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On Nonscalability: The Living World Is Not Amenable to Precision-Nested Scales
The document explores how scalability, the ability to expand without changing the framework, has shaped modern projects, economies, and knowledge, leading to a loss of transformative diversity.
David Mamet Memo to "The Unit" Writing Staff
David Mamet's memo provides guidelines for the writing staff of the TV show "The Unit" regarding the importance of drama, storytelling, and creating engaging scenes that advance the plot.
by David Mamet
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great writing style. ALL CAPS. shouting on the page.
a beautiful book of aphorisms so packed with insights you’ll want to text your friends or tattoo on your skin
fantastic! comedy is the highest form of genius.
the phrase "Can you believe it?" stuck with me - Alex jokes about how it can be a reply to almost anything, illustrating how it can mask deeper issues of substance.
Climbing out of the rabbit hole
an honest reflection from Yancey Strickler on stepping out of the crypto rabbit hole.
Reconciling Opposites Jul 02
Reconciling opposites in various aspects of life, such as freedom-order, individual-society, and rationality-sentiment, is explored through various perspectives and philosophical ideas.
a beautiful doc with compilations from Lorenzo Servitije, the founder of Grupo Bimbo (and one of the richest men in Mexico) shared by a newsletter reader in response to the “both are true” issue.
Where Is All the Sad Boy Literature?
Value Capture!
This pre-print article explores the concept of value capture, where individuals adopt externally-sourced values without adapting them to their own context.
adding to my canon - this was excellent