Post by habiba123820 on Nov 6, 2024 3:50:20 GMT -6
I have a fascination with mechanical devices. Perhaps it’s because they are inherently imperfect, and we’ve been trying to make things work correctly and more precisely for centuries. I collect automatic and mechanical watches. I still listen to vinyl at home, from The Beatles to Marvin Gaye to Mutantes. One of my hobbies is using old film in my Hasselblad, Mamiya, and even plastic cameras.
The film is grainy, aging, and requires a lot of work to record images properly. And while I like electric cars, I marvel at how timed explosions transform reciprocating motion into circular motion with manual gear shifting, and how that propels an internal combustion engine vehicle forward. I recently listened wordpress web design agency to an interview between Neil Gaiman and Tim Ferriss.That’s what inspired me to write this. For a good portion of the interview, Neil talked about writing with pen and paper instead of a computer because it limits you.
You have to think and plan ahead, because you probably want to minimize the amount of corrections you make without the help of the backspace and delete keys. Because I work with technology, code, algorithms, a vocation I truly love, I find myself having to balance the impulses and speed that exist in my industry with my limited resources. Like ink on paper, film photography is rare and expensive, so I really take the time to focus and frame the shot, and I double-check the exposure. This happens almost subconsciously; there are only so many rolls you can carry, plus you have to change the roll every 12 shots or so.
I like about 1 in 3 film shots, on average. Out of my 90,000 or so digital photos, I’m pretty sure I’ll only like 1 in 50. Scarcity demands focus. Our most scarce resource is human talent, which is why we at Bureau Works are so invested in automation. I know, it sounds ironic and crazy, but it’s true. We believe that by allowing mundane, repetitive and boring tasks to be taken over by computers, we will free up our most valuable resource – people – to develop their skills and learn new ones, bringing more value to the company with new ideas and challenging conventions. We expect everyone who works with us to look outward rather than bury themselves in tasks that will bring a sense of busyness but not necessarily fulfillment.
Our drive towards full automation in many areas of the company stems from our need to create more collaboration. We are at our best when we talk, share experiences and explore creative ways to solve problems and define strategies. It takes effort for people to show up, it’s imperfect and we learn from our mistakes. Machines are precise and reliable, which is why we need them to process the boring stuff. This combination is what makes me come to work every day with a smile on my face. Topics: Technology
Written by Henrique Cabral
Henrique is a partner at Bureau Works and also the CTO. He also speaks code and loves racing cars.
The film is grainy, aging, and requires a lot of work to record images properly. And while I like electric cars, I marvel at how timed explosions transform reciprocating motion into circular motion with manual gear shifting, and how that propels an internal combustion engine vehicle forward. I recently listened wordpress web design agency to an interview between Neil Gaiman and Tim Ferriss.That’s what inspired me to write this. For a good portion of the interview, Neil talked about writing with pen and paper instead of a computer because it limits you.
You have to think and plan ahead, because you probably want to minimize the amount of corrections you make without the help of the backspace and delete keys. Because I work with technology, code, algorithms, a vocation I truly love, I find myself having to balance the impulses and speed that exist in my industry with my limited resources. Like ink on paper, film photography is rare and expensive, so I really take the time to focus and frame the shot, and I double-check the exposure. This happens almost subconsciously; there are only so many rolls you can carry, plus you have to change the roll every 12 shots or so.
I like about 1 in 3 film shots, on average. Out of my 90,000 or so digital photos, I’m pretty sure I’ll only like 1 in 50. Scarcity demands focus. Our most scarce resource is human talent, which is why we at Bureau Works are so invested in automation. I know, it sounds ironic and crazy, but it’s true. We believe that by allowing mundane, repetitive and boring tasks to be taken over by computers, we will free up our most valuable resource – people – to develop their skills and learn new ones, bringing more value to the company with new ideas and challenging conventions. We expect everyone who works with us to look outward rather than bury themselves in tasks that will bring a sense of busyness but not necessarily fulfillment.
Our drive towards full automation in many areas of the company stems from our need to create more collaboration. We are at our best when we talk, share experiences and explore creative ways to solve problems and define strategies. It takes effort for people to show up, it’s imperfect and we learn from our mistakes. Machines are precise and reliable, which is why we need them to process the boring stuff. This combination is what makes me come to work every day with a smile on my face. Topics: Technology
Written by Henrique Cabral
Henrique is a partner at Bureau Works and also the CTO. He also speaks code and loves racing cars.