Tag: simplicity

  • Make it Simple — fixing the problem of power

    Make it Simple — fixing the problem of power

    Abundance, complexity — the language around the public discourse is avoiding the problem (power) and solution (simplicity).

  • Simple

    Simple

    Episode 36 of the Make Saints podcast

  • Martha is distracted

    Martha is distracted

    The Mary and Martha story in Luke is so familiar. We make typologies of the characters. And often avoid its significance.

  • Too Simple

    Too Simple

    Episode 30. June 24, 2022

  • The seductive power of fake simplicity

    The seductive power of fake simplicity

    People have a hard time with complexity. But we can’t just cut things out of context and call that simplicity.

  • The Simplicity Paradox

    The Simplicity Paradox

    We want it all. And we want simplicity. But keeping it simple while accessing everything is virtually impossible.

  • The Exquisite Pain of the Reboot

    The Exquisite Pain of the Reboot

    I want to break up with big tech. But it is just so convenient. Two nights ago, I downloaded Vivaldi. It’s a web browser that is faster, more secure, and most importantly, not run by Google. The thing is, I didn’t open it. I was too afraid. Last night, I buckled down and started it…

  • Truly Simple Arguments

    Truly Simple Arguments

    In the social media era, separating truth from fiction is hard. Here’s one way you can tell the difference between a real argument and a dishonest one. The difference between a simple argument and a simplistic one is authority. Simplistic arguments try to make complex issues bite-sized. They’re like trading a balanced diet for a…