Notes

“The glorious thing about the Internet is that it allows us to aggregate the combined stupidity of literally millions of people:” Seven Habits of Highly Successful Websites (Aaron Swartz’s Raw Thought)

First thing in the morning, even before checking email, spend an hour getting your most important task done. 10 tips for time management in a multitasking world » Brazen Careerist

“It’s not theism that we should object to, it’s gnosticism.” My letter to Wired regarding their recent “New Atheism” feature: Letters – From Dylan Tweney

Advice for someone who wants to be an artist: “Fear is not very useful. … Just take the leap and avoid wrapping the whole thing up with your identity and sense of self worth. Be as positive and outgoing and productive as possible. ” By Danny Gregory

Elliott Malkin makes high-tech religious art — like a crucifix made of circuit boards that broadcasts the Lord’s Prayer, using your body as its antenna. Intriguing intersection of religion and tech: Interview with Elliott Malkin

Making’s the new thinking: russell davies: how to be interesting

Rarely has the Economist made such a wrongheaded call: Farewell to the flexibility fad

“PowerPoint presentations are like corporate karaoke” – Cubicle Culture – WSJ.com

Memo to Britney: SMS is no way to break up with the father of your children.

Kevan Atteberry says he’s the guy who designed Clippy, the animated paperclip in Office. I wonder who designed Einstein?

Internet revenue accounts for 15% of net income at Sports Illustrated and 25% at the company’s business titles, which include Fortune, Money and Business 2.0. Time Inc. Picks Its Web Winners — And Its Flagship Isn’t One

“rappers from across the country protested the appointment of Donald Hall, a reclusive white man, to the position of Poet Laureate of the United States”: TheSpoof.com : Rappers Descend on DC, Demand Hip-Hop Poet Laureate