Jason Karl Margaritis

I practice strategic communications and org change, focusing on technological, cultural, and people transformations. Views expressed are my own.

[Jason Karl Margaritis @JKarlMargaritis]

@juanpamel

[Jason Karl Margaritis @JKarlMargaritis]

@juanpamel Kind of fascinated by this...

[Pan-Optic @Panopticpod]

We are saddened to learn that philosopher of technology Bernard Stiegler passed away yesterday. From bank robber to philosopher, he is a model all kids can aspire to. We discussed some of his ideas in episode 3 of Pan-Optic. #BernardStiegler

https://t.co/ZfzyrSedGV

[Jason Karl Margaritis @JKarlMargaritis]

@Podchaser @Panopticpod (https://t.co/2rnSViAxNz) - A critical theorist and a consultant discuss heady philosophical concepts and extrapolate immediately applicable practical insights to help you act in the modern workplace / world, while critically reflecting on the mechanics of practice.

[Pan-Optic @Panopticpod]

We just covered Evgeny Morozov's article on social coordination, new #markets, non-markets, and technical #knowledge systems / tools. Episode coming in a few weeks. We debate whether knowledge alone can beget motivation to solve urgent social problems.

https://t.co/svI4REBuOq

[Consulting Comedy @consultingcmdy]

yeah you’re cute but is your utilization over 80%?

[Pan-Optic @Panopticpod]

When you’re unprepared to record a podcast... #philosophy #consulting #podcasting #podcastlife

[Jason Karl Margaritis @JKarlMargaritis]

@juanpamel Sure, could link it all to NL — laser-focus on joyless work; merit-based systems; the desire for “nice things." Shouldn’t we take all this energy and refocus it on urgent social problems? Today, shouldn't we massively reward people who are actively solving climate change, etc.?

[Jason Karl Margaritis @JKarlMargaritis]

@juanpamel Disagree. When you cap sales commissions for example, salespeople reliably sell less. Everyone is taxed... not 100%.

[Jason Karl Margaritis @JKarlMargaritis]

"Promise of bonuses" may have increased personal risk tolerance of workers. Misaligned incentives: sell more meat with less resources / costs at expense of most direct stakeholders -- your employees.

[The Intercept @theintercept]

Several major meat companies coerced sick employees to continue working with promises of bonuses, and in many plants workers claimed that they faced hostility when requesting hygiene equipment such as face masks. https://t.co/V9LRED6YgU

[Consulting Comedy @consultingcmdy]

EBITDAC = Earning before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and coronavirus

[Jason Karl Margaritis @JKarlMargaritis]

@juanpamel What probably feels worse from the perspective of any performance-oriented 70 hrs/wk knowledge worker? Being told the econ only values your tenacity to a point, or being taxed after earnings per usual? The latter can redistribute wealth just the same. Different framing.

[Very Bad Wizards @verybadwizards]

Coming next week @peez and @tamler dive deep into the Harper's letter and Bari Weiss' resignation from the Times

just kidding

we actually talk about why yelling 'FUCK' increases pain tolerance and the classic paper "Freedom of the Will and the Concept of a Person."

[Jason Karl Margaritis @JKarlMargaritis]

"Resistance to change does not reflect opposition... Even as they hold a sincere commitment to change, many people are unwittingly applying productive energy toward a hidden competing commitment... a kind of personal immunity to change." https://t.co/Kh8PxwJMxS

[Jason Karl Margaritis @JKarlMargaritis]

“Reform is not the answer, we’ve been trying it for decades, and as you can see, we’re just not getting anywhere... We need a new paradigm of policing in the United States. It needs to be completely dismantled and reconstructed, not changing a policy here or there.”

[The Intercept @theintercept]

“People in the movement are shifting: They are not calling for body cameras and more training. More and more people are like, ‘Fuck that, take their money away.’” https://t.co/Pit3eJpezf

[Jason Karl Margaritis @JKarlMargaritis]

Good insight into pressures facing #industry to technologically transform in the #COVID / post-COVID word. "What’s needed is a dynamic risk-based framework—one supported by #technology and informed by public policy, as well as medical and health guidance." https://t.co/72S3uxMYEo

[OurFoundations @FoundationsPC]

PAN-OPTIC COLLABORATION, Part 1- POLITICAL THEORY, PHILOSOPHY, AND TECH @Panopticpod

introductions, the concept of the public sphere, the relationship between markets and States, some historical context, philosophy, and much more.

https://t.co/1XrADO3nQs

[Jason Karl Margaritis @JKarlMargaritis]

@Panopticpod - @juanpamel and I discuss the link between communicative action and law, the rise of modern military contractors, and technology. Some interesting connections here. Thanks to @FoundationsPC for your insights and participation!

[Pan-Optic @Panopticpod]

After 9/11, why did the U.S. outsource approximately 50% of #military operations in Iraq / Afghanistan to companies? In true Pan-Optic fashion, the answer has something to do with stratcomms and #technology. Listen now! https://t.co/RJ6OZLasUH

[Very Bad Wizards @verybadwizards]

New episode is up! @peez and @tamler on Bertrand Russell’s essay In Praise of Idleness.” How did workaholism become the norm? Would more leisure make us happier? Plus the question on everyone's mind right now - is pansexuality obligatory? https://t.co/wMUWmZSMcp

[Pan-Optic @Panopticpod]

Some light listening for your cabin fever: a return to our friend #Habermas with meditations on the connections btwn strategic action, technology, and military contractors. Thank you @FoundationsPC for a productive conversation. #BigTech #communications

https://t.co/GRayh86jHS