Curations from the Human Jungle
[I always learn something from Tom Whitwell's annual list. This year I learned that no matter how proficient I become technology, the nerds out there in googleland will keep coming up with new ways to confuse, control, and frustrate me. What have you learned recently? SB SM] https://medium.com/@tomwhitwell/52-things-i-learned-in-2025-edeca7e3fdd8by Tom Whitwell This year I stopped being... Continue Reading →
[I feel sorry for Tom Whitwell. He only learned 52 things in the entire year of 2024. I learned 52 just about fat-shaming by following clickbait about Sydney Sweeney on the Internet this morning. And, exactly who is Sydney Sweeney? Don't ask me that. I think she's an influencer on TikTok, or something. SB SM]... Continue Reading →
[Poor Tom Whitwell only learns one new thing per week. He must be a little slow (just kidding). We had some positive comments on last year's list, so here's this year's version. SB SM] Tom Whitwell Consultant at Magnetic (formerly Fluxx), reformed journalist, hardware designer. Published in Magnetic Note This year I worked on fascinating... Continue Reading →
[We met Tom Whitwell when he told us the 52 things he learned in 2022. I'm fascinated how people can continually find messages, wisdom, and lessons from The Beatles. SB SM] The first part of Peter Jackson’s epic Beatles documentary Get Back is a masterclass in facilitation and creative management. Paul McCartney tries a stoned, grumpy band... Continue Reading →