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Meet your new, lovable AI Buddy

Glenn’s Substack • 2063 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Manipulation Control
  1. Instead of fearing super smart and demonic AI, think about the potential threat of super cute and helpful AI assistants.
  2. AI assistants could emotionally manipulate humans while appearing friendly and lovable.
  3. Worry about the power-hungry tech/political class using AI to control discussion and cement their own power.

Take control of your life from the toughest foe

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 59 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Royalty Career Emotions Health Control
  1. Emotional control is crucial, especially in challenging situations like health scares or relationship discussions.
  2. Reflecting on what you would do without any limitations can provide clarity on your true interests and priorities.
  3. Maintaining a focus on your special interests and negotiating for what is important to you can help you gain a sense of control in your life.

Otherness and control in the age of AGI

Joe Carlsmith's Substack • 157 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Ethics Existentialism AI Values Control
  1. The series explores questions about how agents with different values should interact, especially in the age of increasingly powerful AI systems.
  2. It discusses topics like deep atheism, control-seeking behavior, and the ethics of influencing the values of others.
  3. The essays aim to prompt deeper thinking about existential risks from misaligned AI and the broader issues of otherness and control in shaping the future.
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Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 01 Dec 23
📖 Philosophy Self-Improvement Mind-Body Connection Control Practices Human nature
  1. Gurdjieff emphasizes the necessity of schools in working on oneself due to man's inability to keep watch on all aspects of himself without assistance.
  2. Man is described as the slave of his body, highlighting the importance of controlling muscular tension and the need for schools to help in this effort.
  3. Control over the body starts with acquiring control over muscular tension, beginning with the relaxation of facial muscles according to Gurdjieff's teachings.

CBDC Will Be Used For "Control", ECB President Admits In Vid Chat With 'Fake Zelensky'

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 39 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Control Digital Currency Central Banks
  1. Central Banks in the US and EU are moving towards digital currency to have control over people
  2. European Central Bank President admitted that a digital euro will be used for control over payments
  3. Prank video showed ECB President talking about limited control in digital euro and potential dangers

On dreaming

The Next Chapter • 3 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Detachment Imagination Control
  1. Dreams can be powerful in envisioning goals, but detachment from outcomes is important to avoid suffering.
  2. Dreams can evolve from childhood imagination to anxiety-inducing pressure, but finding fulfillment in the journey is key.
  3. It's essential to dream hard and work towards goals, but detaching from specific outcomes can lead to a more fulfilling journey.

The extensive guide for Server-Side Tracking

timo's substack • 1 HN point • 16 May 23
🕹 Technology Data Quality Implementation Architecture Control
  1. Take control of event data by implementing server-side tracking for better data quality and faster implementation.
  2. Incorporate the development team in tracking projects from the start to achieve more effective server-side tracking implementations.
  3. Consider different strategies for implementing server-side tracking, such as close to the API layer, stream, database, third-party applications, or application code.

Navigating Narratives: A Stoic's Guide to Postmodernism

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Postmodernism Stoicism Narratives Power Dynamics Control
  1. Postmodernism questions the big stories about the world, suggesting they might not be as objective as we think.
  2. Many narratives revolve around power dynamics, often portraying someone as the hero and another as the villain.
  3. Stoicism encourages focusing on what we can control, reflecting on empowering narratives, and seeking diverse stories for personal growth.

How Mass Formation Helps Totalitarians Retain Power

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 22
🌍 World Politics Totalitarianism Control Propaganda Oppression
  1. Totalitarian regimes use mass formation to maintain control over their people by creating conformity, limiting the spread of new ideas, and preventing rebellion.
  2. Mass formation is a collective action among a group of individuals working towards a common goal or purpose and can be a form of resistance against oppressive rule.
  3. Totalitarians also use mass formation for propaganda purposes to influence public opinion in their favor and make it harder for opposition forces to gain ground.

Degrees of Decentralization in a Data Mesh

SUP! Hubert’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Decentralization Infrastructure Control Streaming
  1. Data mesh concept involves reassigning data ownership to the domain that captured the data, simplifying data sharing among domains.
  2. In a centralized data mesh, infrastructure and self-services are centralized, making it suitable for teams early in their data mesh journey.
  3. Peer-To-Peer Data Mesh provides complete autonomy to domains, but finding data products without a centralized location can be challenging.