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Catch up with Jennie Godfrey on The Shift Bookclub Live

The Shift With Sam Baker • 99 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Books Community Conversation
  1. The Shift Bookclub Live featured author Jennie Godfrey discussing her bestselling debut, The List of Suspicious Things.
  2. The conversation covered topics like growing up in the 1970s, father's music preferences, and societal impact of events like the Yorkshire Ripper case.
  3. The event highlighted a sense of community with recurring and new participants, creating an engaging and lively atmosphere.

The Best Skillsets to Learn in 2024 to Use Microsoft Security Copilot Effectively

Rod’s Blog • 178 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Cybersecurity Microsoft Learning Resources Community
  1. To effectively use Microsoft Security Copilot in 2024, you should focus on developing skills in natural language processing, cybersecurity fundamentals, and familiarity with Microsoft security products.
  2. Learning through resources like Microsoft Learn, blogs, podcasts, online communities, tools, and events can enhance your understanding and usage of Microsoft Security Copilot.
  3. Microsoft Security Copilot leverages generative AI to aid security professionals in incident response, threat hunting, intelligence gathering, and posture management, requiring a blend of technical and non-technical skills.

Musicking

Dada Drummer Almanach • 264 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🎶 Music Performance Listening Community Relationships
  1. Musicians need to adapt to different performance spaces and adjust their habits accordingly, even if they were formed early in their careers.
  2. Performers should listen to the space they're in and consider how their music is being experienced by the audience, especially in various venue settings.
  3. Music is not just about playing notes; it's about creating relationships and connections with the audience and other musicians through listening and gestures.
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Vol. 2, Issue 17 - Interview with Nick Roberts (Pokémon World Magazine)

Johto Times • 59 implied HN points • 25 Apr 24
🎭️ Culture Pop culture Media Entertainment Gaming Community
  1. Pokémon World Magazine, which later became Pocket World, ran from 2000 to 2015 and was the first dedicated magazine for Pokémon fans in the UK. It included news, fan-created content, and community involvement, making it a special part of many childhoods.
  2. The magazine changed its name due to pressure from The Pokémon Company after they learned about it, causing sales to drop significantly. Fans wanted the magazine to focus on Pokémon only, but it had to cover other games to stay afloat.
  3. Nick Roberts, the former editor, emphasized the importance of supporting magazines and fan content because they are created by people who need to pay their bills. It's a reminder that content isn't really free as someone is always behind it.

Foreskin’s Comment

escape the algorithm • 239 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Rituals Online Interactions Community Creativity Meaning
  1. Rituals are significant online; a user on Youtube demonstrated a unique and meaningful daily commenting ritual that garnered community engagement.
  2. Repetition in rituals builds grounding in life, from daily habits to practices that span generations, connecting to nature's rhythms and the passage of time.
  3. Rituals in online spaces like daily commenting on a video can foster community, resist typical online norms, and access a sense of the sacred through unique, repeated actions.

Kisangiro

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 12 Jul 24
🏝 Travel Adventure Culture Fundraising Personal journey Community
  1. Running through villages often shows more hospitality than in big towns. The connections made in smaller communities can feel warmer and more genuine.
  2. Masoud is considering his future and education, with a focus on starting a business or going to university. A supportive gesture can really change someone's life.
  3. Hunger in Tanzania is complex, with many people eating just enough to survive. It's not always visible, and understanding the financial aspect behind it is key.

Q&A, Feedback and a Degen Farm

DeFi Education • 1278 implied HN points • 05 Mar 22
🔮 Crypto DeFi Market Trends Feedback Community
  1. The authors are reaching out for feedback and want to hear from their readers. They value the comments and discussions happening online.
  2. They've been active in the DeFi space since June 2021 and have enjoyed analyzing and writing about it over the past months.
  3. Current market conditions are tough, and there has been a slowdown in new project launches.

March 2023 Update

The Rabbit Hole • 235 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Writing Collaboration Books Community
  1. The Rabbit Hole has gained significant Twitter followers and made millions of impressions through its tweets.
  2. The Rabbit Hole has published 8 articles in 2023 covering various topics like social media dynamics and societal issues.
  3. Collaborations with prominent figures like Elon Musk and sharing articles on other platforms have extended the reach and impact of The Rabbit Hole.

My Review of Daniel Vassallo’s Class "A Portfolio of Small Bets"

Michael’s Newsletter • 235 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Community Courses Digital Products
  1. Daniel Vassallo promotes a 'portfolio approach' to entrepreneurship, suggesting small bets over going all-in on a startup.
  2. Taking smaller, manageable steps in projects can lead to eventual success, similar to leveling up in a video game.
  3. Joining a supportive community, like the one in Vassallo's class, can provide valuable networking and learning opportunities for entrepreneurs.

McLure

Splattern • 99 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🏝 Travel Adventure Nature Sustainability Community Food
  1. Leaving a warm home can be really tough, especially when the food is delicious and the company is great. It's hard to say goodbye to comforts like good cooking.
  2. Meeting new people on the journey can be rewarding. For example, Liam shared his farm life and offered food and company, making the experience special.
  3. Community involvement is important, especially during emergencies. People often show up to help in crises, but it's better if they're prepared and involved beforehand.

Center of the Community

Splattern • 119 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Community Health Fitness Public Services
  1. Community centers offer valuable activities and services, like affordable gym access and wellness options. It's great to see how they promote health and fitness in a fun way.
  2. Trying new workouts, like the Stair Master, can be a refreshing experience. It allows you to focus on personal progress without comparisons to others.
  3. Engaging in unique activities, such as rock climbing, helps build confidence and reduces the pressure of performance. It's okay to fail and learn without judgment.

The death of a pub: Rochester Castle, N16

The Leftovers • 119 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture London Community Urban Development
  1. Pubs are important social spaces that foster community, diversity, and human connection. The disappearance of pubs in London reflects a broader issue of losing social spaces in cities.
  2. The Rochester Castle, despite being a Wetherspoon, has historical significance and unique charm that has made it a cherished gathering place for diverse locals.
  3. The potential sale of the Rochester Castle threatens to displace many regulars, including vulnerable groups like pensioners, highlighting the negative impact of commercial decisions on community interaction and well-being.

🟧 Try indie crosswords

One Thing • 98 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Community Media
  1. NYT crossword puzzle leans towards bland universal consumption, lacking in style and personality
  2. Indie crossword puzzles offer more variety, personality, and creativity than mainstream ones
  3. AVCX, an example of an indie crossword club, showcases diverse puzzles, engages a community, and resists institutional homogeneity

Ronin is LIVE on Dune!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 11 Nov 24
🔮 Crypto Blockchain Analytics Data Gaming Community
  1. Ronin is now accessible on Dune Analytics, allowing users to analyze on-chain transactions and build dashboards for various data insights.
  2. Creating dashboards on Dune is easy; just sign up, choose Ronin, and start building your queries to visualize data.
  3. The Dune API lets users get real-time data updates and notifications, making it simpler for developers and analysts to track important metrics.

The Otonomist - June 2023 Issue

The Otonomist • 379 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🔮 Crypto Contracts Community
  1. Smart contracts can prevent disputes in business dealings by enforcing agreements through code.
  2. The Marshall Islands DAO LLC is a unique legal entity blending aspects of DAOs and LLCs.
  3. Efforts are being made to educate lawmakers and the wider community on the importance of digital assets in promoting democracy.

Case Study: Windhover

Supernuclear • 139 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🏝 Travel Community Real Estate Hospitality
  1. Case Study: Windhover is a community living project that started with a tiny house and expanded to include multiple dwellings and land.
  2. The founders prioritize hospitality, justice, and community living, leasing out parts of the property to small-scale farmers at subsidized rates.
  3. Transitioning from tiny house living to being landlords brought challenges of responsibility and upkeep, but also opportunities for hosting larger gatherings and accommodating family members.

The web is a place where people gathered

escape the algorithm • 219 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Art Community Internet Philippines
  1. Archiving personal work online helps preserve self-identity and memories over time, creating a digital record of personal growth and experiences.
  2. Engaging with web projects and maintaining online spaces can signify personal transformation and serve as a form of ritual, akin to shedding old identities and adopting new ones.
  3. Focusing on intimate, personal archives and small community connections on the internet promotes a culture of deep care, preservation, and maintenance over constant expansion and scaling.

Solstice Journeys

Seven Senses • 319 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Art Travel Creative Community Writing
  1. The author shares creative explorations for the senses every full moon through their publication, _Seven Senses_. It's a way for them to connect with a community and dive deeply into various topics.
  2. The publication is ad-free and offers a reader-supported model similar to public radio, where readers can choose to support the author financially.
  3. Paid subscribers will receive exclusive benefits, like seasonal travel guides, discounts on collectibles, and occasional creative gifts in the mail.