The Function of Cool
“Cool” impresses us – at least in unguarded moments – because it signals surplus: I thought I was reminded of this via mention of smoking… Read More »The Function of Cool
(Re)visualising network effects (2): Lines of Chaos
The exponential growth of possible connections as networks expand (see previous post) makes them hugely valuable, but comes with its own set of costs. Keeping… Read More »(Re)visualising network effects (2): Lines of Chaos
(Re)visualising network effects (1)
(Hat tip for prompting today’s post goes to The Bear) Metcalfe’s Law tells us that the value of a network increases (roughly) at the square… Read More »(Re)visualising network effects (1)
Bon Jovi / The Mandalorian / Socrates
It’s My Life It’s my lifeAnd it’s now or neverI aint gonna live foreverI just wanna live while I’m alive. My heart is like an… Read More »Bon Jovi / The Mandalorian / Socrates
Three Times a Week
If you do something for an hour or two once a week – go for a run, play a sport or an instrument, make some… Read More »Three Times a Week
HL Mencken on critic as catalyst
I propose the substitution [in Joel Springarn’s phrase “Creative Criticism”*] of “catalytic” for “creative,” despite the fact that “catalytic” is an unfamiliar word, and suggests… Read More »HL Mencken on critic as catalyst
Public holidays and compensation for body parts, 9th century edition; Or, King Alfred and the Book of Doom
The title Doom Book (Old English dōm-bōc) comes from the Old English word dōm meaning judgment or law – as in Alfred’s admonishment to “Doom… Read More »Public holidays and compensation for body parts, 9th century edition; Or, King Alfred and the Book of Doom
Ian Mortimer on the network effects and feedback loops of medieval travel
The expansion of personal horizons mentioned above has implications for the whole of society: people’s geographic knowledge increases exponentially the further they ride or walk.… Read More »Ian Mortimer on the network effects and feedback loops of medieval travel
David Pinsof on bullshitters vs liars
I’ve found this distinction helpful in conversation recently – maybe you will too. I am using bullshit in the same sense that the philosopher Harry… Read More »David Pinsof on bullshitters vs liars
Michael Gerber and the E-Myth: Entrepreneurial Seizures, The Fatal Assumption, and the Technician’s Nightmare
If you’re building an organisation and haven’t read The E-Myth yet [amazon], here’s a start: The Entrepreneurial Seizure To understand the E-Myth and the misunderstanding… Read More »Michael Gerber and the E-Myth: Entrepreneurial Seizures, The Fatal Assumption, and the Technician’s Nightmare