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Why you won’t learn to write from Steven Pinker’s The sense of style
I think Pinker is just the best. I love his writing. I love his perspective. I love the way he takes on complex and often controversial topics and finds convincing clarity. I think I’ve read all his books. So when … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged communication, Kahneman, Pinker, style, system 1, system 2, Vivian Paley, writing
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What to wear when you go to the National Science Foundation?
You just got chosen for an NSF panel. You’ve read the proposals, submitted your reviews and are flying into DC tomorrow. But there is one last thing. What do you wear? I suppose no one talks about this because after … Continue reading
Posted in Business meetings, Grant proposals, NSF, Travel
Tagged clothing, conformity, NSF, style, travel
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