“Standing in front of a room full of people who are judging you every night changes you. These people might be idiots as individuals, but together they have a wisdom. They see through you.”
What It’s Like To Be A Standup Comedian
How To Find And Support Trustworthy Journalism
“Now more than ever, it is important to our democracy that we seek out and support good journalism.”
Silicon Valley Has An Empathy Problem
“Silicon Valley’s biggest failing is not poor marketing of its products, or follow-through on promises, but, rather, the distinct lack of empathy for those whose lives are disturbed by its technological wizardry.”
A Message To The Architects Of Our Future
“Time giving innovation. That’s what it means to be truly technologically advanced. The future is not all screens, it’s humanity enhanced.”
How An Idea Becomes A Business
“My sister Jeanette — then a marketer at Google — asked an interesting question: is it possible to make books that are more engaging than an iPad for young kids?”
10 Ideas Worth Sharing This Week
“Freedom is something that dies unless it’s used.” – Hunter S. Thompson
The Purpose Of Life, According To A 22-Year-Old Hunter S. Thompson
“Every man is the sum total of his reactions to experience. As your experiences differ and multiply, you become a different man, and hence your perspective changes.”
Students Have No Idea When News Is Fake
“More than two out of three middle-schoolers couldn’t see any valid reason to mistrust a post written by a bank executive arguing that young adults need more financial planning help.”
Facebook’s Impact On The 2016 Election Can Be Traced Back To A 2012 Election Tweet
“While it was likely never the company’s intent to create a system that encouraged people to hear only what they wanted — whether or not it was true — Facebook didn’t get here by accident.”
How To Make What You Want For A Living
“Here’s my definition of art…art is when a human being does something that might not work.”