On ESTRUS, skincare and end of Hard Fork

Happy Friday! A little late nuggets here, but I've been listening to every single song on Tove Lo's new album 5,000 times. Busy day!

Tove Lo - Estrus 🎵

I mostly talk about Miss Monique as my music obsession, but that's because Tove Lo hasn't released new music in years. Today is the day though! F.A.M.T is an instant fav. Can't wait to see her live in Berlin in November, I swear her live shows are spiritual experiences.

Gloria Steinem Gave It All 📰

Emma Watson writes about her friendship with Gloria Steinem and the impact she had on her.

"Listening to the interview through my car speaker, I can hear myself trying to figure out, in real time, how the hell she does it: how she is so at ease with herself, so grounded in her opinions without ever becoming rigid, how someone can possess convictions that strong and yet wear them that lightly. Most of all, I am in awe of her authenticity; there appeared to be almost no gap between the woman and what she believed."

Imagine being described in this way. If that's not inspirational, I don't know what is. Also: read My Life on the Road, if you haven't already.

Singapore pays people to pick up a book in battle against doomscrolling 📰

I worry about literacy in the world, so whatever gets people reading more is good, I guess?

Common Clouds skincare 💸

This might seem random, but hear me out. There is an absurd amount of content around skincare and I'm pretty basic. All I want is good quality, reasonable price, and not have to waste time deciding what to get. This is it. I keep restocking Cloud Screen (the only sunscreen that doesn't burn my eyes), Cloud Wash (cleanser), Cloud Barrier (day) and Moon Balm (night). Worth a try if you have sensitive skin.

Hard Fork – The A.I. Industry Is Asking to Be Slowed Down 🎧

The only thing that can make me stop listening to Tove Lo today is Casey and Kevin. This is the final episode of Hard Fork and I have feelings about it. Especially after reading "What was Hard Fork" on Platformer. 🥲

They are coming back on NPR with Machine Gods in like two weeks, but still, it's the end of an era. Let's comfort ourselves with the trailer to their new pod. It bodes well in terms of silliness!