Burbles: Cult of done, down time, information and insults

I don’t know what was in the air or water today but people all over the place have been posting fascinating items. So let me share (and keep them handy for myself).

Informing ourselves to death

From a speech Neil Postman gave way back in 1990:

“… I have never heard anyone speak seriously and comprehensively about the disadvantages of computer technology, which strikes me as odd, and makes me wonder if the profession is hiding something important. That is to say, what seems to be lacking among computer experts is a sense of technological modesty.”

This speech should, I think, be required reading for everyone but especially for those in the fields of technology, business, marketing and communications. Much as we like technology, there is also another side to it.

Cult of done

Thanks to Daniel Pink, I came across The Cult of Done Manifesto. Definitely worthwhile, though I find #3 a bit worrying given that I’m a writer and editor.

Down time

In a post titled Slack, Seth Godin has some suggestions for those who find themselves with, “… more time than work. In other words, slack time.” I recommend his recommendations.

Thou slander of thy heavy mother’s womb!

That line is from Richard III via the Shakespeare Insult Generator. Just for some fun.