Here is a great read by BBC on Finland’s libraries where you can borrow everything from sewing machines to tennis rackets to podcast studios. 55% of Finns visit at least once a month and libraries are legally required to promote democracy. They spend $77 per person on libraries compared to less than $1 in the USA.

Canny London developers found a loophole where adding a free public roof terrace made it easier to get planning permission. The always entertaining  blog post by Diamond Geezer reviews a bunch of them. Some have genuinely great 360° views. Great read if you’re visiting London or just want to fantasize.

Jerry Gretzinger has been building a map of an imaginary city since 1963. He selects cards from a custom deck that instruct him what to work on next, and the map keeps evolving over time across 4,000+ panels. If you’re interested, this 40-min video by People Make Games is also a great watch.

Meat proxy (noun): “A person who forwards AI-generated text, code, or other output without reading, understanding, or validating it. The person acts only as a relay between the AI system and the intended recipient.”