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Miles Davis

Flow State • 569 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24

🎶 Music Jazz Musician Album Biography Recommendation

Miles Davis was an American trumpeter and composer known for his 'cool jazz' sound
Davis incorporated funk, rock, and electronic styles into his music in the 70s
One of Davis's notable albums, 'Agharta', captured a live performance in Japan

Recommending Kent Beck: 2011

Software Design: Tidy First? • 1170 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23

💼 Business Recommendation Employment Management Career development Software Development

Kent Beck's role in enhancing engineering teams for growth and prosperity by working on product features and tool building.
Kent Beck's impact through research and publication on software design, attracting new recruits and revolutionizing design ideas.
Kent Beck's personal relationships and pair programming sessions significantly improving engineering skills and career prospects of individuals.

The Necks (Guest recommendation from SUSS)

Flow State • 432 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23

🎶 Music Recommendation Artist spotlight

SUSS recommends The Necks, an ambient music trio
The Necks' albums 'Unfold' and 'Travel' are worth checking out
The Necks create music with subtle nuances and repetition

"Anatomy of a Fall".

News Items • 176 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24

🎭️ Culture Film Entertainment Recommendation

Laure Sudreau recommended a film called 'Anatomy of a Fall' by Justine Triet.
The film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Festival in 2023.
The story follows the trial of a woman who is suspected of something.

Where could Spotify take Audiobooks?

Making Connections by Jax • 19 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23

🕹 Technology Streaming Recommendation UX

Spotify could help authors reach a wider audience by leveraging its large subscriber base and marketing tools.
Spotify has the potential to revolutionize book clubs by using playlists creatively and involving celebrities.
Spotify may introduce new narrative formats and revenue streams for authors similar to the music industry's evolution.

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Book Review: “Hell Yeah or No: What's Worth Doing” by Derek Sivers 4/5

Poczwardowski Notes • 0 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23

📚 Literature Thoughts Productivity Perspectives Recommendation

Derek Sivers shares thoughts on updating identity, focusing on productivity, and what's worth doing, among other things.
His writing is clear and precise, leading to new perspectives and actionable tasks for readers.
The book is recommended for anyone seeking interesting food for thought and practical life applications.