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Prepare for the coming content backlash
You need to condition the world now you aren't part of the throwaway, AI, paint-by-numbers content factory. Or risk being tuned out forever...
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Adam Singer
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The plague of over-optimization
There are pathological levels of optimization in modernity, much of it makes no sense, and the last few percent isn't even worth it. You're a human, not…
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Adam Singer
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Accessing your creative reserves
Getting stuck is something of a choice. Building a reserve of potential and nurturing the creative engine prepares you for difficult times.
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Adam Singer
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Your mobile device is ruining your creativity (and perhaps your life)
People are spending a stunning 68 full days a year on their mobile devices. If you're feeling burned out, it's near-guaranteed the problem is your…
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Adam Singer
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The subprime attention bubble
Many - from students to shockingly the New York Times - all seem to badly want to invest in the low quality 'subprime market' attention bubble. It…
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Adam Singer
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Jevon’s Paradox and a world of spiraling complexity
Creeping bureaucracy and unnecessarily complex laws are an ill of our time: both in governments and organizations. Those able to mitigate this will run…
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AI doomers and financial permabears: the same brand of pessimist
Some are genuinely well meaning, most are shilling fear to sell newsletters, consulting services or get attention. It's just human nature...
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Adam Singer
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