What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one. Orwell feared those who would …
The shared story
Every culture has a shared story that informs their beliefs about the future. As Alex Danco so brilliantly points out, in Silicon Valley there is a shared story about the meaning of failure. …
Harmonious environments
In a harmonious natural environment it is more difficult for disease and infestation to take root. Unfortunately most food producing businesses are not operating in harmony with local ecology. …
The process is the outcome
When big waves crash on the shores of New Hampshire, there are not many surfers who can handle them. As a region that generally has one or two foot swells, anything above five feet is quite rare. …
Gathering intel
When you’re launching a new idea, initiative, or venture, you need to gather information. You could send out a survey, but you’ll completely miss the emotion and nuance of any topic. Truly …
Equal Parts
Last month we wrote about Gin Lane, the branding agency behind startups like Hims, Everlane, Warby Parker, Recess, Harry’s, SmileDirectClub and Quip, and their big pivot away from their clients. The …