Strands of Genius :: Short Stories About The Future, A Nationwide AirBnb Scam, WARC Webinar Slides
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Ad:tech talk and debate topics
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yoga, one more week of vegetarian eating, getting our teeth cleaned, the mountains of Rishikesh, leftover Diwali fireworks, updating our talk descriptions & website for 2020, planning our annual holiday party in the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee, watching monkeys, and trying to convince all the rickshaw drivers that it's not a price negotiation: yes, we actually *like* to walk.
WHAT WE'RE THINKING ABOUT | KNOW THYSELF
Unfortunately our yoga teacher had to go to Delhi for a few days, so we decided to take a class at another local studio. The yoga teacher seemed unhappy that we were there, and not very willing to accommodate several other newbies who also decided to drop in.
We found ourselves giggling because every teacher seems to have a different perspective on what is the "right way" to do something. And in fact, one thing he suggested was exactly what we were told not to do by another teacher, which we expressed. He said, "Yes but that is just one teacher" and followed with his certifications. To which we responded "Cool! And you are also just one teacher." It got the class laughing, and a small smile from the teacher, but he pressured us: "You need to watch the YouTube video to see the Father of Ashtanga, and he will show you the RIGHT way." To which we responded, "And *he* is also just one teacher. There are many other teachers all over the world, who all have differing perspectives." We told him that we would listen and do our best, but ultimately we would be going what felt good for our bodies. But it got us thinking.
Whenever possible, learn from as many teachers as possible. What works for someone else may not work for you. You will hear differing perspectives, sometimes even contradictory in their nature, and this is part of the learning too -- You have to decide what you will help you on your journey.
Making these decisions can be hard, because we often look to teachers and guides to tell us what to do, and how to do it. To push back against an authority figure doesn't always symbolize disrespect, but perhaps a newfound respect for your own perspective. And that's valuable, too. Ultimately, true teachers are more than simply instructors - they actively help you learn rather just tell you what to do.
"The use of fake profiles does not necessarily translate into a bad customer experience. Many people don’t care whose home they’re staying in—they just want something cheaper than a hotel. But by allowing hosts to easily operate under fake identities, Airbnb has set up a system that allows scammers to thrive."
- Allie Conti for VICE
FORWARD: Amazon's Original Stories About The Future
#ReadThis #FutureForecast #ShortStories
It's like Black Mirror but in the form of short stories, and it's free for Amazon Prime members. Authors include Veronica Roth (author of the Divergent trilogy) and Andy Wier (author of The Martian) amongst others, and they've got excellent audible narrators too -- including actors from Westworld, Stranger Things, The Expanse, Star Trek, True Blood, and Alita: Battle Angel. Ranging from just over a half hour to not quite two hours, the selection of stories range form "darkly comic to deeply chilling" perspectives about our future. ::AMAZON::
Vice Reporter Accidentally Uncovers Nationwide AirBnb Scam
#Travel #Money #Scam
Allie Conti was grifted in Chicago, and when trying to find out the person responsible, she uncovered a massive scam involving fake rentals all over the US. The worst part? They're one of the most sophisticated technology companies in the world -- and if they wanted to fix it, they probably could. But AirBnb just doesn't care. In fact, they're actively lobbying against protections that would help consumers. A fascinating read, but c'mon guys... You're better than this!! ::VICE::
Slides from Our Latest WARC Webinar
#BrandComms #Media #StealThis
For those of you wanting to check out slides from our WARC webinar, "How to Balance Brand Communications," we've got you covered! You can find these slides -- as well as all of our past presentations for WARC -- on our website. Hit reply to tell us what you thought, what we missed, or what we should tackle next time. ::GENIUS/STEALS::
Street art in Rishikesh which made us smile yesterday :)
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