Matthew Garcia

Comparing and contrasting that tendency to make generalizations can very easily devalue the experiences of humans who sense the world in very different ways.

“We could wind up with networks that have the principal effect of fostering addiction to a new generation of electronic narcotics ... their principal themes revolving around instant gratification ... their uses and content determined by mega-corporations pushing mindless consumption of things we don’t need and aren’t good for us.”

--Mitchell Kapor, ... See more

First-level thinking is about immediate gratification.

That's the little voice inside of you that says you should do what feels good in the moment — eat the cake, skip the workout, and stay up late.

While one of these decisions won't hurt you, they pull you away from your destination. Progress becomes slower and harder. Think of it like a road trip... See more