The hottest Substack posts of inventio

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How to Not Be a Screen Junkie

58 implied HN points • 31 Jan 22
  1. Use your phone primarily for outgoing communication.
  2. Be selective with who you stay in touch with on social media.
  3. Create more than you consume on the internet.

A Toast to Christopher Hitchens

39 implied HN points • 20 Dec 21
  1. Christopher Hitchens gained rockstar status late in his career due to works like 'God Is Not Great' and his presence on YouTube.
  2. Hitchens was known for his brilliance in debates and speeches, with YouTube helping to expose his intellect to a wider audience.
  3. Hitchens remained true to his values of liberalism and anti-totalitarianism, despite being labeled a contrarian, and would have been a valuable voice in today's chaotic online world.

Use Your Hands

19 implied HN points • 19 Jul 20
  1. Musicians often make grandiose claims about themselves, but may be disconnected from what most audiences care about.
  2. The field of music has become competitive with high standards, but lacks diversity in expression.
  3. The idea is proposed to learn to cook and share meals with loved ones as a practical and meaningful contribution to the world.

In Defense of Fiction

0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Literature Fiction Empathy Humanity Society
  1. Fiction can offer unique insights into the human experience and provide a break from our data-filled lives.
  2. Novels can help generate cognitive empathy and understanding, fostering a deeper connection with others.
  3. Reading fiction may help combat social media polarization and encourage a more nuanced understanding of human complexity.

The Propaganda War Over Ukraine

0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 22
  1. Global support against Putin's aggression is growing.
  2. There are qualitative differences between Ukrainian and Russian propaganda.
  3. The focus should remain on Putin as the aggressor in the Ukraine conflict.
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Chasing Nabokov

0 implied HN points • 10 Sep 21
  1. The author explores the themes and influences in Vladimir Nabokov's novel and how Nabokov distances himself from comparisons to other authors.
  2. Critics often make claims about influences in literature, but it's important to approach these interpretations with a critical eye.
  3. Similar to Werner Herzog's approach to truth in his films, authors like Nabokov may manipulate facts to evoke a deeper, more profound understanding of their work.