Salman Ansari
@salmanscribbles
embracing my inner polymath — writing, drawing, coding, playing
Salman Ansari
salman.io
magic and technology are the same thing, getting started kit https://t.co/3IeW26zuj8
stories about magic + technology
I love the thoughtfulness and transparency here with iA’s icon design. You learn as much from their process as their product.
The Case for Not Sanitizing Fairy Tales
plough.com
“The fairy tale acknowledges that parents do not always love and care for their children as they ought, that loved ones die and leave us alone and grieving, that evil is real and often powerful, and that violence and sin are present in our world. All these truths make grownups uncomfortable; we are eager to smooth over a child’s fears with comforting falsehoods.”
Simplicity isn’t just a visual style. It’s not just minimalism or the absence of clutter. It involves digging through the depth of the complexity. To be truly simple, you have to go really deep. For example, to have no screws on something, you can end up having a product that is so convoluted and so complex. The better way is to go deeper with the... See more
Walter Isaacson • Steve Jobs
» From Advocate to Activist: Cheryl Alexander and the outsized influence of Takaya the Lone Sea Wolf
Kristen Weissprojectcoyote.org
I asked Cheryl what she thought was the most effective way to dispel people’s misplaced fears and animosity towards wolves, and replace it with awe and respect for life. She emphasized the importance of telling stories about individual lives like Takaya’s. Our tendency as humans is to glaze over when we are overwhelmed by numbers and statistics; but when we learn about the injustices faced by an individual, or the challenges they’ve overcome, we naturally build an emotional connection. Empathy takes root. That’s where real change can happen.
A good summary of the positives from leaving Substack
Understanding Colors — Blender Guru
blenderguru.com
The video and notes offer an excellent breakdown of color theory and how to use to make more compelling visual art.
A More Ethical Zoo Experience: The Future Is Holographic Zoos | Born Free USA
Devan Schowebornfreeusa.org