Summary: This week, Readwise shares Dan Koe’s free release, “Purpose & Profit,” which explores how to align work with personal purpose. Other highlighted articles include George Mack’s essay on high agency and Tina He’s insights on Jevons Paradox in AI. Additionally, the hand-picked book emphasizes the importance of solving meaningful problems to foster growth and fulfillment.
“Optimism states the glass is half full. Pessimism states the glass is half empty. High agency states you’re a tap. (View Highlight)
Efficiency doesn’t tame our appetites; it whets them. Our innovations become trampolines for our desires.” (View Highlight)
“Humans love to solve problems, but not just any problem, problems we deem meaningful and interesting. The right problems narrow our attention and allow us to forget our worries. The wrong problems enslave our attention and amplify our worries. (View Highlight)