Mikey Hayes
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Mikey Hayes
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In Constant Motion
We inhabit a universe that is in constant motion, which means our surroundings are constantly changing. Every second of every day is different from the one that came before and the one that will follow. Change is inevitable, even if our senses can’t detect what’s different.
While we may act as if constant change only applies to
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Open Notes [No. 09] - May 22, 2025
Students aren’t cheating because AI made it easier—they’re cheating because, for generations, we’ve taught them that the grade is more important than the knowledge — Terry Underwood
Middle Ground Compendium [No. 179] “Analog Hour”
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One of the most intelligent case studies in design is the Chinese tea cup. They’re made without handles simply because if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to drink.
Humans naturally want to add more. Add a cardboard sleeve, add a warning on the outside of the cup, add a handle. The result of all these things never cools down the actual contents.
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“If you inherently long for something, become it first. If you want gardens, become the gardener. If you want love, embody love. If you want mental stimulation, change the conversation. If you want peace, exude calmness. If you want to fill your world with artists, begin to paint. If you want to be valued, respect your own time. If you want to live... See more
