> The reason seems plain to me. By writing offline, literally and metaphorically, this new generation of writers gives us the intimacy, the assurance of their solitude. They let us read the word “I” and feel that it’s not attached to a product. They let us read an essay,…
> Stop Saying #Technology [https://twitter.com/hashtag/Technology?src=hash] is Causing Social Isolation. Just stop. https://t.co/lqZQXvkiAO #socialmedia [https://twitter.com/hashtag/socialmedia?src=hash] pic.twitter.com/nienOwPmsX [https://t.co/nienOwPmsX] — Vladimir Vulic (@vulicvladimir) January 6, 2016 [https://twitter.com/vulicvladimir/status/684677525457530880] And…
http://blog.holstee.com/post/134126223726/a-heartfelt-effortful-expression-of-gratitude-in I've been enjoying the Prairie Home Companion broadcasts as Garrison Keillor has been spending a few minutes lately remembering the pleasures of letters and encouraging their continuance. A short section near the beginning of this clip is echoed in the post…
http://oupacademic.tumblr.com/post/133142362747/word-of-the-day-угомон-russian…
> Pope Francis condemns technology at the dinner table: https://t.co/R4I043zK5h — Mashable (@mashable) November 12, 2015 [https://twitter.com/mashable/status/664845390265622529] I'm knocked out by this, but the difficulty of the Pope's position is suggested by the first Tweet I saw in reply…
More than any report I've read or seen, this one convinced me to spend more time reading, away from the screen. Austin Kleon makes a pretty strong case, too [http://austinkleon.com/2014/10/17/33-thoughts-on-reading/]. I still use his "Read a Book Instead" wallpaper on…
> We should learn not to respond to notifications instantly, says @TomChatfield [https://twitter.com/TomChatfield] https://t.co/zSYbMhGlwJ pic.twitter.com/DGvZUXDUAl [https://t.co/DGvZUXDUAl] — BBC Future (@BBC_Future) November 2, 2015 [https://twitter.com/BBC_Future/status/661037777711165440] The linked article reminds me to revisit Jaron…
> More of this please. Latest Hotel Amenity: Books https://t.co/haZvn39cbn — Jeffrey Cufaude (@jcufaude) November 1, 2015 [https://twitter.com/jcufaude/status/660810327605518336] Worth Noting— > These libraries help guests make a meaningful connection with their hotel, said Bobby Zur, who owns Travel Artistry, a consultancy in Franklin…