The Electric Typewriter
Great articles and essays by the world's best journalists and writers.by A.J. Jacobs
I’ve blurbed so many books that they fill a bookcase. The exact number? Hard to say, but certainly in the triple digits.
by A.J. Jacobs
Unexpectedly, with frightening speed, the boy’s Y chromosome kicks in. It’s a remarkable thing to watch. If anyone thinks gender is purely a social construct - as I once did - they should spend a couple hours with my sons. It’s like my boys read a book called The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Fulfilling Male Stereotypes.
by A.J. Jacobs
Why should Fortune 500 firms have all the fun? Why can’t I join in on the biggest business trend of the new century? Why can’t I outsource my low-end tasks? Why can’t I outsource my life?
"Here’s a tip: If you’re on deadline, do NOT go on “The Electric Typewriter.” Your deadline will fly by as you read just one more article, and one final final one, and so on."
by A.J. Jacobs
To be totally honest, I was sorry I mentioned this idea to my boss about three seconds after I opened my mouth. Because I knew the article would be a pain in the ass to pull off. I should have let my colleague Tom Chiarella write it. But I didn’t want to seem lazy.
