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Conventional wisdom in the Western literary tradition holds that character determines plot. A protagonist possesses a fatal flaw that dashes his otherwise charming character and sets him on a path to slay the dragon, save the world, and get the girl — all while resolving the problem of this fatal flaw. Captain America saves the day. But that definition of plot presumes the existence of a world of background characters whose entire lives are shaped by one hero’s fatal flaw.
almost 5 years ago
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Choosing to speak up about microaggressions could have real consequences on your professional life. Here’s how to do it effectively.
over 4 years ago
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Even though being “called in” is ultimately an act of care for all parties involved (including you), it can still feel uncomfortable. If your colleague has taken the care to thoughtfully approach you about your behavior or comment, how do you respond gracefully and productively?
over 4 years ago
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The Slack notification has ballooned in significance. It’s often the primary tie that workers have to workplaces, so every notification takes on a greater weight.
over 4 years ago
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I realized that my instinct to stand up for myself could have in fact had the opposite effect. I may have become more visible by defending myself, but I was also more visible as a target who had further provoked my aggressor.
over 4 years ago
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When job security in media is a thing of the past, intellectual property
ownership is increasingly a right that media workers are demanding.
over 4 years ago
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Opinion | They built their careers on change. Now, they’re middle managers.
over 4 years ago
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But between Dean Baquet’s leaked New York Times memo and Elon Musk’s
stutter-step pursuit to buy the platform, I’ve been seriously — and frequently —
reconsidering my relationship with Twitter.
over 4 years ago
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The pursuit of the appearance of objectivity (as opposed to focusing on truthful
and contextual reporting of the news) has always been a cynical public relations
tactic, one that came to prominence at a time when the industry — and who works
in it — looked very different than it does today. Performi…
over 4 years ago
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As we face yet another recession, ‘selling out’ looks like gaining access to
basic necessities.
about 4 years ago
