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08 Aug 2006

The entirety of one of the best documentaries I've seen on media, journalism and the Iraq war is available to view for free, courtesy of Google Video. I'm blown away that they have this; if you have an hour and twenty five minutes to spare, this is very worthwhile - possibly essential - viewing.

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The Zurich skyline at dusk.

The Zurich protocol

They came for the newsroom. It was ready.

13 Jan 2026

Bari Weiss Is The Symptom

"The truth is that prestige journalism is lousy with Bari Weisses, up and down the line. Ask any journalist trying to cover the genocide in Gaza or the social death of gender nonconformists."

13 Jan 2026

How to know if that job will crush your soul

"But these questions are framed in this way to encourage us all to aspire towards roles that enable us to do our best work, to have the biggest impact, and to live according to our values."

12 Jan 2026
The author as a young boy.

47 lessons

Things I've learned.

07 Jan 2026
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