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# The Rot of Memory
- URL: https://makoism.com/the-rot-of-memory/
- Published: 2021-03-13T16:04:45.000Z
- Updated: 2021-03-13T16:04:45.000Z
- Description: “ I have been a voice with no body. A body, but not human. And now a memory made real. Who knows what I might be next?”
- Author: Steve Makofsky
- Tags: makoism, #newsletter-makoism, #substack

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memories

Hi again, I’m Steve Makofsky and this is a somewhat weekly list of interesting articles, books, podcasts, music and videos that I come across during the week that helps me grow my mind garden. I hope you enjoy it, find something new to think about, and [share it with your friends](https://makoism.com/?intent=follow).

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[Wandavision](https://www.disneyplus.com/series/wandavision/4SrN28ZjDLwH) was a super *slow burn* for many, but finally wrapped up a week ago. I enjoyed the overarching story and looking back now, it concluded with the only possible outcome. I know several folks who aren't as versed in the comics backstory and it was a hard watch for them being fans of the MCU. Wanda's grief was the villain of the show, and it nags at me that she **mentally tortured** a town of people - I hope this is addressed in later films.

The pinnacle moment for me was the battle of [Spectral Vision](https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Spectral%5FVision) and [Hex Vision](https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Vision/Chaos%5FMagic%5FRecreation). The metaphysical debate regard the [The Ship of Theseus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship%5Fof%5FTheseus) was something unexpected, yet deeply true to the nature of that character.

I don't know why; but this one scene I've **watched over and over**. I went down several rabbit holes on the Internet: reading, listening to talks and researching the Greek thought experiment around theory of identity: **what makes X "X"**.

It consumed way to much of me questioning "me" this entire week.

Disney+ also just released a great [behind-the-scenes special](https://www.disneyplus.com/series/marvel-studios-assembled/3RUQKboZV3FF) if interested in killing time before the premier of [The Falcon and The Winter Solider](https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier), next week.

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## Forward Thinking

The Amphicar is an *amphibious automobile* which was launched at the 1961 New York Auto Show. From reports, "It's not a good car and it's not a good boat", had around 3,900 units sold until its production stopped in 1965\. [Lyndon B Johnson owned one](https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/18463/lbj-president-who-marked-his-territory), and being the joker he's known for would "*drive down a steep incline toward the lake, pretend to lose control, and then yell, "The brakes don't work! We're going in! We're going under!" The car would splash into the lake, and as everyone else was screaming, Johnson would be doubled over laughing.*"

Hilarious.

## Latest obsession

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yum

This week's latest obsession is [groundwork organic coffee](http://www.groundworkcoffee.com/). Starting 30 years ago in Venice Beach, they've expanded to two roasters in Los Angeles and in Portland. I stumbled across them early in the week on a random trip to [Zupans](https://www.zupans.com/), and have been enjoying their [Bitches Brew](https://www.groundworkcoffee.com/products/bitches-brew) blend (with hints of dark chocolate and salted caramel).

Highly recommended for your morning espresso or americano.

## This weeks "Deep Links"

Here's a few of the articles and videos that resonated with me over the last week:

- My social feed in 2021 is much better off having it filled with [Oprah's interview with Harry and Meghan Markle](https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/07/media/oprah-harry-meghan-interview-how-to-watch/index.html). But the **real** news is about those patio chairs designed by '[Brady Bunch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%5FBrady%5FBunch)' actor [Christopher Knight](https://www.christopherknightbrands.com/christopher-knight-home-products) in **Patio chairs at center of Oprah's Meghan and Harry interview**\- [More](https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/11/business/oprah-patio-chairs-christopher-knight/index.html)
- Because summer is coming, and **why not** '**A Brief History of Ketchup and Mustard**\- [More](https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/642371/ketchup-mustard-food-history)
- **Tech's pandemic reckoning** provides a look at the pro's and con's that have played out with big tech over the last 12 months - [More](https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-login-863f033c-b94f-4afe-a4f8-828af25a61ad.html)
- When, where, and how far will birds migrate? Find out with **bird migration forecasts in real-time**\- [More](https://birdcast.info/)
- We've all read stories of the struggles small businesses have had during the pandemic, here's one that shows how one man, turned a global disaster into a business plan in '**He put it all on the line opening his butcher shop a year ago. Then the pandemic hit'**\- [More](https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/he-put-it-all-on-the-line-opening-his-butcher-shop-a-year-ago-then-the-pandemic-hit/2021/03/08/33aaa302-8023-11eb-81db-b02f0398f49a%5Fstory.html)
- A great reminder to lens in on speed - how '**Speed is the killer feature**' and a huge differentiator before you weight down your product in feature bloat - [More](https://bdickason.com/posts/speed-is-the-killer-feature/)
- '**Do You Know What Kills More Dreams Than Failure?'**\- [More](https://johnpweiss.com/blog/164762/do-you-know-what-kills-more-dreams-than-failure)
- I don't want to spoil this wonderful read of a 98-year-old British veteran and a golden engagement ring that is told in '**How a ring tells the story of a forgotten secret agent**'- [More](https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-56215177)
- It's a story of a tree and it's sap '**How real Vermont maple syrup is made'**\- [More](http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/typepad/alleyinsider/silicon%5Falley%5Finsider/~3/Rm02w5b3r1M/vermont-maple-syrup-real-how-its-made-forest-trees-2019-6)
- File under "no shit", but **E-mail Is Making Us Miserable**\- [More](https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/e-mail-is-making-us-miserable)

## Fin

Here’s an extended version of the final battle from WandaVision.