A friend referred me to Kirby Ferguson’s “Everything is a Remix” web video series, and I found it to be well thought out and produced. Its byline is “nothing is original,” and it focuses on the concept that creative ideas are repeatedly borrowed from previous generations of artists. If that sounds interesting to you, have […]
Read more "Everything is a remix"Many people mistake knowledge for wisdom because they are intimately related, and this is unfortunate because they are quite different in an important way. Knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information. Wisdom is the synthesis of knowledge and experiences into insights that deepen one’s understanding of relationships and the meaning of life. In other […]
Read more "Knowledge vs. wisdom"So there is a constant racket in the news about how we have a shortage of public school teachers, how most of the teachers are retiring, and how there are all sorts of programs to get people into teaching. But wait, we don’t want just any teachers, only ‘highly qualified’ ones. If we’re waiting for […]
Read more "Forever waiting for Superman"What do free will, determinism, and Malcolm Gladwell have in common? Let’s find out, shall we?
Read more "Free will, determinism, and Malcolm Gladwell"Let’s be honest. No one likes criticism or being “judged,” especially creators, but it’s a necessary evil. First, constructive feedback is essential for improving your craft. Second, these critics/reviewers/editors serve as gatekeepers of quality. This is essential for allowing the best works to rise to the top and be eventually recognized.
Read more "Critics are necessary evils"I recently stumbled upon Aidan 5, an original sci-fi web series, and I was blown away. I’m not the only one either, judging from reviews.
Read more "Aidan 5 is shockingly good"“No great Thinker ever lived and taught you All the wonder that his soul received
Read more "Why creators suffer"I became interested in boxing recently for various reasons.
Read more "On boxing"Actions speak louder than words. Put your money where your mouth is. No matter how you say it, the meaning is clear: actions matter.
Read more "Gracian on action"One could conceivably succeed in this world on one’s own merit, but it is certainly easier and more fun with peers. To be a successful leader though, one must have peers.
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