Niklaus Gerber - Issue #115
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Thinking in Triplicate
“We are the principal accomplices in a process that is slowly strangling the economy, destabilizing American politics, and eroding democracy. Our delusions of merit now prevent us from recognizing…
Slack made work sound cool. Can it keep up the illusion?
The jokey way Slack talks is one of its most defining features. But what happens when the joke’s on you?
Hire a Top Performer Every Time with These Interview Questions
Hiring the right people is extremely hard. Not only is the market tightly constrained — especially for tech companies, but the unwritten rules for how to hire are often plain wrong. With more candidates who “look good on paper” going on to flounder at startups, it’s time to rethink what qualities actually make someone a great employee.
Dark UX Patterns in Advertising
According to Hubspot research, 85% of people have a negative opinion towards websites with obnoxious or intrusive ads. What’s wrong with the remaining 15%?
Webmentions: Enabling Better Communication on the Internet
Breaking down the walls between the internet’s many social silos, Webmentions offer a new level of freedom for web interactions.