Hi friends,

We're back with the 43rd edition of Paragraph Picks, highlighting a few hand-selected pieces from the past couple of weeks.

Check them out & let us know which is your favorite!

Unsettling Moments in Street Photography

@miromiro reflects on the ethical, legal, and personal challenges of photographing strangers in public spaces, sharing candid experiences from around the world.

There is a theory among some street photographers that the more social risks you take in your street photography, the better you will become.

13 takeaways from Trump's executive orders on nuclear power

@kaufman breaks down the sweeping & controversial actions aimed at jumpstarting a new nuclear era in the U.S., from deregulation to waste recycling and reactor expansion.

Depending on whom you ask, Trump’s actions either dramatically change the existing system or slapped the president’s imprimatur on reforms that were already in the pipeline.

Risk is a Muscle

@anaroth explores how risk-taking grows stronger with practice, arguing that confidence in navigating ambiguity — not just experience or agency — is key to building a life of freedom and purpose.

The older I get, the more willing I am to try, to take risks, or even explore without a clear plan

If you were to write a book, what would it be about?

@adrienne shares her desire to write The Joy of Coding, a personal and heartfelt exploration of how coding — despite its frustrations — has been a lifelong source of fulfillment, creativity, and meaning.

Maybe the slog isn’t a barrier to joy, it’s the path to it.

When Electricity stops flowing on Memorial Day

@davidtphung reflects on a brief blackout’s unexpected beauty, the lessons of energy fragility from Vaclav Smil, and the quiet power of unplugged moments.

When the lights go out, we don’t just see what fails — we notice what endures.

Mint With Intention

@fercaggiano encourages digital artists to transparently share their creative process when minting NFTs, emphasizing authenticity, legacy, and the lasting cultural value of well-documented art.

Collectors aren’t just buying pixels on a screen — they’re investing in a story, in a vision, in you.

That's all we have for this week — what did we miss?

Let us know what you think!