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Bicycles: An Antidote To Throw-Away Culture

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Right-to-repair Electronics Environment Repair Sustainability
  1. Bicycles can serve as a model for repairing and reusing items, fostering community connections, and resisting over-consumption.
  2. Understanding how to repair objects we rely on makes us more self-reliant, teaches us to help others, and deepens our respect for the materials and work that go into creating these objects.
  3. Promoting intentional ownership and repair of items, like bicycles, can help shift our global consumption habits, build community through repair organizations, and reduce waste in our society.

In tech we trust?

Jon’s Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23
💰 Finance Technology Stocks Stock Market Investing Portfolio Management Economic Trends
  1. The stock market has seen a drop recently, with tech stocks struggling more than others. Investors are worried about rising interest rates and potential recession.
  2. Despite the downturn, some experts believe investing in tech can lead to growth in the long run. Companies in tech can adapt and thrive even during tough economic times.
  3. Certain tech stocks, like Apple and Microsoft, are still seen as good investments due to their potential for continued growth and strong market positions.
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#61 - Matt Odell, LNM fam & Lightning friends

LN Markets’ Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
🔮 Crypto Bitcoin Blockchain Cryptocurrency Technology Finance
  1. Matt Odell is a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community, advocating for individual freedom and supporting Bitcoin projects.
  2. Matt Odell emphasizes the importance of building Bitcoin-native projects by identifying unique needs and standing up for the mission.
  3. Matt Odell is excited about the future of Bitcoin and Lightning, particularly focusing on the need for easier-to-use privacy tools and complementary freedom tech tools.

Words, Words, Words

Let's Get Psychophysical ! • 39 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Emotions Language Self-awareness Thought Action
  1. Arguments online often center around words, their definitions, and emotional reactions they provoke, rather than the actual content being discussed.
  2. Our brains are wired to react emotionally to words, and it's important to understand and control these reactions.
  3. To escape the power words hold over us, it's essential to use words purposefully as tools for action, rather than letting them control our thoughts and movements.

Short Thoughts on Limits

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Thoughts Observation
  1. One's understanding of limitations can be influenced by perspective; being stuck in routine or a negative environment can make the world seem small.
  2. Limitations often come from what we observe and imitate; expanding horizons can come from learning and observation.
  3. The concept of 'exit' from limitations is not straightforward; one's range of experience shapes perception, but it is possible to shift boundaries through self-awareness and growth.

⚡️ Stability for Blender, AI summarisation now in Brave

aidaily • 39 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Search Engines
  1. Brave Search has launched a new AI-powered summarization feature.
  2. Stability AI has introduced a free tool for Blender, allowing users to create AI-based textures and effects without the need for a skilled 2D artist.
  3. Various AI tools are available for tasks like image editing, font pairing, website scraping, legal document summarization, and voice transformation.

AI breakthrough

Rahul’s Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Future Automation Tools AI
  1. The AI breakthrough at the Microsoft event was groundbreaking and showcased a new era of tools.
  2. The use of advanced AI tools will have a significant impact on society, becoming the new normal for younger generations.
  3. While embracing new technology is important, there is concern about the potential automation of complex skills and the limitations it may place on human agency.

Personal & Professional Development COURSES

Life Coaching Curriculum & Soft Skills for Leadership • 39 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
💼 Business Organizational development Leadership Communication Skills
  1. The post discusses various topics related to leadership, organizational development, and team motivation.
  2. There are resources available for stress management, unconscious bias, mental well-being, and team building exercises.
  3. Readers can access articles on mental health, trauma-informed leadership, and proactive workplace approaches for positive societal change.

Garbage trucks

Douglass’s Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 28 May 23
🕹 Technology Human Impact Ethics Innovation
  1. Technology can sometimes prioritize efficiency over human well-being.
  2. Garbage trucks have evolved to be operated by only one person, eliminating the camaraderie and interaction that used to exist among the crew.
  3. The shift towards automation in garbage trucks highlights the lack of human connection and accountability in certain technological advancements.

Microsoft Sentinel Content Hub Changes

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Software User Experience Updates
  1. The default view in the Microsoft Sentinel Content Hub has changed to List Mode, which allows users to select multiple solutions for installation at once.
  2. The step-through wizard for installing solutions in the Content Hub has been replaced with simple options: Install and View Results.
  3. Investing in Microsoft Sentinel means having the most current version of the product available without downtime, showing continuous improvement in the platform.

Under pressure

Norman’s Substack • 39 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Tools Design Materials
  1. Different materials like copper, stainless steel, and plastic are commonly used for plumbing espresso machines under pressure.
  2. Copper is popular but challenging to work with, stainless steel and plastic are alternatives with their own advantages.
  3. Factors like ease of assembly, cost, and durability should be considered when selecting plumbing materials for espresso machines.

10 Ways for Leaders to Build World-Class, Healthy Teams

PeopleStorming • 39 implied HN points • 30 May 23
💼 Business Professional development Leadership Team Building Innovation Feedback
  1. Create a safe space where team members can take risks, share ideas, and acknowledge errors to encourage collaboration and innovation.
  2. Form diverse teams with varied backgrounds and skills to ignite creativity, challenge norms, and create products that appeal to a wider audience.
  3. Support team members' growth by offering learning opportunities, mentorship, and skill-building, resulting in a stronger and more capable team.

Series A Activity: June 2023

Magid and Co • 39 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
💰 Finance Investment Founders Venture Capital Funding
  1. There was a significant decrease in Series A deal activity from June 2022 to June 2023, with 290 deals in 2022 compared to 146 in 2023.
  2. It's crucial for founders to closely monitor individual firm actions rather than just market-level statistics, especially when major players from previous years are less active.
  3. Founders seeking funding should focus on understanding which investors are actively writing checks and building relationships with these firms, even if they are less known or harder to reach.

Cross-workspace Query Best Practice for Microsoft Sentinel

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 17 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Social media Data Analysis Cloud Computing
  1. Cross-workspace queries in Microsoft Sentinel are crucial for managing multiple workspaces or customers.
  2. When using cross-workspace queries, it is more efficient to use the workspace ID rather than names or fully qualified names.
  3. Workspace IDs can be found in the Overview pane of the Log Analytics workspace or using a KQL query in Azure Resource Graph Explorer.

Growth in Reverse by Chenell Basilio

Newsletter Circle • 39 implied HN points • 07 May 23
💼 Business Productivity Newsletter Growth Strategy Monetization Content creation
  1. Chenell Basilio's newsletter, Growth in Reverse, analyzes top creators' journeys to over 50k subscribers, providing actionable insights.
  2. Chenell started with Twitter for initial subscribers and leveraged Upscribe and Twitter/LinkedIn for continued growth.
  3. Monetization sources include sponsorships, consulting, Upscribe, and affiliates, with plans for a course in the future.

Bitcoin's security spend is not looking good

Senatus’s Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🔮 Crypto Market cap Short selling
  1. Bitcoin's security spending is decreasing in proportion to its market cap, making it vulnerable to attacks.
  2. As Bitcoin's block rewards decrease, security spending as a percentage of market cap also decreases, making attacks more profitable.
  3. Without a significant increase in fee income, Bitcoin's security vulnerability will worsen unless solutions like a tail emission are considered.

FAQs: Starship, Starlink, and some SpaceX-conomics

The efficient frontier • 39 implied HN points • 20 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Economics Space Integration Market Innovation
  1. SpaceX will price their Starship slots based on the cost of launching a Starlink satellite, creating a connection between launch prices and satellite values.
  2. Even if SpaceX's goal is to get to Mars fast, they still need profits to fund big projects and attract capital.
  3. SpaceX may aim to grow the space industry, but they will likely price Starship slots at cost plus markup, not markdown, due to market power.