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Does easier mean better: junk food algorithms and protecting our mental agility
“Technology is very seductive, and it is certainly changing the way things are designed and made and taught. The problem is when technology has seduced you away from thinking about things as deeply as you should” Arthur Ganson Given a shortcut or a way to avoid doing something, most people will take it. So with […]
Guessing games
January 30, 2013
We can’t predict the future, but it’s never stopped us trying. Sometimes we even get it right (aside from the bit about jet packs…) A while back, I found out about a thread on Quota inviting us to guess where the internet will be in 10 years. It doesn’t seem like a hugely long period of […]
The opposite of resolution
January 7, 2013
Every January it’s typical for bloggers, celebrities and companies to talk about what they will do differently this time around. I was thinking of doing the same, until I realised it would be pointless. While it might be therapeutic (or even interesting) to state your intentions, it doesn’t mean a lot until you can show […]
What you do every day, but better
November 16, 2012
We all suffer from ego depletion, which is a vogue way of saying that we get tired and frustrated with things. After a succession of obstacles, problems and setbacks, it’s easy to forget why we’re doing something. I don’t think losing faith matters too much, just as long as you know where to find it […]
The Letter “C”
June 18, 2012
When I go on vacation, so does my brain. I become (even more) vacant than usual, but in a way I love it. Everyone needs a break and heads need holidays too. One of the things I enjoy most is doing nothing and although I do this back home, it’s twice as nice abroad. After […]
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