Weekly Filet #237: The Retreat of Western Liberalism. And more.
1. Edward Luce on The Retreat of Western Liberalism (Conversations with Tyler)
I haven't yet read the book, but after hearing this interview, I will. The Financial Times' chief US columnist Edward Luce on the future of liberalism and why the US and the UK have recently been more susceptible to populism than other countries.
2. How an entire nation became Russia's test lab for cyberwar (Wired)
Some of the worst, most sophisticated cyber attacks have hit Ukraine over the past three years. It seems to be Russia's laboratory for perfecting new forms of global online combat.
3. Why the most successful people just say no (Financial Times)
Someone should have said No to the stupid title. Apart from that, it's solid advice.
4. The Riddler (FiveThirtyEight)
Math and logic riddles. Sometimes unnervingly tricky. Highly addictive.
5. The Mammoth Pirates (Radio Free Europe)
From arctic permafrost to Chinese luxury markets: Mammoth ivory is a thing, apparently. A fascinating photo reportage.