Almost Totalitarian Happiness There’s nothing wrong with those who have a naturally sunny disposition or who enjoy the odd self-help book, says Brinkmann. The problem is when happiness becomes a requisite. In the workplace, for example, where performance reviews often insist on focusing on positive growth rather than genuine difficulties, demanding displays of happiness is “almost totalitarian.” Brinkmann likens insistence on employee Continue Reading
The Internet That Connects Us
The Internet That Connects Us My "bites" from the interview of Vint Cerf on "Fastcompany" "There’s a twisted assumption that the internet is [always going to be] there". "The term “digital literacy” is often referred to as if you can use a spreadsheet or a text editor. But I think digital literacy is closer to looking both ways before you cross the street. It’s a warning to think about what you’re seeing, what you’re hearing, Continue Reading