Before revealing this project’s post and links, here’s a preview of the next word: signal. If you have ideas or resources related to that topic, send ‘em my way!
As of the last newsletter, I’m beyond ecstatic to report all of the remaining letters have been adopted—special thanks (in project order) to Dan, Nikki, Chris, Lee, Susie, and Abby. At least one project is ready to publish soon (thanks Dan!), confirming it was a brilliant idea to open Alpha Projects up. 🙌🏻
ALPHA BITS
You can find the post for risk here and also on the homepage. And now, the quick bits:
The mousetrap concept was one of many I considered to illustrate risk. As always, check the site to learn why this image stuck.
I reflected on my relationship to risk and researched my way down a risk-relevant rabbit hole. Matrices and assessments and profiles…oh my!
Inspired by a podcast featuring Annie Duke (h/t @mostlynotworkin), I created a Decision Capsule. I tested the capsule’s no-code process using a decision to contribute to ConstitutionDAO (while venturing down a rabbit hole within the web3 world).
CONNECTION(S)
This section is for my email friends—you won’t find it on Alpha Projects. Why don’t you send something to a friend?
Take a risk…literacy test—it’s only 2 minutes
Find out “your chances of dying” thanks to an infographic breaking down the stats for skydiving, running, snowboarding, dancing, and more!
Watch a 2-minute animation featuring Jared Diamond’s insights on everyday risks (and why the riskiest thing you might have done today was take a shower)
Be reminded of COVID risks through these visualizations and tools: microCOVID Project, EL PAÍS, and NPR
Check out another decision-making template and framework, courtesy of the Coinbase Co-Founder and CEO
Consider the risks of using algorithmic risk assessments in our criminal justice system
Open up a time capsule or two by reading these public letters and an update Forbes shared on their 16-year-old "E-Mail Time Capsule" (you’ll laugh now at their choice of tech partner)
Thanks for reading (and sharing)! 💖
P.S. If you’re intrigued by joining a decision accountability group, as referenced in the post, let me know.