The Creative Pragmatist

The Creative Pragmatist

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Irony. Explained here.

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Amy Smilovic
Feb 28, 2025
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Many write to me about the section on Irony in my book, The Creative Pragmatist. It’s one of the more nebulous concepts, because one person’s irony is rarely another’s. It’s deeply personal, often.

Here’s a way to think of it outside of the context of clothing:

When I know someone’s principles, it is rare that I can guess their opinions.

When I know so…

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