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David Mamet Memo to "The Unit" Writing Staff

David Mamet's memo provides guidelines for the writing staff of the TV show "The Unit" regarding the importance of drama, storytelling, and creating engaging scenes that advance the plot.

screencraft.org

great writing style. ALL CAPS. shouting on the page.

Technology and Grieving

Ranjan Roy readmargins.com

I read this newsletter for years. This father’s story of his daughter passing away brought me to tears.

When Did Fitness Become a Luxury Item? When Did Fitness Become a Luxury Item?

Anne Helen Petersen substack.com

for AI x creativity

A Brief Rant on the Future of Interaction Design

worrydream.com

The Disappearance of Rituals: A Topology of the Present

amazon.com

The Slop School of Internet Success and other lies about cyberspace

Adam Mastroianni substack.com

That is: we don’t—we can’t—remember everything. Humans are at least as lossy as AI is, but the details we keep matter. Two people can attend a party and leave with entirely different impressions; 300 million can witness the same election and debate whether a fraud or landslide has occurred. A photograph says more about its creator than its subject.... See more

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So You Wanna De-Bog Yourself

Adam Mastroianni experimental-history.com

Strategy Scrapbook - Page 6-7 - Created with Publitas.com

view.publitas.com

excellent