PinnedJaime Martínez BownessinThought ThinkersUmberto Eco’s “Acid Test” for Fascism: Does Any of This Sound Familiar?Could today’s populist movements be ticking the same boxes as mid-20th-century Fascism?Jul 2549Jul 2549
PinnedJaime Martínez BownessinWork CityWhen Honesty Hurts: Between Authenticity and “Sincericide” at WorkA personal experience of how too much honesty can backfire, and a good way to navigate the thin line between being sincere and being…Mar 14193Mar 14193
Jaime Martínez BownessinThought ThinkersOptimism in an Age of Terror: The Life, Death, and Legacy of the Marquis de CondorcetDespite facing persecution and injustice, one man’s belief in humanity’s progress continues to challenge us today.Sep 251Sep 251
Jaime Martínez BownessinThought ThinkersThe Sweet Taste of Spite: When Rejection Breeds Success (and Sometimes Curry)From bitter setbacks to sweet victories, history — and today’s world — shows that the pain of rejection and the thirst for revenge have a…Sep 232Sep 232
Jaime Martínez BownessinThought ThinkersForget the Turing Test: Can AI Show Gratitude?Think ChatGPT is a real smarty-pants? Wait until it thanks you for existing. Introducing the ultimate intelligence test: spontaneous…Sep 151Sep 151
Jaime Martínez BownessinThought Thinkers“Harakiri” Futurism: Why Yuval Noah Harari Keeps Peddling the ApocalypseFrom AI creating a “useless class” of unemployed to “data dictatorships,” this celebrated Israeli historian’s predictions are often…Sep 112Sep 112
Jaime Martínez BownessinThought ThinkersDoes the Study of History Make Us Better People?Aug 273Aug 273
Jaime Martínez BownessinWork CityDoes The 4:1 Rule for Heartbreak also Apply to Burnout?Some therapists recommend taking one year to recover for every four years spent in a relationship, following a divorce or breakup. Could…Aug 202Aug 202
Jaime Martínez BownessinTeatime HistoryHeavenly Misfires: When Assassination Attempts Inflate EgosSurviving a close call with death doesn’t mean divine endorsement, but try telling that to many leaders in history.Jul 183Jul 183
Jaime Martínez BownessinWork CityWant to Succeed as an Entrepreneur? Go for “Dumb” Business IdeasHigh-tech ventures aren’t the only path to success. Down-to-earth businesses that deliver stellar customer service can be your ticket to…Jun 243Jun 243
