These days, we get so much of our content in bite-sized, isolated bits — links in an email, tweets, Slack messages, blog posts. We consume information because it’s in front of us, rather than because it’s relevant for us. This continually present dynamic discourages reflection and thought. The future of content is about interfaces that can help us... See more

“We are all plugged into an infinite stream of data, updated continuously and delivered at light speed via a network of intelligent devices, embedded in every corner of our lives. Value has shifted from the output of our muscles to the output of our brains. Our knowledge is now our most important asset and the ability to deploy our attention is our... See more

All cognitive luxuries share something in common: they need time, space, and sustained attention in a world designed to fragment these. I find it helpful to think about them in three categories:

1. Spaciousness (thinking slowly) is respite from constant input and urgency. It’s when you can let your mind rest and reflect – those moments when you can... See more