Ryan Drumwright
ryandrumwright.bsky.social
Ryan Drumwright
@ryandrumwright.bsky.social
Chronically-curious connector and believer in the power of innovation & kindness. "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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I don’t know who needs to hear it but a talent-based business is only as good as the right talent it attracts, hires and retains.
November 29, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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ChatGPT's "thinking" animation on o1 is low-key one of its best features. Visual feedback keeps the user engaged during waiting time, and just generally makes the product feel smarter. Don Norman would be proud.
December 3, 2024 at 4:36 PM
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Interesting piece on how AI can alter human biology and social environments. As with most advancements, it would seem education is key to balancing things out #AI #neuroscience #biology

theconversation.com/smaller-brai...
Smaller brains? Fewer friends? An evolutionary biologist asks how AI will change humanity’s future
Evolution could alter or even eliminate some of the human traits we cherish most, changing forever what it means to be human.
theconversation.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:56 PM
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We're still talking about it because it is about power and control, not productivity and engagement.
As Fast Company contributor Russ Kennedy points out, more than 80% of hybrid employees report being highly engaged at work, compared to 72% of on-site employees, and Stanford researchers found that hybrid work improves employee morale and boosts corporate profits. #RTO #ReturnToOffice #leadership
Why are we still talking about return to office?
Bosses have been trying to make employees return to the office for years now. Why are we still having the same conversation?
www.fastcompany.com
November 30, 2024 at 2:19 AM
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“More music is being released today (in a single day) than was released in the calendar year of 1989”

Everyone's singing but who's listening?

www.musicradar.com/music-indust...
“More music is being released today (in a single day) than was released in the calendar year of 1989”: How the music production industry has taken note of the huge number of self-releasing artists
More and more people are publishing music directly - and the industry has recalibrated
www.musicradar.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:03 PM
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Fast-curing silicone ink opens new doors in 3D printing

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December 3, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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For Los Angeles architecture, it’s been a surprisingly good year. The region’s best projects are as clear and practical as they are creative and striking.
The 8 best new architecture projects in L.A. for 2024
The Natural History Museum, NBCUniversal, ArtCenter, Caltech and an affordable housing project make our year-end list. See what other architecture projects changed the SoCal landscape.
www.latimes.com
December 1, 2024 at 4:38 PM
By reviving a century-old patent for blue paint, this architect reflects on a powerful, lesser-told history

www.cnn.com/2024/12/01/s...
December 1, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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Is this the year of the sober office Christmas party?

https://on.ft.com/4ibvYpj
Is this the year of the sober office Christmas party?
Employers switch traditional drinks events for team building such as crafts and sports
on.ft.com
December 1, 2024 at 5:25 AM
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How Italy's Motor City learned to embrace car-free mobility
In Italy’s Motor City, Car-Free Options Are Growing
The manufacturing hub is the home of Italy’s biggest automaker. But as the industry recedes, the city has been expanding its bike and transit infrastructure.
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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We're featuring an episode from NPR's science podcast Short Wave about what happens in our brains during conflict: Why it tempts us to shut down, and how we can navigate difficult conversations—political or otherwise—without losing control.
The Science of Disagreeing Well : Up First from NPR
What turns a playful debate into an angry, tearful argument? Or a cheerful Thanksgiving feast into a frosty dessert? America is heading into the holiday season after a divisive election season. So we're featuring an episode from NPR's science podcast Short Wave about what happens in our brains during conflict: Why it tempts us to shut down, and how we can navigate difficult conversations—political or otherwise—without losing control.
www.npr.org
November 24, 2024 at 3:26 PM
AI-powered robot performs surgery with skill of human doctor

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November 24, 2024 at 10:56 AM
AI Summaries Simplify Science, Boosting Public Understanding and Trust

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November 24, 2024 at 10:54 AM
MIT's Genius AI Breakthrough: Sleek New Algorithm Promises Smarter Cities and Robotic Marvels

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November 24, 2024 at 10:19 AM
He'll be the last meatpacker in the Meatpacking District. Here's how NYC's gritty neighborhood got chic

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He'll be the last meatpacker in the Meatpacking District. Here's how NYC's gritty 'hood got chic
The last meatpackers in New York's Meatpacking District have agreed to end their leases early and make way for development on their city-owned lot.
flip.it
November 24, 2024 at 10:15 AM
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What does crawling under barbed wire, taking a selfie atop Everest, or swimming faster than anyone else have to do with quarterly earnings or aligning peers on your leadership team?

Nothing. So why do we keep going to these speeches? @makechangewithbud.bsky.social explains: nobl.io/changemaker/...
Not Every Dramatic Story is a Useful One - NOBL
Talks of extreme events or conditions let us feel bold and visionary for an hour without challenging us to confront our blind spots or step into the unflattering realities of leadership. But isn’t it ...
nobl.io
November 21, 2024 at 6:46 PM