Brian Sholis

- "Our algorithmic self may or may not be faithful to how we see ourselves, but it has just as many dimensions and secrets."

* “It’s lack of awareness to lossiness that dooms most conversations to miscommunication, not the lossiness itself.”

- "… the history of thought about free speech does contain ideas that can be of use. Among them are the concepts of “audience interests” and the “right to hear,” which have been repeatedly recognized by the Supreme Court. These concepts see the First Amendment from a listener’s point of view. In addition to asking, “Do I have the right to speak,” G... See more

- "The decision to **add to cart** is no longer a knee-jerk reaction mid-scroll on social media, but now a risky energetic investment by an increasingly cynical and burnt-out online user."

* “Growth takes twice as long as you think and is twice as hard. The biggest advantage you can give yourself is to devote as much of your energy, resources and focus to the actual content itself rather than the sugar high of piling up big follower and subscriber numbers that are likely more quantity than quality.”

- “the focus of software services has shifted from manipulating data to manipulating workflows.”

* “The most impactful mitigation strategy is to accept that lossiness exists.”