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My miscellaneous personal Substack

The hottest Substack posts of CB

And their main takeaways
1278 implied HN points 25 Jun 23
  1. Science advances through conjecture and criticism, with good explanations being hard to vary while accounting for what they explain.
  2. The philosophy of technology embraces problems as solvable and progress as both possible and desirable.
  3. Knowledge can be defined by its ability to transform the physical world, prompting better theories and further development.
1777 implied HN points 06 Mar 23
  1. It's important to balance ideals and pragmatism to create valuable work. Having ideals without practical implementation is self-centered, while being solely pragmatic can lead to lack of direction.
  2. Embracing the discomfort of integrating ideals and practicality is necessary for achieving greatness. This path may not guarantee success, but avoiding it can lead to mediocrity.
  3. Pursuing ideals can uncover unexpected practical solutions, while building practical things can reveal profound ideal truths. The challenging path is often the most rewarding one.
818 implied HN points 11 Apr 23
  1. Notes on Substack is a new platform for sharing links, short posts, quotes, photos, and more.
  2. Readers can automatically see notes by accessing substack.com/notes or finding the 'Notes' tab in the Substack app.
  3. The goal is to create a space where readers can share thoughts, ideas, and quotes from the content they engage with on Substack and beyond.
1158 implied HN points 19 Dec 22
  1. The text reflects on the decision to continue or quit social media platforms like Twitter, highlighting the challenges of dealing with trolls and negative interactions.
  2. It emphasizes the idea of taking a break from social media to escape online toxicity and the stress caused by internet interactions.
  3. The passage examines the inner struggle between staying online, facing online challenges, and the desire to disconnect and find peace in real life.
658 implied HN points 03 Dec 22
  1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing and evolving, with technologies like GPT-3 capable of impressive tasks that were inconceivable just a few years ago.
  2. The pace of AI development is swift, resembling the early stages of a major technological revolution like the industrial revolution but progressing much faster.
  3. Individuals, including families, should pay attention to and brace for the transformative impacts AI will bring, even though predicting the exact outcomes is challenging.
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239 implied HN points 07 Jan 21
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  2. It mentions Nam hendrerit nisl nec malesuada vulputate, showcasing various types of content.
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39 implied HN points 22 Jan 18
  1. The post titled 'Nothing to see here' hints at future content to come
  2. The author, Chris Best, encourages readers to subscribe for updates
  3. Readers are invited to leave comments with ideas for future posts