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“Creativity” means weaving together random data points in a meaningful way. If everyone is getting the same data points, though, it follows that we’re going to lose some creativity. We’ll have fewer new coincidences to notice, which means fewer “eureka moments” of spontaneous lateral thinking.

Fewer coincidences also means fewer opportunities for... See more

Collecting and archiving are ways to reclaim and own our attention—they are acts of meaning-making. These practices are rituals: habits and skills that demand time, patience, and a willingness to look beyond the surface.

To collect well is to resist algorithmic influence. A true collection reflects deeply personal values and a genuine desire to... See more