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Paris Dispatch

Yolo Intel • 1906 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🏝 Travel Food & Drink Art & Illustration
  1. The post highlights a 2-day gallery-packed itinerary in Paris.
  2. The article includes a 'Costa Meno' food list for affordable dining options in the city.
  3. Readers can discover a recommended new hotel in Paris to consider for their stay.

Northern Courage

Becoming Noble • 2132 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Philosophy Faith & Spirituality History Art & Illustration
  1. Northern Courage is the concept of unyielding will and courage in the face of certain defeat, drawn from Norse mythology and Tolkien's works.
  2. Spengler's pessimistic view of history as a series of declines and falls contrasts with Tolkien's belief in a 'long defeat' with glimpses of final victory.
  3. Tolkien completes the virtue of Northern Courage with the idea of 'estel', a hopeful trust that stems from a deeper, transcendent belief, offering a path to heroic sacrifice without despair.

Links #695: Digital twins and anxiety Googles

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 579 implied HN points • 23 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Art & Illustration Internet Social media Music Health Misinformation
  1. Shrimp Jesus, a meme that has gained popularity on Facebook, has a quirky origin and has been sold as art for years.
  2. AI technology is advancing to create digital twins of human organs, raising questions about lifestyle changes and human-technology relationships.
  3. There is a trend of female influencers spreading health misinformation, which includes promoting unconventional diets and false narratives about birth control.

5 Quick Things #303 ☕️

The Commonplace • 1533 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Education Art & Illustration Food & Drink Music
  1. The post shares 5 quick things related to date night, Owl, trucking, Parmesan, and the Traditional Latin Mass.
  2. Tsh Oxenreider discusses various topics like virtues, children's books, parenting surprises, Parmesan cheese history, and the Traditional Latin Mass.
  3. The post includes links for further reading, a reader poll on favorite meal, and quick links for creating a Rule of Life, podcasts, ordering books, and joining a Greece trip.

Best of the Best: Year End Awards

Range Widely • 1002 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Philosophy Science History Art & Illustration
  1. The awards featured various categories like Best Quote for One's Own Obituary and Best Nobel/Olympic Family.
  2. Interesting fact shared about the empty space in atoms: if atom nucleus was the size of a tennis ball, the electron would be orbiting in New Jersey.
  3. Fascinating insights on different topics, from Saxon riddles to Nobel Prize connections, were shared in the post.

More Men Made of Miscellaneous Materials

Atlas of Wonders and Monsters • 661 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Philosophy Fiction Literature Humor Art & Illustration
  1. Different types of argument representations exist, like straw man, steel man, and gold man, each serving unique purposes in discussions.
  2. Beyond the classic argument representations, there are variations such as glass man, diamond man, and pyrite man, each with distinct characteristics and impacts.
  3. Some argument representations, like lead man, uranium man, and wax man, may have negative effects on discussions by either polluting the debate or ascribing malicious intent to the opponent.

Your weekly links and recs round-up #36

The Shift With Sam Baker • 299 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Music Literature Fashion & Beauty Art & Illustration Humor
  1. The Shift With Sam Baker newsletter features a variety of interesting topics like Tracy Chapman, menopause marketing, and personal stories.
  2. The newsletter includes links to thought-provoking pieces like getting married in Manhattan's City Hall and transforming relationships through travel.
  3. Paid subscribers get exclusive access to all the content shared in the newsletter.

Inside the Mind of Wang Huning; Christmas Day as Judgement Day

Scholar's Stage Updates • 339 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Philosophy Faith & Spirituality Literature History Art & Illustration
  1. Wang Huning identifies America's technological success from a unique perspective, linking it to American values and traditions.
  2. Reflections on Christmas reveal it as a holiday of domestic happiness, charity, and modesty, rather than focusing on heroism or grandeur.
  3. Contrasting American futurism and innovation with societal realities prompts an intriguing discussion on the evolving cultural landscape.

Theft

ASK MOLLY • 511 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Art & Illustration
  1. The post discusses the concept of theft and what is left behind.
  2. The post features the work 'Wandering Star' by Remedios Varo.
  3. To access the full post, readers need to be paid subscribers.

Fear of the Surreal

Counter Craft • 940 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Art & Illustration Literature Fiction Philosophy Humor
  1. Surrealism in art resists simple meanings and concrete interpretations, seeking to evoke the subconscious and inspire individual interpretations.
  2. Surrealism challenges traditional symbols and meanings in art by using new imagery that avoids fixed cultural interpretations or subverts established meanings.
  3. There is a prevalent tendency for art consumers to seek simple interpretations and allegories, but celebrating art that resists easy understanding can lead to unique and profound experiences.