"In the short run, the game defines the players. But in the long run, it's us players who define the game.So, do what you can do, to create the conditions necessary to evolve trust. Build relationships. Find win-wins. Communicate clearly.-The Evolution of Trust Really interesting explanation of game theory. Worth going through in its entirety. … Continue reading The Evolution of Trust
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What’s Wrong With Twitter: #TooFarLeft
"The hashtag 'TooFarLeft' trended on Twitter on Saturday morning, in part because of comments made Friday by former President Obama...Obama spoke at a fundraising meeting Friday evening and warned donors of the danger of the 2020 Democratic primary field moving too far to the left."-Marty Johnson, "'Too Far Left' hashtag trends on Twitter." TheHill.com. November 16, 2019. I … Continue reading What’s Wrong With Twitter: #TooFarLeft
Bringing a Knife to a Fruit Fight
Apple: A good knife wants to cut you.Orange: Huh? Apple. A good knife wants to cut you.Orange. Why would a good wife...Apple. A good *knife* wants to cut you.Orange. Cutlery doesn't cut you.Apple. A sharp knife will slice the off-hand.Orange. Spoons are safer than knives. Use a spoon.Apple. Two-edged blades, split both ways.Orange. Yet, an … Continue reading Bringing a Knife to a Fruit Fight
Why SpaceX is Making Starlink
World Peace Starts At Home | Julie Schwartz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrSt7o_gE3Q No matter the argument, both diplomats and couples are most successful when they postpone persuasion until they understand each other’s position.
OpenBSD’s Guide to Netiquette
The OpenBSD's mailing list page netiquette section is excellent. It is a distillation of how to communicate online, i.e.: Plain text, 72 characters per line [or simplest formatting available]Do your homework before writingInclude a useful subject line [or headline]Trim your signatureStay on topicInclude important informationRespect differences in opinion and philosophy Using only plain text is … Continue reading OpenBSD’s Guide to Netiquette
The Danger of Small Talk
"The Finnish don’t believe in talking bullshit." —Laura Studarus. "How the Finnish Survive Without Small Talk." BBC.com. October 17, 2018. Small talk is a social lubricant. It creates openings, fills in gaps in conversation, and eases partings. In environments with complex social networks that extend past our Dunbar numbers, social anxiety is a natural byproduct … Continue reading The Danger of Small Talk
If You Say Something Is “Likely,” How Likely Do People Think It Is?
Suggestions for improving forecasting and communication about it: Use probabilities instead of words to avoid misinterpretation Use structured approaches to set probabilities Seek feedback to improve your forecasting —Andrew Mauboussin and Michael J. Mauboussin. "If You Say Something Is “Likely,” How Likely Do People Think It Is?" Harvard Business Review. July 3, 2018. Sites like … Continue reading If You Say Something Is “Likely,” How Likely Do People Think It Is?
The Problem With Talking, Illustrated Via The Law Enforcement Interview
"You, dear readers, know my advice about talking to the FBI: don't. If the FBI — or any law enforcement agency — asks to talk to you, say 'No, I want to talk to my lawyer, I don't want to talk to you,' and repeat as necessary. Do not talk to them 'just to see … Continue reading The Problem With Talking, Illustrated Via The Law Enforcement Interview
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