'Are We Breaking Apart, Or Is There Enough Left to Bind Us?' - Longreads
Conversations and revelations about an ailing nation along Interstate 95.| Longreads
Conversations and revelations about an ailing nation along Interstate 95.| Longreads
Reading Time: 2minutesOn October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate Cities are designed to evolve slowly—layer by layer, decade by decade. But today, the pace of change is anything but slow. AI is reshaping the workforce. Autonomous vehicles are redefining … Jennifer Strong at STRATA: Navigating Urban Change in the Age of Acceleration Read More » The post Jennifer Strong at STRATA: Navigating Urban Chan...| HqO
Reading Time: 2minutesOn October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate As the built world enters a period of seismic change, the question of how to finance that transformation has become more urgent—and more complex. From entire cities being built from … Robert Lair at STRATA: Investing in the Future of Urban Innovation Read More » The post Robert Lair at STRATA: Investing in the Future of Urban Innovation...| HqO
Reading Time: 2minutesOn October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate What Comes After the Built World We Inherited?This October, Dominic Endicott will join leaders at the STRATA Real Estate Summit at MIT for the panel “City Retrofits: Legacy Infrastructure, Future … Dominic Endicott at STRATA: Designing Knowledge Towns for the Next Era of Urban Prosperity Read More » The post Dominic Endicott at STRATA: ...| HqO
Reading Time: 2minutesOn October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate As hybrid work models take hold and commercial occupancy rates decline, cities worldwide are confronting a stark new reality: aging real estate is at risk of becoming irrelevant. According to … Andy Doyle at STRATA: Retrofitting Legacy Infrastructure for the Future Read More » The post Andy Doyle at STRATA: Retrofitting Legacy Infrastruct...| HqO
Reading Time: 2minutesOn October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate At the heart of every city lies a simple question: what kind of future are we building — and for whom? At this year’s STRATA Summit, Joseph Pine, co-author of … Joe Pine at STRATA: Designing the Built World for Human Transformation Read More » The post Joe Pine at STRATA: Designing the Built World for Human Transformation appeared fir...| HqO
Nathan Oakes, the director of education and student programs at the Center for Practical Ethics (CPE), hosted this semester’s first “Just Conversations” on the evening of Monday, Sept. 22 in the gallery of Bryant Hall. The event presented students with two moral issues to discuss in small groups. “We take the issues from the Ethics […] The post Students have ‘Just Conversations’ at Bryant Hall appeared first on The Daily Mississippian.| The Daily Mississippian
From GBP suspension increases to the future of reviews to Liz Reid’s AI roadmap, the Near Memo breaks down what Google’s latest moves mean for small businesses, SEOs, and consumers navigating an increasingly AI-driven search world.| Near Media
From review extortion scams to new AR tools in Google Maps, ChatGPT’s local blind spots, and YouTube’s rise as a strategic powerhouse — here’s what’s shaping the future of Google and local marketing.| Near Media
In this Uncommon Leadership Podcast episode, Michael Hunter talks with Melissa Appel about how leaders may hold teams back without realizing it. They share why punishing mistakes kills innovation and offer a simple two-part solution to handle change, regain control, and help teams move forward. The post It’s Not a People Problem, It’s a System Problem ft. Melissa Appel appeared first on Uncommon Teams.| Uncommon Teams
Ken Miller shares his journey from rock bottom to resilience, offering leaders lessons in surrender, authenticity, and true growth.| Uncommon Teams
Deputy Woods laments the abandoned ZeroDrink dispenser built by Zero Xi before he transferred to Golang Habitat. 'Someone should maintain it,' Woods insists, while refusing to adopt it himself. When the dispenser breaks during a dehydration emergency, Woods brags about his 'tens of thousands of lines of memory-safe Rust.' MadBomber has technical questions about Rc and RefCell. Mars doesn't care about vanity metrics.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
Grep Monads thinks he's helping by giving everyone templates, cheat sheets, and quick references. When a pressure leak demands emergency EVA repair, Amyas brings pure welding oxygen for the suit. 'Your template says O = Oxygen.' Mars doesn't negotiate with pattern matching.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
Colony Delta-9 goes dark when Ahmad's GPU fortress overloads the main coupling. While life support systems fail and oxygen levels drop, two influencers debate hardware specs and newsletter schedules. Sometimes the greatest threat to survival isn't Mars—it's the people who think they're preparing for it.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
Deep beneath Habitat 7, where the life support machines hum their honest work, ZIL and Rahul meet to avoid their shifts. One fled from success, the other can't stop perfecting failure. In the underground, surrounded by systems that simply function, two developers exchange advice they'll never follow.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
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In this episode of HSF Conversations, Chris Talbot and Jesse Owens sit down with Sandra Peoples, author of Accessible Church. Sandra serves as the disability consultant for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. She grew up with a sister with Down syndrome and has a son with autism. She is currently pursuing a PhD at Southwestern […]| Helwys Society Forum
Reading Time: 2minutesOn October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate The systems that shape our cities—real estate, capital, infrastructure—are being stretched beyond their original limits. In response, a new wave of thinkers is designing what comes next. Neil Mandt is … Neil Mandt at STRATA: Reimagining Ownership in the Built World Read More » The post Neil Mandt at STRATA: Reimagining Ownership in th...| HqO
The former director of special projects at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and current policy fellow at the Ash Center’s Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation talks with Michael E. Hartmann about the various trade-offs in the relationships with government of legacy foundations and the new institutional vehicles that bigger, trillionaire philanthropists likely will use in the coming years, along with the growing global role of American givers. The post A conversation with the Harvard Kennedy Scho...| the Giving Review
With Michael E. Hartmann, the former director of special projects at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and current policy fellow at the Ash Center’s Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation talks about his work and research interests, differences between the billionaire philanthropy of the past and the trillionaire philanthropy of the future, and whether the tensions of each with democracy will also be different. The post A conversation with the Harvard Kennedy School’s Jeremy McKey (Part 1 of 2) a...| the Giving Review
The investigative reporter talks to Michael E. Hartmann about more factors surrounding potential policy reform regarding nonprofit flows of money in the business of college sports, along with newer and likely forthcoming flows of that money, whether nonprofit or otherwise. The post A conversation with <i>Sportico</i>’s Daniel Libit (Part 2 of 2) appeared first on the Giving Review.| the Giving Review
The investigative reporter talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the growing flow of money in college sports—including through tax-incentivized, nonprofit entities with charitable status.| the Giving Review
By Angela Mounsey, BSN, RN, CCM, CPHQ One of the most dreaded responsibilities of a case manager is having to issue a letter of non-coverage to a patient or their family. […]| CMSA
Barry Schwartz joins The Near Memo to discuss review extortion, contradictions in Google’s “open web” claims, the decline of publisher traffic, affiliate content debates, and how AI overviews are reshaping perceptions of search quality.| Near Media
Google says, “Good SEO is good GEO.”| Near Media
Google tightens business action link rules, calls the open web “in decline” in court and then retracts, and we explore an AI deal with Apple’s Siri. We break down what these moves mean for businesses, publishers, and the future of search.| Near Media
New data on AI Overviews in local search: where AIOs appear, how people actually use Google vs ChatGPT, what DOJ’s remedies mean, and a real client case where a brand-new ‘Summit Holiday Lighting’ triggered an AIO. Tactics & takeaways.| Near Media
In Seeking News, Making China: Information, Technology, and the Emergence of Mass Society (Stanford University Press, 2024), John Alekna explores how the rise of radio and the circulation of news transformed China’s political and social landscape. He shows how new technologies of communication created a Chinese ‘newsscape’ that linked distant regions, shaped how people understood […] The post Seeking News, Making China: A Conversation with John Alekna appeared first on Made in China J...| Made in China Journal
Is your “work self” limiting your potential as a leader? In this episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, Michael Hunter and Jason Dea explore why showing up authentically matters, how to break big challenges into manageable steps, and the importance of process over outcome in building resilient teams and lasting business success. The post Is Your ‘Work Self’ Holding You Back? ft. Jason Dea appeared first on Uncommon Teams.| Uncommon Teams
Learn how great leaders grow by embracing their uniqueness, overcoming influence-driven expectations, and building confidence through intentional development. The post You Aren’t Your Influences. Find Your Own Style. appeared first on Uncommon Teams.| Uncommon Teams
Great leaders embrace continuous growth. Introspection, healthy self-improvement, and a mindset of lifelong learning shape dynamic leadership. The post Growth Is Always Incomplete. There Is No Black Belt. appeared first on Uncommon Teams.| Uncommon Teams
What makes a leader finally decide it’s time to change? In this episode of The Uncommon Leadership Podcast, Michael Hunter sits down with Chad Brown, a business owner and leadership coach, for a candid conversation about the turning points that push leaders to grow. From facing the hidden costs of success to embracing self-leadership, Chad shares the mindset shift that saved his family and reshaped his future. The post The Price of Having It All ft. Chad Brown appeared first on Uncommon Teams.| Uncommon Teams
Michael Hunter and Jillian Reilly share leadership insights for thriving in the new world of work with clarity, boundaries, and humanity.| Uncommon Teams
In the rec room's harsh light, survivors gather for a memorial. Nina from Hydroponics meets MadBomber from Emergency Command. Two generations of engineers—one who just learned AI can kill, one who spent 50 years forgetting it could. Together they draft the first law of Mars Engineering: Reality doesn't negotiate.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
When a meteorite threatens to vaporize half the colony, the emergency warning passes through seven AI assistants. Each one makes it 'better'—more polite, more contextual, less alarming. By the time it reaches MadBomber through his philosophy-translation AI, imminent death has become a suggestion for mindful reflection. Captain Seuros discovers why comfort layers kill.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
Captain Seuros has been growing food on Mars for two years with basic sensors and shell scripts. When a fresh colonist arrives with a 'revolutionary' AI farming system, they learn why Mars punishes complexity worship—and why the tomatoes don't care about your neural network architecture.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
Captain Seuros has been on Mars for two years. When a fresh colonist finds old tech in a drawer, it sparks a conversation about the difference between owning your hardware and being owned by it. Sometimes the best gear isn't the premium brand.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
In the flickering glow of Mars's communications hub, Maya Delgado receives another LinkedIn message promising '$50K workflows' and 'digital transformation roadmaps.' Captain Seuros watches her delete them and delivers a brutal truth about dead-world thinking and the grifters still transmitting from a planet that no longer exists.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
The AI router goes offline for maintenance, and Kay—self-proclaimed 'prompt engineer' with 59,000 templates—discovers he can't execute basic bash commands. Captain Seuros watches him type 'Go to my private documents' and get 'go: unknown command' in return. The brutal lesson about exoskeleton dependency begins.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
In the deafening hum of Habitat 7's life support systems, Lev Ad Astra asks Captain Seuros the wrong questions. What's the best framework? What pays the most? What will unlock his creativity? Mars doesn't care about optimization without purpose—it only cares if you can keep 200 people breathing.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
Captain Seuros has been on Mars for two years. Fresh colonists arrive with questions, misconceptions, and the dangerous confidence of those who haven't yet learned what this red planet demands. These are the conversations that happen when the official briefings end.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
I read Talk by Linda Rosenkrantz in August for #NYRBWomen25 but only got around to writing about it now. I was going to skip it at first, but my curiosity got the better of me, and after reading three chapters, I knew I was all the way in. Originally published in 1968, Talk is an…| Radhika's Reading Retreat
Tatjana Tönsmeyer is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at the University of Wuppertal. She is one of the most prominent scholars on the history of the Second World War and of occupation in Europe during that period. She also works on the history of memory and the post-history of National Socialism, as well as on questions concerning statehood, supply, and security. She is particularly committed to developing an integrated history of Western and Eastern Europe in their transatlan...| TRAFO – Blog for Transregional Research
In this episode of HSF Conversations, host Jesse Owens is joined by Jake Stone to discuss the importance of Baptist history for the life of the church. The post HSF Conversations: The Importance of Baptist History with Jake Stone appeared first on Helwys Society Forum.| Helwys Society Forum
We need forms of solidarity we may not be able to understand or imagine right now, but will be indispensable to having a world worth holding together.| antidotezine.com
Amir Moosavi in conversation with Anne-Marie McManus. In his book “Dust That Never Settles: Literary Afterlives of the Iran-Iraq War”, Moosavi explores the massive literary output of the Iran-Iraq War, choosing a comparative approach: In contrasting Iranian and Iraqi writers, it shows the common experiences of war and writing under authoritarian regimes as well as the writers' various entanglements with this war that overlapped and diverged over time.| TRAFO – Blog for Transregional Research
Diana Abbani in Conversation with Nina Studer. In her book "The Hour of Absinthe: A Cultural History of France’s Most Notorious Drink”, Studer explores the history of absinthe through the lenses of cultural, social, and colonial history. She uses absinthe as a lens which allows to look at racial inequalities, gender inequalities, class inequalities and more. She is led by the question how a consumption shared between various groups – men, women and children, bourgeoisie, artists and wor...| TRAFO – Blog for Transregional Research
“Oh, it's a mug from Sunny Farms, in Sequim, Washington.” | The Boston Diaries
Host page for the first Symposium on the Platonic Space| Forms of life, forms of mind
~ • ~ ~ • ~ The Flower Part Late one afternoon while sitting outside on the deck, I was viciously attacked dive-bombed by a hummingbird who mistook me for a flower. Why, you may be wondering, did t…| THE SPECTACLED BEAN
We explore consumer acceptance of AI Overviews, how consumer review behavior differs from survey expectations, and why Datos data shows Google search remains strong despite AI adoption.Sign up for free to read| Near Media
In this episode of Uncommon Leadership, Michael Hunter and guest Evie Brockwell uncover the Energy Paradox—why chasing “more” can hold you back, and how learning to align with your natural energy rhythms helps leaders thrive without burning out. The post How Do You Go From Stressed To Strategic? ft. Evie Brockwell appeared first on Uncommon Teams.| Uncommon Teams
We explore the profound problem of how conventional leadership often inhibits team potential, which leads to worse outcomes precisely when superior performance is most needed. Phil and I reveal how well-intentioned instincts to "take control" can actually sabotage creativity, innovation, and overall business success—leaving an organization vulnerable.| Uncommon Teams
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"By reading these artistic, creative works of literature, the ways they tell stories, the ways they show humanity and inhumanity, the ways they show hu ...| antidotezine.com
It’s over 8 in the night and there are still 15 minutes left for the Sun to set. As I sit and type from this temporary work desk, I hear a hum of the refrigerator. My hotel room is nicely insulated so it’s quiet and feels like time may stand still. I have had my … More Conversations over chai #9| happiness and food
Learning from a Failed Dialogue on Trans Childhoods in Colombia| Ideas and Insights from the JSK Journalism Fellows at Stanford - Medium
Using the term “war” in the Syrian context is as innocent, biased, and lazy as using the term “war” to name the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Instead of coming ...| antidotezine.com
“The best book on the Irish language I have ever read – so funny, so soulful.” Tommy Tiernan| International Literature Festival Dublin
The real-estate developer, activist, and civic builder talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the idea of time limits on foundations, as well as his and his wife’s own donor intent—and the worth of the hard work in determining and articulating it.| the Giving Review
The real-estate developer, activist, and civic builder talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the principle of donor intent and the practical importance of articulating it with some specificity.| the Giving Review
"I've never seen Superman get beat up that much in my life."| Tadaima.
How do you balance openness with authority? How do you create cultures where people feel genuinely confident to take risks? And most importantly, how do you turn obstacles into opportunities through what he calls "fascination"—a deeper level of curiosity that transforms breakdowns into breakthroughs.| Uncommon Teams
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For the second meeting of the Roadside Picnic Basket Book Club, Trey from From the Sorcerer's Skull played host, and invited me to discuss the dungeoneering aspects of Peter Watts' novel Blindsight. | DIY & dragons
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Reading Time: 3minutesDare to Ask the Ultimate Question (This content was originally published on Joe McCormack’s Just Saying LinkedIn newsletter.) In marketing, the ultimate question is “how likely are you to recommend us to a friend or colleague?” Pretty straightforward. It gets to the heart of customer loyalty and brand advocacy and is called a Net Promoter Score […] The post Dare to Ask the Ultimate Question first appeared on The Brief Lab.| The Brief Lab
Reading Time: 3minutesWhy Strong Conversations Matter More than Perfect Presentations (Content based upon the “Just Saying” podcast, episode 364, Botching Your Day-to-Day Conversations) Most professionals spend time refining their presentation skills—training, practicing, and perfecting their delivery. But what about daily conversations? If you’re great at presentations but struggle with day-to-day discussions, you’re not alone. The reality is […] The post Strong Conversations, or...| The Brief Lab
The novelists Edmund White, who died on 3 June, and John Irving, 82, might not seem an obvious match, but their decades-long friendship is rooted in a shared interest in challenging America’s puritanical attitudes. In one book after another, these literary lions have explored sexuality and identity in ways that challenge readers to examine their […]| Grand
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The London-based policy analyst and commentator talks to Michael E. Hartmann about where criticism of politicized charity is coming from in the U.K., why, and what could and should perhaps be done about it.| the Giving Review
On 23 March 2025, the president of Turkey arrested Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul, alongside dozens of others, sparking a wave of protests that in tu ...| antidotezine.com
The London-based policy analyst and commentator talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the politicization of charities in the U.K., the role of the Charity Commission and other “quangos” there, and cross-Atlantic similarities in challenges being both presented by and facing nonprofit groups.| the Giving Review
The post The politics of vacancy appeared first on Radical Housing Journal.| Radical Housing Journal
Wonderground guest poetry editors Paul Kelly and Siân Darling chat with Georgina Reid.| Wonderground
As I type the next few words, I can smell tea brewing from the kitchen. It’s slightly windy outside and I can also hear the wind chimes in the balcony. Last couple of months have been busy. W…| happiness and food
“Exile Economics is a smart, vivid and humane account of the way the world really works – and thedangers that now face us all.” Tim Harford, How to Make the World Add Up| International Literature Festival Dublin
“She has the ability to sketch a whole life of hopes and defeats in a single paragraph.” Le Monde| International Literature Festival Dublin
“The most original and powerful author of his generation in Spain.” Mathias Énard| International Literature Festival Dublin
Translated by Sophie Hughes, Perfection is Vincenzo Latronico’s fourth novel. He joins ILFD to discuss the art of fiction, and why writing is about breaking things in order to put them back together again. Vincenzo Latronico is an art critic who has also translated George Orwell, Oscar Wilde, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Hanif Kureishi into Italian. He contributes to frieze, Corriere della Sera and La Stampa and Internazionale.| International Literature Festival Dublin
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“Often, the most interesting things that happen to a person happen in the margins, in the dark, in a hole. It’s the climbing out that makes the story vital.” Stuart Murdoch| International Literature Festival Dublin
“A dreamer is one who can find his way only by moonlight and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.” Oscar Wilde| International Literature Festival Dublin
“Ronayne’s approach is an inspiring one, using the wonder of nature to activate a love for what we have and what we are losing…His public talks often leave audiences moved to tears.” The Irish Times| International Literature Festival Dublin
“Slices through the confusion and the contradictions with grace, elegance and compassion.” Chris van Tulleken| International Literature Festival Dublin
Anne Michaels, Vanessa Bell & Michael Crummey, Dublin Literary Award 2025 winner| International Literature Festival Dublin
“With survival comes a duty: to tell the story. But also with it comes an inability to ultimately comprehend why you survived and others didn’t.” Atef Abu Saif| International Literature Festival Dublin
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“A writer of passion, memory and heart.” Elif Shafak| International Literature Festival Dublin
“Shon Faye can break your heart and change your mind in the same moment.” Torrey Peters| International Literature Festival Dublin
“Lynskey, whose real subject is the human imagination, deftly interweaves nature’s destructive power with art, literature, and religion.” The New Yorker| International Literature Festival Dublin
“Respect for a book doesn’t mean opting for an obvious translation.” Katy Derbyshire| International Literature Festival Dublin
“Enchanting, astonishingly compelling…rare and to be treasured.” Stephen Fry| International Literature Festival Dublin
“Crime fiction is a way of satisfying that nosy need to know.” Sophie Hannah| International Literature Festival Dublin
“Poetry begins where language starts: in the shadows and accidents of one person’s life.” Eavan Boland| International Literature Festival Dublin
“An understanding of the natural world is a source of not only great curiosity, but great fulfillment.” David Attenborough| International Literature Festival Dublin
“Do not make a mistake by missing this poet. There is no person on planet earth like him. Pádraig is not a type.” Lemn Sissay| International Literature Festival Dublin
