At the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan, one athlete pulled a move that, so far as we know, no one else had ever done in all of human history. This piece of podcasting is an object lesson in how to make audio that engages. This is how you tell a story. The episode has everything: … Continue reading Masterful podcasting: On the Edge
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This is what it feels like to be hunted by drones
I don't think there has been a news story in the last few weeks that has made me more irate than this one. Malik Jalal describes four drone strike attacks trying to kill him (and the collateral damage of those attacks). I need to understand this better and will read these Drone papers very soon. … Continue reading This is what it feels like to be hunted by drones
Tips for traveling through Japan
In september 2013 I traveled for a full month through Japan. Just me and my backpack. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. When a friend decided to go there I wrote up some of the things I particularly enjoyed. I guess others might find this advice useful too. So here … Continue reading Tips for traveling through Japan
Is group chat making you sweat? — Signal v. Noise
Jason Fried has writen an incredible post about the benefits and the pitfalls (mostly the latter) of group chat after ten years of experience at 37signals and Basecamp. I think he is fundamentally right in giving 'attention' so much importance as a precious resource. I've come to realise that the ability to singletask is the … Continue reading Is group chat making you sweat? — Signal v. Noise
The Dunk’s Yin to the 3-pointer’s Yang
A wonderful 99% Invisible episode on the height of the basket, how this led to an inbalance in the game through the invention of the dunk (and to some clearly racist reactions) and how the 3-pointer came from the ABA to save the day and open up the game. This episode is part of a … Continue reading The Dunk’s Yin to the 3-pointer’s Yang