Welcome to the Daily Note, where we're diving deep into some real talk about being a purple person in a world that seems to love dividing folks into red and blue camps. I'm James A. Brown, and I kick things off by sharing my identity as a purple person—someone who blends experiences and perspectives rather than sticking to strict party lines. It's a wild ride, especially when I reflect on the troubling comments I’ve received, like being told that purple people are the first to go when things get tough. This got me thinking about how casually we toss around the words 'war' and 'violence' without really grasping their weight. I’m not just worried about my own safety; I’m concerned about the collective fate of everyone in our nation. Seriously, no one wants to see violence, even if they think they do. So, how do we navigate these turbulent waters together? Let’s keep the conversation going and look out for each other.
Moving on, I tackle a pretty alarming statistic: half of teenagers think journalists make up quotes. That’s a startling insight from a News Literacy Project survey, and it highlights a major shift in how young folks perceive news media. It’s no surprise that kids today are skeptical; they’ve grown up in an era where the line between news and opinion has blurred. We chat about how this generation sees reporters constantly sharing opinions on social media, making it hard for them to trust the news. I can’t help but wonder if their skepticism is a reflection of a deeper issue in media literacy. Do you trust the news? Why do you think younger generations are so doubtful? I want to hear your thoughts on this!
Lastly, I share a quirky story about someone giving away a $5 million house in Nantucket—with a catch, of course. You’ve gotta move it within 180 days, thanks to some local laws. I dive into the fascinating practice of moving houses on the island, where it’s a normal occurrence due to the lack of resources for new builds. Picture houses rolling down the streets—it's a sight to see! This whole situation makes me reflect on creativity and resourcefulness in communities. What do you think about this unique solution to housing challenges? Hit me up with your opinions on my website, and let’s keep this conversation rolling!
Takeaways:
You gotta understand that everyone has a unique perspective shaped by their own experiences, and that's cool.
When it comes to the media, many teens think it's inaccurate and deceptive, and that's a big problem for trust.
Scott Adams dropped some truth bombs about work: we're not just clocking in for a paycheck, but building our future.
Did you know that in Nantucket, if you wanna demolish a house, you gotta offer it up for free first? Crazy, right?
It's wild to think about how the concept of objectivity in news has changed for younger generations.
Life's tough for everyone, and sometimes we just gotta keep pushing through, no matter how weary we feel.
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This is the Daily Note.
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I'm James A.
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Brown.
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Not long ago I shared with you that I'm a purple person.
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Not a red person or a blue one, but a purple person and proud of it.
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My views are a mix of my experiences, as I believe yours are too.
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One of the most troubling responses I had to this I received on YouTube.
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They said that historically, purple people like me are the first wiped out when it hits the fan.
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I can't help but be horrified by that notion.
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In this country today, we speak so flippantly about war and violence that the true meaning of those words fade.
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But what worries me most isn't whether I'll be wiped out is whether you in this nation will be too.
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Because frankly, no one wants that, even those who think they do.
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On that note, I'm James A.
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Brown, and as always, be well.
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This is the Daily Note.
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I'm James A.
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Half of teenagers believe that journalists make up quotes.
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The News Literacy Project surveyed more than 700 of them and when they were asked to describe the news media in one word, 19% said inaccurate or deceptive.
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Now I get where they're coming from.
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These kids grew up when it was nearly impossible to to pretend that news anchors were different than pundits.
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They see reporters opinions on social media constantly and they watch the Internet reward them for their slants.
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Objectivity barely existed for these kids.
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I think they're seeing our media clearer and more skewed than my generation did.
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And I'm not sure which one worries me more.
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Do you trust news?
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And why do you think these kids don't Let me know on jamesabrown.net on that note, I'm James A.
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Most of us believe that our job is whatever our boss says it is.
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You work, you get paid in repeat.
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But is that it?
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Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, says no.
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He says your job is to get a better job.
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He says, we don't work for our employer.
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We work for our future.
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We work to build our skills, to grow our profile, to grow our networks.
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We work for us because a company will call itself a family right up to the moment it lays you off or cut you off at the knees and expect you to smile and nod and say, may I have another?
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So never forget who you work for.
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You, your family and your future.
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So is Scott Wright.
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Brown, and as always, be well, this is the Daily Note.
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Someone is giving away a five million dollar house in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
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But there's a catch.
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You got to move it in 180 days.
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It's the law.
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If you want to demolish a house on that island, you have to offer it up for free first.
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Wait 30 days and see if anyone wants it.
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Mary Bergman of the Nantucket Preservation Trust tells realtor.com that people have been moving houses on Nantucket since they began building there.
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They even call it moving season.
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Why?
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Well, Nantucket is just a pile of sand and there's never been enough wood on that island to build new houses.
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And it saves landfill space.
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I can't get this picture out of my head.
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Houses rolling down, streets cut in half, insulation hanging out.
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It's Nantucket Normal.
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So what do you think?
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Brown and as always, be well.
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This is the Daily note from jamesabrown.net I stopped by the store to fill my gas tank and went inside to get 10 cents off a gallon.
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Third in line, second in line.
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Then I paid cash.
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I talked to the weary cashier who gave me change and from behind the glass he asked me how I was.
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Now that's always a hard question for me.
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I said, I'm making it.
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And I asked him the same.
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He agreed.
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Keep going, I told him.
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Keep trying.
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He told me.
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I've been up for 44 hours.
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He said 12 hours at the gas station, another eight overnight and back again.
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And I didn't know what to say.
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So I awkwardly told him to get some sleep.
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As I pumped my gas, I felt guilty.
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I felt privileged and grateful for what I've earned.
