It’s hard to not respond with texting because you’re not exactly sure what somebody said. You didn’t see the nuances in their face or hear the nuances in their voice. And that changes the nature of human communication.
On today’s Fresh Air, James Steyer explains how texting and the Internet are changing the way we interact. (via nprfreshair)
This is mostly a reminder to myself to listen to this later.
(via theatlantic)
Playing tourist in Dupont after brunch. (Taken with instagram)
Afternoon in the park? (Taken with instagram)
How’s that for a hotel view? (Taken with Instagram at Times Square)
How I met your mother: As told by Menelaus.
(via wwnorton)
T-shirts that I want include…
Check out Call me, Ishmael by Jason St. Peter.
That’s just wrong.
The hour approaches. (Taken with instagram)
- while looking at Facebook...
- Me: I really dislike people.
- Katie: Anyone in particular?
- Me: No, that's the problem.
I know that I’m supposed to tell you to aspire to great things. But I’m going to lower the bar here: Just don’t use your prodigious talents to mess things up. Too many smart people are doing that already. And if you really want to cause social mayhem, it helps to have an Ivy League degree. You are…
Words to live by.
