Allison Armstrong
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Allison Armstrong
One of the most intelligent case studies in design is the Chinese tea cup. They’re made without handles simply because if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to drink.
Humans naturally want to add more. Add a cardboard sleeve, add a warning on the outside of the cup, add a handle. The result of all these things never cools down the actual contents.
... See moreTaste is often dismissed as something shallow or subjective. But at its core, it’s a form of literacy—a way of reading the world. Good taste isn’t about being right. It’s about being attuned .
3 Human Skills That Make You Irreplaceable in an AI World
Read across disciplines. Let yourself get interested in things that aren’t “relevant” or “productive.” Follow the weird stuff .
This strategy has a powerful track record.
As Robert Greene (whose interview with Scott you can check out here) describes in Mastery , progress begins with anomalies — strange outliers or overlooked curiosities that spark... See more
This strategy has a powerful track record.
As Robert Greene (whose interview with Scott you can check out here) describes in Mastery , progress begins with anomalies — strange outliers or overlooked curiosities that spark... See more
