Andrew Reeves
@reevesy
Andrew Reeves
Don’t ask yourself where your true gifts lie. Ask what other people seem weirdly bad at.
Heat Death of the Internet - takahē
takahe.org.nz
A sign of the times
Joy is always a surprise, and often a decision.
Anne Lamott • Almost Everything: Notes on Hope
Obsessions: My Virtual Soulmate
Apparently, a great way to make friends is to tell a funny story about something that happened to you -but be sure to exaggerate. Exaggeration fosters closeness. People love to know that you’re more invested in telling them a good story than you are in accurate reporting.
23: Pain, Sacrifice, and Our New Status Symbols
conceptbureau.com
No longer are we obsessed with flaunting material possessions and extravagant experiences; instead, we’re witnessing the rise of people showcasing their unwavering dedication to self-work, vulnerability and personal growth.
The Distance Model of Status and Brands: Columbia Professor Silvia Bellezza came and spoke to us at Exposure.. It's the idea that old status signifiers used to go upmarket (more money, more access, more time) but when all of that has become democratized, our new model of status is about gaining distance from the mainstream. It so eloquently
... See moreNo matter how insignificant it may first appear, everything in life tells a story.
Martin Lindstrom • Small Data: The Tiny Clues That Uncover Huge Trends
“Sludge” videos are characterized by the simultaneous playing of multiple clips at once — Family Guy, ASMR slime, and Subway Surfer are some of the most common.
It’s worth calling out the utility of this sludge. The purpose is to offer a more pleasing, dopamine-heavy augmentation to the original content. It’s a sugarcoat to make the “bland” go down.