Chad Aaron Hall
@readordieaslave
Edgewalker
Chad Aaron Hall
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"A function of free speech under our system of government is to invite dispute," Justice William O. Douglas wrote for the majority in Terminiello v. Chicago . "It may indeed best serve its high purpose when it induces a condition of unrest, creates dissatisfaction with conditions as they are, or even stirs people to anger. Speech is often... See more
'The Constitution is not a suicide pact'
New Media is not limited by the formats, genres, or business lines of the past . It sees the world with fresh eyes, hungering for new means of delivery and form.
Yancey Strickler • Formulary for New Media
Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Susan Cain • 2 highlights
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Be kind, even if you are right
Be kind, even if you are right
sari azout • Principles for sharing on the Internet
And this is the big point – there’s an asymmetry between the people who have interesting experience and insight on any particular topic, and the people who get the attention.
It holds true in every arena. Every company. Every creative project. Attention flows like water towards a few people at the front. But for every CEO, or lead actor, or author,... See more
It holds true in every arena. Every company. Every creative project. Attention flows like water towards a few people at the front. But for every CEO, or lead actor, or author,... See more
Ethan • How to Write Stuff No One Else Can
He was hailed a hero by some and met with predictions of bankruptcy from his critics.
But that has not happened; instead, the company is thriving.
"So you've almost doubled the number of employees?" CBS News' Carter Evans asked.
"Yeah," Price replied.
He said his company has tripled and he is still paying his employees $70,000 a year.
"How much do you... See more
But that has not happened; instead, the company is thriving.
"So you've almost doubled the number of employees?" CBS News' Carter Evans asked.
"Yeah," Price replied.
He said his company has tripled and he is still paying his employees $70,000 a year.
"How much do you... See more
CEO on why giving all employees minimum salary of $70,000 still "works" six years later: "Our turnover rate was cut in half"
I learn to read faster and at a more consistent pace I have fewer random thoughts popping into my head.
Reading speed (which is comprehension by proxy) can function as a dial for divergent thought. Slow down to allow the mind to wander. Speed up to snap focus and increase efficiency.
From a distance, the dragon always seems unconquerable, yet the hero finds a way. In epic fantasy tales, the dragon is always symbolic — the hero defeats it by overcoming some inner sense of limitation, which they had believed was a permanent flaw.