To illustrate what a growing number of literary scholars consider the most exciting area of new research, Lisa Zunshine, a professor of English at Kentucky University, refers to an episode from the TV series “Friends.” (Follow closely now; this is about the science of English.) Phoebe and Rachel plot to play a joke on Monica […]
9. Karateka Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner’s first game, Karateka, gave us a few glimpses of the designer’s playfulness — and his fondness for hidden traps. One of the first things you learn while playing the game is to always approach enemies in your fighting stance, or else they’ll kill your dumb defenseless ass […]
You don’t need to do all of these things — pick just one, and try it. Then try another and see if it works. Experiment to find what works for you. And enjoy the simple work life. Start early. Going into work early was one of my favorite tricks — it was quiet, before the […]