In this newsletter: An explainer on what's happening between the Sound of Freedom guy and the Mormon Church, a discount on the best French baking dishes, last chance to pitch for Alt Summit, what it's like having a kid at the end of the world, and much more!
So, I'm a slightly jaded UX designer struggling to find purpose in her work. I'm creative, or at least I was creative, and I desperately want to reclaim that in my life. Regardless of my job title, I want to create for myself, outside the computer, outside of information architecture and wireframes. I left facebook and instagram behind, as I did not like Zuck and his henchmen so I am not on socials as the rest of my cohorts are. I am not a content creator and I'm not looking to document my days that way. So, with all that said, when filling out Alt Summit registration form fields, I can't help but think, "maybe this isn't for me." As in, its not intended for me. Is it?
If you’re drawn to it, I’m confident you’ll have an amazing experience. Many women who attend are in a transitional place and feel like they’re maybe there for vague reasons — possibly they are looking for inspiration, connection, and a path toward next steps. We haven’t found a great way to capture info from people in a transitional phase on the registration form, but don’t let that deter you — instead of listing a social media account for your name tag, you could list a personal website or email
Your link lists are the best! Such a good mix of topics. I always find thought-provoking articles here that I don’t see anywhere else.
For anyone intrigued by the piece on cosmetic dentistry, Jessica DeFino (one of the experts quoted in the article) has a Substack that’s a great antidote to everything the beauty industry sells us--ageism, the so-called science of skincare, the “hot girl hamster wheel,” etc. Essentially, The Unpublishable is to beauty culture as Maintenance Phase is to diet culture. One of my favorite posts: https://open.substack.com/pub/jessicadefino/p/martha-stewart-sports-illustrated
So, I'm a slightly jaded UX designer struggling to find purpose in her work. I'm creative, or at least I was creative, and I desperately want to reclaim that in my life. Regardless of my job title, I want to create for myself, outside the computer, outside of information architecture and wireframes. I left facebook and instagram behind, as I did not like Zuck and his henchmen so I am not on socials as the rest of my cohorts are. I am not a content creator and I'm not looking to document my days that way. So, with all that said, when filling out Alt Summit registration form fields, I can't help but think, "maybe this isn't for me." As in, its not intended for me. Is it?
If you’re drawn to it, I’m confident you’ll have an amazing experience. Many women who attend are in a transitional place and feel like they’re maybe there for vague reasons — possibly they are looking for inspiration, connection, and a path toward next steps. We haven’t found a great way to capture info from people in a transitional phase on the registration form, but don’t let that deter you — instead of listing a social media account for your name tag, you could list a personal website or email
address — or just put N/A or leave it blank.
Well. By all means then. Take my money. I'll be there. And thank you.
Regarding the Woman on the Line piece, I listened to the podcast version of this American Life. It is moving and worth a listen.
Loved the Elon Musk book review in your links. Its now up there in my mind as one of the greats, alongside the brilliantly funny article about Dan Brown's ridiculous writing style by Michael Deacon in The Telegraph. https://onehundredpages.wordpress.com/2013/06/12/dont-make-fun-of-renowned-dan-brown/
Oooof Robert Hadden 😡
Your link lists are the best! Such a good mix of topics. I always find thought-provoking articles here that I don’t see anywhere else.
For anyone intrigued by the piece on cosmetic dentistry, Jessica DeFino (one of the experts quoted in the article) has a Substack that’s a great antidote to everything the beauty industry sells us--ageism, the so-called science of skincare, the “hot girl hamster wheel,” etc. Essentially, The Unpublishable is to beauty culture as Maintenance Phase is to diet culture. One of my favorite posts: https://open.substack.com/pub/jessicadefino/p/martha-stewart-sports-illustrated
Thank you for the article on Long Covid!! So grateful this horrible disease is still getting the coverage it deserves!