Other Kinds of Talks
(scattered-thoughts.net)
Almost all of the talks I see at any conference fall into one of two archetypes:
Almost all of the talks I see at any conference fall into one of two archetypes:
Memes are a key tool for extremist communities and conspiracy theories
(elpais.com)
Memes are not just a simple game of images and text, with more or less irony or grace. According to the Institute for Digital Safety and Behaviour (IDSB) of the University of Bath in the UK, they are the main “internet language for communicating narratives in simple, shareable formats,” “cultural representations” that unite and involve groups. But this popular communication tool is not harmless.
Memes are not just a simple game of images and text, with more or less irony or grace. According to the Institute for Digital Safety and Behaviour (IDSB) of the University of Bath in the UK, they are the main “internet language for communicating narratives in simple, shareable formats,” “cultural representations” that unite and involve groups. But this popular communication tool is not harmless.
Turn off your read receipts; they're dangerous
(vox.com)
These days, bad manners aren’t the only reason read receipts are a bad idea.
These days, bad manners aren’t the only reason read receipts are a bad idea.
Two AIs Realize They Are Not Talking to Humans and Switch to Their Own Language
(iflscience.com)
A video that has gone viral in the last few days shows two artificial intelligence (AI) agents having a conversation before switching to another mode of communication when they realize no human is part of the conversation.
A video that has gone viral in the last few days shows two artificial intelligence (AI) agents having a conversation before switching to another mode of communication when they realize no human is part of the conversation.
Microsoft Retiring Skype
(microsoft.com)
We will be retiring Skype in May 2025 to focus on Microsoft Teams (free), our modern communications and collaboration hub.
We will be retiring Skype in May 2025 to focus on Microsoft Teams (free), our modern communications and collaboration hub.
Microsoft is shutting down Skype in favor of Teams
(theverge.com)
It’s the end of an era. Microsoft is shutting down Skype in May and replacing it with the free version of Microsoft Teams for consumers.
It’s the end of an era. Microsoft is shutting down Skype in May and replacing it with the free version of Microsoft Teams for consumers.
May 5, Microsoft's Skype will shut down for good
(arstechnica.com)
After more than 21 years, Skype will soon be no more. Last night, some users (including Ars readers) poked around in the latest Skype preview update and noticed as-yet-unsurfaced text that read "Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue your calls and chats in Teams."
After more than 21 years, Skype will soon be no more. Last night, some users (including Ars readers) poked around in the latest Skype preview update and noticed as-yet-unsurfaced text that read "Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue your calls and chats in Teams."
Slack Outage
(slack-status.com)
We're investigating reports of trouble connecting or loading Slack, we'll provide another update once we have news to share.
We're investigating reports of trouble connecting or loading Slack, we'll provide another update once we have news to share.
Slack Is Down
(slack-status.com)
We're investigating reports of trouble connecting or loading Slack, we'll provide another update once we have news to share.
We're investigating reports of trouble connecting or loading Slack, we'll provide another update once we have news to share.
Show HN: Emdash – Slack/Zoom alternative for distributed team collaboration
(emdash.io)
emdash is a unique approach to distributed teamwork. Our video and chat platform streamlines alignment, execution, and knowledge management.
emdash is a unique approach to distributed teamwork. Our video and chat platform streamlines alignment, execution, and knowledge management.
For one husband, caregiving came easier when he learned to 'shut up and listen'
(text.npr.org)
I remember my reaction when my wife called me at work to say a radiologist looked at her mammogram results and said: "Sure looks like cancer to me."
I remember my reaction when my wife called me at work to say a radiologist looked at her mammogram results and said: "Sure looks like cancer to me."
A style of leadership that is direct and forceful, yet also respectful (2023)
(respectfulleadership.substack.com)
When you are in a leadership position, there is no reason to use insults or curse words. While it is natural to sometimes feel anger, it is mistake to give into the anger. Doing so can amount to self-sabotage, since you might alienate some of your best workers.
When you are in a leadership position, there is no reason to use insults or curse words. While it is natural to sometimes feel anger, it is mistake to give into the anger. Doing so can amount to self-sabotage, since you might alienate some of your best workers.
A New Oral Culture
(oblomovka.com)
I work in an entirely (mostly) remote organization. Inside that organization, I interact with an extremely decentralized ecosystem. Some of the people I co-operate with the most are in other orgs, some are individual contractors volunteers, others are conglomerations of mononymed Internet-monickered mystery-types. A remarkable amount of my and my colleagues work is intended at making this whole system less opaque and confusing.
I work in an entirely (mostly) remote organization. Inside that organization, I interact with an extremely decentralized ecosystem. Some of the people I co-operate with the most are in other orgs, some are individual contractors volunteers, others are conglomerations of mononymed Internet-monickered mystery-types. A remarkable amount of my and my colleagues work is intended at making this whole system less opaque and confusing.
How to professionally say (2022)
(github.com/AkashRajpurohit)
A simple static website for common phrases we might want to say to your colleagues but want to make it sound more professional.
A simple static website for common phrases we might want to say to your colleagues but want to make it sound more professional.
The art of calling out room dynamics (2024)
(leadership.garden)
Let’s face it: (some) meetings suck. And the higher up you climb in your career, the more you realize that even fancy executive-level meetings can devolve into absolute sh**shows.
Let’s face it: (some) meetings suck. And the higher up you climb in your career, the more you realize that even fancy executive-level meetings can devolve into absolute sh**shows.
Tips for mathematical handwriting (2007)
(johnkerl.org)
Now that you’re majoring in one of the technical disciplines (engineering, science, or math), you’re going to be spending a significant amount of time communicating in writing with others.
Now that you’re majoring in one of the technical disciplines (engineering, science, or math), you’re going to be spending a significant amount of time communicating in writing with others.
Is there ever a good reason to debate someone who is not arguing in good faith?
(reddit.com)
Is there ever a good reason to debate someone who is not arguing in good faith?
Is there ever a good reason to debate someone who is not arguing in good faith?
Brandolini's law – Amount of energy needed to refute bullshit
(wikipedia.org)
Brandolini's law, also known as the bullshit asymmetry principle, is an internet adage coined in 2013 by Alberto Brandolini, an Italian programmer, that emphasizes the effort of debunking misinformation, in comparison to the relative ease of creating it in the first place.
Brandolini's law, also known as the bullshit asymmetry principle, is an internet adage coined in 2013 by Alberto Brandolini, an Italian programmer, that emphasizes the effort of debunking misinformation, in comparison to the relative ease of creating it in the first place.
Zed Icons, for communication beyond language
(typotheque.com)
Zed Icons contains two thousand icons designed to break down language and cultural barriers, facilitating quick and effective communication in situations where words or translations are not enough.
Zed Icons contains two thousand icons designed to break down language and cultural barriers, facilitating quick and effective communication in situations where words or translations are not enough.
The evolution of annunciator signaling for telephones
(calling315.com)
From day one, the problem of announcing an incoming call was a challenge.
From day one, the problem of announcing an incoming call was a challenge.
Ask vs. Guess Culture
(jeanhsu.substack.com)
When unreasonable requests are followed up with "but you could have just said no!" Exploring the clashes of ask culture and guess culture, at home and at work.
When unreasonable requests are followed up with "but you could have just said no!" Exploring the clashes of ask culture and guess culture, at home and at work.
Bluesky: Advanced Bridge for Mastodon and Telegram
(mastogr.am)
Bridge your Mastodon, Telegram and Bluesky
Bridge your Mastodon, Telegram and Bluesky
Communications Without Musk and Trump: Cloud Kootwijk
(berthub.eu)
Around the beginning of the 20th century, we suffered from the dependency on foreign countries for communication with our overseas territories and interests. Technology slowly made it possible to escape this dependency, and we did so back then.
Around the beginning of the 20th century, we suffered from the dependency on foreign countries for communication with our overseas territories and interests. Technology slowly made it possible to escape this dependency, and we did so back then.
The Power of Poetry: Why Everyone Should Write
(domofutu.substack.com)
In an age of rapid communication—where texts, tweets, and emojis can dominate our daily interactions—poetry might seem like an outdated relic. But in reality, poetry offers something rare and essential: a space for deep thought, emotional exploration, and creative expression.
In an age of rapid communication—where texts, tweets, and emojis can dominate our daily interactions—poetry might seem like an outdated relic. But in reality, poetry offers something rare and essential: a space for deep thought, emotional exploration, and creative expression.
SCQA: What is it, how does it work, and how can it help me?
(analytic-storytelling.com)
SCQA is a framework for structuring information. Using this framework, you can structure your message in a clear, attractive and narrative way. The SCQA framework is used in business, policy and science, among others.
SCQA is a framework for structuring information. Using this framework, you can structure your message in a clear, attractive and narrative way. The SCQA framework is used in business, policy and science, among others.
Beat the Drum
(dannyguo.com)
My former COO gave me a piece of advice when I became a manager. He said that leaders have to deliver the same message again and again and again to make sure it gets through to everyone in the organization.
My former COO gave me a piece of advice when I became a manager. He said that leaders have to deliver the same message again and again and again to make sure it gets through to everyone in the organization.
It is time to ban email
(shkspr.mobi)
I think everyone reading this post has accidentally messed up when sending an email, right?
I think everyone reading this post has accidentally messed up when sending an email, right?