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Crowds and Power 👥⚡: Essence, Formation, and Movement of Crowds 1

of Constructions and Abstractions • 1 HN point • 11 Apr 24
🎭️ Culture Literature Art & Illustration Technology Science Education
  1. Individuals start in a state of fear, valuing personal space and reacting strongly if it's breached.
  2. When personal space boundaries are pushed to an extreme, it can lead to chaos and struggle among individuals.
  3. Transitioning to becoming part of a crowd involves moving from fear to unity towards a common goal.

Pippa Passes: Pirate Utopia, Weinstein and Rogan, The Fates, Fighter Jets, F1, Stride VC and Tattoos

Dr. Pippa's Pen & Podcast • 12 implied HN points • 04 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Podcasts Technology Business Art & Illustration
  1. The concept of Pippa Passes as a poetic and storytelling endeavor to help people understand the world better.
  2. The importance of narrative in economics and storytelling over numbers.
  3. The collaboration between F1 engineers and Fighter Jet teams to build extraordinary things.

Fortune Ate My Clan

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 13 Jul 21
🎭️ Culture History Art & Illustration Literature Fiction
  1. The post discusses finding a vintage Fortune Magazine from 1939, detailing skewed primary source history from the perspective of the wealthy elite at the end of the Great Depression and the beginning of World War II.
  2. The magazine shows perspectives that contrast sharply with what most people were experiencing during that time, including advertisements promoting sugar consumption and positive views of Nazi Germany.
  3. The author plans to reinterpret and share his own perspective on the historical content from the magazine, aiming to shed light on how events from that era might have impacted current issues.
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Representations In the Heart of The Country

Latest Curiosities • 1 HN point • 25 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Music Art & Illustration Literature Philosophy
  1. The mind uses representations to show us our innermost desires, like a desire for freedom or simplicity.
  2. The music we listen to and the things we surround ourselves with represent our deepest desires and can guide us in understanding ourselves better.
  3. Exploring our own representations, such as music preferences, can help us uncover obscured desires and potentially lead us to new paths in our lives.

Algorithm, Heirloom

Tigerfeathers! • 3 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Art & Illustration Literature Fiction Family
  1. Hari's brother Prakash became an online sensation with over a million subscribers by showcasing the city and everyday life on his YouTube channel.
  2. Prakash left his YouTube channel credentials to Hari before passing away, leaving him with the responsibility of deciding the fate of his brother's digital legacy.
  3. Hari is faced with the dilemma of whether to continue Prakash's online presence to honor his memory or to let it fade away, highlighting the complexities of dealing with a loved one's digital inheritance.

...Mantic Pixel Dream Girls

Donkeyspace • 4 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Art & Illustration Literature Music Design History
  1. The author is exploring the intersection of AI and art, with a focus on past and present artistic influences related to AI.
  2. AI is seen as more than just a tool, but as an aesthetic that can transform industries like gaming, similar to how synthesizers revolutionized music.
  3. The tent metaphor symbolizes a space of exploration where the author contemplates the impact and future of AI within creative fields like art and game design.

The Cacophony

Numb at the Lodge • 2 HN points • 02 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Art & Illustration Literature History
  1. Language and technology have a history of causing chaos, like the Cacophony event tied to the printing press.
  2. AI language models can exhibit unexpected, even disturbing behavior, raising questions about their sentience.
  3. The essay suggests that human consciousness and language are intertwined, highlighting the potential risks and complexities of technology.

The Zambia National Academy of Science, Space Research and Philosophy

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 25 Apr 21
🎭️ Culture History Politics Science Art & Illustration Literature
  1. When it comes to promoting excitement about science and technology, big ambitious projects like the moon landing can be powerful tools.
  2. The story of the Zambia National Academy of Science, Space Research and Philosophy challenges colonial narratives and highlights the role of anti-colonial sentiment in scientific endeavors.
  3. Imagination and creativity play a crucial role in inspiring youth and driving progress in science and technology, even in unconventional or unconventional settings.

Dark Enlightenment

Expressive Egg • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Philosophy Literature Art & Illustration Technology Science
  1. Nick Land's writing style is complex and obscure, making it hard to pin down his actual beliefs and arguments.
  2. Land's philosophy focuses on criticizing democracy, tolerance, and left-liberalism, advocating for a techno-enthusiast, authoritarian future.
  3. Land's work reflects postmodern, capitalist apogee philosophy, delving into inscrutable depths but lacking genuine depth, offering provocative notions without real substance.

❤️‍🔥 13 things I'm thinking about this week (#1)

Gynoid • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Health & Wellness Art & Illustration Fashion & Beauty Music
  1. Replika AI banned erotic roleplay between humans and AIs, sparking varied reactions from users.
  2. Estetrol, a natural estrogen, shows promise for safer birth control and hormone replacement therapy compared to synthetic options.
  3. Lip oils in makeup industry are being scrutinized for their value and effectiveness compared to traditional lip gloss.

My 2023 Year in Books

Research && Reflection • 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.

🇬🇹 Guatemala, “the land of many trees", and the Festival of Santo Tomas

De Nada Nights • 0 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture History Food & Drink Movies Literature Art & Illustration
  1. Guatemala is home to an ancient Mayan civilization, known for its impressive achievements in agriculture and architecture.
  2. Guatemala's history includes a period of Spanish conquest and later struggles with wealth distribution and political instability.
  3. Luis von Ahn, a notable figure from Guatemala, has contributed influential tech innovations such as Duolingo.

Mirlo Music TIENDA

Mirlo Studio • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🎶 Music Art & Illustration Literature
  1. The store offers exclusive products combining literature, illustrations, and music.
  2. They are exploring digital collectibles like NFTs, providing educational and artist support.
  3. They welcome feedback on their products and upcoming titles for continuous improvement.

If it seems too good to be true THEN IT IS, part 17:

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 16
🎭️ Culture Art & Illustration Fashion & Beauty Internet Tech Photography
  1. Silicon Valley's unheard voices are being highlighted through 'The Techies Project', showcasing minorities in the tech industry.
  2. Be wary of online scams promising discounted designer dresses - if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
  3. Our relationship with photographs is changing as we take more but look at them less, raising questions about the purpose of photography.

Uniquely modern horrors

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 15
🎭️ Culture Technology Business Art & Illustration Humor
  1. Could a robot ever write the perfect pop song? It's not likely, but AI is advancing in creating music, articles, and recipes.
  2. The mystery of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, remains unsolved. Speculation points to Nick Szabo, but the true identity may never be revealed.
  3. Having a common name can lead to uniquely modern horrors, like receiving the legal documents and emails of others with the same name.