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  • It can’t be done vs. I won’t do it

    When you already finished an output you think is good but then later find that your boss or colleague has comments about it that required some changes, you may begin to roll your eyes. As tempting as it is to respond with, “I’ve thought about it and tried to do something earlier, but it can’t… Read more

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  • Confessions of a media manipulator

    Most of the time, the truth never gets famous or applauded. And suppose whatever content is paid by viewership and clicks. In that case, it’s easy to manipulate them and make them into something that pays. So the question is, how exactly does the media work? In looking for answers, I stumbled upon this book.… Read more

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  • Never be yourself if…

    Have you met people who make “being themselves” as an excuse for bad behavior? I have. If you ever think that imitating their frame of thought is okay, I tell you it never is. When you do, you will be perceived as a toxic person who always drains the light of day. And people are… Read more

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  • Some tips for the frustrated student

    Grades are an illusion Your passion and insight are reality Your work is worth more than mere congruence to an answer key Persistence in the face of a skeptical authority figure is a powerful ability Fitting in is a short-term strategy, standing out pays off in the long run If you care enough about the… Read more

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  • What is school for? (Prince Ea – video)

    Check out my previous post where I asked the same question, “What is school for?” Read more

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  • The school system on trial (Prince Ea – video)

    If you think that the current school system snuffs out creativity and kills dreams, check out my previous post where I asked the question, “What is school for?” Read more

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  • We are the web – Kevin Kelly (WIRED, 2005)

    An excerpt from the We Are the Web by Kevin Kelly (Wired, 2005): The human brain has no department full of programming cells that configure the mind. Rather, brain cells program themselves simply by being used. Likewise, our questions program the Machine to answer questions. We think we are merely wasting time when we surf… Read more

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