Big birds, shiny shoes

Johnnie Moore

Johnnie Moore

I’m Johnnie Moore, and I help people work better together

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It’s kinda funny that of all the things said in the Presidential debate the one with the most traction relates to Big Bird. Reminds me of my friend’s interest in shiny shoes.

It’s always worth remembering this kind of randomness at work when listening to experts who seem very sure they know the future.

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