Connie Yowell

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When groups meet to brainstorm, good ideas are lost. People bite their tongues due to conformity pressure, noise, and ego threat. A better approach is brainwriting: generate ideas separately, then meet to assess and refine. Group wisdom begins with individual creativity.

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA): “I don’t know whether to call you professor or comrade.” Someone off-camera: “Oh my goodness.” Dr. Saule Omarova, Biden’s comptroller currency pick: “I’m not a communist. I do not subscribe to that ideology. I could not choose where I was born.”

Prosecutor: Did Ahmaud Arbery reach into his pockets? Travis McMichael: No. Prosecutor: Did he yell? TM: No. Prosecutor: Threaten you? TM: No. Prosecutor: Brandish weapons? TM: No. Prosecutor: Gun? TM: No. Prosecutor: Knife? TM: No. Prosecutor: He just ran? TM: Yes.

Our official statement regarding Peng Shuai. #WhereIsPengShuai #CreatedByThePlayersForThePlayers🎾

The 67th edition of our newsletter is here! Featuring @zillakami's 'DOG BOY', Nia DaCosta's 'Candyman' (@CandymanMovie), an article by @thebrownsinatra, and an interview with artist Matteo Huvaere! quarantinecontent.substack.com/p/dog-boy-cand…

One question should drive the digital transformation of cities, says @Northeastern’s @DanOUrban: Does it benefit all communities? @BusinessInsider businessinsider.com/how-partnershi…

All maps of America look the same

On Ep. 59 of #TwoVirgins, Sam and Teresa interview @samuelkishi over a cup of peppermint tea. Teresa and Sam talk to Samuel about how he got interested in film, the autobiographical roots of Los Lobos (@loslobosmovie), as well as the art of acting. open.spotify.com/episode/4CcN9u…

The 64th edition of our newsletter is here! Featuring @kanyewest's 'DONDA', @lizbklo's 'Stray,' @nkjemisin's 'The Fifth Season,' and an interview with @samuelkishi! quarantinecontent.substack.com/p/donda-stray-…

Considered the most restrictive state in the Union in terms of voting, TX GOP certified a fair election last year during record turnout. Now their determined to prevent their voters from voting. @votolatino, we’re suing. Thx @marceelias for representing us.

The 60th edition of our newsletter is here! Featuring @samuelkishi's 'Los Lobos,' @Nas' 'King's Disease II,' @liu_cixin's 'The Three-Body Problem,' and an interview with Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu! quarantinecontent.substack.com/p/kings-diseas…

Psychology’s most cherished method – the lab experiment – may need a major overhaul. In @BBC @ScienceFocus. #ReplicationCrisis sciencefocus.com/the-human-body…

Yesterday sat down for a one-on-one w @HHSGov @SecBecerra to discuss first #100Days Department has made great strides w COVID vaccinations. The fact that we could have a conversation in person speaks to these strides. But Latinx & youth still need a shot. @votolatino

Delayed adulting in 1 chart.

For @BusinessInsider, I wrote about @jasminericegirl + @fanhouseapp's clash with Apple and the tech giant's failure to understand the creator economy — treating individuals as digital goods rather than laborers. businessinsider.com/fanhouse-battl…

New open access journal chock full of interesting articles...

Starting my week with a new playlist - quarantine-content.com/playlists. love finding new music @quarantinecont