Sterling Proffer

People are looking for more meaningful narratives and communities than brands can offer, and companies want to supply this “meaning demand”—but are structurally disincentivized to do so.

An attitude to life which seeks fulfilment in the single-minded pursuit of wealth – in short, materialism – does not fit into this world, because it contains within itself no limiting principle, while the environment in which it is placed is strictly limited

"The one unforgivable sin is to be boring."

This is the publishing paradox nowadays: opportunities come to you in direct proportion to your ability to operate without them.