## Weekend Reads for Your Enjoyment
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads:
– **[How Machines Learned to Discover Drugs](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/09/09/how-machines-learned-to-discover-drugs)**: The A.I. revolution is coming to a pharmacy near you. (New Yorker)
– **[The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Pixar](https://www.readtrung.com/p/the-rise-and-fall-and-rise-of-pixar)**: Revisiting the studio’s early highs, creative struggles, and the potential for a renaissance with “Inside Out 2”. (SatPost by Trung Phan)
– **[How Long Til We’re All on Ozempic?](https://asteriskmag.com/issues/07/how-long-til-were-all-on-ozempic)**: Exploring the benefits of GLP-1 drugs and when they may become more widely available. (Asterisk)
– **[Signal Is More Than Encrypted Messaging](https://www.wired.com/story/meredith-whittaker-signal/)**: A look at how Signal is out to prove surveillance capitalism wrong with secure, ad-free communication. (Wired)
– **[The Flow State: The Science Behind Creativity](https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jul/20/flow-state-science-creativity-psychology-focus)**: Understanding the mental benefits of total absorption in an activity. (The Guardian)
– **[How Self-Driving Cars Get Help From Humans](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/09/03/technology/zoox-self-driving-cars-remote-control.html)**: Exploring the role of human intervention in autonomous vehicles. (New York Times)
– **[Noah Smith: Biden did stuff, and it looks like it’s working so far](https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/biden-did-stuff-and-it-looks-like)**: An analysis of Biden’s actions to address U.S. industrial weakness. (Noahpinion)
– **[Can You Guess Which Brands Republicans and Democrats Love?](https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/republican-democrat-brands-quiz-election-2024-fe9d1673)**: Research on the political leanings of popular brands. (Wall Street Journal)
– **[Noam Dworman: Did You Hear the One About Hamas?](https://www.wsj.com/opinion/noam-dworman-did-you-hear-the-one-about-hamas-jokes-humor-comedy-central-politics-e1344771)**: Finding humor in the midst of a serious age. (Wall Street Journal)
– **[The Highly Deceptive, Deeply Loved, Down-to-Earth Carol Kane](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/29/movies/carol-kane-princess-bride-between-the-temples.html)**: Exploring the versatility of actress Carol Kane. (New York Times)
Be sure to check out our [Masters in Business](https://ritholtz.com/category/podcast/mib/) next week with [Mike Wilson](https://www.morganstanley.com/profiles/mike-wilson-chief-investment-officer), the Chief U.S. Equity Strategist & Chief Investment Officer at Morgan Stanley.
### FAQ
#### Q: Where can I find more weekend reads?
A: You can explore a variety of longer-form articles and interesting reads from reputable sources like the New Yorker, Wired, Wall Street Journal, and more.
#### Q: Can I access the content for free?
A: Many of these articles are available for free on the respective publication’s websites.
#### Q: How often are new weekend reads published?
A: Weekend reads are typically curated weekly to provide readers with a collection of engaging content to enjoy during their leisure time.
### Conclusion
The weekend reads offer a diverse range of topics, from the latest advancements in AI and pharmaceuticals to the creative struggles of beloved animation studios. Whether you’re interested in technology, entertainment, politics, or humor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in these thought-provoking articles. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of long-form journalism.