Share what you do profusely, because it will be remixed by others into something new, rich and strange.
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We often get blinded by the forms in which content is produced, rather than the job that the content does.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We focus too much on the appearance of content instead of its purpose.
This quote reflects on how people can become overly concerned with the formats and styles of content rather than understanding its underlying purpose and message. Tim O'Reilly emphasizes the importance of recognizing the functional role that content plays in communication, encouraging us to look beyond superficial aspects and engage with the true value of the ideas being shared.
Themes
ContentUnderstandingAppearancePurposeCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
In a marketing meeting discussing social media campaigns, this quote can remind the team to focus on the message rather than just the graphic design.
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