In 1968 the Whole Earth Catalog sold for $5.

In 1968 the Whole Earth Catalog sold for $5. That’s $40 today indexing for inflation.

Anyways, Tyler Cowen’s interview with Stewart Brand is worth your time. https://lnkd.in/eFwPb3Ka

I especially like Stewart talking about letting the Whole Earth Catalog just die. Interesting insight.

This was then followed up by a good question by Tyler. To paraphrase, your life has been focused on building things that have a shelf-life. Why are you now so focused on maintenance and longevity?