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Happy Charlotte Ledger Month

The Charlotte Ledger • 235 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
💼 Business Community
  1. Charlotte Ledger is celebrating its 4th birthday throughout March
  2. They have an ambitious goal of reaching 2,500 paying Ledger members
  3. Readers can support The Charlotte Ledger in various ways like subscribing, sharing, or becoming a sponsor

My search for a home base

Milk Trekker • 235 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🏝 Travel Community
  1. The author is looking for a home base in the US to spend 6-8 months a year
  2. They want to establish a communal living space focused on farming and dairy production
  3. The author values routine and is seeking a place for personal growth and self-care

May His Memory Be a Blessing: Vincent Astor

Study Marry Kill • 235 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. The legacy of local historian Vincent Astor in Memphis, Tennessee.
  2. Vincent Astor, despite not being a trained historian, shared valuable insights and knowledge about the city's history.
  3. Vincent Astor's impactful acts of kindness and dedication to preserving history left a lasting legacy.
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March 2023 Update

The Rabbit Hole • 235 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture 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 Community
  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.

The Adjacent Possible: Gaming Our Way to Utopia

Anima Mundi • 103 implied HN points • 29 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. A new card game called LUCID helps people think creatively about building a better future together. Players discuss ideas for an ideal society, focusing on collaboration instead of competition.
  2. The concept of the 'adjacent possible' suggests that there are many new ways to create change that we have not yet imagined. By exploring these possibilities, people can identify achievable steps toward building a more sustainable and just society.
  3. Engaging in meaningful conversations through games like LUCID can lead to local community projects and inspire participants to take action. They realize they can make a difference in their own neighborhoods by implementing their visions for a better world.

The DIY Guitar Pedal Culture Edition

Why is this interesting? • 904 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🎶 Music Community
  1. DIY pedal builders are making their own guitar effects pedals for a fraction of the cost of retail ones.
  2. Some manufacturers 'goop' their pedals to protect their designs, which DIY enthusiasts see as a lack of consumer transparency.
  3. The DIY pedal community has influenced big-name manufacturers, with popular pedals like the Klon Centaur being reverse-cloned for wider accessibility.

Host a live Chat

Substack • 485 implied HN points • 09 Sep 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Live chats can help you engage with your subscribers in real time. It's a fun way to discuss current events and share opinions together.
  2. Many publications with active chats see faster growth. Using chat tools can boost your revenue compared to those who don't.
  3. Setting up a live chat is easy. Just promote it beforehand, share your insights during the event, and thank everyone afterward.

McLure

Splattern • 99 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🏝 Travel Community
  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.

#135: Anti Anti Social Social Club

Maybe Baby • 1734 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Making socializing cool again has many benefits for individuals and communities.
  2. Antisocial tendencies are often culturally enabled rather than intrinsic, and resisting the pull of social avoidance can lead to personal growth.
  3. Engaging in genuine conversations, practicing prosocial behavior, and challenging antisocial norms can have a positive impact on society.

Center of the Community

Splattern • 119 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  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 Community
  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.

Hidden Open Thread 368.5

Astral Codex Ten • 275 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. This is a space for people to share thoughts and engage in discussions. Everyone can pitch in and contribute their ideas.
  2. The post is intended for paid subscribers, which means it may contain exclusive content. This helps create a community among paying members.
  3. The thread encourages open communication and interaction among readers, promoting a sense of belonging.

🟧 Try indie crosswords

One Thing • 98 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Community
  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

What.a.week.

Wild Holy & Free • 499 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community
  1. Many people are feeling exhausted and in need of rest after a busy week.
  2. Leaving reviews on Amazon and Goodreads is a great way to show support for a book.
  3. Upcoming events with Austin Channing Brown offer opportunities to connect and engage.

Safe Holidays

Diane Francis • 559 implied HN points • 24 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Community
  1. Take a break and enjoy some time off during the holidays. It's important to relax and refresh.
  2. Consider supporting causes that matter, like donating to help Ukraine. Every little bit can make a difference.
  3. Stay safe while celebrating with family and friends. Prioritize health and well-being during this festive season.

The Otonomist - June 2023 Issue

The Otonomist • 379 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🔮 Crypto 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.

A Thanksgiving Gift

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 30 implied HN points • 27 Nov 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Community
  1. Being grateful for the people in our lives is important, especially during special times like Thanksgiving. It's nice to take a moment and appreciate those who journey with us.
  2. Even when things seem tough, the beauty and richness of our inner selves are valuable. We should cherish the good inside us and others.
  3. Finding comfort and joy in small moments can help us appreciate life more. It's nice to have fun and celebrate the little things together.

Case Study: Windhover

Supernuclear • 139 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🏝 Travel Community
  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.

Notes on Effective Altruism

Samstack • 1422 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  1. Effective Altruism encourages donating to impactful charities.
  2. Effective Altruists can be susceptible to pervasive memes and groupthink.
  3. EAs are often friendly, nerdy, and give generously to charity, but lack cognitive diversity.

The web is a place where people gathered

escape the algorithm • 219 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Community
  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 Community
  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.

A Game of Thoughts

the shimmering void • 93 implied HN points • 02 Aug 25
📖 Philosophy Community
  1. Good thinking is like playing a game where you choose the right moves at the right time. Understanding these patterns can help you think more creatively.
  2. Collaborating with others in creativity is important. You need to be aware of your own feelings and those of your teammates to work well together.
  3. Your environment and connections with others greatly affect your creativity. Being part of a community helps your mind stay inspired and productive.

Introducing The Generalist's Reading and Deal Clubs

The Generalist • 260 implied HN points • 07 Feb 25
💼 Business Community
  1. The Generalist has started two clubs: a Reading Club and a Deal Club to share interesting articles, books, and startups.
  2. Every Friday, members can participate in the Reading Club by sharing and discovering new information and insights together.
  3. On Mondays, the Deal Club will focus on interesting startups and funding news, allowing members to discuss and learn from each other.

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

Supernuclear • 279 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
🏝 Travel Community
  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.

The Orbis Tertius Society

Secretum Secretorum • 378 implied HN points • 22 Oct 24
🚌 Education Community
  1. The Orbis Tertius Society is described as a secret group that aims to explore new ideas and thoughts. It's seen as a mix of a fun experiment and a serious quest for understanding.
  2. Andrew Rose is offering a space for this society at Fractal University in NYC, which focuses on community education. People can apply to join and be part of this unique initiative.
  3. The society blends the concepts of a hidden community with positive intentions, promoting collaboration and thoughtful discussions among its members.

Release Notes — 18th January 2024

tldraw • 117 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Arrow scooting allows moving arrows without disconnecting them.
  2. Edge scrolling by dragging shapes to the screen edge nudges the camera.
  3. New features include a looser font, dark mode theme, faster image uploads, and community translations.

Making writers’ lives easier

Substack • 765 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Community
  1. Substack is making efforts to ease the lives of writers by introducing a Writer Success team, chatbot, and tools to support them.
  2. The new Writer Success team is focused on technical support, educational resources, and supporting the writer community for a better experience.
  3. Substack's chatbot taps into years of knowledge to provide writers instant help, addressing common issues and connecting them with support.

There Are More of Us Than You Think

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 118 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Community
  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.