Post Culture
A theory on how the internet changed us, and what comes next.
Eric Krueger
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Quotes from The Overstory
Humanity "But it's Idaho, and when you spend all your hours with horses, your soul expands a bit until the ways of men reveal themselves to be no more than a costume party you'd be well advised not to take at face value. — The Overstory by Richard Powers, pg. 84 "The best argument in the world won't change a person's mind. The only thing that will do that is a good story." — The Overstory by…
What Makes a Good Coffee Shop
not Starbucks warm, natural light cozy chairs that feel like home but not good coffee ☕️ that’s not too much some gluten free baked goods (bonus if vegan) staff that remember you wifi good proximity aesthetically pleasing decor serve your coffee in a ceramic mug (or just have ceramic mugs) don’t charge extra for milk alternatives bonus heat your coffee cup with hot water before putting in your…
warmth and competence
An interesting thought I heard today: confidence/charm is the combination of warmth and competence. Too much warmth and you’re sycophantic, too much competence and you’re arrogant. Dial between the two as needed.
carrot-peeler
"The carrot peeler embodies the experience that created it..." How Big Things Get Done , pg. 86
Friendship
Friend's matter.
November 2025
Mount Vernon, Virginia | Pentax 17 ← October 2025 | All Photos | December 2025 →
Dual Concerns Theory of Negotiation
To deal with conflict in a negotiation, you need to understand what motivates the other party—what’s their negotiation style? In the duel concerns theory, four negotiation styles are derived from concern characterized by two intersecting axes: (1) substance , and (2) the relationship . And (as with most concepts in business) a quadrant describes it best! Here it is: Avoidance At low concern for…
October 2025
Austin, Texas | iPhone 13 Pro ← September 2025 | All Photos | November 2025 →
Expertise
Expertise , the strength of modern government, can become a monster which rules with no practical limits on its discretion. Absolute discretion, like corruption, marks the beginning of the end of liberty. - Justice William O. Douglas