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Jobs and Opps at Faber Academy, SWNS, the BBC, Channel 4, and Many, Many More 📻

Journo Resources - The Opportunities • 59 implied HN points • 02 May 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. Various job opportunities are available at companies like Faber Academy, SWNS, the BBC, and Channel 4.
  2. The media industry is facing challenges such as layoffs, but it is important to stay hopeful and keep honing your craft.
  3. There are diverse roles in journalism and adjacent fields, with opportunities for writers, editors, reporters, and content coordinators.

From the Alphabet to Blockchain: Encoding the Author’s Voice

do clouds feel vertigo? • 59 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Communication involves repeating and reshaping each other's ideas to better share information. This helps us work together more effectively and has made humans more resilient over time.
  2. AI, like ChatGPT, compresses information in a way that can lead to the loss of important details and sources. This makes it crucial to understand the limits of how technology represents knowledge.
  3. Blockchain technology offers a solution by creating unique digital items that are hard to replicate. This maintains a sense of originality and trust in our increasingly digital world.

New Discord Link

Disaffected Newsletter • 79 implied HN points • 20 Nov 22
🎙 Podcasts Communication
  1. There's a new link to join the Discord chat server for the community. It's a good idea to use it now since links expire in a week.
  2. The Discord link is available below the paywall only for paid subscribers.
  3. You can subscribe for a 7-day free trial to read more content and keep up with the community.

A Quick Warning

Story Club with George Saunders • 49 implied HN points • 19 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Be cautious of fake messages claiming you've been randomly selected for a personal conversation. These messages are not real.
  2. If you receive such a message, it's best to delete it immediately. Don't engage with it or the sender.
  3. Stay safe online by being aware of scams and only trusting verified sources.
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Extending the demo: SoulCalibur (Dreamcast)

Rings of Saturn • 43 implied HN points • 21 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. The _SoulCalibur_ demo limits you to two characters and one mode, but a patch can unlock more characters and modes.
  2. This demo is an earlier version of the game, allowing players to explore new features not available in the final release.
  3. Some aspects of the game, like certain modes and features, may crash or behave differently compared to the full game.

Good Explanations Require Vulnerability

Adam’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. Good explanations require vulnerability to be effective and empowering.
  2. A good explanation strikes a balance between providing enough detail for understanding without overwhelming the recipient.
  3. Recognizing the importance of vulnerability in communication can help both junior and senior employees navigate interactions better.

Emoji that Can Dance 🪩

Did Someone Say Emoji? • 166 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Communication
  1. The latest Noto Emoji update includes 300 animations like a throbbing pink heart and a dancing G.O.A.T.
  2. Emoji serve as important elements in online communication, helping to convey emotions and build connections.
  3. Animated emoji should be designed carefully to maintain their original communicative functions and ensure consistency across platforms.

Future-proofing Ourselves.

The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past • 92 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
💼 Business Communication
  1. Future workplaces are rapidly changing due to technology, distributed work, and global marketplaces. Companies that do not adapt risk falling behind.
  2. To stay relevant, individuals must continuously upgrade their mental skills like cognition, creativity, and curiosity in a connected world.
  3. Effective collaboration, communication, and convincing skills are crucial in the evolving workplace to complement machines and excel in the future.

Asking the dumb questions

Sunday Letters • 159 implied HN points • 08 Nov 21
🚌 Education Communication
  1. When you're new to a situation, it's good to watch and listen first. This helps you learn more about what's going on.
  2. Asking 'dumb' questions can be really powerful. They often bring up thoughts that others on the team might be too shy to voice.
  3. Encouraging new team members to ask questions keeps the team flexible and open to change. Celebrating these questions can help everyone grow.

On Technological Change: 3 Learnings.

The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past • 44 implied HN points • 27 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Technology changes things fast, and businesses need to adapt or risk becoming irrelevant. It's important to rethink your business model with each new technology that comes along.
  2. Using technology shouldn't just be about making things faster or cheaper. It can also give you a chance to completely change how you do business and compete with others.
  3. Having talented people is key. Technology alone won't make you stand out; it's the skills and creativity of the people using it that truly make a difference.

Proof is in the doing

Sunday Letters • 139 implied HN points • 10 Jan 22
🎭️ Culture Communication
  1. It's easy to feel like you know something when you only understand it on the surface. True understanding comes from actually doing and applying what you've learned.
  2. Impostor syndrome can affect even the most capable people. It's important to recognize when familiarity is not the same as true competence.
  3. Being familiar with complex subjects is okay for making decisions. However, you should always be cautious not to overestimate your understanding of them.

The Cool Head in a Crisis

Fish Food for Thought • 12 implied HN points • 09 Jul 25
💼 Business Communication
  1. Great leaders remain calm under pressure, which helps them to make better decisions. Calmness is not just about handling situations; it also allows others to feel secure and focus better.
  2. Stress can actually help leaders grow, as they train themselves to deal with challenges. Embracing stress as part of the leadership journey fosters resilience and learning.
  3. Composure can be developed through practice and habits. Simple actions like controlling your voice and breath can make a big difference in how you and your team respond to crises.

How to crush your Daily Standups[Technique Tuesdays]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 12 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Give detailed updates in your daily standups, including your decision-making process, collaborators, important information, and technical details.
  2. Involve more stakeholders by discussing how your work impacts others, inviting collaboration for better projects.
  3. Understand and express the 'why' behind your tasks, which provides context for creating thorough solutions and requires knowledge of both Computer Science and project economics.

What Do TPMs Distribute If AI Gets Better At Owning The Message

Building Rome(s) • 15 implied HN points • 27 May 25
💼 Business Communication
  1. Technical Program Managers (TPMs) plays a key role in communication. They must make sure their messages are clear and tailored for different audiences to ensure understanding and action.
  2. AI can help with processing data but isn't yet reliable for communicating important messages on behalf of people. Trusting AI for key updates still requires human judgment.
  3. Poor communication can harm credibility and team trust. It's important for TPMs to learn from past mistakes in message distribution to improve future clarity and alignment.

The Counterexample Comparison Confusion

Mon0’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23
📖 Philosophy Communication
  1. People often confuse counterexamples with comparisons in discussions. Instead of addressing the counterexample, they just argue about the differences.
  2. When someone provides a counterexample, it's important to either explain why it doesn't apply or adjust your original statement to include it.
  3. Recognizing this confusion can help make conversations clearer and more productive, leading to better understanding and discussion.

Grab bag.

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 59 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
🎭️ Culture Communication
  1. It's important to develop skills to handle uncertainty because the world is becoming more unpredictable. A tool called 'idk' can help with this.
  2. There's a difference between risk and uncertainty that people often mix up. Understanding this can help us make better decisions in uncertain situations.
  3. Innovation and effective goal-setting require clear thinking about trade-offs. By acknowledging trade-offs, teams can be more adaptable and strategic.

What do emoji and typing like SpOnGe bOb squARepAnTs have in common?

Did Someone Say Emoji? • 102 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Typing has evolved with technology, making it easier to switch between letters, punctuation, and emoji.
  2. Changing emoji skin tone and gender can be time-consuming, but simplifying it can enhance communication and expression.
  3. The use of emoji skin tones varies based on context and individual preferences, reflecting personal identity and expression.

Images are Biased

Never Met a Science • 77 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Communication
  1. Images are a biased form of communication compared to text because they inherently introduce bias by conveying more context and extra-textual information.
  2. Different communication modalities like images and text convey different amounts and types of information, impacting how we understand and interpret data and knowledge.
  3. Understanding the rise of visual communication technologies can lead to a deeper comprehension of the effects of information technology on society and help in decision-making for the future.

Insights on Co-founder Dynamics

Lika’s Substack • 2 HN points • 02 Jul 24
💼 Business Communication
  1. Co-founder dynamics are crucial for startup success, often more impactful than other factors like funding or product-market fit.
  2. Factors like shared history, vision alignment, ego issues, emotional awareness, and boundary setting play significant roles in co-founder relationships.
  3. Investors look for co-founders with strong cores, trust, and the ability to handle disagreements effectively, indicating the value of interpersonal dynamics in startup evaluations.

#75 The pursuit of simplicity

Design Lobster • 139 implied HN points • 05 Jul 21
🪑 Design Communication
  1. Simplicity in design involves more than just removing elements - it's about reducing something to its most essential to make important relationships clearer.
  2. Apple's approach to product design involves a step-by-step process of refinement, similar to Picasso's method of simplifying his artwork to the most essential elements.
  3. Ensuring that a design communicates its purpose even when simplified is crucial - elements like width and handle design can guide users to understand functionality.

“The Algorithm” is the only critique of “The Algorithm” that “The Algorithm” can produce

Never Met a Science • 77 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Communication
  1. The concept of 'The Algorithm' serves to mask larger systems at play, pushing us to believe in a singular cause for societal issues.
  2. Anxieties about algorithms reflect a broader issue of how technology governs our lives in ways we don't fully understand.
  3. The influence of social media and quantified audience feedback has transformed communication, shaping our interactions and content consumption.

Telling Stories

Seth’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. As a leader, your job is to communicate the company's vision effectively by telling a compelling story.
  2. In times of uncertainty, maintain the stability of your vision by staying calm, acknowledging doubts, and focusing on the next milestones.
  3. To strengthen your belief in the vision, explore your doubts, borrow belief from others, and be willing to reassess and find a new story if necessary.

"My favorite colleague"

The Daily Developer • 19 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. Describing someone as your favorite colleague is a significant compliment as it reflects trustworthiness, professionalism, and skill.
  2. Proactively updating colleagues on your progress can elevate how they perceive you, improve your preparedness, and set a good example for the team.
  3. Taking the initiative to communicate with your team members will not only earn you more respect but also enhance collaboration and productivity.

Part 2: What goes wrong when business, finance, data, and technology worlds collide?

The Data Score • 19 implied HN points • 16 Aug 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. Silos and problems in business, finance, data, and technology worlds are mostly self-contained and are becoming more complex over time
  2. Challenges arise when experts talk past each other, fall into the 'smartest person in the room' syndrome, and fear failure in collaborative projects
  3. Successful collaboration requires effective communication, empathy, and psychological safety to navigate jargon, unstated motivations, and pressure of high stakes

Context

radkat and other animals • 19 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🎭️ Culture Communication
  1. When sharing your opinion, consider your role in the context.
  2. Your message can be received differently based on your position in a situation.
  3. Context is an important factor to take into account before giving advice.

Building a Strong Team Culture

PeopleStorming • 19 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
💼 Business Communication
  1. Effective communication, active listening, and shared accountability are key in building a strong team culture.
  2. Creating spaces for open dialogue and using tools like retrospectives can help team members express thoughts and concerns.
  3. Establishing clear agreements, defining values, and fostering continuous conversation can empower individuals to drive change in the team culture.

Evidence, Implicit Claims, and Warrants

The End(s) of Argument • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Communication
  1. Enhancing the reasonableness of a position through argumentation is not about proving a claim, but making it more reasonable.
  2. Evidence is used to support claims by making them substantially more reasonable, reminding of their reasonableness, or providing means to enhance the reasonableness of positions.
  3. Warrants play a crucial role in connecting evidence to claims, ensuring their validity and relevance to the argument.

Heroes Can't Read (But We Can)

Painful Signs, Or, Joel's Substack • 19 implied HN points • 16 Sep 23
📚 Literature Communication
  1. In the Iliad, there's a passage about 'painful signs' that raises questions about the use and impact of written communication in ancient times.
  2. Ancient scholars had varying opinions on whether the 'painful signs' mentioned in the Iliad were actually a form of writing or symbolic messages.
  3. The story of 'painful signs' highlights the power of language and messaging in shaping events, with implications and effects that might not always align with the author's intentions.