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A wooden sailing ship faces rough seas, with waves and dolphins in the foreground; a Dash ghost ship appears mysteriously in the mist behind.

Books

The haunted history of the ghost ship Dash

In this excerpt from "America's Most Gothic," Leanna Hieber and Andrea Janes examine the history and folklore of Maine's vanished schooner.

Leanna Renee Hieber

Four women stand in front of a vintage computer, each holding different components of its hardware, with the computer's panel visible in the background—an image reminiscent of historical innovation studied by Angus Fletcher.

Business

Why your AI strategy needs guidance from an 82-year-old computer

The incredible story of how the US Army began the march toward generative AI in 1943 — and what it means for your business today.

Angus Fletcher, wearing a plaid shirt, smiles at the camera as he stands in front of a blue, patterned background.

Why your intuition, imagination, and emotion will outlast AI

A dialogue with Angus Fletcher — author of the bestseller "Primal Intelligence" — exploring the unique engines of human progress.

A storytelling collage featuring a man inspecting barrels, a person holding a skull mask, another man observing the mask, and the text "THE NIGHTCRAWLER" in bold black and orange.

Business

Exceptional storytelling and the myth of superhuman AI

Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.

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Books

7 literary classics you can read in a weekend

These short books offer insights and meditations on timeless themes, without the time commitment.

Kevin Dickinson

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