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For there is no star of such magnitude who more cunningly positions themselves as apolitical than Beyoncé. Her performance as an icon is meant to connect with the broadest number of people possible. More than anything, *Renaissance* is a testament that Beyoncé is a brand that stands for absolutely nothing beyond its own greatness.

The Silence Is the Loudest Part of Renaissance: A Film

Angelica Jade Bastién

Nobody can do their best work on wobbly projects. [Vises](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vise) reduce movement in undesirable directions. They help you focus your energy in limited axes. Good measurements are wasted on uneven cuts, and vice versa.

Measure Twice, Vise Thrice.

Taylor Troesh (hello@taylor.town)

Forcing functions are the extreme case of strong constraints that can prevent inappropriate behavior. Not every situation allows such strong constraints to operate, but the general principle can be extended to a wide variety of situations. In the field of safety engineering, forcing functions show up under other names, in particular as specialized methods for the prevention of accidents. Three such methods are interlocks, lock-ins, and lockouts.

The Design of Everyday Things

Don Norman

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