"In many academic fields, the number of papers published each year has increased significantly over time. Policy measures aim to increase the quantity of scientists, research funding, and scientific output, which is measured by the number of papers produced. These quantitative metrics determine the career trajectories of scholars and evaluations of academic departments, institutions, and … Continue reading Information != Knowledge != Wisdom
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The Power and Perils of Incrementalism
Start small. When starting something new, it makes sense to cut it down into easily manageable chunks, from anywhere to 5 minutes to an hour, that can be completed with relative ease. It doesn't matter whether you are trying to build up your exercise capacity, writing computer code, reading a textbook, learning some new skill, … Continue reading The Power and Perils of Incrementalism
People Aren’t Perfectable
"Progress is a possibility for the animal: it can be broken in, tamed and trained; but it is not a possibility for the fool, because the fool thinks he has nothing to learn. It is his place to dictate to others and put them right, and so it is impossible to reason with him. He … Continue reading People Aren’t Perfectable
Highlights of Kevin Kelly’s Unsolicited Advice
"* Being able to listen well is a superpower. While listening to someone you love keep asking them “Is there more?”, until there is no more...* The more you are interested in others, the more interesting they find you. To be interesting, be interested...* To make something good, just do it. To make something great, … Continue reading Highlights of Kevin Kelly’s Unsolicited Advice
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