Hello curious cat 🐱

In the course of stumbling about my online haunts, I've come across heaps of thought-provoking articles (some of which do eventually make it into my thinkylinks). I've shortlisted them down to a handful because you're busy too. We all are. Busy and, perhaps, craving something novel and cogitative that won't demand too much of us.

So here are five interesting and not-too-demanding links to feed your brain this month:

No, you won't make time. Because you can't.
Get ready for a truth bomb. At first it comes across finger-waggy, but by the end you'll hopefully feel seen, understood, and able to forgive yourself for not doing all the things.

How async communication combats groupthink
Yes, one might argue that async usually means text, which can make things harder for dyslexics and talker types. But note that inclusivity issues persist in synchronous talk-based work modes too. The question is whether you invest effort in getting a big reward or a small one.

Awesome Privacy
A huge list of privacy-conscious alternatives to popular software. It's hard to "vote with your feet" when there's nowhere to go. Thankfully there are heaps of other places if you know where to look. Hint: start looking here 👆

On Repairing, Rather Than Replacing
A gentle on-ramp to repair-oriented thinking from NZ writer Scott Nesbitt. Meanwhile, you've probably seen elsewhere how a widespread violation of our right to repair is adversely affecting wheelchair users and people who grow food for other people to eat.

How burnout affects the amygdala
A snappy easy-read Twitter thread about how stress and burnout affect the amygdala. Thread content is served through Nitter, an "open source alternative Twitter front-end focused on privacy and performance" (ie. no bullshit tracking, loads fast).

Now, I'm asking you — what's one interesting thing you've read lately?

Hit reply and tell me.

Sandy.
sanlive.com

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Finally, here's what I'm up to now.