Weekend Reading
Writing worth reading 15th/16th November 2025
Steven Soderbergh’s diaries by Kirthana Ramisetti
“Soderbergh’s diaries made me think about my own complicated relationship to pop culture. My passion for pop culture began as a teenager, when I made it a point to read the Los Angeles Times entertainment section every morning. What began as a need to read something quick and fun before school soon developed into a genuine interest in music, movies and TV. I memorized the names of my favorite critics and reporters and followed their recommendations.” …
The Most Opinionated Man in America by Christopher Beam
“Solana started Pirate Wires during the pandemic and has built it into a small media company covering tech, politics, and culture. After raising money from Thiel and Founders Fund, among others, in 2023, he hired a handful of staff. The Pirate Wires free daily newsletter now has 100,000 subscribers, mostly young men, according to Solana. (He would not disclose how many readers have signed up for paid subscriptions, which provide expanded access to the site.) It has become a must-read among Silicon Valley’s anti-woke crowd, including some of tech’s most influential figures, and a grudging should-read for journalists and some on the left trying to glimpse the thinking of the masters of the Thiel-verse…”
Anduril’s Plan to Modernize the U.S. Military by Samo Burja
“.entrepreneur Palmer Luckey and a number of alumni of Palantir, the publicly-traded government data analytics company. To date, Anduril has raised at least $3.7 billion in funding and, as of February 2025, is seeking to raise an additional $2.5 billion at a valuation of $28 billion.1 This would make Anduril one of the most valuable private startup companies in the world. In 2024, Anduril reportedly hit annual revenues of about $1 billion.2 Headquartered in Orange County in southern California, the company is expanding rapidly and reportedly already employs over 3500 people.3 Anduril seeks to disrupt the slow and inefficient U.S. defense industry and build the cutting-edge technology the U.S. military needs to deter adversaries and win modern wars.
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Founders (need) Focus
This week we shared that we’re starting Founders Focus, a new membership program from 9others; a space for you to carve out time to work on the hard things that really matter. Check out the announcement here.
What does it do?
Founders Focus keeps you focused, accountable and connected.
Who it’s for?
Founders Focus will suit Solo Founders, Remote (Co) Founders, and Freelancers, Coxs and Side Hustlers.
Qs?
Read more and check out the FAQs on the 9others Notion, here.
We hope you’ll join us.
Upcoming meals with 9others
Thursday 22nd Jan 2026 — Sam’s Montpellier. — details and signup here.
A Winter Party with a few more than 9others
Thursday 20th November 2025 —Dalston London. — details and signup here.