Imagine prioritizing human wellbeing before growth.
That’s the hill I’ll die on.
It’s disconcerting how uncomfortable I can feel by just considering the idea of spending a full day outside without access to a phone. In the early 90s I lived for two years with no home phone, just a pager 😅
Yes, this meant if someone wanted to get hold of me, they paged me and then if I felt up for it I had to walk outside and find a phone booth and call them back.
↪ Replying to @Carnebro
@Carnebro Jag drev UX Sverige med 1000+ UX:are och uppskattade flera grupper som jag deltog , t ex Tillgänglighetstruppen, men mådde ändå så otroligt mycket bättre av att lämna plattformen än att finnas på den.
I learn so much about running safe workshops from Alastair. twitter.com/acuity_design/status/1…
After more than a year without Facebook I have not missed it one single day.
I had not expected that, but there it is.
I am not saying that this would be true for everybody.
↪ Replying to @epenzeymoog
@epenzeymoog Thanks Eva, I do believe you are right.
↪ Replying to @IanTheGood
@IanTheGood That is not an irrelevant point. I like it. Recently I've been toying with the idea of saying "Com for compassion" 😁
↪ Replying to @Lazer
@Lazer Still a very good point about Sweden. I worry that perhaps it is only my ego that prefers the more "international" domain name and hence I am biased towards it. I mean I'm interested in the international market but it's Sweden that "knows" me. Thanks Liza!
↪ Replying to @beantin
@beantin This is a good point. I think I was reflecting on how it is more taboo to talk about death in some cultures. I connected this to fear of loss and being over-protective of your own wellbeing at the expense of the exploitation of others' wellbeing.
I have several domain names to my name. This year I'll be consolidating to one single website (no links will die). But what should be the 'primary' domain that I use in communication? - It's down to these, I have more ;)
Feel free to explain your thinking. More info in thread.
axbom.com I registered in 1997. This could benefit positioning in search results.
axbom.se emphasises my Swedish location and heritage, which can pique interest.
axbom.blog reveals a content type without having to explain further.
BUT: It's not only a blog. Primarily the content will be in English (but with Swedish translations of the most important pages, and of course Swedish blog posts as well). Relevant: I will be moving towards offering selections of paid content (templates, tools and more).
All types of input is appreciated. Two main reasons for consolidating:
1. The obvious simplification of always directing to one place.
2. I'm really happy with the Ghost platform and have realised it will help me focus on writing more as well.
Thanks for your thoughts! 🙏
↪ Replying to @augmentedrobot
@augmentedrobot @JesperBylund What, this is fate! 😁 Added to my "Play next" list.
↪ Replying to @JesperBylund
@JesperBylund Hehe. Yes. This reminded me of Kalle, age 5, who was often subjected to ridicule by his older siblings, who offered him a choice between a 5kr or 1kr coin. Kalle always chose 1kr. A grownup explains the fallacy to Kalle, and he replies "But then how often would I get free money?"
@JesperBylund When I first heard that story as a child I remember it had a huge impact on my understanding of perspective. Obviously, since I still remember it.
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@JesperBylund > Is rationality really an objective fact?
Exactly! This is the truly interesting question.