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the fourth of july
sufjan stevens' version is better anyway
josh martinez
i have always loved trying to understand systems, and the systems that built those systems. i spend a lot of time thinking about how to get there from here. I own/consult at futureemergent.com.
start the future
let's build a cooperative, step 7: define roles
it takes two (or more) to t̶a̶n̶g̶o̶ start a co-op
essay
everyone dies but me
leaving the death cult in denial
links
things to read: june
plus a bonus link you barely have to read
working
talk less, listen more
when was the last time a panel of know-it-alls solved anything?
essay
the nonprofit enshittification trap
it's okay to use words the financial times used first
essay
letting go
when we can't keep a bad idea down
personal
the joy of many lives
who says you can't do it all?
essay
faking it
"make it" too close to the sun
working
no strategic errors
doing strategic plans right
essay
closing the window
how the new normal gets worse
working
in defense of the silo
should we stick to the silos and the grain that we’re used to?
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