Understanding Remains Key, Yet Achieving Comprehension Halfway
In the heart of Midtown Manhattan, a tragic shooting took place on Monday, claiming the lives of four individuals, including Wesley LePatner, a top real estate executive at Blackstone Inc., and a 43-year-old mother of two. The incident, which has left many in shock, was so devastating that even Fortune, in an unusual move, published a bizarre, disrespectful, and mercifully short obituary about LePatner. However, the identity of the obituary's author remains unknown.
Meanwhile, in the world of literature, David Bauer, a journalist in Switzerland, took to his Weekly Filet site to ask his readers to share books that they wish they had discovered sooner. Forty-six people responded, with only two books, The Midnight Library and The Book of Gathering, being duplicates.
In a different corner of the globe, Burkhard Bilger, a journalist for the New Yorker, ventured to Los Algodones, a town in Mexico known as Molar City due to its high concentration of dentists. Tourists flock to this town, as dental work is often expensive and rarely covered by insurance in the United States. In Los Algodones, they can't escape the competition, with hawkers shouting offers for root canals and other dental services. Burkhard Bilger's account of his experience was published in the New Yorker.
Elsewhere, Anna Bower, from Lawfare, shed light on Elon Musk's acolytes who are actively canceling contracts, not simply offering budget tips. This revelation provides a stark contrast to the advice often given in the self-help genre, such as that found in At the Existentialist Cafe. On the other hand, books like The Red Badge of Courage and The Plot Against America are delving into history and addressing the current moment in time.
Journalists and their outlets have been criticised for inuring readers to calamitous developments. However, in times of confusion, the role of an experienced beat reporter becomes crucial. They help sort out what's important and what's chaff, ensuring that people can learn a lot from even the most complex stories.
For instance, Charlie Savage, a journalist at the New York Times, dissected and eviscerated President Trump's allegations about Russian interference in the 2016 election. Similarly, ProPublica revealed and explained the tax returns of several billionaires, helping people understand how they manipulated the system.
Lastly, Sherrilyn Ifill, a professor at Howard University School of Law, expressed her frustration with people who say they are not surprised by revelations of wrongdoing. John Schwartz and Betsy Morais are credited for their suggestions in the CJR newsletter. To receive these insightful newsletters, readers can click here. To suggest ideas for the CJR newsletter, readers can send them to laurelsanddarts@our website.
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