Good branding establishes an understanding of the essence of a company. Just as a writer’s characterization allows the reader to grasp the true nature of an individual—whether fictional or nonfictional—the brander must discern and articulate the company’s fundamental identity. This identity, once understood, serves as a touchstone for all future branding efforts.
A well-defined brand becomes the foundation upon which all company materials, designs, and operations are built. It provides coherence and direction, ensuring that every action and representation aligns with the company’s core... read more >
We are essentializing beings. That is, our way of knowing the world tends heavily towards looking for the essential, the typical, and the regular. We tend to see the general, the core, the one single "thing" that summarizes, encapsulates, or explains what we're looking at.
And this is the core thought behind the importance of branding.
This post will discuss something that is at the heart of everything we do as human beings. It also shows why we have marketing and branding companies at all. Finally, it shows why I love this business so much.
We are essentializing beings. That is, our way of...... read more >
A noteworthy quote from the article is: "True leadership is not about who can climb the highest or accumulate the most wealth and power, but about who can guide others with wisdom, morality and an understanding of the greater good." This statement encapsulates the central thesis of the piece, highlighting a vision for leadership that prioritizes ethical guidance over personal ambition.
Generative AI: The Great Leadership Equalizer
Summary
The article "How Technology Can Drive Morality" posits that current leadership paradigms, which prioritize ambition and competitiveness, often select... read more >
The article offers an insightful perspective with the statement: "The post-COVID workplace debate is often framed as a fight over how many days employees should be in the office, but it’s really about something much bigger: a new social contract—the future of less work—where the emphasis is on finding a more sustainable and meaningful way to balance professional and personal fulfillment." This quote encapsulates the central thesis and evolving nature of workplace dynamics.
Forget Work Life Balance. It’s The Future Of Less Work
Summary
The article "Forget Work Life Balance. It’s The Future...... read more >
I. Introduction
The intersection of epistemology and artificial intelligence offers fertile ground for exploration. My background in theories of knowledge and experience informs my approach to AI, particularly in questioning how AI “thinks” and how we can verify its cognitive processes. However, the practical applications of AI supersede these philosophical inquiries in my current work.
This discussion focuses on tangible, operational examples of AI applications, with particular emphasis on staff utilization and the production of outcomes at scale. The goal is not to showcase novelty items or...... read more >
“Intelligence manifests in diverse and sometimes unexpected ways beyond conventional measures like IQ scores or academic achievement.”
5 Unusual Habits That Indicate a High Level of Intelligence
Exploring Unconventional Indicators of Intelligence
The article "5 Unusual Habits That Indicate a High Level of Intelligence" challenges traditional views on intelligence by identifying unexpected behaviors linked to high cognitive ability. These habits reveal the multifaceted nature of intelligence, illustrating that brilliance often manifests beyond academic achievements.
Night Owls and Cognitive...... read more >
"The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts."
I’ve graduated but I worry that only being average will blight my future
Analyzing Perceived Mediocrity: A Fresh Perspective
The article tackles the concerns of a recent graduate who fears that being "average" will hinder her future prospects. Advice columnist Philippa Perry offers a thoughtful and innovative response, urging the graduate to shift her mindset. Drawing on Marcus Aurelius's philosophy, Perry emphasizes that happiness and fulfillment are derived from one's internal thoughts rather than external validation.
Reframing... read more >
"When we’re busy looking for more reasons to be bitter, we’re not taking the time to do generative work, to connect and to find opportunities to make things better."
The bitterness loop
Understanding the Bitterness Loop
Seth's Blog article "The bitterness loop" explores the debilitating effects of bitterness and entitlement. The core argument posits that bitterness arises from a sense of entitlement and persistently seeks validation, thereby stifling constructive efforts and connections. This cycle of bitterness not only sustains itself but intensifies unless actively confronted.
The Cycle...... read more >
Obvious and interesting point in this debate. I still don’t know why it matters why/how a decision gets made. For me, the question is only “is this the right decision?”. Poor or good reasons, even if we can know them, don’t justify or excuse a poor decision.
Incidentally, this is no different than how we think about human beings. The reasons for a decision might be interesting or even informative, but they don’t make the decision itself good or bad.
”Take the right to explainability of how an algorithm comes to a decision. ‘That’s virtually impossible when it comes to black-box models like... read more >
Been reading/hearing a lot lately on AI-generated content esp the CNET articles.
https://futurism.com/the-byte/cnet-publishing-articles-by-ai
The consensus seems to be that there needs to be full disclosure it was AI-written.
I don't agree. AI-writing should be judged by the same standards that any writing is. Is it factual? well written? non-plagiarized? etc.
There's a lot that goes into non-AI writing that is never disclosed. All kinds of editing, collaboration, etc. And never mind ghost writing.
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Working on content interop super-ontology in the #mastodon, #micro.blog, #twitter, #feedland, and #wordpress multiverse.
Posts are actual pieces of content. They are mostly made on the platform where you find them.
Timelines are views into (yours and others’) posts. These views are made possible by transmitting information about the post via #RSS (or something else) and aggregating into a timeline. Timelines can include feeds from yours or others’ sources.
What’s interesting is that timelines can also be published and consumed, also via #rss.
This means that, if you consume a feed, you don't...... read more >
