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Practice Your Art (Whatever It Is)

On May 26, 2019 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Dear Daughters, Here’s one of my pet theories: Every person has at least one art. And regularly spending time on your art is hugely important, for adults as much as for children. “I don’t know,” you may say. “I don’t really think of myself as artistic.” Trust me, you are, though it’s possible you haven’t …

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Nothing Much and the Center of Everything

On January 21, 2019March 26, 2019 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

A brief reflection on the otherworldly importance of each of us—and why you should do your homework.

What Changed Your Mind?

On December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 By stsampsonIn Musings2 Comments

The most important mind-changers aren't nuggets you'll note in a TED talk or even lessons you'll learn from a book. They're experiences that change who you are.

Does the Data Really Know?

On December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

We increasingly expect “the data” to guide us. But what do they really know?

What Is Patriotism?

On December 6, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Here are some thoughts on a crucial current topic. Not my thoughts. The thoughts of one of America's original patriots.

Why Can’t I Just Make Up My Own Mind?

On October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Because your mind is basically a hypersensitive elephant with an untrained rider on top.

How Small Is “Nano” Small?

On October 5, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

You probably know that nanotechnology operates at very small scales. But just how small is “nano” small? Let's look for a little perspective.

Why Do We Keep So Much Stuff?

On October 1, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Keep less. Delete more. Live better.

Are the New Ways Better than the Old, or Vice Versa?

On July 1, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

In adolescence, we all seek to innovate. By middle age, we're more likely to like traditions. And in some ways, we're right all along.

What Metrics Should We Use to Measure Success?

On May 22, 2018December 10, 2018 By stsampsonIn Musings2 Comments

Metrics are powerful tools, but they often miss crucial truths.

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