I joined both Facebook and Twitter many years ago, when they were technical ideas, as opposed to advertising machines driven by algorithms.
Part of the reason for joining in the first place was for me to reserve my namespace. Just like gold rushes of old, it’s always important to claim your username before somebody else jumps in before you and puts their stake in the ground. While Twitter and Facebook took off, I also had my namespaces at long-forgotten sites like Pownce, Myspace and Technorati.
I’ve just set up my router to use Cloudflare’s new DNS service 1.1.1.1. It will be interesting to see if I notice any speed improvement over my ISPs DNS servers.
In exchange for quitting Facebook and Twitter, I’ve decided to put that time to more productive reading. Today I’ve started reading Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith, after hearing an episode of Cortex podcast where Grey and Myles wax lyrical about it. 📚
This article presents, using mathematical principles, the role of luck in determining success. I’ve had my share of luck so I’m not complaining, but there are plenty whose ego leads them to believe it’s “all them”. The Role of Luck in Life Success Is Far Greater Than We Realized
I’ve created mail rules that filter bulk and computer-sent email into a “Machine Mail” folder. My inbox is seeing a lot less action now, which is for the better.
A few months ago I stopped using Facebook. I deactivated my account, deleted the Facebook apps from my iOS devices, and went cold-turkey. I have subsequently had to reactivate my account because of the need to engage with some groups that exist only on Facebook, but I continue to ignore my timeline.
It has been a great change for the better. Facebook adds a huge weight of nothing. It’s empty calories.
I like playing music through Apple TV because I can visually choose songs and playlists. For me, this is a key weakness of voice controlled speakers, like HomePod.
