It’s tempting to dismiss television and film and video games and books and art as “just” entertainment. As things that don’t influence us, make us feel powerful emotions, or affect society at large. As much as we’d like to think we’re above advertising and marketing, we’re not. Especially with repeated […]
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Gardening
Since moving to Pasadena, I’ve been much more successful at growing plants. Part of it is the weather and access to sun (my apartment in San Francisco was entirely shaded 24/7), but part of it is that I now take the time to research the plants I’m trying to grow, […]
Punch Me in the Face
On the surface, this title looks like an invitation. The words seem like an invitation to you to punch me in the face. Do you think I honestly mean it? If you’re a formal leader, are you creating spaces for people to tell you what they really think, or are […]