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Every time we find ourselves arguing, running away, or otherwise acting in an ineffective way, it’s because we don’t know how to share meaning. Instead of engaging in healthy dialogue, we play costly games. For instance, sometimes we move to silence. We play Salute and Stay Mute. That is, we don’t confront people in positions of authority. Or at ho
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Poetry - Oriah Mountain Dreamer - The Invitation - It doesn't interest me what you do for a living
davidpbrown.co.ukIf we have data, let’s look at data. If all we have are opinions, let’s go with mine.”
— Jim Barksdale
More than half of the value of writing an essay lies in how it forces you to reorganize and refine your thoughts. The finished essay itself is a bonus.
humanity is still adapting to the fact that ordinary people have broadcasting capability. cultural norms around this are still being negotiated in real time. it’s actually imo more disruptive than promethean fire; you can’t use fire to burn people on the other side of the planet
The Puzzling Gap Between How Old You Are and How Old You Think You Are
Jennifer Seniortheatlantic.com
Consensus decision making in animals
Consensus decision making in animals is reviewed, categorizing decisions based on conflict of interest and communication, and discussing who makes the decision, underlying mechanisms, and functional consequences.
crabgrass.riseup.netThe more words it takes you to describe the topic, the less prepared you are to talk. For example, when we asked one skilled person what his message was in a forthcoming performance review, he said, “I’ve concluded he is not good at managing people or projects.” Boom! Crystal clear. Simple. He’s ready. Why is this clarity so rare? Often when we mor
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