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[Recording] How to live near friends: 6 models that work

Supernuclear • 279 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
🏝 Travel Friendship Community Real Estate
  1. The post discusses 6 models for living near friends, ranging from easy to hard like organizing a neighborhood or co-buying a vacation home.
  2. Start with something easier on the list and progressively move to harder options, but it's okay to jump into a harder model too.
  3. Lessons learned and insights are shared from experiments on living near friends by the authors with a Q&A session.

There Are More of Us Than You Think

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 118 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Relationships Beliefs Community Well-being
  1. The taboo around vaccine skepticism may be illusory, as there are more individuals who share similar views than commonly believed.
  2. Navigating discussions on controversial topics, like vaccine skepticism, can be a challenge in personal relationships, including while dating.
  3. Expressing views on sensitive topics, like vaccine skepticism, may lead to finding like-minded individuals and help reduce feelings of isolation and marginalization.
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Can America Admit It's Lonely?

The New Urban Order • 199 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Loneliness Housing Policy Community Connection
  1. Loneliness and social isolation in America are serious issues that can lead to mental health challenges and premature death. Building social connections should be a priority like other public health issues.
  2. In the past, there were more housing options that naturally fostered community and connection. Policy decisions made privacy a priority over connection in the last century.
  3. Private sector initiatives like apps promoting living near friends or co-living spaces are addressing the need for more socially connected housing, while policymakers have not yet prioritized this issue.

The Black Island

Becoming Noble • 199 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Personal Development Philosophy Community Art
  1. The Black Island project is focused on building power, resources, family, and security as society declines.
  2. The goal is to create a stable foundation like an island citadel in the face of societal instability.
  3. Premium subscription for The Black Island offers exclusive, advanced, and esoteric content for subscribers, with plans for supporting art and research.

Update: New Rolling Submissions and Hosting for 2023

Do Not Research • 219 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Submissions Community Events Projects
  1. Do Not Research is accepting submissions for their next issue with a deadline of May 15th. Accepted entries will start publishing in the summer.
  2. Submissions should include art, essays, videos, and more made within the last year. Contributors are paid and granted membership to the community.
  3. Do Not Research started as a small project in 2021 and has since published 159 unique contributors. Follow their work on their Substack for updates.

57. Han

The Line Between • 196 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibit Community Creativity Connection
  1. Art can bring a sense of freedom and connection through creation and exhibition.
  2. Collaborating with a diverse group can create a sense of family and unity, regardless of differences.
  3. Artistic expression plays a vital role in fostering humanity and should be cherished and continued.

Catalyzing Climate Action in the Classroom

This Week in MCJ (My Climate Journey) • 176 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🚌 Education Climate Resources Events Jobs Community
  1. Climate change education can significantly reduce carbon emissions when implemented at scale, similar to the impact of rooftop solar or electric vehicles.
  2. Many educators lack confidence, time, and resources to teach climate change effectively, leading to limited coverage of the topic in schools.
  3. SubjectToClimate provides vetted, interdisciplinary, and free resources to help all teachers incorporate climate change education into their lessons, promoting action and hope.

Homeland Beta is LIVE!

The Lunacian • 230 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Gaming NFTs Blockchain Community Updates
  1. Axie Infinity's Homeland Beta is now live, allowing players to cultivate land plots or become Stewards.
  2. New players can join Homeland by downloading the game on Mavis Hub, applying to become a Steward through the Land Delegation Marketplace, and starting to play upon acceptance.
  3. Gameplay in Homeland includes gathering materials, producing and crafting items, and engaging in Passive Adventure to equip NPC adventurers for battles.

The Living Wage for Musicians Act

Dada Drummer Almanach • 178 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎶 Music Legislation Advocacy Community Streaming Support
  1. The Living Wage for Musicians Act was introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Jamaal Bowman to address fair pay in the music industry.
  2. The bill was a collaborative effort involving UMAW, the Cyberlaw Clinic at Harvard Law School, and various legal experts and industry stakeholders.
  3. Musicians and supporters can participate by learning about the bill's goals and advocating for it to their representatives.

Let's Network! A Pryor Thoughts Update

Pryor Questions • 634 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
💼 Business Networking Writing Promotion Community Content curation
  1. Starting out as a writer online brings excitement, uncertainty, and potential for popularity.
  2. Continuing as a writer online may lead to challenges like competition, questionable advice, and realization about successful writers.
  3. Ways to combat challenges include guest posting, recommending others, and utilizing features on platforms like Substack and Medium.

a website is a sanctuary

escape the algorithm • 519 implied HN points • 30 Aug 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Design Website Space Inspiration Community
  1. A home can be more than just a physical place; it can also exist as a digital sanctuary where visitors can dwell and explore.
  2. Naming spaces, like the Firefly Sanctuary, can give them meaning and influence how others interact with and perceive them.
  3. Websites and physical spaces can inspire each other - HTML and CSS as structures in web design can be compared to the structural aspect of living in and arranging a physical space.

New Year Open Thread and Subscriber Video 2025

The Corbett Report • 5 implied HN points • 05 Jan 25
🎙 Podcasts Media Discussion Culture Community Subscription
  1. The Corbett Report is starting the new year with engaging content like podcasts and videos. It's a great chance for members to be involved and share their thoughts.
  2. Members of The Corbett Report can join the open thread to discuss their ideas, dreams, or anything they want to share for the year ahead.
  3. If you're not a member yet, you can sign up to access exclusive content and participate in discussions.

How to Navigate Your First 21 Days in DeFi

DeFi Education • 959 implied HN points • 08 Mar 22
🔮 Crypto DeFi Trading Security Investment Community
  1. The first step in DeFi is setting up your accounts and wallets. Make sure to use a secure wallet like Metamask and protect your privacy with a VPN.
  2. You can start using DeFi by making simple transactions like lending tokens for interest or swapping them. Using networks with lower fees, like Fantom, can help you learn without risking too much.
  3. Participating in DeFi communities can lead to surprises, like airdrops or early access to token sales. Being active and helpful in these communities can reward you with tokens and good investment opportunities.

Celebrating Simple Gifts

Who is Robert Malone • 14 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Simplicity Community Values Philosophy Tradition
  1. We often feel disconnected from each other and struggle with feelings of anxiety and emptiness. It's important to reconnect with family, friends, and community to find purpose and meaning in life.
  2. Physical labor and simple tasks can bring a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. Engaging in work with our hands helps us appreciate the world around us and cultivates peace.
  3. Simple gifts in life are valuable and can help combat negative influences from modern media and society. Focusing on these gifts can lead to a happier, more centered existence.

Learning From Butch History

Paging Dr. Lesbian • 176 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture LGBTQ+ History Community Identity Social movements
  1. Butch lesbians have been misunderstood and not fully recognized for their contributions to society.
  2. Butch Lineages is a DIY research group in the UK focused on connecting butches to their history and each other.
  3. Being part of Butch Lineages provides a sense of community, acceptance, and a space for diverse butches to share and learn from each other.

We Finally Found The Perfect Neighborhood To Buy A House

Shades of Greaves • 176 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🏝 Travel Neighborhood Community Education Childcare Religion
  1. The Citadel is a tight-knit, diverse community offering affordable housing and free education.
  2. Families in The Citadel share cooking duties and childcare responsibilities, creating a supportive environment for raising kids.
  3. While The Citadel has some unique rules and drawbacks, it remains an attractive option for young homeowners and new parents.

Mixtral: The best open model, MoE trade-offs, release lessons, Mistral raises $400mil, Google's loss, vibes vs marketing

Democratizing Automation • 237 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Models Community Machine Learning Ethics
  1. Mixtral model is a powerful open model with impressive performance in handling different languages and tasks.
  2. Mixture of Expert (MoE) models are popular due to their better performance and scalability for large-scale inference.
  3. Mistral's swift releases and strategies like instruction-tuning show promise in the open ML community, challenging traditional players like Google.

Gone Skiing Take 2

Splattern • 99 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🏝 Travel Adventure Outdoor Sports Community Lifestyle
  1. It's important to keep trying out new solutions for problems. For example, storing gear indoors can help prevent issues like flat tires.
  2. Listening to advice from friends and the community can provide useful tips for recovery and improvement, like varying your movements to ease soreness.
  3. Saying goodbye to a fun place is tough, but it's exciting to look forward to new adventures, like skiing in a different area.

Vol. 2, Issue 18 - Memories of Pokemon TCG East Coast Super Trainer Showdown

Johto Times • 39 implied HN points • 02 May 24
🎭️ Culture Gaming Events Community Memories
  1. The Pokémon TCG East Coast Super Trainer Showdown took place in June 2001, where players of different age groups competed in tournaments. It was a big event for Pokémon fans on the East Coast.
  2. The event became memorable for many fans because it was a chance to meet online friends in person for the first time. Many attendees connected over their shared passion for Pokémon.
  3. A notable moment from the event was the banning of the Sneasel card due to its overpowering nature. This was a significant change in the game's rules that made the event unique.