The hottest Coordination Substack posts right now

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Astral Codex Ten 19340 implied HN points 16 Jan 24
  1. Updating beliefs based on single dramatic events may not be very impactful in the long run.
  2. Predictions can be more valuable than reacting strongly to individual events.
  3. Coordination and response to dramatic events are important, but fundamental beliefs should not change drastically.
Platforms, AI, and the Economics of BigTech 15 implied HN points 11 Jan 26
  1. The US is betting on building the smartest AI models and assumes intelligence will stay scarce while coordination can be bought on markets.
  2. China is deliberately commoditizing intelligence by opening models so value shifts to energy, hardware, manufacturing, and the ability to coordinate AI into physical systems.
  3. Once intelligence is abundant, durable power and profits will flow to whoever can reliably execute and coordinate systems at scale, so winning means building coordination, execution, and energy advantages—not just better models.
pole 176 implied HN points 15 Feb 23
  1. Answer 'tell me about yourself' authentically to connect with people
  2. Utilize different variations of the question like 'What's your story?'
  3. Identify common interests with others through specific lenses like communication, learning, motivation, markets, coordination, and leverage
Platforms, AI, and the Economics of BigTech 9 implied HN points 17 Jul 25
  1. The Joker in _The Dark Knight_ actually shapes the whole story, making it about him instead of Batman. This shows how sometimes the unexpected character can drive the main themes of a narrative.
  2. AI's biggest effect isn't about how well it performs tasks but how it changes the systems around us. We need to look at how it helps people work together more efficiently rather than just what jobs it replaces.
  3. When we focus on AI's ability to improve coordination, we see its real potential. It's not just about speeding up tasks but making sure everyone is on the same page, which can transform industries.
Living Fossils 0 implied HN points 13 Mar 24
  1. Sports rules, fouls, and penalties vary but have commonalities in different sports. Rulebook Foundations Theory tries to explain this variation and commonality.
  2. Rulebook Foundations Theory categorizes fouls and penalties into 6 domains including time-related infractions, equipment misuse, and player composition violations.
  3. Understanding why rules exist in sports involves solving a coordination problem to measure performance and deter harm, while organizing the rules is a separate issue addressed by Rulebook Foundations Theory.
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realkinetic 0 implied HN points 04 Aug 20
  1. Designate an incident commander who is calm under pressure and can manage communication effectively. They play a crucial role in incident management.
  2. Choose appropriate coordination mediums like a war room or chat room combined with a conference bridge to effectively communicate and coordinate resources during incidents.
  3. Focus on understanding the problem, identifying solutions, and implementing them quickly and safely. Reviews and retrospectives are vital parts of the incident management process.