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Meet your new, lovable AI Buddy

Glenn’s Substack • 2063 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🕹 Technology 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.

The past just isn't what it used to be

¡Do Not Panic! • 589 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🔬 Science Control
  1. People's memories can be unreliable, especially when influenced by external information
  2. False memories can be implanted and influence behavior based on suggestive questioning
  3. Media coverage and trauma can contribute to the formation of false collective memories that may impact decision-making
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Otherness and control in the age of AGI

Joe Carlsmith's Substack • 157 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy 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.

Is the Data Orchestration category going away?

The Orchestra Data Leadership Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 04 May 24
🕹 Technology Control
  1. Data Teams still prefer classic open source tools over workflow orchestration functionality on Data and AI platforms.
  2. The Data Orchestration category might be fading as orchestration becomes embedded in other platforms and pricing becomes a concern.
  3. A robust system of control and management for data and AI pipelines is vital, encompassing aspects like alerting, lineage, metadata, infrastructure, and multi-tenancy support.

Take control of your life from the toughest foe

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 59 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture 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.

Chapter 17, pp.346-351 - Reading Club posting 62

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 01 Dec 23
📖 Philosophy Control
  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.

Short Thoughts on Effort

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 10 Aug 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Control
  1. Belief requires proof while faith is about contentment and trust in oneself
  2. The word "effort" has roots in showing strength and being firm and brave
  3. Effort is often an attempt to control the future, but true control lies in understanding and shaping one's past

The extensive guide for Server-Side Tracking

timo's substack • 1 HN point • 16 May 23
🕹 Technology 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.

On dreaming

The Next Chapter • 3 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality 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.

Dethroning the Kingdom of Rationality

Vic's Verdict • 1 implied HN point • 19 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Control
  1. Emotions are important and should not be detached from, as they guide us towards what is significant in our lives.
  2. Rationality is better achieved as a by-product of living aligned with values, rather than as a direct pursuit.
  3. The concept of control is blurry and not a clear division between important and unimportant aspects of life.

How Mass Formation Helps Totalitarians Retain Power

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 22
🌍 World Politics Control
  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 Control
  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.

Navigating Narratives: A Stoic's Guide to Postmodernism

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy 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.

Leadership Lab #12 | The Value of Knowing your Values

The Leadership Lab • 0 implied HN points • 08 Nov 21
📖 Philosophy Control
  1. In times of uncertainty, knowing your values helps you stay grounded and determine who you want to be.
  2. When faced with situations out of your control, focusing on your values guides your decisions and actions.
  3. Acting in alignment with your values is crucial, especially when things are more out of your control than you realize.

Decentralization Alone will not save Social Media

PashaNomics • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Control
  1. Decentralization is important, but it alone may not be enough to solve issues in social media.
  2. Powerful entities may still try to control decentralized social media platforms for their own interests.
  3. Censorship of anti-establishment voices can still be a challenge even with decentralization.

Where to play?

Nihar’s Thoughts on Stocks • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 23
💰 Finance Control
  1. Play in areas where there is less competition and more control over outcomes.
  2. Being able to focus on 'boring' investments can lead to long-term success.
  3. Having control over capital allocation and operational decisions can create significant value.