John MacGaffey
Questions from 6 Months of Writing
Clive Thompson made an online tool that extracts only the questions from a piece of writing. So I dumped the last six months of my blog posts into it in reverse chronological order. Here's what came out.
John MacGaffey
The Most Important Problems
Mathematician Richard Hamming made a habit of asking scientists from other disciplines, "What are the most important problems in your field?"
Calm Mind
How much would you pay to keep your mind calm most of the time?
Everything is a Remix
There's a popular myth about artists sitting around waiting for inspiration to strike. In a flash, a song comes to them, wholly original.
Working On Vs. In
Working on a business consists of building out the systems for getting things done. Working in a business means carrying out those processes.
YouTube Videos
YouTube had a problem. After releasing their video upload app for iPhones, between 5-10% of uploaded videos were upside-down.
Better Than Average
The vast majority of people believe they are an above average driver.
Links for February 27, 2022
😴 The Power of Sleep — The Knowledge Project [Podcast]
An interesting an actionable discussion on why sleep is so important, as well as what you can do to improve yours:
Renowned sleep scientist Matthew Walker discusses everything you need to know about what a better night’s sleep can do for
Suspended in a Sunbeam
Carl Sagan provides a timeless call for kindness and compassion.
Resilience
In a globalized world, it's no longer possible to attack a single country. We're too connected for that.