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Is Bisexuality a Political Statement?

Data Taboo • 5 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Culture
  1. A surge of young women have identified as bisexual post-2016 election but only have sex with men.
  2. Statistics suggest bisexual women truly are attracted to other women, but there are more men available in the dating pool.
  3. Liberal young women in college often identify as LGBT, creating a dating pool where gender ratios may impact partner preferences.

Middle East 201

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 1 implied HN point • 10 Jan 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Culture
  1. Aziz Poonawalla writes about the Qur'an and uses his experiences as a Muslim in America to discuss identity and faith. He started his blog as a way to express himself after 9/11.
  2. He covers various topics like Ramadan, human rights, and different Muslim beliefs, while also acknowledging Judaism and Christianity. He aims to show that being American and Muslim can coexist without conflict.
  3. The upcoming class will focus on specific Surahs from the Qur'an, encouraging participants to share questions and thoughts about the readings. Everyone interested is welcome if they do the assigned reading first.

Regime Change Edition

As Ever • 5 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Culture
  1. The author reflects on the war and regime change twenty years ago, highlighting the thrills and consequences of vicarious excitement and activism.
  2. The author discusses the importance of staying true to beliefs, even if not fully informed, and the complexities of being wrong for the right reasons.
  3. The author shares insights on the lessons learned from the Iraq war, emphasizing the nuances of governance, individual responsibility, and the impact of making the right decisions.

Things I learned at Anthropic

sémaphore • 2 implied HN points • 16 May 24
🕹 Technology Culture
  1. A team's success depends a lot on how quickly they make decisions and how willing they are to take risks.
  2. When building models, you might hit problems that stem from the data you used. It’s important to dig deep and understand these issues.
  3. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best one. You often find clear answers after thoroughly exploring a problem.
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A truly foreign language

Numb at the Lodge • 2 HN points • 12 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Culture
  1. The concept of 'truly foreign languages' being spoken by migrants is explored, challenging the idea by highlighting historical examples of languages lost through violence.
  2. The idea of a 'language of things' as described by Walter Benjamin is discussed, suggesting a non-human language that permeates everything.
  3. The narrative weaves together themes of language, border politics, and the breakdown of English language in a dystopian setting, showing the power and consequences of language and isolation.

History Extra for October 31, 2024

Letters from an American • 1 implied HN point • 02 Nov 24
💾 History Culture
  1. Candy corn is the first American candy made for Halloween, introduced in the late 1800s.
  2. It was initially called chicken feed and looked like corn kernels to fit the farming lifestyle at the time.
  3. Halloween used to be less about candy; its early traditions were more connected to European origins.

Secularization Comes for the Religion of Technology: Or, how to make sense of techno-optimist manifestos, the Open Ai/Altman affair, EA/e-acc movements, and the general sense of cultural stagnation

The Convivial Society • 2 HN points • 23 Feb 24
🔬 Science Culture
  1. Secularization has affected the dominant religion of technology, shifting cultural beliefs and values.
  2. The concept of the 'religion of technology' involves a deep entanglement of religious and techno-scientific elements over time.
  3. The religion of technology peaked in the 1939 New York World's Fair, exemplifying a moment of cultural dominance that has since waned.

Bookmarks: June 2023

Dilemmas of Meaning • 3 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Culture
  1. The 'Bookmarks' post in June 2023 highlights a new film, an article on deepfakes and AI, and a video discussing 'The Social Network'.
  2. Stuart Hall's influence on identity and diasporic thought is explored in an article by Adam Tooze.
  3. Hannah Baer's article delves into deepfake technology and the complexities of self-perception, while critiquing intelligence mythologies.

The Dark Side of Sales

Bottom Up by David Sacks • 2 HN points • 05 Jan 24
💼 Business Culture
  1. Sales incentive plans can lead to unintended consequences if not carefully managed.
  2. Sales compliance regime is essential to balance out the impact of incentive plans.
  3. Issues like overselling, poor customer handoffs, and toxic sales culture can arise without proper supervision and controls.

The Pull and the Slack

Square Circle • 3 implied HN points • 31 May 23
📖 Philosophy Culture
  1. Recognize the upward pull and downward slack in your life.
  2. The pull and the slack can lead to different choices and experiences.
  3. Strive for an overall sattvic tendency, balancing the pull and the slack.

We Are All Civilisational States

Trying to Understand the World • 3 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🌐 International Culture
  1. The concept of 'civilisational states' challenges the idea of universal political systems and societal norms.
  2. Liberalism promotes individual rights and rational organization of society, but may overlook tradition and collective identity.
  3. Political structures need a shared cultural and historical basis to survive and be effective in governance.

Whose Time? Which Temporality?

The Convivial Society • 3 HN points • 14 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Culture
  1. Transitioning from natural light to darkness can have a calming effect on our bodies and reduce stress levels.
  2. Precision time-keeping in society has led to a loss of gradual transitions and a shift towards arbitrary rhythms.
  3. Digital culture lacks discernible temporal rhythms, contributing to social disorders, and inhibiting communal and public time.

Đêm đầu tiên ở Mỹ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 11 Feb 11
🏝 Travel Culture
  1. Adjusting to new time zones can be challenging, especially when meal times and body rhythms are different.
  2. Famous moments in history can come from casual conversations, like the naming of Apple Computer by Steve Jobs.
  3. Keeping in touch with loved ones through messages can create a bond even when physically apart.

Uploads are Impossible

PashaNomics • 2 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🔬 Science Culture
  1. Creating digital uploads of human minds is likely impossible due to challenges in physics, computer science, and philosophy.
  2. The process of verifying a successful upload is complex, involving difficult tasks such as identifying 'soul' in the digital mind.
  3. Cultural dynamics and human nature present challenges in ensuring the safety and ethical treatment of digital uploads.

A new economic engine for culture

Substack Blog • 2 HN points • 28 Feb 23
💼 Business Culture
  1. Substack aims to create a new economic model for culture by rewarding great work with money
  2. Publishers on Substack own their content and relationship with subscribers, maintaining editorial control
  3. Substack supports free press, free speech, and helping readers take back control of their attention

Square of Happiness

Fish Food for Thought • 1 HN point • 25 Oct 23
💼 Business Culture
  1. To create an engaged culture, focus on service, growth, and communal success.
  2. Meaningful work involves being part of something bigger, personal growth, and shared achievements.
  3. Autonomy is key in fostering innovation, ownership, and driving success in a dynamic culture.

Finnish News Recap, first half of January: Cold Weather edition

Ahpocalypse Now • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
📰 News Culture
  1. Finnish experienced extremely cold weather in early January, with temperatures dropping below -40 C and causing electricity price spikes.
  2. Cold weather did not halt refugee crossing attempts, raising concerns for the upcoming warmer seasons.
  3. Austerity measures in Finland are affecting hospitals, with proposed service cuts and discussions on defunding the Finnish Broadcasting Corporation.

MTG Advocates an American Ausgleich

TOP SECRET UMBRA • 0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Culture
  1. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposed the idea of National Divorce, suggesting a legal agreement to separate ideological and political disagreements by states while maintaining the legal union.
  2. Her concept bears resemblance to the Compromise of 1867 that birthed Austria-Hungary, creating a divided entity united by the monarch for matters related to national defense, foreign ministry, and finances, but each half had autonomy over its laws and governance.
  3. Despite the differing contexts, the idea of a National Divorce in America prompts conversations on balancing autonomy with unity, acknowledging ideological divides, and exploring radical solutions through calm, balanced discussions.

Ode to Nigeria: Naija on Gbanjo

libraryofthought • 0 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
📚 Literature Culture
  1. The poem reflects on the challenges faced by Nigeria from the perspective of Nigerian Pidgin Poetry.
  2. It discusses themes of struggle, hope, coping with difficulties, and the concept of 'blessing the hustle'.
  3. The poem highlights the issues of poverty, political corruption, and the longing for a better future for Nigeria.

The beautiful Russia of the future

Numb at the Lodge • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Culture
  1. Yevgeny Prigozhin's rise to power in Russia reveals a unique path to success and influence.
  2. Russia's complex history and cultural identity make it a fascinating and enigmatic country in the eyes of the world.
  3. The recent events in Russia, while surreal, highlight the deep-rooted struggles and tensions within the nation that have global implications.

Rethinking Your Strategy for AI

Mimir's Well • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
💼 Business Culture
  1. Generative AI significantly increases access to knowledge, creativity, and productivity for firms.
  2. Every firm needs to rethink its strategy and adapt to the economic shifts created by generative AI.
  3. AI should be considered as another member of the team and the culture within the organization.

Saturday 27th May, 2023 - Gifs, culture, media, AI & vegetables (Issue #98)

Mark Smith’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 23
🕹 Technology Culture
  1. This newsletter featured podcasts covering various topics like banning TikTok, AI in banking, and media realism in TV shows.
  2. There were links shared on topics like creating web apps with native app feel, Meta selling Giphy, and open-source hardware laptops.
  3. The author also shared personal updates like issues with development, a link to daily linkblog, and details on his weekly experiences.

Chale Wote and a deep dive on the Ashanti

De Nada Nights • 0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Culture
  1. Ghana and the Empire of Ghana never overlapped, with the former being known for its abundance of gold.
  2. The Ashanti Empire began with Osei Kofi Tutu forming an empire after defeating the Denkyira Empire.
  3. The Ashanti engaged in multiple wars with the British, including the War for the Golden Stool, leading to direct British control over the Ashanti people.