The profound truth here is that we cannot control other people. We can only honestly and gracefully fail, if we are not getting what we need to succeed.
Story: Molly’s Life Thesis
Molly had been sorely tempted to play it safe. Tell the Elders a story that would inspire them to keep her there. Play on their sympathy. Misrepresent what she was capable of. She tried to make herself fit in. She really tried. But she just couldn't do it.
WorkView (Designing Your Life)
Work is creating something of value That others recognize. Making a dent in the world Or better, fixing one. With enough accountability Or structure That I cannot hide.
From “Zombie Data” to “Smart Reports”
I call this "zombie data" because it: * Lacks any self-awareness * Doesn't remember where it came from * Has no relationship to its current context * Infects everyone it touches with that same mindlessness.
Being Human: A Curriculum
Reframing spirituality as the culturally-neutral, teachable practice of becoming more human, as expressed in: 3 Capabilities4 Attributes per CapabilityPrerequisiteTaskTechniqueMindset12 Learning Outcomes Inspired by the Minerva Baccalaureate, especially their focus on Content over Context. A. Connecting (cosmos) #wonder#identification#formation#universalizing B. Individuating (pneumos) #agency#antifragility#reflection#specializing C. Advancing (logos) #inspiration#intervention#reformation#normalizing CapabilityTriggerSkillProcessValueConnectWonderIdentificationFormationUniversalIndividuateAgencyAntifragilityReflectionSpecialAdvanceInspirationInterventionReformationNormalTriastic Humanity
Book Review: Quantum Philosophy and the End of Education
Quantum Philosophy and the End of Education, by Roo Pavan (self-published) April 1st, 2019 This self-published book by a retired physicist turned tech millionaire has taken the education establishment by storm -- and not in a good way. Few people had even heard of this book or its author, Roo Pavan, until President Trump mentioned... Continue Reading →
Solutions to Three of the World’s Hardest Problems
The Problems (Drawn from the list identified by Social Capital on December 15, 2018) Disrupting Programming Can we enable people who don’t know programming to build applications? Is there a way to structure, pipe, and manage data better? Disrupting Education Can we educate humans in interesting ways so that they learn to think in multi-disciplinary ways?... Continue Reading →
Three Steps to Startup Success (in 15 syllables)
Own a big problem. Make measurable progress. Together. References 1. Own a big problem Wicked Problem, Horst Rittel Black Swan theory, Nassim Nicholas Taleb Product-market fit, Andy Rachleff Founder-market fit, Chris Dixon Zero to One, Peter Thiel Disruptive Innovation, Clayton Christensen Jobs to be done, Clayton Christensen 2. Make measurable progress Decision Journals, Danny Kahneman One metric... Continue Reading →
How to Print Mac Scientific Posters onto Multiple Sheets of Paper
There are many ways to create scientific or other large-format posters on the Mac, but printing them out on similar-sized paper at FedEx can cost $100. If you're not going for tenure or selling expensive jewelry, here is a low-cost alternative using an ordinary home printer, a few dollars of posterboard. and the $5 Mindcad... Continue Reading →
Sunday School 2.0: Shark Tank for Spiritual Growth
The purpose of Sunday School 2.0 is to create an adaptive architecture of participation where everyone can experience what it feels like to be children of God, including: The Security of unconditional love Service to those outside The Struggle to create something worthwhile We advance this purpose by loving God with all our "heart, soul, mind... Continue Reading →

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