The hottest Substack posts of Research && Reflection

And their main takeaways

Paper, Blogpost, Podcast

1 HN point • 14 May 24
📖 Philosophy Psychology Rationality Media Analysis Cultural critique Communication
  1. The struggles in dating are different for men and women today. Women often deal with being 'involuntarily single', while men may feel 'involuntarily celibate'.
  2. You can improve how you think by letting go of beliefs that don't help you predict the future. This means trusting only the ideas that work for you.
  3. The Dwarkesh Podcast features experts discussing important topics. Learning from their insights can help you understand complex subjects better.

Simplicity matters - Reflecting on Learning C as a Python programmer

4 implied HN points • 16 Sep 22
  1. Python has many features for expressing complex ideas, but this can lead to over-engineered solutions.
  2. Programming in C can help narrow down solutions by not offering as many shiny tools.
  3. Simplicity in coding is important, even if it means not using the latest and most exotic syntax or frameworks.

My 2023 Year in Books

0 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
📚 Literature Fiction Philosophy Technology Science Art & Illustration
  1. The novel 'Runaway Horses' by Yukio Mishima explores revolution and conservatism in pre-WWII Japan.
  2. Ellen Ullman's book 'Close to the Machine' tells stories from her life as a software engineer in San Francisco, including her experiences with methamphetamine.
  3. 'Siddhartha' by Herman Hesse is a profound story of a prince's spiritual journey towards enlightenment.

Coming soon

0 implied HN points • 13 Sep 22
  1. Joseph S. Boyle has a newsletter about reflections on software engineering.
  2. The newsletter is titled 'Research && Reflection.'
  3. Stay tuned for updates on josephsboyle.substack.com.
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Headphones considered harmful?

0 implied HN points • 29 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Relationships Music Technology Personal Growth Mental health
  1. Headphones can serve as a way to escape and avoid social interactions. They can create a barrier between a person and the world around them.
  2. Losing headphones can lead to unexpected positive changes in life. It can push someone to be more present and engage with others.
  3. Being more involved with people can help build connections and friendships. Interacting with others can bring joy and a sense of belonging.