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Lucky number 13!

Here's our 13th edition of Paragraph Picks, where we highlight some of the best writing over the past week or so.

Let's dive in!

@keikreutler uses the metaphor of fictional spaceports to explore how embracing improvisation, heterogeneous systems, and just-enough interoperability over strict standardization can enable technological infrastructure to bridge diverse worlds.

"Spaceports evoke a vital attitude toward infrastructure, as the sense that our technologies exceed our understanding as humans increases."

Writing about how cultural narratives of technology shape what worlds we can build https://keikreutler.net 🗝️

@keikreutler uses the metaphor of fictional spaceports to explore how embracing improvisation, heterogeneous systems, and just-enough interoperability over strict standardization can enable technological infrastructure to bridge diverse worlds.

"Spaceports evoke a vital attitude toward infrastructure, as the sense that our technologies exceed our understanding as humans increases."

https://folklore.mirror.xyz/6Lm7xORHWDb-YoVtqv3Vc2G7dT73xiKws5pJBv9ADZE

@tombeck.eth makes the case for why setting specific objectives can hinder creativity and innovation, advocating instead for searching for novelty, letting your interests guide you, and following what feels fun.

"The point is not to stop trying to achieve something great but to stop trying to achieve a specific great thing."

Writer ✍️ | Creepy stories: unnerv.ing 👁️ | Essays: paragraph.xyz/@driftless ⚡️

@tombeck.eth makes the case for why setting specific objectives can hinder creativity and innovation, advocating instead for searching for novelty, letting your interests guide you, and following what feels fun.

"The point is not to stop trying to achieve something great but to stop trying to achieve a specific great thing."

https://paragraph.xyz/@driftless/why-you-should-not-set-goals

@beckpiscopo explores how Decentralized Science (DeSci) can transform the current profit-driven and restrictive scientific landscape by democratizing funding, enhancing transparency, and fostering global collaboration, ultimately returning science to its purest form — the unencumbered pursuit of knowledge.

@yb writes about Farcaster's potential plan to revamp its “channels” feature by focusing on “cozy corners” — small, curated group chats — to improve quality of posts and drive engagement.

"By focusing on cozy corners, channels now become less topic-focused and more group chat oriented."

@yb writes about Farcaster's potential plan to revamp its “channels” feature by focusing on “cozy corners” — small, curated group chats — to improve quality of posts and drive engagement.

"By focusing on cozy corners, channels now become less topic-focused and more group chat oriented."

https://terminallyonchain.xyz/cozycorners

@epr dives into the debate within the cryptoart community about assigning floor prices to artists’ work, highlighting concerns that this practice reduces art to a mere financial asset, adds unnecessary pressure on artists, and detracts from its intrinsic value and artistic integrity.

"The ongoing conversation around floor prices shows that while financial considerations are an inevitable part of the art market, they should not overshadow the essence of artistic expression."

@epr dives into the debate within the cryptoart community about assigning floor prices to artists’ work, highlighting concerns that this practice reduces art to a mere financial asset, adds unnecessary pressure on artists, and detracts from its intrinsic value and artistic integrity.

"The ongoing conversation around floor prices shows that while financial considerations are an inevitable part of the art market, they should not overshadow the essence of artistic expression."

https://paragraph.xyz/@epr/assigning-floor-prices-hurts-artists

@rickmanelius examines Beeple’s evolving artwork, HUMAN ONE — a digital-physical NFT sculpture that bridges the digital and physical art worlds — challenging traditional notions of static art by continuously updating and emphasizing the importance of preserving its evolving history and lore.

"Collectors must embrace the idea of buying a work that is still progressing."

@rickmanelius examines Beeple’s evolving artwork, HUMAN ONE — a digital-physical NFT sculpture that bridges the digital and physical art worlds — challenging traditional notions of static art by continuously updating and emphasizing the importance of preserving its evolving history and lore.

"Collectors must embrace the idea of buying a work that is still progressing."

https://mirror.xyz/atomicform.eth/dHj64_krGWo6J7ZkiOh8TXbaQOuFn_G3djummvnubCc

That's all we have this week!

We'd love to hear from you — what did we miss?

@beckpiscopo explores how Decentralized Science (DeSci) can transform the current profit-driven and restrictive scientific landscape by democratizing funding, enhancing transparency, and fostering global collaboration, ultimately returning science to its purest form — the unencumbered pursuit of knowledge.

https://paragraph.xyz/@beckpiscopo.eth/the-desci-framework