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What Do You Wish People Were More Curious About?

Culture Study • 2282 implied HN points • 22 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Curiosity Human behavior Anthropology History Community
  1. People are curious about a wide range of topics, like the history of places or specific laws that are too complex to understand at first glance. Exploring these subjects can lead to deeper insights.
  2. There are everyday experiences that often go unnoticed, like the physical toll of standing or bending all day. Recognizing and discussing these can create empathy and understanding.
  3. Curiosity can expand our knowledge and improve our connections with others. By asking questions and seeking answers, we can gain a better understanding of the world around us.

Salience Landscaping

the shimmering void • 93 implied HN points • 08 Jun 25
📖 Philosophy Cognition Self-development Curiosity Reasoning Attention
  1. Our brains deal with a lot of information, but we need to filter and prioritize what's important. This filtering helps us focus on what's relevant in the moment.
  2. Curiosity is a natural response to uncertainty. It's like a feeling that nudges us to explore new ideas or solutions when we're unsure about something.
  3. Improving our awareness of what we care about can help us make better decisions and avoid self-deception, especially in a world filled with distractions.

How to write

Striking 13 • 2475 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
📚 Literature Writing Journalism Non-fiction Curiosity Emotions
  1. Writing is about being in touch with your feelings and having confidence in sharing them.
  2. Good non-fiction writing starts with curiosity and understanding that everything can be interesting if approached correctly.
  3. Boredom and frustration when writing is a guide to improve the content for readers by finding ways to present information in engaging ways.

How I Won My 10 Year Battle With Procrastination

Insight Axis • 1955 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Procrastination Principles Curiosity Mindfulness Meditation
  1. Procrastination often stems from the conflict between a part of you that wants to do a task and a part that's holding you back.
  2. Direction is more important than speed - focus on progress over perfection to combat procrastination.
  3. Cultivate curiosity to overcome procrastination by being open to discomfort, using techniques like doing tasks slowly and practicing mindfulness.
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Cultivating a state of mind where new ideas are born

Escaping Flatland • 2889 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🚌 Education Creativity Curiosity Mentorship Solitude Learning
  1. Great ideas are fragile and can be easily killed by external influences like coworking spaces or groupthink.
  2. Solitude is crucial for creativity, allowing for the development of unique perspectives and groundbreaking work.
  3. Creative individuals are willing to linger in confusion, surfacing new questions rather than rushing to answers.

The importance of Nice Things

Design Lobster • 1278 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Collecting Inspiration Creativity Design process Curiosity
  1. Collecting things can be a source of inspiration and help in the design process by providing a sense of unity and completeness.
  2. Finding inspiration laterally from various sources outside your direct field can lead to innovative designs.
  3. Nice things that inspire creativity and design don't necessarily have to be extravagant or expensive, they just need to evoke a feeling in you.

Look. Look. *Look*. [Dreaded Lurgi Edition]

Everything Is Amazing • 896 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Memory Curiosity Learning Attention Emotions
  1. The London black cab drivers must pass a tough memory test called The Knowledge to navigate the city effectively.
  2. Engage in epistemic curiosity to dive deeper into understanding by exploring various facets of a topic.
  3. Try the 'What?' game to practice paying attention and noticing details, creating a network of information for better learning and memory.

Evading categorization

Erifili • 339 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Books Social media Identity Art Curiosity
  1. Evading easy categorization can allow for a richer, more engaging life experience, going beyond limiting definitions and boxes.
  2. Being multi-passionate and defying easy categorization, like Feynman did, can bring fulfillment and excitement to life.
  3. Embracing complexity and resisting simplification can lead to a more beautiful and meaningful existence.

The Ruffian Speaks

The Ruffian • 159 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Speaking Curiosity AI Humanity
  1. The author is available for hire as a keynote speaker for talks on topics like curiosity and productive disagreement.
  2. The author has experience giving talks to various organizations and is open to discussing speaking engagements.
  3. The author also discusses themes like AI and being human, emphasizing the importance of maintaining humanity in the face of advancing technology.

I: Misinformer

practiceprocesscraft • 58 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Development Mindfulness Self-reflection Curiosity Writing
  1. Question your initial conclusions and stay curious about the stories you tell yourself and others.
  2. Look for small stories in your preferences, labels, and assumptions to practice curiosity and improve your writing.
  3. Recognize the impact of thin conclusions on your life and writing, and practice open-eyed curiosity to enrich your stories.

Great Investors See Things Differently (Are Mental Models Actually Pointless?)

Neckar’s Notes • 153 implied HN points • 19 May 23
💰 Finance Investing Mental models Knowledge Curiosity Experience
  1. Great investors have a unique perspective that allows them to know more and perceive better than others.
  2. Accumulating knowledge and remaining open-minded are key traits for successful investing.
  3. Successful investors are curious, open-minded, and willing to update their beliefs based on new information.

A Wiki Page a Day

Back of the Envelope • 39 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🚌 Education Curiosity
  1. Building a habit of reading a Wikipedia page a day can lead to learning about a wide variety of topics.
  2. Training yourself to be naturally curious by wondering about the history and details of everyday things can enhance your knowledge.
  3. Actively seeking information and asking questions about different subjects can help inspire creativity and uncover interesting patterns.

Rabbitholes as Portals

Working Theorys • 35 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Curiosity Knowledge Learning Purpose Existence
  1. Delving into rabbitholes, or diving deep into random topics out of curiosity, can lead to valuable and unique knowledge.
  2. Rabbitholes can offer unexpected insights and lead you to passionate areas you never knew you cared about.
  3. It's crucial to differentiate between rabbitholes that are traps, focusing on winning a game, and those that are portals to genuine learning experiences.

Notes from the Week - Week 25

Notes in the Margins • 19 implied HN points • 25 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Coaching Beliefs Community Curiosity Learning
  1. After making a significant change, it's important to articulate goals clearly, have a growth mindset, and give yourself permission to be curious
  2. Building a business is challenging, but surrounding yourself with supportive friends, family, and mentors can help in navigating the ups and downs
  3. Including fun and learning in your routine, and exploring the world around you, can contribute to personal growth and satisfaction

The secret anti-influencers of Instagram

escape the algorithm • 99 implied HN points • 11 May 21
🎭️ Culture Social media Human connection Curiosity Self-Expression Online Platforms
  1. Low-Stakes Sleuth is a fun game where friends observe strangers online, showing the strange, human aspects of people's lives.
  2. Anti-influencers on Instagram, like the_looker and the_collector, defy the platform's norms by creating unique content without seeking followers or revenue.
  3. The allure of anti-influencers lies in their mystery and the defiance of typical social media expectations, prompting curiosity and contemplation about human connection and expression online.

prompt 039

practiceprocesscraft • 0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
📚 Literature Curiosity Writing
  1. Curiosity has been stigmatized but can be seen as caring for what exists and what could exist.
  2. Consider what inspires curiosity in you and when you feel least curious.
  3. Reflect on the role of curiosity in your life and in writing.