J. Danielle
@jasminedanielle
strategist. writer. tinkerer. hobby hobbyist.
J. Danielle
lettersfromthebside.substack.com
A floating signifier is a symbol or concept whose meaning can shift depending on the perspectives and agendas of those interpreting it
What if advertisers and marketers made ads as though people’s attention were a gift for which they should be grateful?
To return to information overload: this means treating your "to read" pile like a river (a stream that flows past you, and from which you pluck a few choice items, here and there) instead of a bucket (which demands that you empty it). After all, you presumably don't feel overwhelmed by all the unread books in the British Library – and not because... See more
Oliver Burkeman • Treat Your to-Read Pile Like a River, Not a Bucket
relates to the other article about gen-z being priced out of nightlight. they/we/anyone not a boomer is just priced out of life at this point tbh.
I’m no longer content to ask, “What do you think about X?” Instead, I ask, “How did you come to believe X?”
David Brooks • How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
This guide is for you if you’re looking to put some more intention into furnishing your home but don’t know where to start. Maybe it’s your first time moving in with your SO or you’re moving to a new city with your friends or you just want to put more effort into making your space more beautiful. Maybe IKEA and Amazon just don’t pass the vibe check... See more