Ideas I want to write about
Whatever we do with our work, the things we create with each other, we have to make sure we keep as much of our humanity in the loop as possible. Because if we don’t, I’m not sure what the point of any of this actually is.
Sari Azout • I Don't Care if a Robot Wrote It. If It's Good, It's Good.
what if public libraries were open late every night and we could engage in public life there instead of having to choose between drinking at the bar and domestic isolation
Erin Glasstwitter.comHaving a third place, where someone knows my name or recognizes my face, keeps me connected. It’s so easy to shut off, to feel alone in the face of everything, but sharing a kind word with a stranger reminds me to stay empathetic. Third places invite me to open myself up to external experiences, and ask me to examine my values and how I hold them... See more
Emily Torres Culture • What Is A Third Place? (And Here’s Why You Should Have One)
If you are new in your career or have a smaller audience, you are in a good position to take creative chances. Less eyes on you gives you the freedom to test ideas without the pressure. As your status grows, so does the pressure to get it right.
The fear of failing can cripple creativity. If you relate to this, here are a few questions you can ask... See more
The fear of failing can cripple creativity. If you relate to this, here are a few questions you can ask... See more
Julie Fratantoni • Our obsession with efficiency is killing creativity
“That’s enough screen time for today,” you tell your kid, urging them to turn off the video-game console or iPad. As for what they should do instead, you are not quite sure. And what about you? If only you could put down your phone and listen to your spouse, or read a book, or embrace the sensation of your own existence, then surely you would be a... See more
Ian Bogost • You’re Getting ‘Screen Time’ Wrong
Why is it so difficult to find motivation these days?
- AI and the perfection expectation
- Efficiency > Education
- Conveniency Culture
- Sense of community
- Needing a justification… ‘why’ am i doing this?
According to developmental molecular biologist John Medina, our brains were not designed for the modern workplace. As this article from Big Think puts it: “The modern workplace was not designed with the human brain in mind. This disconnect can make it difficult for us to engage, feel safe, and reach our potential.” Similarly, in work on... See more
Dedoyin Ajayi • Newsflash: You Are Not a Machine.
As the news looms larger and larger, we all feel a bit smaller every day. But third places shrink our world down to fit us; there, we are recognized by others in a world that often does not recognize how soft and tender we each are. These community spaces are fundamental supporters of our psychological wellbeing, as was researched in California... See more
