Pursuits That Can’t Scale
workingtheorys.com/p/pursuits-that-cant-scale“Society tends to paint a picture that the final act of every big dreamer’s journey is in scaling up to unimaginable heights, but I think it’s the opposite – it’s actually in scaling back down after trying to reach the proverbial top. Make time to pursue things that can’t scale. I’d bet it does you as much good as ‘real’ therapy ever could”
Why Are (Most) Sofas So Bad?
dwell.com/article/dtc-sofa-crisis-32304b9eThe most important piece of furniture in your home is in need of assistance. How did we end up here? And how can we fix it?
The Squatters of Beverly Hills
curbed.com/article/squatters-rights-california-beverly-hills-los-angeles.htmlAfter a fugitive doctor abandoned his mansion, an enterprising group of party throwers slid in, upending the lives of their wealthy neighbors.
The Magic of Bird Brains
newyorker.com/science/elements/the-magic-of-bird-brainsCrows are smart enough to pick up trash. Why won’t they?
Postcards from the Futch
medium.com/message/postcards-from-the-futch-595796d8a45dNothing looks like the past like talking about “the future” of the internet.
A Collection of Design Engineers
maggieappleton.com/design-engineersCollecting people I know who work at the intersection of design and engineering, in an attempt to figure out what a design engineer is
Germany adds Berlin’s techno scene to Unesco cultural heritage list | Germany | The Guardian
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/15/berlins-techno-scene-added-to-unesco-intangible-cultural-heritage-listList recognises techno scene’s contribution to Berlin’s cultural identity
The Great Toilet Rebrand
dwell.com/article/bailey-hikawa-toilet-seats-trone-toilet-trend-62247306After decades of being treated like something that’s better left unnoticed, designers are making toilets fun again.
From London to New York: Can quitting cars be popular?
bbc.com/future/article/20240122-from-london-to-new-york-can-quitting-cars-be-popularCities around the world reveal surprising truths about getting the public on board with cutting car-use.
“Wherever you get your podcasts” is a radical statement
anildash.com/2024/02/06/wherever-you-get-podcasts/A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
David Barnard - Blog - Great Developers Steal Ideas, Not Products
davidbarnard.com/post/10339887834/great-developers-steal-ideas-not-productsTumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you with your people.
Rogue Editors Started a Competing Wikipedia That’s Only About Roads
gizmodo.com/competing-wikipedia-editors-only-about-roads-aaroads-1851298769A group of Wikipedia editors wrote 15,000 articles on US roads and highways. But after a fight over the platform's rules, they went rogue.
We need to talk about Jakob • Buttondown
buttondown.email/practicaltips/archive/we-need-to-talk-about-jakob/Jakob Nielsen woke up one morning last week and chose violence. If you haven’t read his recent post, “Accessibility Has Failed: Try Generative UI =...
A Family Dinner With My Wife and Girlfriend (Gift Article)
nytimes.com/2024/02/23/style/modern-love-alzheimers-family-dinner-with-my-wife-and-girlfriend.htmlLearning to love two women at once — one living with Alzheimer’s — is a challenge and a blessing.