Better Living Through Algorithms by Naomi Kritzer : Clarkesworld Magazine – Science Fiction & Fantasy
This short story feels like a prequel to Maneki Neko.
Link tags: happiness
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Happiness Is Two Scales
The common way to talk about happiness is as a single scale: unhappy at one end, neutral in the middle, happy at the other end.
I think that model is wrong.
Instead, happiness and unhappiness are two separate, independent scales.
The Real Roots of Midlife Crisis - The Atlantic
As someone entering their mid 40s, I find this research into “the U-curve” immensely reassuring.
Jerry Seinfeld’s Clio Acceptance Speech - YouTube
I feel that this is relevant to that discussion I had with Malarkey on his podcast about advertising.
blogging: Beautiful people
It’s worth remembering sometimes just how amazing Twitter can be.
People who don’t know us wanted to send their friendship to a 15 year old learning-disabled girl who was sad. For no reason other than their own humanity. This is a beautiful thing.
Frank Chimero’s Blog - The Storm and The Line
A beautiful dose of perspective from Frank.