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A common rule [...] is to detect and fix any problem in a production process at the lowest-value stage possible.
High Output Management
Andrew S. Grove
In October of last year, YouTube creator and fandom expert Sarah Z coined the term “ [sacrificial trash](https://substack.com/redirect/76bb3cb9-f409-4fe2-b605-6e67a21b2164?j=eyJ1IjoiMXlmdTFqIn0.qYv5NVQwodvs9yAW1b9IqXxz-UTiPAUp4JXaRMXUArU) ,” and it’s a great concept. If I can try and condense her almost hour-long video into one sentence: “Sacrificial trash” is a piece of media that tries to pander to young audiences with woke identity politics to cover up how mediocre it is, which, in turn, creates a chaotic feedback loop of online discourse.
The "Scooby Doo" Psyop
Garbage Day
Instead, you should align the bar and dig it into that padding right below your fingers first, then wrap your fingers around it, then your hand. It may feel unusual at first, but this way the bar can’t slide in your hands. If it can’t slide, your calluses will be negligible. This gripping technique applies the same to dumbbells, or pull-ups. In any case, be conscious of your grip, since it plays a big role in how much a bar can tear your hands apart.
17th-Century Whaler Problems
Casey Johnston
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