"I do not think it is the government's role to decide who is honourable."
Thomas Piketty turns down the Legion of Honor
Elon Musk dispatches DOGE agents across country before he's even inaugurated
Elon Musk, along with tech bro Vivek Ramaswamy, is already dispatching DOGE agents across the U.S., before he even plants himself in the White House. The two billionaires have hired… READ THE REST
Why humans crave expensive things just because they're expensive: The science of Veblen goods
Nothing exposes human folly quite like our willingness to pay more for something simply because it costs more. These "Veblen goods," named after economist Thorstein Veblen who first mapped this… READ THE REST
Inside the parallel world of the ultra rich: private courts, secret storage, and diplomatic immunity
Atossa Araxia Abrahamian's book The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World (as discussed in this Coda Story interview) reveals the parallel world inhabited by the super-rich. Here's what you… READ THE REST
Watching birds up close and personal
TL;DR: I usually bird-watch during the warmer months, but this solar-powered smart bird feeder has helped me see my favorite birds without leaving the house for $94.99 (reg. $149). I'm an avid… READ THE REST
This MacBook is less than $400
TL;DR: Save over 50% on this 2018 MacBook Pro that comes with a Touch Bar, 512GB of storage, and a 13.3-inch display. Did the holidays do some damage to your bank… READ THE REST
Two numbers, one phone, zero drama for $19.99
TL;DR: Keep your real number hidden with a lifetime subscription to Hushed Private Phone Line for only $19.99 with code SAVE20. Ever wished you had a second phone number without having to carry… READ THE REST
