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Passwords so ridiculous as to be unbelievable.

Passwords so ridiculous as to be unbelievable.

by Michael Best | Feb 6, 2026 | Blog posts and book excerpts

A while ago The Guardian reported the findings of a survey of passwords by the tech company, NordPass. The results explain why hacking is so widespread and apparently lucrative. According to NordPass, “ . . . about 80 percent of data breaches are caused by...
Is viewing a creative work a creative act?

Is viewing a creative work a creative act?

by Michael Best | Feb 6, 2026 | Blog posts and book excerpts

Is viewing a creative work a creative act? Yes, it is, according to the late psychologist, Rollo May (1909 – 1994), as quoted by Victor Strecher in his book, Life on Purpose. May apparently said: “When we engage in a painting . . .  We are experiencing some new moment...

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