rob hardy

Jacob Falkovich says that single people often seek out similarity when complementarity is what makes relationships cohere long-term. It’s a great observation. But how to operationalize it? Maybe: look for someone you can’t initially understand, but also don’t feel like walking away from.

“Life is complicated. It’s filled with nuance. It’s unsatisfying. If I believe in anything, it is doubt. The root cause of all life’s problems is looking for a simple fucking answer.”

—Anthony Bourdain

Universities claim to promote social mobility but inadvertently perpetuate social hierarchies, whereas the military is an explicit hierarchy that inadvertently promotes social mobility.

Conway’s Law:

‘For any organization that builds systems, the systems they produce reflect the communication structures of that organization.’

If your organization is inefficient and disjointed, or dictatorial and myopic, it shows in your products.

I used to like technology. The only reason it frustrates me is because I secretly believe it can satisfy me.