Amirah

Research culminates in some output . Research isn’t just about collecting references and evidence and the ideas of other people. It isn’t even about synthesizing them in an interesting way. Research is about advancing new arguments and ideas in some form—typically a conference presentation, paper, book, etc.

one of the most beautiful experiences in the world is feeling your memory of a long linear consumption of various ideas & texts begin to coalesce into a coherent, strongly connected understanding of how they all work together. you will never get there by asking stuff to a chatbot

Writer J. G. Ballard once told Obrist that he should call what he does “junction-making,” building intersections between different artists and ideas.

What I have gradually learned is that it is not your strengths, but your combination of strengths that sets you apart. It is the fact that writing and marketing are mutually reinforcing—and that I enjoy both—that leads to great results.

How can you combine your strengths? That’s something I would encourage everyone to think about. You will find tale... See more