huguesjohnson.com2mo ago
lucumr.pocoo.org2mo agoThe author reflects on the diminishing experience of deep, sustained thinking in modern life, contrasting it with the constant flow of information and quick problem-solving that characterizes contemporary work and digital environments. They explore how professional roles often prioritize execution over contemplation, and how digital tools and social media en
jernesto.com3mo ago
The Onion4mo agoA developer and entrepreneur in Japan reflects on selling his startup after 8 years of struggle, describing it as a rewarding but not huge success that funded his next venture. He shares lessons learned about working hard in the wrong direction, trying too many things at once without focus, and realizing he's not a genius entrepreneur but rather someone who
getunplugged.io4mo ago
experimental-history.com4mo ago
A personal narrative about playing hide-and-seek with a squirrel in a forest glade. The narrator describes circling a birch tree where a squirrel is hiding, trying to get a better view while maintaining distance to avoid scaring the animal. Despite making four rounds around the t
The article reflects on mortality and the passage of time through personal and historical perspectives. It begins with the death of the world's oldest person, Nabi Tajima at 117, then moves to the author's personal reflections on aging, using their father's life and death as a fo
hmmdaily.com·Hacker News: Front Page·5mo ago·8 min read
computer.rip6mo agoThe author reflects on a talk they gave six years prior about DHH (David Heinemeier Hansson), acknowledging that while they stand by their original criticisms, DHH has since evolved and now uses his influence to advocate for positive causes like fairness, equality, and privacy. The author includes a 2020 update clarifying that their past criticisms no longer
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