Simon Hertnon

[Yuval Noah Harari @harari_yuval]

Fear of the unknown can paralyze us more than any tyrant. People throughout history worried that unless we put all our faith in some set of absolute answers, human society will crumble. But modern history has demonstrated that a society of courageous people, who are willing to admit ignorance and raise difficult questions, is usually more prosperous and peaceful than societies where everyone unquestioningly accepts a single answer. People afraid of losing their truth tend to be more violent than people who are used to looking at the world from several different viewpoints. Questions you cannot answer are usually far better for you than answers you cannot question.

#quotes #questions #answers #humanity #21lessons

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In case you missed this on LinkedIn: Introducing New Zealand's Plain Language Act 2022 https://t.co/KnMhQyz15f via @LinkedIn

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Check out my latest article: Introducing New Zealand's Plain Language Act 2022 https://t.co/KnMhQyz15f via @LinkedIn

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Clear Concise Compelling (2ed) PDF https://t.co/ZtTOC7hakI

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Check out my latest article: Abundant images: Why Nakedize has invested in the Excio Image Library https://t.co/tififaWdKM via @LinkedIn

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If you’re in #wellington at 6pm this evening, there will be a 97-gun salute for Queen Elizabeth II. RIP. Earplugs recommended. History unfolding. #queenelizabeth @ Wellington, New Zealand https://t.co/3RVq8tge9q

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New video promoting my Writing Essentials course at Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni-Professional in both Wellington and Auckland. https://t.co/LbxyQbffYI via @YouTube

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Check out my latest article: Teachers, clear communication, and the Plain Language Bill https://t.co/xB5r303iYC via @LinkedIn

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@CJRauthor OMG Catherine. That man is brilliant! The pen might be mightier than the sword, but clearly it's nothing compared to a juggling ball danced with by a freaking genius! Let's get practising!

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Just posted a photo @ St Heliers Beach https://t.co/vyhfEPCjCZ

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@ellerykr @WellingtonUni Thanks @ellerykr. It's amazing how much we can improve the effectiveness of our writing by simply shaking ourselves out of auto-pilot and purposefully crafting information that delivers value to readers.

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Check out my latest article: In praise of writing standards and leadership exemplars https://t.co/ebM5JahE6c via @LinkedIn Take a bow @sysdocgroup and @WriteLimited

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Guess where we are! Hats off to @emiratesteamnz and @lunarossachallenge. A great match. A worthy winner. 🍾 @ America's Cup Village https://t.co/Xx2b4vNoTJ

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@CJRauthor explaining how things rock at our new #bookshop in Wellington. https://t.co/Bu9huMaBZ5

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Just read an excerpt from @jehancasinader's new book on depression. #soreal #sowise #sobrave. "I reckon we set ourselves up for failure by trying to live without suffering." @nzherald https://t.co/fkzNcw22XS

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@JaneyArthur #doingtherightthing #doingityourself #leadingbyexample #lovingyourwork So good, @JaneyArthur @CJRauthor 😀📚👏

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Boom, boom. The cat is out of the bag. Very excited to be supporting this venture with @CJRauthor and @JaneyArthur. Right time, right place, right people! Let the beautiful madness unfold...

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The Big Question: What’s the biggest benefit of plain language for organisations? https://t.co/W7YuZG1zUp via @WriteLimited

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The #4DayWeek discussion is expanding. I encourage you to sign the global Avaaz petition and to improve how many of us work: https://t.co/o4qN9mLHJe

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Thank you @TheSpinoffTV for supporting more discussion around optimal work hours. #4dayweek #lessbutbetter

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Human energy is a limited resource, and we need to talk about how we can best spend it. https://t.co/yZE6BLgq9f