From our first moments of consciousness up through childhood, the things we think we might be able to do with our lives broaden and broaden. And then, at some point around adolescence, they start to narrow. Our imaginations shrink, our obligations grow, we charge ahead on certain roads and avoid the ones less traveled. Eleven is wonderful. You’re aware of the world and its limitations, but if you’re lucky your imagination hasn’t been crimped yet. Really, maybe, you can do anything. | |
— Nicholas Thompson | |
From his editorial: “An Awesome Question“ | |
Appearing in: Wired Magazine, dtd: Apr 2020 | |
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If You’re A Lucky 11 Year Old
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