How Louis CK Tells A Joke
“There are 207 words in this joke and not a single one is wasted. They’re used either in meaning or in rhythm to contribute to the overall effect, an effect tha...
“There are 207 words in this joke and not a single one is wasted. They’re used either in meaning or in rhythm to contribute to the overall effect, an effect tha...
“I think every game can be beaten.”
“When people talk about monetizing, they’re usually just talking about some sort of scheme. Because anything that needs to be monetized can’t just be simple. If...
“It was like I got to travel without ever leaving my home. I got to bring the world to my living room. This was a really powerful idea.”
“Attention has flipped. It’s no longer optimal for brands to just demand it. Attention now must also be earned. It’s about relationships over reach.”
“Tech executives began to both realize that they can’t just ignore regulatory and political issues and that not all politicians and regulators are inherently st...
“‘People would be pissed if someone else leaked something,’ explained one former employee. ‘You don’t betray the family.’”
“Why did the CIA support [modern artists]? Because in the propaganda war with the Soviet Union, this new artistic movement could be held up as proof of the crea...
“Google’s approach — solve the hard technical problems first, worry about the business model later — is rooted in the engineering background of Google Founders ...
“It’s the emotion you need to hack. Emotion transcends absolutely everything.”