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Listen to my interview with William Ramsey

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 19 implied HN points • 18 Aug 23
🎙 Podcasts Interview Discussion
  1. JJ Dawson has had multiple appearances on William Ramsey's podcast covering various topics like the COVID experience in Australia and ESG.
  2. The recent interview with William Ramsey delved into existential questions and spirituality, offering a thought-provoking conversation.
  3. The podcast episodes cover a range of subjects from ESG economic infiltration to the trans issue, providing diverse and engaging content.
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Gay Shame and Queer Failure in 'The Children's Hour' (1961)

Paging Dr. Lesbian • 2 HN points • 23 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture LGBTQ+ Film Art Discussion Literature
  1. The play 'The Children's Hour' explores the theme of lesbianism amidst censorship and societal constraints.
  2. The film portrays the tragic consequences of rumors and gossip on the lives of the main characters, Karen and Martha.
  3. Despite the film's ending reflecting the rules of the Hays Code and societal judgment, it also highlights themes of compassion, endurance, and the enduring memory of a lost loved one.

GRANTED: The new books to wrap up the year

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 21 Nov 21
📚 Literature Books Authors Podcasts Children's Books Discussion
  1. Being polite is different from being kind; politeness focuses on today, kindness on helping people improve tomorrow.
  2. In polite cultures, disagreement and criticism are often avoided, while in kind cultures people express their thoughts respectfully.
  3. Some discussion topics include new book recommendations, insightful podcast conversations, and intriguing data on well-being, conversation enjoyment, and online behavior.

GRANTED: The Next Big Idea Club

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 23 Sep 19
🎭️ Culture Books Discussion Community
  1. The Next Big Idea Club is a unique book club started by authors like Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant.
  2. They curate and send out two exciting new nonfiction books every season, along with original e-courses and summaries.
  3. 100% of the profits from The Next Big Idea Club goes to The Future Project for students in under-resourced communities.

Plan for Reading Club posting

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jul 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Reading club Teaching Discussion
  1. The Fragments Reading Club will post extracts from P.D. Ouspensky's book 'In Search of the Miraculous' every Friday starting from September 9th, 2022.
  2. The book provides insight into G.I. Gurdjieff's early teaching between 1915 and 1924 in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Essentuki.
  3. Participants have the opportunity to read the book together over a year, with breaks around Christmas and Easter holidays, and may even form local reading groups for discussions.

Abbey Pusz: Ruth Bader Ginsberg is Dead

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
📚 Literature Poetry Discussion Analysis Critique Reflection
  1. Ruth Bader Ginsberg's death was discussed in a class in a unique way, with students comparing it to a black square and questioning representation.
  2. The students reflected on the importance of recycling and digitizing paper, symbolizing a broader theme of freedom and inclusivity.
  3. The story highlighted the power of education and how individuals like Emma can inspire change and build a better future.

Early Results: Do LLMs complete false equations with false equations?

From AI to ZI • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🔬 Science AI Research Experiment Results Discussion
  1. The experiment tested if adding false information to a language model affects its output.
  2. Results showed mixed evidence for simulator theory, with the model not always producing incorrect completions as expected.
  3. Research aims to understand if small instances of bad behavior in language models can lead to more significant issues.

Do Not Research: Lindy

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jun 21
🎙 Podcasts Discussion Interview
  1. The podcast discusses the 'Lindy Effect' and why you should eat 36 raw eggs a day.
  2. David Y, Holly, and Margo from the DNR community researchers are part of the discussion.
  3. The post emphasizes the importance of understanding the Lindy Effect.