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Because going against our natural inclinations can make us feel like impostors, we tend to latch on to authenticity as an excuse for sticking with what’s comfortable.
Shaping Your Authenticity
subbu.org
The fundamental problem is that there’s a fundamental disagreement inside people’s heads — that people are inconsistent on what responsibility they believe information intermediaries should have for making society better. People generally believe that if something is against their side, that the platforms have a huge responsibility. And if something is on their side, [the platforms] should have no responsibility. It’s extremely rare to find people who are consistent in this.
Should We “Resist Trying to Make Things Better” When It Comes to Online Misinformation?
Doug Belshaw
Discipline and freedom seem like opposites. In reality, they are partners. [[Discipline is not a lack of freedom, it is a harmonious relationship with time.::highlight]] Managing your schedule and daily habits well is a necessary component to free up the practical and creative capacity to make great art.
The Creative Act
Rick Rubin
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