Can We Still Curate This World?

The richest insights are found in overlooked sources and connections that are beyond the reach of the internet and the incentives of its curatorial algorithms. My inspiration comes from unexpected places: the yellowed pages of out-of-print software books, modern science fiction essays, the writings of early religious leaders, and unique items in ma... See more

“Modern society is defined by an excess of opportunity. We have more information, more products, and more options than ever before.

As a result, curating, filtering, and refining are more important skills than ever before. Those who edit best will find the signal in the noise.”

A quickly changing world requires that we take control of our own education, that we weave together our own curriculum from the countless sources we find online. The basic skill required to do this effectively is judgment. And judgment is exactly what curation helps you develop: every time you make a decision, choosing one article or phrase or imag

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