From the new book by David Graeber and @nikadubrovsky.bsky.social called Cities Made Differently

A Thanksgiving Message

I love the idea of clothes as technology. 50,000 years ago, one innovation (other than fire) helped humans thrive: clothing! It allowed us to survive and explore climates that would otherwise kill us. 1/4

I heard the term 'zombie eating' a few years ago, and it stuck with me. I still catch myself doing it – mindlessly eating while scrolling through the news or watching TV.

Sums up something I know is important but still struggle with. I'm terrified of silence. But long pauses are such a power play. 'The art of good public speaking is often to say less, giving each idea time to breathe' – @timharford.bsky.social The consultant dig still stings a bit.

Forget ‘left’ versus ‘right’. This was ‘open’ versus ‘closed’. ’ …a backlash against what I call the policy of openness, open trade, open information, open migration, even open politics…’ – Fareed Zakaria I’m still searching for answers and I like this one.

I’m a big fan of voice mode on ChatGPT. It’s like having a portable secretary in my ear. 1/5

Shoutout to @johnhiggs.bsky.social for the best bio I’ve seen so far. Already eyeing up his new Doctor Who book for my dad. Luckily, my dad's never heard of Bluesky so this post won’t spoil the surprise.

Can anyone here tell me what a skeet is?

I’ve listened with interest anytime Hard Fork hosts @caseynewton.bsky.social and @kevinroose.bsky.social talked about decentralised platforms over the past year. This week, they finally asked, ‘What social media platform should I be on?’ I guess this is the answer. Enjoy the referral bonus, fellas.