Iterare

Iterare explores unconventional perspectives on life, human nature in the advancing AI era, and specialized interests. It delves into the dynamics of personal growth, the balance between creativity and rationality, the impact of AI on society, the power of beliefs in various contexts, and the value of silence and historical perspective.

Personal Growth Creativity vs Rationality Artificial Intelligence Belief Systems Communication Historical Perspective Relationships Cultural Meaning

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And their main takeaways

Seeking

117 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Travel
  1. The mind can have a tug-of-war between being a rational planner and an adventurous explorer.
  2. Balancing technical and creative activities can be challenging due to different mindsets required.
  3. Having self-awareness about the narratives we create can help us navigate between different aspects of ourselves.

Separation

58 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Relationships Self-awareness Communication Personal Growth
  1. Relationships can end even with deep love and care due to challenges and hurtful experiences.
  2. As time passes, understanding in relationships may decrease due to personal discoveries and changing dynamics.
  3. Accepting and embracing personal growth, desires, and differences is crucial for a relationship's sustainability and individual well-being.

Fooled by surface contradictions

117 implied HN points • 05 Feb 23
  1. Contradictions of beliefs are often superficial; going up a level in thinking can help manage or eliminate them.
  2. By changing the perspective level, we can find common threads in seemingly contradictory ideas.
  3. Looking at concepts from a higher level of abstraction can help organize beliefs for action and understanding.

The age of the subconscious

98 implied HN points • 26 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Creativity Ethics Impacts Future
  1. The rise of AI technology is changing the role of logical reasoning in society.
  2. Humans may delegate tasks to AIs for pure logic and reasoning, freeing up time for higher-order activities.
  3. AI advancements may lead to a future where factual-based knowledge tasks are predominantly handled by AIs.
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It's beliefs all the way down

98 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
💰 Finance Beliefs Money Investments Markets Value
  1. Money is based on belief - understanding beliefs is crucial when dealing with finances.
  2. Markets and trading value are driven by what others believe - belief in value is fundamental in trading.
  3. Understanding beliefs about beliefs is important in investing - being aware of the dynamics of belief in market behavior can help in making investment decisions.

A Transient Time Capsule

78 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
🏝 Travel Adventure History Exploration Architecture
  1. Visiting historical sites can provide a sense of perspective on the transient nature of life and legacy
  2. Embrace the present moment and cherish the memories created, as they are unique and fleeting
  3. Our actions may not leave a lasting impact beyond a few generations, so focus on making meaningful memories in the present