Letters are a central part of Lee Israel’s book, Can You Ever Forgive Me?

The actual value of letters by Dorothy Parker, Noel Coward and others’ were valued at $75-$1900 but they were not authentic but manufactured partially or entirely by the author, who pled guilty and received 5 years probation.

Cal Newport, in his 2016 book Deep Work intimates the value of working on a consolidated book beats scattered correspondence.  I would call it an hypothesis that time spent on a book is a “deeper work” than a bunch of correspondence.

Cal’s next book, Digital Minimalism (2019) I expect to be more mature and less idiosyncratic, as his book Deep Work was more mature and perceptive, leaning on the well-established philosophies of others to make his deep points than his essay on preferences or scheduling for time oriented or goal oriented preference for “deep work”.

I hope this transmission goes through this time.  That’s another point for a book’s value—but what about a fire and storage space? Library insurance?

I like hard covers myself. Rather go to the library and read a hard cover than buy a soft cover to own.  If I included storage, books also have a cost and an ongoing one. Like an old car that doesn’t leak oil.

Sincerely,

John Rubens

Warren ‘81

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From: John Rubens
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 3:04 PM
To: tritonmag@ucsd.edu
Subject: Transmission of emails

Dear Jarrett:

My email system says my replies were not transmitted properly, perhaps because of the attachment regarding the Triton.

Here is the cut & paste version of the two emails:

Dear Jarrett:

I suppose the http://ucsdeducation.pbc.guru alumni book club could use games.

We could rotate “discussion leaders” as bankers change in the game of baccarat?

Jibberish can lead to deep work.

Just think of romance.

Sincerely,

John Rubens

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From: John Rubens
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:50 PM
To: Triton Mag
Subject: RE: Gaming

Dear Jarrett Haley, Editor-In-Chief:

I think the most pertinent thing now is the NFL NFC Championship Game. Some people are so virtually enthralled. I’d like to know the percentages of fans via electronics and those that actually pay to attend the game. Investments. Game Thinking by Amy Jo Kim: the second page of Angel Au-Yeung’s article is reminiscent of my time at U.C. San Diego. Thanks Class of 2013.

Yes, focus groups, algorithms and casinos too. Since writing the underlying, I saw a movie where the “house” would change hands in a private setting, like at a country club…until the unthinkable happens…a murder in the Rue Morgue!  I don’t remember 100% if the movie of a rotary club house to shift the burden didn’t give me the idea of “gaming” in the underlying sense.

I tweeted JJWatt about “It’s how one games” as a fictitious line for him after the playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles earlier.

I don’t have a copy of your initial solicitation about “gaming”, but vaguely remember responding to your open invitation/solicitation for #feedback.

Very truly yours,

John Rubens

Warren College, ‘81   

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From: Triton Mag
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2:40 PM
To: John Rubens
Subject: Re: Gaming

Hi John, 

Interesting! So for casinos, you mean? It’s quite an interesting take on “gaming,” and if you’d like to elaborate or share any anecdotes from that side of gaming, it might make for a nice addition in our reader feedback section next issue. Think about it!

Thanks for reaching out,

Jarrett

Jarrett Haley

Editor-in-Chief, Triton Magazine 

UC San Diego Alumni

University of California San Diego 

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