PHIL SIMON
Examining what makes for a solid read/talk.
Category: Faves
“Is someone getting the best
The best, the best, the best of you?”
—Foo Fighters, “Best of You”
Category: Faves
On Big Data, Numbskulls, and False Knowledge
Channeling my inner George Bernard Shaw.
Maybe I Am a Social Media Expert
Reevaluating a term that I truly despise.
Think Web
On old mind-sets, new technologies, and the wrong questions to ask.
The Sponge Theory of Writing
Answering the question, “What’s your writing process?”
Is Your Writing Understandable?
Today choice abounds. No one reads your content out of obligation.
The World of No
Are all “no’s” created equal?
The Social Data Police
A post on catty ex-clients and how Amazon uses data to improve its review of reviews.
The Inevitability of Negativity
Once you reach a certain level of prominence, expect detractors. But don’t let that stop you.
On Complacency
A window into the creative process of my favorite band.