Ike Pigott

Communicator, amateur finder of things

Complete transparency is NOT a virtue. It is a panopticon.
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Emotional baggage: inside the toxic work environment at Away
The Verge - Zoe Schiffer
Avery felt out of place at Away. Like many of the executives at the popular direct-to-consumer luggage brand, she’d gone to an Ivy League college, worked at a popular startup, and honed an intense work ethic that set her apart from the pack. But the higher-ups, who were almost all white and …
The answer is "NO."
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Are Veggie Chips or Straws Healthier Than Potato Chips?
TIME - By Markham Heid
If you’re trying to sneak more vegetables into your—or your kid’s—diet, swapping regular potato chips for veggie chips or sticks may seem like a healthy substitution. But nutrition experts say some of these ostensibly good-for-you snacks are just junk food in disguise. “Those veggie sticks are super …
If you've seen Endgame, read this. If you have not yet seen Endgame, bookmark this for later.
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How Avengers: Endgame Fulfills the Emotional Arcs of Marvel's Characters - Justin Kownacki
justinkownacki.com - Published by Justin on April 28, 2019
Avengers: Endgame is a massive storytelling experience. As the culmination of 22 films and dozens of overlapping plotlines, it is a pop culture …
What in the name of Roald Dahl..?
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A giant (fake) potato in Idaho has been turned into an Airbnb, and you can rent it for $200 a night
thisisinsider.com - Rachel Hosie
• A giant (fake) potato has been turned into a home that you can rent on Airbnb. • The Big Idaho Potato Hotel is a 6-ton potato structure that was created …
The secret to success is Timing
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Big Bets and a Fast Buzzer: The Secret Sauce of James Holzhauer’s ‘Jeopardy!’ Success
theringer.com - Claire McNear
Something special is happening on Jeopardy! right now. James Holzhauer, a [Johnny Gilbert voice] professional sports gambler from Las Vegas, Nevada, is …
What newsrooms can do to keep disinformation from spreading.
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How to Slow the Spread of Disinformation: A Guide for Newsrooms –...
truthorfiction.com - by Brooke Binkowski
Every day, a new fake story emerges with the power to affect policy or further corrode relationships, from interpersonal to international. This is …