Aliveness Studies

Aliveness Studies is a Substack blending personal philosophy with pragmatic advice, covering effective altruism, personal efficacy, mental and physical health, and introspective reflections. Utilizing citations, it delves into optimizing life through charitable giving, personal development, health treatments, and psychological insights, aiming for a balanced, impactful existence.

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The hottest Substack posts of Aliveness Studies

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Digital Gardens as a Service

13 implied HN points • 26 Dec 24

Intellectual labor online is not rewarded well right now. People like Gwern Branwen, who provide deep insights, often struggle to earn a decent income.
Current platforms favor quick, flashy content over thoughtful, long-term ideas. A new platform is needed that supports ongoing intellectual work and gradual idea development.
The ideal solution would be a user-friendly platform that enables writers to create, share, and monetize evolving essays without the hassle of technical challenges. This could help cultivate more in-depth thinkers.

Sunday Snippets #7

6 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24

🎭️ Culture Money Relationships

Money enables efficiency by leveraging specialists.
Too much phone use can be a waste of life.
Comet relationships allow for deep connections despite distance.

Sunday Snippets #6

6 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24

📖 Philosophy Self-Improvement Life philosophy Decision-making

Don't drown trying to keep others afloat
Choose upside over certainty for greater impact
Speed is undervalued, act quickly to avoid wasted time

Giving gladly, giving publicly

9 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Donations Community Values

The author donated a substantial amount of money to an effective charity.
The author discussed the importance of giving publicly to encourage others.
The author emphasized the need to support impactful charities like The Humane League.

Treating male pattern baldness

3 implied HN points • 17 Dec 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Treatment Prevention Side Effects

The main treatments for hair loss are finasteride and minoxidil.
A hair transplant is not a permanent solution for balding; only transplanted hair remains.
To prevent further hair loss, use finasteride and minoxidil as they are the main medications for this purpose.

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Lifehacks

3 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23

🏥 Health & Wellness

Outsized results require unusual weirdness
Believe suffering is bad and should be destroyed
Using social media is like speedrunning life - get off your phone

ICP #001: melanotan II

2 HN points • 20 Aug 23

🔬 Science Chemicals Research Pharmaceuticals

Melanotan II activates pathways triggered by UV light for sunless tanning.
Melanotan II binds to different melanocortin receptors resulting in various effects like nausea and sexual arousal.
Palatin Technologies developed bremelanotide from Melanotan II for treating sexual dysfunction without tanning effects.

Sunday Snippets #2

3 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23

📖 Philosophy Existentialism Life Time

Desire and longing can be cherished as sensations in themselves, independent of the object being desired.
Don't wait for permission to pursue your goals and dreams; time is finite and waiting only delays progress.
Life is short and unpredictable, so value and make time for the important people in your life.

ICP #002: 2C-B

1 HN point • 01 Oct 23

🔬 Science Psychedelics Chemistry Research

2C-B is a psychedelic compound created by Sasha Shulgin.
2C-B has a unique 'in the body' high and is relatively short-acting.
Shulgin highlighted 2C-B as one of the key phenethylamines with profound effects.

Sunday Snippets #4

0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Wisdom Spiritual guidance

Declare bankruptcy on unnecessary drama and distractions
Be ready to make tough decisions and take action when needed
Strive to do more and give your best effort every day

Sunday Snippets #5

0 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23

🕹 Technology Personal Development Efficiency Planning

Seemingly challenging problems often have simple, direct solutions.
Moving quickly provides compounding advantages.
Start with a plan, then adapt it based on reality.

Sunday Snippets #3

0 implied HN points • 14 May 23

🎭️ Culture Self-Improvement Writing Relationships

You have the power to influence your surroundings more than you realize.
To overcome writer's block, be honest with yourself and write from within.
Jealousy may not be as formidable as it seems, so address it honestly.

Quote round-up #1

0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Quotes Blogs Anecdotes

Creating a daily schedule helps bring order to life and is like a lifeboat in the chaos of time.
Life happens in moments, and each one is unique and impactful.
Deep, focused work for a few hours each day can lead to significant productivity and valuable output.