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A few weeks ago at a Philadelphia Phillies game, I witnessed something inspiring that I doubt any other fans at sold-out Citizens Bank Park noticed.
Before the game, the Phillies held a brief on-field Wall of Fame induction ceremony. Retired players sat in chairs on a stage as a few short speeches were delivered. At its conclusion, dozens ... See more
A few weeks ago at a Philadelphia Phillies game, I witnessed something inspiring that I doubt any other fans at sold-out Citizens Bank Park noticed.
Before the game, the Phillies held a brief on-field Wall of Fame induction ceremony. Retired players sat in chairs on a stage as a few short speeches were delivered. At its conclusion, dozens ... See more
Like John McPhee waiting on the picnic table for insight on his article structure, Zuiker’s efforts point toward a definition of meaningful and valuable work that doesn’t require a frenetic busyness. Its magic instead becomes apparent at longer timescales, emanating from a pace that seems, in comparison with the relentless demands of high-tech pseu
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Thus, as the cable-tv-dominated status quo crumbles, pro sports will develop a new playbook, centered around better telling player stories. Players will also have more opportunity to tell and sell these stories themselves, direct-to-consumer:
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Mario Bennett, a backup center with Hakeem Olajuwon’s physique, Spencer Dunkley’s skill set, and a cucumber sponge’s intellect,
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My latest column at The New Yorker is about the revenge of homepages: Why we're turning toward individual websites as the platform era of the internet continues to disintegrate.
I started working on this piece because I've found myself going to homepages more often. It's a way to get a controlled, curated look at what a publication offers, and a ch... See more
I started working on this piece because I've found myself going to homepages more often. It's a way to get a controlled, curated look at what a publication offers, and a ch... See more