Less is more. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe When asked about sculpting his famous statue of David, Michelangelo supposedly said, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” Isn’t that the crux? The most remarkable sculptures in the universe already exist; they simply require an expert sculptor to chisel away … Read more
I take the high road because it’s easier to look down on people from up there. Lately, I find myself grappling with questions that are bigger than my daily to-do list. Maybe it’s a function of age, but instead of obsessing about my favorite problem—productivity—I’ve pivoted to worrying about things that are much more uncomfortable: … Read more
I didn’t have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead. Mark Twain Fans of Bollywood movies know this: three-hour movies are a classic staple. Traditionally these films offered audiences a journey of escapism, a break from the outside world’s hustle, oppressive heat, or for a lot of moviegoers, an … Read more
You are only as young as the last time you changed your mind. Kevin Kelly In the 16th century, when tobacco was first introduced in England, it was seen as a reliable prophylactic against the plague. Kids were encouraged to use it and faced punishment in some schools if they didn’t take the required dose. … Read more