The Art of Asking
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The Art of Asking is a book by musician and performer Amanda Palmer that explores vulnerability, creativity, and the power of asking for help, based on her experiences with crowdfunding and community-building.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Art of Asking Context triple: [Amanda Palmer, notableWork, The Art of Asking]
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Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
"Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood" is a communication principle emphasizing empathetic listening before expressing one’s own viewpoint, popularized by Stephen R. Covey in his work on personal and family effectiveness.
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How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere
"How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere" is a communication skills book by legendary broadcaster Larry King that offers practical advice on improving conversation and interpersonal interactions in a wide range of social and professional situations.
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The Ask and the Answer
The Ask and the Answer is a young adult science fiction novel by Patrick Ness, the second book in the acclaimed Chaos Walking trilogy, known for its intense exploration of power, morality, and resistance.
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How to Win Friends and Influence People
How to Win Friends and Influence People is a classic self-help book that teaches practical techniques for improving interpersonal skills, building relationships, and positively influencing others.
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How to Talk Dirty and Influence People
"How to Talk Dirty and Influence People" is the provocative, semi-autobiographical memoir by groundbreaking American comedian Lenny Bruce, chronicling his life, career, and battles over free speech and censorship.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: The Art of Asking Target entity description: The Art of Asking is a book by musician and performer Amanda Palmer that explores vulnerability, creativity, and the power of asking for help, based on her experiences with crowdfunding and community-building.
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A.
Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
"Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood" is a communication principle emphasizing empathetic listening before expressing one’s own viewpoint, popularized by Stephen R. Covey in his work on personal and family effectiveness.
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B.
How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere
"How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere" is a communication skills book by legendary broadcaster Larry King that offers practical advice on improving conversation and interpersonal interactions in a wide range of social and professional situations.
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C.
The Ask and the Answer
The Ask and the Answer is a young adult science fiction novel by Patrick Ness, the second book in the acclaimed Chaos Walking trilogy, known for its intense exploration of power, morality, and resistance.
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D.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
How to Win Friends and Influence People is a classic self-help book that teaches practical techniques for improving interpersonal skills, building relationships, and positively influencing others.
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E.
How to Talk Dirty and Influence People
"How to Talk Dirty and Influence People" is the provocative, semi-autobiographical memoir by groundbreaking American comedian Lenny Bruce, chronicling his life, career, and battles over free speech and censorship.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| author | Amanda Palmer ⓘ |
| authorOccupation |
musician
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performer ⓘ songwriter ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Amanda Palmer's TED talk "The Art of Asking"
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linked to:
The Art of Asking
Amanda Palmer's personal experiences ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| exploresConcept |
community support for artists
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crowdfunding as patronage ⓘ emotional labor in creative work ⓘ the power of vulnerability ⓘ the psychology of asking ⓘ
linked to:
The Art of Asking
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| genre |
memoir
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self-help ⓘ |
| hasForm |
advice on asking for help
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narrative essays ⓘ personal reflections ⓘ |
| hasTEDTalkCompanion |
The Art of Asking (TED talk)
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linked to:
The Art of Asking
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| inspiredBy |
Amanda Palmer's crowdfunding campaigns
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Amanda Palmer's experiences as a street performer ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
asking for help
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community-building ⓘ creativity ⓘ crowdfunding ⓘ vulnerability ⓘ |
| medium |
audiobook
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ebook ⓘ print ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | first-person ⓘ |
| notableFor |
discussion of crowdfunding success
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linking art, money, and trust ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2014 ⓘ |
| publisher | Grand Central Publishing ⓘ |
| settingDescribed |
independent music scene
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online communities and social media ⓘ |
| subtitle | How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
artists
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creative professionals ⓘ general readers interested in creativity ⓘ |
| theme |
artistic independence
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overcoming shame in asking ⓘ relationship between creator and fans ⓘ the gift economy ⓘ trust between artists and audiences ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed | early 21st century ⓘ |
| title | The Art of Asking ⓘ |
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Referenced by (7)
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subject linked to:
Amanda MacKinnon Gaiman Palmer
Amanda Palmer
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publication
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The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help
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subject linked to:
Amanda MacKinnon Gaiman Palmer
linked to: The Art of Asking
linked to: The Art of Asking
linked to: The Art of Asking
linked to: The Art of Asking