eddaross

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by eddaross 2y ago
I've recently read The Gutenberg Galaxy by McLuhan and I can recommend it for everyone interested in the topic. He analyses how the invention of printing press influenced society, culture, and human consciousness. I liked his idea that
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by eddaross 2y ago
Behind-the-sofa consoles might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about furniture, but it's definitely the thing I will do in my house. I'll use them to store books, hide away cables, and add some USB chargers
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by eddaross 2y ago
I think what a lot of us also might miss is the sense of ownership and creativity that came with personal websites and blogs. People used to have their little corner of the internet where they could express themselves however they wanted, w
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by eddaross 2y ago
It’s one thing to market to adults, but targeting teens is just plain wrong. Some people might argue that if teens are searching for these hashtags themselves, it's not technically marketing. But we all know how influential social medi
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by eddaross 2y ago
Speaking from personal experience, I found that my ability to adapt and pick up new technologies quickly has been just as important as my technical knowledge. When I started my career, I focused mostly on mastering specific languages and fr
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by eddaross 2y ago
I never really thought about it until now, since I don't use them (in most cases I travel with my own pair of slippers), but it totally makes sense. These slippers are very much like plastic straws. I wish more hotels start considering
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by eddaross 2y ago
I remember when I first learned about it while planning a hiking trip to Sweden. The idea that you can wander through forests, across fields, and along rivers without worrying about trespassing was quite liberating. I ended up exploring som
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by eddaross 2y ago
When kids grow up with parents hovering over them all the time, they miss out on those classic childhood adventures — like riding bikes with friends or exploring the neighborhood till the streetlights come on. When I was a kid, if my bike c
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by eddaross 2y ago
I believe that's an on-going dilemma. New grads often have unrealistic expectations, that's why today job hopping is the new norm. When you invest your time and energy into training or mentoring someone, you want to see some long-
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by eddaross 2y ago
Interesting idea, having someone check in regularly to review your progress is definitely great for people who have issues with self-motivation or time management. But the effectiveness would depend on the compatibility of the manager with