> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://makoism.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Abyss (Special Edition) - URL: https://makoism.com/the-abyss-special-edition/ - Published: 2020-12-05T17:22:02.000Z - Updated: 2020-12-05T17:22:02.000Z - Description: She didn’t leave me. She just left me behind. - Author: Steve Makofsky - Tags: makoism, #newsletter-makoism, #substack ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/61/8f/618f2076-e6a0-40dc-8037-06080661dee7/content/images/public/images/d1bddcb7-2688-4508-b084-15092a5a1787_4896x3264.jpeg) Hi again, I’m Steve Makofsky and this is a semi-whenever list of interesting articles, podcasts and videos that I come across during the week. I hope you’ll enjoy it, find something new to think about, and [share it with your friends](https://smakofsky.medium.com/?intent=follow). In case you forgot, this is in your inbox because you asked me to send it to you. You can unsubscribe by clicking the link at the bottom of this email. [Follow or Share](https://smakofsky.medium.com/) [The Abyss (Special Edition)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096754/) is [James Cameron](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000116)'s 1989 film about an undersea oil-rig diving team who are called on to assist in the recovery of a lost nuclear submarine and find themselves encountering an alien aquatic species. When I talk about the film, I have to continuously refer to the film's "[special edition](https://www.amazon.com/Abyss-Extended-Version/dp/B00024ZJPA)" - what was released into theaters due to fear of a film over 2 hours, had almost 30 minutes chopped out of the story. **It was a complete mess**. But when you watch the restored original version clocking in at 171 minutes (which has additional character arcs, a 'humanity on trial' ending), restores the true story: [an exploration of humanity and love](https://cinephiliabeyond.org/the-abyss-james-camerons-exploration-of-humanity-and-love-in-the-heart-of-the-ocean/). Do yourself a favor though, check out the special edition. Avoid the theatrical cut. If you're interested in my daily ramblings, follow me on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/smakofsky) or [my posts on Medium](https://smakofsky.medium.com/?intent=follow). ## This weeks "Deep Links" If you want to truly be an empathetic leader, there's high value in spending time understanding how [psychological safety](https://medium.com/@Harri%5FKaloudis/psychological-safety-at-work-what-do-psychologically-safe-work-teams-look-like-5585ab0f2df4) is measured and fostered in your organization. HBR has an insightful look at 'how can you increase psychological safety on your own team' - [More](https://hbr.org/2017/08/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it?utm%5Fmedium=social&utm%5Fcampaign=hbr&utm%5Fsource=twitter) Remember that fun catchy tune on The Muppets, '**Mahna Mahna**'; you may or may not realize it's origins - [More](https://slate.com/culture/2011/11/mahna-mahna-how-a-ditty-from-a-soft-core-italian-movie-became-the-muppets-catchiest-tune.html) [Dave Chappelle](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0152638/) has an amazing [Instagram "special"](https://www.instagram.com/tv/CH-rR9znT3g/) which speaks about his old show, which includes **five fundamental lessons** about how the Internet has changed the content business; a great summary of these are over on Stratechery - [More](https://stratechery.com/2020/five-lessons-from-dave-chappelle/) To control stress and your life, the most important skill to master is **attention management** \- [More](https://hbr.org/2018/03/to-control-your-life-control-what-you-pay-attention-to) Josh Spector has a great list of one-sentence communication tips to help you express ideas more clearly - [More](https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-communication-tips/) While the **subscription box** isn't a new idea, the oddness of 2020 has popped up a new genre of 'at home mystery boxes'; a serial, ongoing puzzle/mystery that tries to dive into immersive gameplay. As described: '*When you play, you have to question: is this real? Is this not real? Drawing a line to familiar tales that plant breadcrumbs from reality to fabulous findings: We're right there watching Indiana Jones and National Treasure and The Goonies, and that's the feeling we want our players to have—an adventure.*'. Think of it as a escape-room monthly mystery experience for your home - [More](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/12/meet-the-new-generation-of-puzzle-makers-bringing-mystery-to-your-door/) What happens when no one has a reason to dress up? '*How the Fashion Industry Collapsed*' looks at the uprising of sweatpants - [More](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/08/06/magazine/fashion-sweatpants.html) Lots of pieces written this week on the [sale of Slack to Salesforce](https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/04/why-slack-and-salesforce-execs-think-theyre-better-together/), along with the fear on how this will ultimately ruin Slack. [Platformer](https://www.platformer.news/) has a really good take on Microsoft and it's role in crushing Slack - [More](https://www.platformer.news/p/how-microsoft-crushed-slack) A look at an incredible team at Google, **Project Guideline**, which is using computer vision to give blind athletes the ability for independent exercise - [More](https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/accessibility/project-guideline) Many (including myself) have practiced one form or another of '[Getting Things Done](https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563)' as a way to manage information and task overload. A look at the shifting landscape of 'personal productivity' methods and their failings - [More](https://apple.news/ARhWlWbqRRuKYtWmEZ6zJbw) Some deeper insight to fitness tracking, the numbers they generate, and how they can also sabotage our bodies and brains - [More](https://elemental.medium.com/the-dangerous-allure-of-the-quantified-self-7705f19c6f75) ## **End Thoughts** > *You never backed away from anything in your life!* > > *Now fight! Fight! Fight! Right now! Do it!* > > *Fight goddammit! Fight!* > > *Fight!Fiiiiight!*