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Urban Scavenger Hunt

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 119 implied HN points • 06 Jan 22
🎭️ Culture Urban Exploration Local history Community Engagement Natural History Art Appreciation
  1. Urban scavenger hunts can help you discover unique items in your neighborhood. Look out for fossils in old buildings and carved animals on facades.
  2. Take note of remnants of the past like hitching posts and ghost signs. These tell stories about the history of the area and how it has changed over time.
  3. Pay attention to local plants and geology as you explore. You might find native trees, interesting lichen, or clues about old water features that still exist beneath the city.

SFMTA moves forward with Valencia Street center bike lane despite 13% approval rating

Gotham by Susan Dyer Reynolds • 19 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Transportation Public Opinion Advocacy Community Engagement
  1. SFMTA is proceeding with a center bike lane on Valencia Street despite low public support.
  2. Many survey respondents prefer an alternative bike lane design along the curb.
  3. Concerns include inadequate protection for cyclists, lack of enforcement, and impact on businesses.

New inputs/outputs, new windowing, and recent improvements in Bytewax v 0.16.0

Bytewax • 19 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Software Development Open Source Data Management Code Optimization Community Engagement
  1. Bytewax v0.16 brings major improvements to custom inputs, windowing, and execution.
  2. There are various breaking changes, such as reworking multiprocessing and partitioned input/output.
  3. Recent improvements in Bytewax prioritize not just new features and bug fixes, but also code consistency and quality of life enhancements.

Taptive's 18 Month Progress Report

Grant's Writing • 19 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
💼 Business Community Engagement
  1. Taptive partners with organizations to teach community members how to write online through cohort-based programs
  2. In the past 18 months, Taptive has worked with over 20 organizations, ran 35 programs, and helped publish 1,800 essays
  3. Taptive's future goals are to improve the cohort experience, partner with more organizations, and grow their team

Technical Education vs. Mental Illness

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 5 implied HN points • 10 Dec 24
🚌 Education Technical Skills Mental health Community Engagement Technology impact
  1. Learning about technology is really important for understanding how to manage our finances, especially with things like Bitcoin. If people don’t educate themselves, they might miss out on important advantages.
  2. Misunderstanding technical subjects can lead to harmful decisions in society, like when someone protests against effective solutions due to fear or misinformation. We need to have informed discussions rather than relying on opinions that lack depth.
  3. It's crucial to recognize the hard work that goes into becoming an expert in technical fields. Just knowing a little isn’t enough; serious commitment and study are necessary to really understand complex topics.
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Live Call 11/15 -- Unlearning

Charles Eisenstein • 2 implied HN points • 11 Nov 24
🚌 Education Online Courses Political Discourse Community Engagement Personal Development
  1. The course 'Unlearning for Change Agents' is designed to help people break free from old beliefs that block understanding and cooperation.
  2. It is relevant today because of increased political division, aiming to teach how to handle differences without harming society.
  3. Participants can join a free live call to get a taste of the course, and they can choose their own price for the course based on what feels right for them.

Postcards from a Train, Part One

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 3 implied HN points • 24 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political speech Community Engagement Cultural differences Social Issues Personal narratives
  1. Conservative women often share a sense of resilience and optimism, focusing on what they can do to improve their communities, unlike some liberal groups who tend to dwell on problems and blame.
  2. In personal relationships, avoiding discussions about political differences can create unspoken barriers that lead to a lack of honest communication, leaving important feelings unaddressed.
  3. Emotional connections suffer when people feel silenced or restricted in expressing their views, making it hard to address deeper personal issues and feelings within relationships.

Apple of my Eye

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 59 implied HN points • 27 May 21
🎭️ Culture Urban Nature Food Systems Local history Community Engagement
  1. There are wild apple trees growing along bike trails in Seattle, and they might have started from people tossing apple cores or seeds. It's a fun thought to imagine how they got there.
  2. In the past, Seattle had many orchards with a huge variety of fruits. Back in 1860, there were way more fruit trees than people, with lots of different types of apples available.
  3. Feral fruit trees still exist in the city, telling stories about the connection between nature and urban life. Some trees were once cultivated but now grow wild, showcasing the randomness of nature.

How to develop an online professional network [StoryTime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 29 May 22
🕹 Technology Professional development Social media Community Engagement
  1. Building an online network can connect you with diverse individuals and open up opportunities for growth and progression.
  2. When building your network, remember to be active and ask questions, while avoiding impatience and neediness to make a good impression.
  3. Finding like-minded individuals in groups, adding value to conversations, and interacting thoughtfully are key steps to effectively developing your online network.

Thinking Diagonally about the Church

DruGroup • 39 implied HN points • 23 Nov 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community Engagement Identity politics Theology
  1. The church is not just another part of the community; it works across many areas like a network and connects people from all backgrounds.
  2. Thinking of the church in terms of identities is limiting. The church should bring together all kinds of people and intersect various identities to be truly effective.
  3. Leaders need to adopt 'diagonal thinking' to see the church as a whole. This means stepping away from viewing it strictly as a business or identity group and understanding its broader role in the community.

Roadways for People: Rethinking Transportation Planning and Engineering

Exasperated Infrastructures • 12 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Engineering Community Engagement Urban Development
  1. Transportation planning needs to prioritize community input and engagement to build successful projects.
  2. Traditional linear planning methods may not consider the holistic impact on communities.
  3. Effective transportation projects require rethinking project goals to focus on safety, dignity, and community needs.

Dear subscribers . . .

The Corbett Report • 5 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
📰 News Updates Community Engagement Membership
  1. The post addresses paying members of The Corbett Report community, inviting them to log in and watch a new video explaining the subscriber features of the website.
  2. Those who are paying members but unsure how to log in are encouraged to reach out for assistance.
  3. Non-paying members are acknowledged in the post, implying they can continue with their usual activities without supporting independent media.

On Developer Marketing

Optimism (for the web) • 4 implied HN points • 24 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Marketing Strategies Trust Building Community Engagement
  1. Building trust is key in developer marketing. Developers want to know that a product is reliable and that they can turn to it without worry.
  2. Great marketing for developers should be clear and useful. Instead of using fancy terms, it should focus on how to help developers create better products.
  3. Engagement with the community is crucial. Hosting events and talking to developers can guide product improvements and create valuable content ideas.

Episode 25: Burkhard on Qt Embedded Systems

burkhardstubert • 19 implied HN points • 03 Jan 22
🕹 Technology Embedded Systems Software Development Programming Community Engagement Tutorials
  1. The author received a significant award, becoming a Qt Champion in the Ambassador category for promoting Qt Embedded Systems. It's quite a recognition for their contributions!
  2. In 2022, the author plans to write more, give talks, and create video tutorials on Qt Embedded Systems, with over 50 ideas lined up. It sounds like they are excited to share more knowledge!
  3. The author encourages readers to engage and provide feedback, hoping to keep them as loyal readers and critics as they grow their content.

Speaking of You

DruGroup • 19 implied HN points • 20 Dec 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Theology Personal Stories Community Engagement Coaching
  1. The author appreciates their readers and encourages them to share articles. This sharing helps grow the readership and reach others who may find the content valuable.
  2. The decision was made to keep the subscription free rather than introducing a paid option. The author values continued engagement without charging their audience.
  3. The author is open to addressing reader questions and interests in future writings. They invite feedback on what topics readers want to explore next.

"Inclusive Transportation" with Veronica O. Davis, PE

Exasperated Infrastructures • 4 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Transportation Community Engagement Advocacy Inclusivity Urban planning
  1. Veronica O. Davis, PE advocates for repairing divided communities through inclusive transportation
  2. The book emphasizes engaging diverse stakeholders and reflecting on planning processes
  3. Success in transportation means prioritizing community needs, storytelling, and diversity in voices

Sustainable Winter Cities

The Third Place • 1 HN point • 20 Mar 24
🪑 Design Urban planning Public spaces Community Engagement
  1. Swedish winters can be challenging with prolonged darkness, cold temperatures, and limited vegetation, affecting mental health and activity levels.
  2. Improving public spaces in winter cities involves creating pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, clear bike lanes, and mixed-use development for vibrant and efficient neighborhoods.
  3. Cities worldwide are implementing creative approaches to make winter more enjoyable, such as ice skating rinks, winter sports events, snow parks, festivals, and illuminated paths, fostering community engagement and appreciation for the season.

Once a Maintainer: Benji Nguyen

Once a Maintainer • 5 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Open Source Programming Software Development Community Engagement
  1. Benji Nguyen started programming after leaving medical school and discovering a passion for it.
  2. Erdtree, a multi-threaded filesystem tool in Rust, was born out of boredom and the desire to create a modern alternative to an old program.
  3. Getting more people into open source involves educating them on engagement etiquette and encouraging empathy for fellow programmers.

👋🏼 SaaS companies are getting rid of freemium

Good Better Best • 3 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
💼 Business SaaS Pricing Monetization Market research Community Engagement
  1. SaaS companies are getting rid of freemium plans recently.
  2. Use clear storytelling principles on your pricing page: build for someone, use resonating names, offer clear value propositions, focus on benefits not features, and provide expanding detail.
  3. Consider different strategies for pricing research based on the nature of your product and market.

Siddharth Venkatesh (Product Management Lead at Anyscale)

The Takeoff • 0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Product Management Open Source Community Engagement Professional development Tech Culture
  1. Building customer empathy involves engaging various team members early on in the customer engagement process.
  2. Great product managers are informed by data, not attached to their ideas, and blend qualitative and quantitative inputs.
  3. In an open-core company, interacting with a passionate community of developers is essential for product management.

Three ways creative invesments can beat the summertime blues

mainstreetjournal • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate action Community Engagement Crowdfunding Renewable Energy Sustainability
  1. The EPA received significant funds for climate action from the Inflation Reduction Act.
  2. Local policymakers can mobilize communities around federal funding opportunities.
  3. Investment crowdfunding platforms like Raise Green play a vital role in meeting climate investment needs.

What is your plan for the planetary crisis?

The Snap Forward • 0 implied HN points • 27 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Disaster Preparedness Environmental Impact Community Engagement
  1. Millions need plans for the planetary crisis as climate change is now a present reality.
  2. Learn how to ruggedize your life to prepare for the accelerating discontinuities of the planetary crisis.
  3. The course offers frameworks for smarter choices, insights, and connections to navigate future uncertainties.

Why you need to ditch dbt for SQLMesh today

Three Data Point Thursday • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Data Engineering AI Data Analytics Product Development Community Engagement
  1. Building products with LLMs is challenging and requires addressing multiple issues.
  2. PandasAI offers AI-powered features for data analysis, focusing on integrating LLMs smartly into products.
  3. Consider switching to SQLMesh from dbt, especially if you are a data engineer or data scientist needing a more developer-focused analytics tool.

Pay for chat: Creating a Chat Platform for Creators and Their Fans

Makers Station • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Social media Community Engagement Monetization Digital Platforms Innovation
  1. There is a need for innovative solutions for paid chat platform options to content creators.
  2. Creators value direct communication with their fans for engagement and feedback.
  3. Monetizing through sponsored ads while keeping the platform user-friendly is a potential approach for sustaining a paid chat platform.

How to Succeed on a Planet in Crisis

The Snap Forward • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Crisis Adaptation Ethics Risk management Community Engagement
  1. The course focuses on preparing individuals for the challenges of a rapidly-worsening planetary crisis by teaching strategies for making informed decisions and planning for the future.
  2. Participants will gain new frameworks to navigate emerging patterns, develop a stronger personal ruggedization strategy, and integrate climate foresight into their careers and daily lives.
  3. The course emphasizes the importance of understanding the scale of change, assessing relative safety in different locations, and building a platform for success amidst uncertainty by engaging in critical conversations and forming shared visions.

Barb Chamberlain on the Past, Present, and Future of Transportation

Exasperated Infrastructures • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
💼 Business Transportation Advocacy Policy Urban planning Community Engagement
  1. Barb Chamberlain emphasizes the importance of active transportation and the need for active listener polish in transportation leadership roles
  2. She discusses the shift needed in how transportation policies are approached, highlighting the unintended consequences of certain decisions in the past
  3. Barb Chamberlain advocates for deep listening, relationship building, and prioritizing community engagement to transform transportation infrastructure for the betterment of all

Lecture #2: A Brief Introduction to Group Theory

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 26 Sep 20
🚌 Education Mathematics Online Learning Community Engagement
  1. The lecture provided a basic introduction to Group Theory, catering to those unfamiliar with the subject and uncomfortable with mathematical abstraction.
  2. The session covered important group-theoretic concepts like Binary Operations on Sets and Group Theory Axioms.
  3. The upcoming Matrix Groups section will delve into more complex topics like GL(2, C) Commutator.

Why Substack?

Button Pusher • 0 implied HN points • 20 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Platforms Content Moderation Online Discourse Community Engagement
  1. Substack allows controversial content like Nazi publications, sparking debate around free speech.
  2. Substack's Notes page has received criticism for promoting problematic and radicalizing content.
  3. Despite shortcomings, Substack provides a platform for quality content and meaningful discussions, distinguishing itself from other social media platforms.

Connect in New Ways with your Neighbors

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Health Information Community Engagement Mental health
  1. Widespread and coordinated contact tracing is vital for preventing community spread of COVID-19, as it helps contain the virus and stop potential outbreaks.
  2. Individuals can now readily self-refer for COVID testing without a doctor's order, but the interpretation of test results requires clinical context for proper decision-making and care.
  3. Volunteering as a contact tracer is an essential way to contribute to the system that helps contain the virus and save lives during the pandemic.