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Tagged with “skill” (3)

1. Adam Gopnik: Turkish notions

   As the world’s top chess players battle it out in London, Adam Gopnik reflects on why we overrate masters and underrate mastery.

   http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/pov

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   —Huffduffed by adactio one month ago

2. Alain de Botton: The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

   Alain de Botton; renowned essayist, philosopher and founder of The School of Life examines the nature and function of work

   Most of our waking hours are spent at work, and yet we rarely challenge the basic assumptions that lie behind this time-consuming, life-altering activity.

   (Apr 9, 2009 at the RSA)

   http://uc.princeton.edu/main/index.php/component/content/article/28-all-videos/4533-the-pleasures-and-sorrows-of-work

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   —Huffduffed by Clampants 3 years ago

3. Craftsmanship

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   —Huffduffed by yandle 4 years ago