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17 connected korrents · 10 moments from 14 Apr 2011 to 24 Sept 2026.
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Read this korrent: A spirit cannot itself be perceived, only known through the effects it produces
A spirit cannot itself be perceived, only known through the effects it produces
GB
George Berkeley — holds since c. 1710–1734 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A benefit lies in the giver's intention, not in the thing given — tap to centre the map on it
A benefit lies in the giver's intention, not in the thing given
SE
Seneca — holds since c. 56–62 CE — tap for who they are
Same subject: The timeless way of building brings order out of ourselves and cannot be attained, only allowed to happen — tap to centre the map on it
The timeless way of building brings order out of ourselves and cannot be attained, only allowed to happen
CA
Christopher Alexander — holds since c. 1979 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Art cannot result from external compulsion, because the labour that produces it is voluntary — tap to centre the map on it
Art cannot result from external compulsion, because the labour that produces it is voluntary
WM
William Morris — holds since c. 1883–1888 — tap for who they are
Same subject: The human mind can grasp some things, but some things that really exist lie entirely beyond its reach — tap to centre the map on it
The human mind can grasp some things, but some things that really exist lie entirely beyond its reach
MM
Moses Maimonides — holds since c. 1190 — tap for who they are
Same subject: What pains a person is not the external thing but their own judgement about it, which they have the power to wipe out — tap to centre the map on it
What pains a person is not the external thing but their own judgement about it, which they have the power to wipe out
MA
Marcus Aurelius — holds since c. 171–175 CE — tap for who they are
Same subject: People who cannot feel the littleness of their own great things tend to overlook the greatness of little things in others — tap to centre the map on it
People who cannot feel the littleness of their own great things tend to overlook the greatness of little things in others
OK
Okakura Kakuzō — holds since c. 1906 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A culture that only trusts what can be put into words will treat unnamed inner experiences as unreal or as a disorder. — tap to centre the map on it
A culture that only trusts what can be put into words will treat unnamed inner experiences as unreal or as a disorder.
Last stated 4 months ago
18 Jun 2026
KR
Kenneth Reitz — holds since 2026-06-18 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A society that lets its government dictate what experiences a person may have inside their own consciousness cannot call itself free. — tap to centre the map on it
A society that lets its government dictate what experiences a person may have inside their own consciousness cannot call itself free.
Last stated 2 years ago
16 Oct 2024
GH
Graham Hancock — holds since 2024-10-16 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A contest between five paid firms is not the way to get good creative work. — tap to centre the map on it
A contest between five paid firms is not the way to get good creative work.
Last stated 3 months ago
14 Aug 2026
SK
Susan Kare — holds since 2026-08-14 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A culture that is uncompromising but also kind and supportive is the most fertile ground for creativity. — tap to centre the map on it
A culture that is uncompromising but also kind and supportive is the most fertile ground for creativity.
Last stated 7 months ago
12 Apr 2026
ES
Evan Spiegel — holds since 2026-04-12 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A feeling of responsibility is probably the greatest inhibitor of creativity; great ideas came from people not paid to have them — tap to centre the map on it
A feeling of responsibility is probably the greatest inhibitor of creativity; great ideas came from people not paid to have them
IA
Isaac Asimov — holds since c. 1959 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A $1,299, 100-gram pair of slip-on glasses seems far more enticing than a $3,699, 700-gram headset strapped to the face. — tap to centre the map on it
A $1,299, 100-gram pair of slip-on glasses seems far more enticing than a $3,699, 700-gram headset strapped to the face.
Last stated a month ago
24 Sept 2026
MS
M.G. Siegler — holds since 2026-09-24 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A baby-step version of eval-driven design is to sketch out 10 to 20 hero flows and run the feature or interaction through them to see where it falls apart. — tap to centre the map on it
A baby-step version of eval-driven design is to sketch out 10 to 20 hero flows and run the feature or interaction through them to see where it falls apart.
Last stated 2 months ago
9 Sept 2026
EB
Ed Bayes — holds since 2026-09-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A blank chat box is lazy: it violates the first rule of a good user experience, that it is obvious what you can do. — tap to centre the map on it
A blank chat box is lazy: it violates the first rule of a good user experience, that it is obvious what you can do.
Last stated a year ago
12 May 2025
JZ
Julie Zhuo — holds since 2025-05-12 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A business can use stewardship of a community publication as a top-of-funnel customer acquisition strategy without needing the publication itself to generate revenue directly. — tap to centre the map on it
A business can use stewardship of a community publication as a top-of-funnel customer acquisition strategy without needing the publication itself to generate revenue directly.
Last stated a month ago
21 Sept 2026
CC
Chris Coyier — holds since 2026-09-21 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A CEO can master both peacetime and wartime leadership, but it is hard — tap to centre the map on it
A CEO can master both peacetime and wartime leadership, but it is hard
Last stated 16 years ago
14 Apr 2011
BH
Ben Horowitz — holds since 2011-04-14 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A company can produce a good commercial without a large budget — tap to centre the map on it
A company can produce a good commercial without a large budget
Last stated 4 years ago
21 Mar 2023
DH
David Heinemeier Hansson — holds since 2023-03-21 — tap for who they are
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A spirit cannot itself be perceived, only known through the effects it produces
Last stated c. 1710–1734
Holds George Berkeley
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Similar wording
A benefit lies in the giver's intention, not in the thing given
Last stated c. 56–62 CE
Holds Seneca
Similar wording
The timeless way of building brings order out of ourselves and cannot be attained, only allowed to happen
Last stated c. 1979
Holds Christopher Alexander
Similar wording
Art cannot result from external compulsion, because the labour that produces it is voluntary
Last stated c. 1883–1888
Holds William Morris
Similar wording
The human mind can grasp some things, but some things that really exist lie entirely beyond its reach
Last stated c. 1190
Holds Moses Maimonides
Similar wording
What pains a person is not the external thing but their own judgement about it, which they have the power to wipe out
Last stated c. 171–175 CE
Holds Marcus Aurelius
Similar wording
People who cannot feel the littleness of their own great things tend to overlook the greatness of little things in others
Last stated c. 1906
Holds Okakura Kakuzō
Similar wording
A culture that only trusts what can be put into words will treat unnamed inner experiences as unreal or as a disorder.
Last stated 18 Jun 2026 · 4 months ago
Holds Kenneth Reitz
Similar wording
A society that lets its government dictate what experiences a person may have inside their own consciousness cannot call itself free.
Last stated 16 Oct 2024 · 2 years ago
Holds Graham Hancock
Same subject: creativity
A contest between five paid firms is not the way to get good creative work.
Last stated 14 Aug 2026 · 3 months ago
Holds Susan Kare
Same subject: creativity
A culture that is uncompromising but also kind and supportive is the most fertile ground for creativity.
Last stated 12 Apr 2026 · 7 months ago
Holds Evan Spiegel
Same subject: creativity
A feeling of responsibility is probably the greatest inhibitor of creativity; great ideas came from people not paid to have them
Last stated c. 1959
Holds Isaac Asimov
Same subject: design
A $1,299, 100-gram pair of slip-on glasses seems far more enticing than a $3,699, 700-gram headset strapped to the face.
Last stated 24 Sept 2026 · a month ago
Holds M.G. Siegler
Same subject: design
A baby-step version of eval-driven design is to sketch out 10 to 20 hero flows and run the feature or interaction through them to see where it falls apart.
Last stated 9 Sept 2026 · 2 months ago
Holds Ed Bayes
Same subject: design
A blank chat box is lazy: it violates the first rule of a good user experience, that it is obvious what you can do.
Last stated 12 May 2025 · a year ago
Holds Julie Zhuo
Same subject: agency
A business can use stewardship of a community publication as a top-of-funnel customer acquisition strategy without needing the publication itself to generate revenue directly.
Last stated 21 Sept 2026 · a month ago
Holds Chris Coyier
Same subject: agency
A CEO can master both peacetime and wartime leadership, but it is hard
Last stated 14 Apr 2011 · 16 years ago
Holds Ben Horowitz
Same subject: agency
A company can produce a good commercial without a large budget
Last stated 21 Mar 2023 · 4 years ago
Holds David Heinemeier Hansson