Since the invention of the written word, people have needed “filters” to help make sense of a world with more information than any one person can know. Unfortunately, rapid technological progress at the beginning of the 21st century has outpaced progress on filtering methods for the average Joe (or Jo), causing many people to feel overwhelmed and overloaded. New filters are needed.
FilterJoe describes simple and effective changes that make it easier to read, write, filter information, communicate, and focus on work. It aims to be a starting point for anyone wanting to enhance their ability to effectively focus, process information, and get work done. It also covers theory, mental disciplines, and any other topics that seem relevant to filtering information.
For more background about this blog, see the introductory post:
Info Overload or Filter Failure? Introducing Filterjoe
My name is Joe Golton. I am a professional investor with a Masters in Computer Science from the University of Illinois. You can find out more about me here.
Initially, I will be the sole editor and moderator, generating most content. But I welcome high quality, on-topic guest posts. Ideally, FilterJoe will turn into a group with many active discussions and contributions from others. After all, social networks have always been one of the most effective filters, and are perhaps even more so today.