Thought Nuggets I’ve read, watched or listened to this month. Things that helped me think a little harder, and learn a little more.

The decline and potential fall of the ANC empire
A recent set of reports, revelations and decisions by the ANC may serve as a reminder of how the party is finding it impossible to ‘renew’ itself. As a result, the party is now more likely to simply continue its decline.

35 Simple Health Tips Experts Swear By
They’re surprising, and surprisingly effective. And they’ll help you feel better every single day.

Capitulation Is Contagious
When fear spreads in a society, powerful people who know better are often the first to show their weakness.
By Adrienne LaFrance
By Adrienne LaFrance

Inside the Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy DOGE Divorce
Biotech-company founder departs DOGE after his goal of trimming regulations was overtaken by Musk’s priority of cutting spending
By Ken Thomas and John McCormick
By Ken Thomas and John McCormick

Tech Billionaires Are the New Welfare Queens
The only difference is, they’re real. What’s the most successful venture capital firm in history? Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital backed many Internet-era success stories. Andreessen Horowitz? No, one organization towers above.