' idiosyncratic food selections all the time — so why are we suspicious and critical of our children's tastes? Romper Oona Hanson Save 9   Good Advice 7 Ways to Have More Energy in 2025 Doctors share the physical behaviors and emotional habits that can help you feel more ready for the day. HuffPost Jillian Wilson Save 10   Just Because I Can't Stop Watching Mr. Beast's New Game Show and I Hate Myself Beast Games is both sickening to watch and extremely compelling. Vox Rebecca Jennings Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story How to Make a Cleaning Checklist That You'll Actually Use All Year Long The best to-do lists are ones that are realistic and spelled out, so that even the smallest wins are recognized. Apartment Therapy Stephanie Nguyen Save Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this newsletter, please share it with a friend. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe now to get Pocket in your inbox every day. Take Pocket everywhere You're receiving this email because you subscribed to Pocket. Unsubscribe • Manage Preferences • Privacy Policy • Help Center • Advertise © 2024 Mozilla Corporation, 149 New Montgomery St, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105