Entries by Jeffrey Ian Ross

The constant tension between amateurs and experts

In our complex world, a subtle but persistent conflict often exists between amateurs and experts, each vying for recognition and authority. Understanding the Distinction Amateurs (sometimes called novices or dilettantes) and experts (occasionally mistakenly referred to as professionals) create things or offer and engage in services (e.g., advice, consulting, etc.). But they differ on several […]

What’s your theme song?

Music resonates with people on a visceral level, and one of its most powerful components is undoubtedly the song. Some of these compositions seem to get suck in our heads and effortlessly occupy our minds and mental space. Occasionally, we acknowledge the presence of an entire song, it’s most prominent melody or some of the […]

My Comida Vasca Adventure

When I try to master a subject or a skill, I often find that learning a complementary body of knowledge or task, enhances my understanding of the original subject. This form of cross-training, akin to my earlier experiences with developing my core expertises, proved valuable in the late spring of 2023 when I decided to […]

Some low hanging fruit is just rotten

One of the most significant challenges that creative individuals and teams face involves the decisions they make about their projects. These choices include, but are not limited to, what projects to pursue, whom to work with, which methodologies and techniques to use, how to execute these projects, and where and how to present them to […]

When street art provokes moral outrage?

Graffiti and street art have been a constant presence in the long-standing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people, both inside Israel and the Occupied Territories (i.e., West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Golan Heights) and Gaza. Not only have Israelis and Palestinians living in the Occupied Territories and Gaza engaged graffiti and street art (e.g., […]