Archive - Read Max

Elon Musk and our other new DOGE overlords

Talking with John Ganz about the tech right in power

22 hrs ago •

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A great "magical school" novel, a wonderfully '90s new thriller, and four tracks I've been enjoying

Roundup 12/16/2024

Dec 16

What Type of Guy is the alleged UHC shooter?

Assessing Luigi Mangione's media diet

Dec 10 •

A good heist novel, an excellent animated movie for adults and kids, and four new songs I like

Roundup 12/08/2024

Dec 8

Was the UHC assassin a "pro"?

The greatest thread in the history of forums, locked by a moderator after 12,239 pages of heated debate

Dec 6 •

The Read Max Gift Guide 2024

In lieu of a roundup, some holiday spirit

Dec 2 •

November 2024

This is my favorite bean recipe

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 27 •

An archival detective story and other links; a great, stupid action espionage TV show; and more!

Roundup 11/25/2024

Nov 25 •

People prefer A.I. art because people prefer bad art

Understanding the "AI Art Turing Test"

Nov 22 •

More of what I'm reading about the election, a masterpiece "erotic thriller," and four songs I'm digging

Roundup 11/17/2024

Nov 17 •

Does Bluesky have the juice?

PLUS: YouTube's two primary intellectual values

Nov 15 •

What I've been reading to understand the election, a pure-escapist stupid slapstick comedy, and four new tracks I like

Roundup 11/11/2024

Nov 11 •

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