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Perfectly adapted for somewhere else

September 7, 2022September 8, 2022 ~ Jonathan Mates ~ Leave a comment

Humans are arguably the most successful species in the world, adapting and spreading across a spectrum of environments like no other. You might see, for example, ants or grass or birds all over the world, but you won't see a particular species of any of them in the desert and in the rainforest and in the … Continue reading Perfectly adapted for somewhere else

We are all free range chickens

January 16, 2022 ~ Jonathan Mates ~ Leave a comment

When most of us hear the term "free range chicken," we probably imagine chickens wandering freely within a yard, cavorting (or at least picking around) wherever they like. The reality is actually very different. "Free range" is a label applied to the living situation of chickens, referring to access to open spaces. There has to … Continue reading We are all free range chickens

Fear of Construction

August 29, 2021 ~ Jonathan Mates ~ 1 Comment

I've recently been in the middle of a major career decision. Of course, I had all the pros, cons, risks, and benefits laid out in front of me. But as with many of these decisions, there was a part of me that sat just beyond the reach of my conscious, logical mind, and it seemed … Continue reading Fear of Construction

Triangulation (Argue Better 2021 #6)

April 18, 2021 ~ Jonathan Mates ~ 2 Comments

Photo by Rafael Garcin on Unsplash This is the sixth in a series called “Argue Better 2021” about how we can improve how we argue, discuss, and engage with each other. If you missed the previous entries, you can find them here: first | second | third | fourth | fifth In the previous post, … Continue reading Triangulation (Argue Better 2021 #6)

Build Agreement (Argue Better 2021 #5)

April 5, 2021 ~ Jonathan Mates ~ 3 Comments

This is the fifth in a series called “Argue Better 2021” about how we can improve how we argue, discuss, and engage with each other. If you missed the previous entries, you can find them here: first | second | third | fourth People tell me that I look like my brother. I don't see … Continue reading Build Agreement (Argue Better 2021 #5)

Impact vs intent

October 21, 2020 ~ Jonathan Mates ~ Leave a comment

He was hurt by someone, and he's mad about it. How could this have happened? They must have done it on purpose, they deserve to be punished. She was just trying to be funny. Yes, someone's feelings got hurt, and she's sorry about that. But why can't they just accept her apology? It was a … Continue reading Impact vs intent

Getting into a good college is nothing to be proud of

August 26, 2020 ~ Jonathan Mates ~ Leave a comment

As school is starting, incoming high school seniors (my son among them) are ramping up their college application process. The parental hope is that our kids will make it into their desired school. If only they can do that, all will be right with the world! We will have achieved the ultimate in parenting, and … Continue reading Getting into a good college is nothing to be proud of

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