How to embrace doing nothing, what electric cars could sound like and more in this week’s #TheEdit. 

• How to embrace doing nothing. Absolute idleness is both harder and more rewarding than you might think – The Atlantic
• The era of big-tech exceptionalism might be over. America’s technology giants are facing unfamiliar limits to growth – The Economist
• What should electric cars sound like? Electric vehicles are virtually silent, so acoustic designers are creating alerts for them; a symphony – or a cacophony – of car noise could be coming to city streets – The New Yorker
• Explore how eight industries might transition to a net-zero world. McKinsey explores the value in supporting green business opportunities in an increasingly net-zero world – McKinsey
• Can we create the perfect farm? A glimpse into the future of producing food while restoring the planet – Aeon Video
• Local is the new global when it comes to retail. Shopify’s challenge to Amazon has failed, but an Indian bid to empower small merchants is worth watching – Financial Times
• What is it about friendships that makes them so powerful? They not only make you happier, but they can also make you richer – The New York Times
• Is it wrong to steal from large corporations? A philosopher debates the ethics – The Beautiful Truth