Elon Musk faces more than his fair share of criticism for the pace of technological advancement he drives. But Tesla's "We, Robot" event is further evidence of his pulling mankind forward: 🦾 Optimus 🚐 Robovan 🚗 Cybercab Not to mention Space X’s continued progress toward making space travel more efficient. Check out what else made it into this edition of Cookmarks using the link in the comments!

Fun experiment for any regular ChatGPT users shared by @tomowenmorgan. Ask ChatGPT “From all of our interactions what is one thing that you can tell me about myself that I may not know about myself?” Here's what I got back: "From our conversations, one thing that stands out is your subtle and deliberate approach to communication. You seem to have an innate ability to blend clarity with nuance, which might reflect a deeper sensitivity to how others perceive and interpret information. Whether in your newsletter or social media content, you're thoughtful about tone and word choice, always striking a balance between being engaging and professional. This suggests that you have a natural talent for conveying ideas in a way that both informs and resonates without overstating things—a quality that enhances how others connect with your message. It’s possible that this careful balance you strike, especially when trying to avoid wordiness or choosing the right tone, is something you do so naturally that you might not fully appreciate its impact. It’s a subtle skill, but one that can shape how people engage with your content and brand." In summary, ChatGPT thinks you should subscribe to @CookmarksLetter 👀 Try it for yourself!

Jeff Bezos nearly got his mother kicked out of her high school. 😲 There’s a cool story in the intro to “Invent & Wander” that got me thinking about the small, but pivotal moments in life that set the stage for everything. Jackie Gise, Jeff’s mother, was 17 when she got pregnant, and she nearly got expelled. But thanks to her father, Lawrence Gise, stepping in to negotiate her stay, she ended up graduating. It’s wild how the small, often overlooked decisions or acts—like a father stepping in at the right time—can set the stage for something much bigger down the line. This is one of the most underestimated aspects of biographies: The value lies not just in the big overarching achievements and “a-ha” moments, but also the seemingly insignificant decisions or acts that wind up being foundational to everything.

Keeping this top of mind as the holiday dinner season approaches

Would you look at that, another edition of Cookmarks just dropped! We’re talking: ☢️ #Nuclear 🤝 Persuasion Principles 🧑‍💻 AI for #UI And other cool things. Here’s the link: cookmarks.xyz/p/nuclear-rena…