Emilie Kormienko

I am convinced we are in the midst of a paradigm shift. That what used to hold us in community no longer works. That the spiritual offerings of yesteryear no longer help us thrive. And that, just like stargazers of the sixteenth century had to reimagine the cosmos by placing the sun at the center of the solar system, so we need to fundamentally... See more

My conversation with Punk 6529, a leading thinker and investor in the NFT space, is enjoyable, immersive, informative, fascinating, and extremely important. It will blow your hair off and make your brain melt. I’m going to have to rewatch it a few times to take it all in. I suggest you settle in with a big glass of Rioja or a nice cup of tea and... See more

The range of emotions a person can experience is limited by their emotional granularity – the ability to construct and identify more precise emotional experiences.

All community experiences are either synchronous or asynchronous – most great communities have a combination of both. When your members can experience your community in a consistent, repetitive way, it will make it easier for them to develop a habit of coming back. Set rituals and be repetitive.

Companies can also offer structural support, such as onsite day care, backup childcare with locations near work, babysitting referral services, eldercare support, financial planners, and wellness providers. Some HR departments now provide online resources that vet and list popular outsourcing options—housecleaning, laundry services, grocery... See more

As humans, we're evolutionarily wired to prioritize short-term gain. Hunter gatherers had no use for five-year plans, and those instincts are still within us. Combine that with our current economic system, ad-driven business models, and algorithmic social media platforms, all of which visibly reward cynical short-term games, and you've got the... See more

What will 2030 look like in a crypto-fueled future? Some predictions:- NFTs to show off personal interests and support creators- Decentralized job boards with individual tasks- Collaborative passion projects and the rise of virtual communities and friendships

A promising technology is a piece of your project’s puzzle, not to be thrown all over it.

Flexibility—for both men and women—can help dual-career couples balance the load, especially given that younger men are increasingly willing to take on household tasks. Companies should allow employees to work under flexible terms as long as the work gets done, rewarding results rather than face time in the office. This includes formal programs,... See more