A poignant reflection on the first encounter with death, recalling the public execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. How this pivotal memory shaped a unique perspective on mortality and the craft of obituary writing. #RosenbergExecution #FirstMemory #DeathAndDying #ObitWriting #HistoricalEvents
Investors are frustrated by founder behavior, wanting to guide and correct. But the founder's control makes intervention difficult, especially when keeping issues hidden could preserve a successful exit. #StartupFounders #InvestorRelations #VentureCapital #BusinessChallenges
CEOs of major AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are often seen as brilliant, risking personal wealth. But should we trust their immense power? A closer look at their motivations and the controversy surrounding them. #TechGiants #AI #Leadership #BusinessEthics
What does an obituary writer want in their own final tribute? A poignant reflection on legacy, outliving peers, and the ultimate punctuation mark on a life well-lived. #ObituaryWriter #Legacy #LifeReflection #WritingLife #Mortality
Episode 3002: Joby Warrick Meets Carlos, the World’s Original Super-Terrorist https://keenon.substack.com/p/the-yesterday-of-the-jackal?utm_source=youtube
“He’s not a trustworthy witness to his own story. Everything is ten times bigger and better than it really was — except when he was accused of crimes, in which case he can’t really remember anymore.” — Joby Warrick on Carlos the Jackal Yesterday, WOLA’s Adam Isacson and John Walsh…
Imagine writing an obituary for Jesus Christ in 33 AD. How would The New York Times have captured his impact before his lasting legacy? An exploration of his immediate influence. #JesusChrist #History #Obituary #BiblicalTimes
The investor cap lift fueled a private market boom. Assets under management surged from under $1 trillion to over $17 trillion today. #PrivateMarkets #InvestmentGrowth #FinancialHistory #AssetManagement
Startups are staying private longer, removing the pressure to implement IPO-ready governance and internal controls. This shift impacts investor oversight and guidance. #StartupFinance #VentureCapital #IPO #CompanyGrowth
Beyond mere facts and dates, obituary writing strives to capture the essence of a person. Often under deadline, it's about finding the soul in the story, not just stenography. #ObituaryWriting #Storytelling #Journalism #Biography
As OpenAI and Anthropic eye IPOs, some fear a crash fueled by untamed AI unicorns. If this irrational exuberance collapses, what are the political consequences? Experts weigh in. #AI #TechIPO #MarketCrash #EconomicOutlook
A writer's unique experience: revealing David Greenglass's perjury in the Rosenberg case, the "crime of the century." A look back at Cold War echoes and a life of reporting. #ColdWar #RosenbergCase #Journalism #TrueCrime #History
Exploring the complex ethical questions surrounding the decision to drop atomic weapons. Evan Thomas's book, "Road to Surrender," delves into this, earning nearly 1,500 five-star reviews on Amazon. #AtomicBomb #WWIIHistory #MoralDilemmas #EvanThomas #BookReview
Choosing who gets an obituary is a subjective challenge. With 150,000 deaths daily and few published, how do we honor a life's trajectory amidst its complexities and contradictions? #Obituaries #Writing #LifeStories #Journalism #Death
A startup's early culture can normalize disregarding the law. This mindset often persists even after the company goes public, a concerning trend. #StartupCulture #BusinessEthics #LegalRisks #CorporateLaw
The most consequential decision: annihilate an enemy city. This explores the Japanese perspective on receiving such a weapon and its role in Emperor Hirohito's decision-making. #Hirohito #WWII #NuclearBomb #DecisionMaking #History
The Jobs Act changed rules, allowing startups to have more shareholders before going public. This boosts private trading markets for early investors and employees seeking liquidity. #StartupLife #JobsAct #PrivateMarkets #VentureCapital
Obituaries are not about death; they're about life. Exploring the soul, essence, and impact of individuals, going beyond mere facts to capture who they truly were. #Obituaries #LifeStories #Journalism #Storytelling #HumanInterest
After the Nagasaki bombing, survivors wading into rivers to cool wounds faced a horrific fate—drowning. The sheer number of bodies created devastating human dams, choking the waterways. #Nagasaki #Hiroshima #WWII #History #Tragedy
