1) The Amazing Circuit Sculptures of Mohit Bhoite

Mohit Bhoite, a hardware engineer based in San Francisco, creates stunning electronic sculptures by intricately bending the wires of electronic components. Unlike traditional consumer electronics that revolve around breadboards, Bhoite begins with a vision of the sculpture he wishes to create, allowing him to integrate the electronics into the design itself.

In an engaging interview on the Embedded.fm podcast, he describes his creative process: > "I try to confine my sculpture to a theme, like Star Wars or spaceships, and then I doodle within that constraint."

He maintains a box of electronic parts nearby, experimenting with various components to find what fits best. For more on his work, be sure to check out his website and Instagram.

2) The Concept of "Prognostic Myopia"

Justin Gregg's latest book, If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal, challenges the notion of human intelligence as an unequivocal advantage. Gregg argues that while we may take pride in our intellect, nature appears indifferent or even punitive towards it. Our ingenuity in tool-making has contributed to ecological disruptions, leading to an argument that human intelligence may ultimately be maladaptive.

He elaborates on "prognostic myopia," which he defines as: > "The ability to consider the future while being largely indifferent to its consequences."

This concept critiques our pursuit of artificial general intelligence, questioning why we would want to replicate human intelligence when machines can already perform complex tasks far beyond our capabilities.

3) A Unique Book on Weaving with a Functional Loom

A fascinating new book combines the history of weaving with a fold-out loom that actually works. As highlighted by Colossal, this innovative design allows readers to engage with weaving techniques firsthand.

> "Traditional weaving tools are often large and complex. This book aims to simplify that experience and spark interest in the craft," says designer Cai Wei Qun.

4) Endless Ambient Music, Algorithmically Generated

Flowful is an exciting service that generates endless ambient music. Users can select their preferred style, and the platform creates a continuous track that plays indefinitely.

The creator, Drew, explains his process: > "I sketch out a song snippet and record samples, which are then combined in unique ways through algorithms."

5) An Analog Device for Creating Horror Movie Effects

Italian creator AzzamBells crafts a unique acoustic instrument designed to produce chilling sounds reminiscent of horror films.

> "MPA 019 is a friction and percussion instrument ideal for experimental music and cinematic effects," the creator states.

6) A Songbird with Superior Timing

The scaly-breasted wren, known scientifically as Microcerculus marginatus, has garnered attention for its remarkable ability to maintain rhythm, outperforming some professional musicians in accuracy.

7) A Year in the Life of a Mango Tree

A captivating time-lapse video captures the growth of a mango tree from seed to sapling over the course of a year, showcasing nature's intricate design and processes.

8) Final Reading Material Roundup

From melting popsicles to visualize heat waves to a 1963 plan for nuclear canal digging, this week's reading material is diverse and thought-provoking.

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Clive Thompson publishes on Medium three times a week. He is also a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, Wired, and Smithsonian. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @pomeranian99.