Lost World

A Month Lost In The North Cascades

Julia Tellman | Cascadia Daily News | 19th September 2024 | U

A man set off for a one-day hike with his dog and was found alive thirty days later "dangerously emaciated and unable to move but still alive". He had made an impulse decision to go "on a mission of discovery to reach Canada", sending his dog home alone and forging on alone into the woods. His survival, without shoes or food, is described as "improbable, amazing and heroic" (1,700 words)

Bad Service Is A Sign Of A Better World

Michael Makowsky | Economist Writing Every Day | 23rd September 2024 | U

If the quality of restaurant service has gone down, that is a good sign about the state of the world. Slower water refills or ordering via QR code are annoying, but we now prioritise more important things — like food quality — and don't want to pay a premium for a 1950s-style dining experience. "The world is getter better because people’s time and energy are more valuable for it" (640 words)