Truth & Systems

Truth & Systems is a start-up studio based in NYC. We co-found, invest in, & scale smart companies that make money, create jobs and benefit the environment.

[jonahbloom @jonahbloom]

Has anyone seen my August, I think I must have misplaced it?

[Victoria Wejchert @VickyWej]

As we fundraise for @HeyKinship VCs and angels are asking us how we are doing wfh and if we will lease an office again. My co-founder @jonahbloom wrote this excellent article on the topic. Where (and How) We Want To Work https://t.co/sLwn4AgIVO #WFH #relationships #Collaboration

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

Do we really want to WFH? What would be lost if we all shifted to remote work. Kinship surveyed over 200 people to try to get answers.

https://t.co/61ePOtVH29

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

Here's an excellent guide for networking your way to a new job during this period of self-isolation. It's from @FeminiSteph who is executive director of Stanford University's BioSci careers community, but could be applicable for people in any industry.
https://t.co/lmPBR8Am2m

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

Another good piece on tackling loneliness during this period of isolation. This one from @A_Lekhtman in @Filtermag_org. https://t.co/jvGrZrCezj

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

The keys to building and maintaining human connections, courtesy of some of the best networkers (and friends) that we know. https://t.co/KcjwgQ0PB0

[Elizma Benade @Elizma]

If there is one newsletter I always make sure to read, it's @heyitsnoah 's @WhyInteresting. The format, the deep-dives, the links shared - 👌

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

Social media can be something of a whipping boy for the loneliness epidemic, when it's far from the only cause. But @TracyBrower108 makes a considered, strong argument here for the harm it is causing AND she offers solutions. https://t.co/c8vf4qrWGj

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

If openness and awareness are among the most powerful tools in addressing loneliness, these games could provide a compelling, and beautiful way to confront the issue.
https://t.co/rntOuRJoBu

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

The problem, it seems to us, is that all the social networks are fundamentally structured to incentivize quantity of contacts and contact over quality. If you get into a numbers game in terms of network size and shallowness of engagement, things are gonna get spammy!

[@jason @Jason]

The over 50 crowd should be starting companies!

it’s never too late to do something great.

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

What can you learn from a friendship equation? @jonahbloom explains how Jack Shafer's work changed the way he thinks about some of his relationships. https://t.co/gu4GreSBN7

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

“Some research suggests that the heavy reliance on online socialising may be a problem for men and contributing to the rise in loneliness.” A good dive into male loneliness by @MarieDorking. (No idea why it's posted in Yahoo's Movies section!) https://t.co/HgbCkdXXTy

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

Interesting preliminary research indicating a link between loneliness and smiling. Short but smart write up on the paper from @tarawell88 in @PsychToday: https://t.co/NfUPnQpX9X

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

One from the archives: Scientists figured out how to predict (with some accuracy) which countries would join the Allies or the Axis in WWII, based on the way that structural balance effects the evolution of relationships in social networks.
https://t.co/xO93uDViMt

[Truth & Systems @TruthAndSystems]

Oh the trials and tribulations of trying to mirror mental models in software! We're definitely feeling this piece from the inventor of Apple's autocorrect: https://t.co/70oAXFfcVn

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

We love this piece (https://t.co/79hsmGqpAU) from @sarahdoody, particularly as we're using @invisionapp to build Kinship! Sarah's take reminds us of our recent chat with @kvox. https://t.co/mOyzadctd9 #kinship #ux #networking

[Teressa Iezzi @tiezzi]

How do the people who have great networks network? The exceptionally well-connected @kvox shares her methods.
https://t.co/baiCDA2NBF

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

If networking as lifestyle sounds like colonoscopy as lifestyle, it’s because you’re thinking of it in a narrow, transactional way. That IS unpleasant. But with a new mindset and habits, networking becomes a philosophy of being open, curious and helpful. https://t.co/zCBOyj1ebG

[Kinship @HeyKinship]

Here's 'links on links' - our roundup of fresh thinking on building human connections - featuring Chris Bourn in @wearemel talking to strangers; savvy networking advice from @fran_hauser, and inspiring ideas from @will_coldwell and @jabladoraa https://t.co/HjjLlKfpyW