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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.
Why the Kids Aren't Alright
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.
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.
Contrasting Aesthetics
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
How to Discover Your Own Taste
Taste is not merely superficial preferences but a fundamental human experience linked to moral judgment and self-discovery.
The internet lacks the patience for difficulty and comprehension, resulting in a poor version of culture compared to what existed before.
Many people desire alternatives to the current internet and are frustrated with the lack of human curation.