Paul Jacobson

Tag: structure

  • Whale bones and shadows

    Whale bones and shadows

    We have a curious structure in one of our city parks that’s a little controversial. Some people really don’t like it, most aren’t sure what it’s supposed to represent. It appeals to me, although I can’t quite work out how to photograph it. I took advantage of a couple evening walks past the park to…

  • Structure stifles creativity

    Structure stifles creativity

    Here is a great quote from BuzzFeed’s Jonah Peretti about structure, autonomy and creativity: “If everyone is in some highly structured organization, it’s hard for anyone to be creative,” he says. “It’s hard for people to make new things without autonomy and freedom.” Read “How BuzzFeed’s Jonah Peretti Is Building A 100-Year Media Company” on…

  • Could MultiMarkdown replace Word for lawyers?

    I have a largely unpleasant history with MS Word. I avoid using it as much as I can (and when I do use it, I use it primarily because other lawyers we deal with are using it and I pause my resistance when it can cost me excessive time and money). It is, however, the…