Author Archives: joshua chamberlain

According to Merrian-Webster, the word “hear” is defined as “to perceive or become aware of by the ear,” whereas the word “listen” means “to pay attention to sound.” Hearing is a transitive verb. Listening is an intransitive verb. Hearing is passive. Listening is active. I’m telling you all this because I’m trying to hear lessContinue reading “hearing vs. listening”

I’m a big believer in sharing the work that inspires us. As a result, here are some songs and albums that I’ve had on repeat lately. 1. Aaron West & The Roaring Twenties — Routine Maintenance Imagine if Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years fronted The Mountain Goats, then wrote a series of songs detailingContinue reading “what i’m listening to — 5.13.19”

No one enjoys feeling stupid. We avoid it at all costs. We want to be seen as informed and educated to those around us. We devour news articles and binge-watch YouTue videos and when we see a movie or read a book, we’re cautious to share our opinions until we’ve confirmed with those around usContinue reading “the problem with expertise”