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RTF Lecture Invitation: Guanzi- Introduction to 3000 Years of Chinese Economic Thought (Feb 4 at 2pm ET)

Through A Glass Darkly • 334 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Education
  1. The Rising Tide Foundation lectures aim to showcase Chinese cultural dynamics and economic history to address misconceptions and lies about China and Russia.
  2. They emphasize the importance of gaining true insight into different cultures to develop critical thinking skills and combat misinformation.
  3. The upcoming lecture on '3000 Years of Chinese Economic Thought' will explore the origin and meaning of economics from a traditionally Chinese point of view.

Shimbwe

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 26 Jul 24
🎭️ Culture Education
  1. Using tools like ChatGPT can help improve writing quality. It can transform drafts into fluent English without losing the original meaning.
  2. Interactions with local communities can reveal important social issues, like the struggles of orphans. It's vital to consider how to empower existing community leaders instead of playing the superhero.
  3. Forming connections with others, like learning a language for someone special, can deepen experiences. However, genuine connections can be challenging to find amidst cultural differences.

DeFi Education Q&A (December 2023)

DeFi Education • 479 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🔮 Crypto Education
  1. DeFi Education offers monthly Q&A sessions for subscribers. This is a great chance to ask questions and learn more about decentralized finance.
  2. The sessions are led by professionals with experience in finance and software, so you can expect valuable insights.
  3. These Q&A sessions are exclusive to paid subscribers, giving them access to expert knowledge and support.

My Best Friend at Harvard

Opaque Hourglass • 339 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Education
  1. Willie created 'The Egypt Test' to analyze personalities based on initial responses like 'Pyramids' or 'The Nile'.
  2. The test results in categories like those partial to artifice and geometry, or favoring nature and the organic.
  3. The narrator was unique as they couldn't choose between 'Pyramids' or 'The Nile', leading Willie to acknowledge their ability to see beyond dualities.

You Can’t Write Vague And Censorship-Friendly Editorial Guidelines And Then Pretend They Won’t Apply In The Real World

Singal-Minded • 856 implied HN points • 11 Jan 25
🔬 Science Education
  1. Vague editorial guidelines can lead to serious issues in real-life situations. It's important to have clear and specific rules to avoid confusion and misapplication.
  2. Censorship in the sciences is a topic that many people are discussing. There are different viewpoints on how to balance respect for human dignity with academic freedom.
  3. It's essential to protect published research from being altered or withdrawn unjustly. Making changes for social justice reasons can lead to more harm than good in the scientific community.
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Be Bold, Do Science

Insight Axis • 513 implied HN points • 21 Nov 23
🔬 Science Education
  1. Science is not a master and has no master - it's about constructive argument, experiment, and refinement.
  2. Science is not confined to subjects like biology or physics - it's about diverse applications and better explanations.
  3. Science is not about hoarding facts but finding theories - it's a creative action that involves testing and humility.

A New York School Wipes Israel off the Map. Chris Christie’s Hot-Mic Dropout. Intergenerational Fight Club.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2596 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. Teaching kids about different cultures must be done carefully to avoid misinformation or biases.
  2. Generational gaps and misunderstandings exist, but it's important to acknowledge the unique qualities and challenges of each generation.
  3. Misinformation and sensationalism can quickly lead to harmful stereotypes and fuel conspiracy theories, highlighting the importance of responsible reporting.

American Vacuum

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 777 implied HN points • 26 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Education
  1. The culture in America often values quick opinions over deep thinking. This makes it hard for creative and thoughtful ideas to grow.
  2. Young people in America face barriers in education and media that limit their intellectual development. Many don't even realize what they're missing out on.
  3. There are three main issues affecting American culture today: focusing too much on the present, lacking appreciation for art, and searching for meaning only through hard facts.

Modular curve stitching

A Piece of the Pi: mathematics explained • 66 implied HN points • 10 Dec 25
🔬 Science Education
  1. Connecting each point k to a·k (mod m) on an m-point circle produces lacy modular stitch patterns that, as m grows, converge to smooth cycloid curves; for positive a these limit curves are epicycloids with a−1 petals.
  2. The same curves arise from a continuous 'dancing planets' model where two bodies orbit an origin an integer number of times and a tether between them is sampled; reversing a planet's direction turns epicycloids into hypocycloids.
  3. Sampling can cause aliasing so different orbital parameters can produce identical sampled patterns when the sample size m equals |αδ−βγ|, which explains why seemingly different stitch parameters sometimes look the same.

My Conversation with Matt Teichman

By Reason Alone • 42 implied HN points • 03 Jan 26
🎙 Podcasts Education
  1. Structured practices like spaced repetition, reading groups, and long-term recall systems make learning more effective and more enjoyable.
  2. Even small bits of knowledge — names, dates, or basic history — give big interpersonal and intellectual returns, and many people genuinely enjoy the act of recalling facts.
  3. There are bigger questions about how knowledge and tools shape thinking: whether deeper knowledge aligns people’s views, whether humans can be universal explainers, and how imperfect LLMs might still add value to learning and creativity.

Notebook: (1) Classroom Libraries

Book Post • 353 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. A lawsuit in Florida challenges the removal of books from school libraries due to discriminatory reasons violating constitutional rights.
  2. Legal battles in various states involve laws restricting book content based on sexual orientation or gender identity, sparking controversies.
  3. Multiple lawsuits across different states highlight the ongoing struggle to protect access to diverse literature in school libraries against censorship.

Becoming A Geogeek

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 459 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
🔬 Science Education
  1. Taking a geology class can change your perspective on the world. It helps you see the connections in nature and understand different landscapes.
  2. Field trips in geology are about more than just learning; they are about observing and appreciating the natural world closely.
  3. Whether living in a city or a rural area, geology influences where you go and how you experience your environment.

The English Major is Dead. Long Live... Statistics?

Litverse • 598 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
📚 Literature Education
  1. The traditional focus on English majors and humanities is declining in college, with more students opting for fields like statistics and focusing on tangible results and financial outcomes.
  2. There is a shift towards valuing passion over privilege in the humanities, while statistics and data-driven analysis gain popularity in educational pursuits.
  3. The current generation is redefining education and career paths, emphasizing skills and practical knowledge over the traditional humanities subjects, reflecting a cultural shift in how knowledge is valued and applied.

Self-indulgent anniversary post

Logging the World • 518 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23
📰 News Education
  1. The author reflects on their first year on Substack, the experience of a post going viral, and their content on COVID and other topics.
  2. The post discusses the author's favorite non-COVID topics including a clever idea, an education policy, and the joys of walking.
  3. The article highlights the impact of a post on Dominic Cummings boosting views, emphasizes the unpredictable nature of virality, and teases future discussions on the UK COVID Inquiry.

Israel's Hidden War -- Redux

Diane Francis • 539 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. There's a big divide in Israeli society between secular and religious people. This divide is causing serious issues that could lead to more conflict.
  2. The current government in Israel, guided by radical religious groups, has made decisions that have harmed the safety of its people, especially along the Gaza border.
  3. Education differences also play a role in this divide. Secular Israelis often receive a broader education, while religious Israelis focus more on scripture.

Five of My Favorite Papers and the Stories Behind Them

The Honest Broker Newsletter • 372 implied HN points • 06 Jun 25
🔬 Science Education
  1. Five chosen papers reflect intense moments of learning and clarity during writing. They are special, not necessarily the most popular ones.
  2. The feeling of being 'in the zone' is compared to a competitive athlete's experience, highlighting hard work leading to success.
  3. Updates include easier access to past writings and resources for paid subscribers, plus discounts for students and military personnel.

AI Steals the Show at WEF 2024

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 319 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Education
  1. AI was the main topic at the World Economic Forum in Davos, showing how important it is becoming. Everyone talked about how we need to adopt AI quickly and talk about its effects.
  2. Education and retraining workers are key issues with AI's rise. Many discussions focused on how people can learn new skills to keep up with the changing job market.
  3. In India, only 26% of the workforce is exposed to AI, much lower than in advanced economies. This means there's a lot of room for growth in using AI in local jobs and industries.

Decolonising Edinburgh

Heterodox STEM • 256 implied HN points • 01 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. The University of Edinburgh's report found that its professors and alumni significantly contributed to racial pseudo-sciences that created harmful racial hierarchies. This shows a troubling part of the university's history.
  2. Activists at the university are pushing for changes, like creating new centers and hiring policies to address issues of racism and promote inclusivity. However, some people think these changes may not effectively solve the underlying issues.
  3. There's a lack of engagement from the university community regarding the report, with a very low response rate to surveys. This suggests that many might not agree with or support the proposed changes.

Please stop overusing Baumol’s cost disease

Something to Consider • 59 implied HN points • 29 Jun 24
💼 Business Education
  1. Baumol's cost disease is often misused to explain high costs; it doesn't make things unaffordable, just shifts what we spend on.
  2. This theory shows that wages can rise in unproductive areas, like music or certain services, because they adjust to wages in other sectors.
  3. If services like healthcare or education are getting more expensive, it might be because they're experiencing lower productivity, not because they're doomed to be unaffordable.

What Books Are Really Getting Banned?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2323 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. Investigation found that the issue is not banned books but limited exposure to diverse opinions, especially in school libraries.
  2. Political dynamics in Iowa show low Republican turnouts and endorsements, hinting at an emerging trend in the upcoming elections.
  3. Heartbreaking letter from an Israeli reflects the ongoing trauma and desperate plea for the return of hostages, shedding light on the human cost of conflict.

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day • 275 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. Ulysses S. Grant emphasized the importance of universal public education for both Black and White children as vital for a republic's survival.
  2. Grant believed in the necessity of intelligence among citizens to maintain a republic, cautioning against ignorance, superstition, and ambition overtaking patriotism.
  3. Historians warn that with internet-driven conspiracy theories and cult fetishes influencing government, society is on the verge of a perilous situation.

How David Perell found and hired The Cultural Tutor

Deplatformable Newsletter • 275 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Education
  1. Consider reading older books instead of just the latest bestsellers to have a unique perspective and stand out as a writer.
  2. The content we consume shapes our ideas over time, so choose diverse sources to cultivate diverse thoughts.
  3. Being intentional about exploring historical or ancient texts can help in developing a distinctive voice as a writer and thinking differently.

Open Thread 313

Astral Codex Ten • 2202 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🔬 Science Education
  1. Genes matter 2x as much as the environment in schizophrenia, not 4x as previously thought
  2. A study on political reasoning errors failed to replicate, questioning a larger literature on the topic
  3. Humans merging with AI may not be unprecedented, as evidenced by a medieval Italian man merging with a knife

America, Seen from the Eyes of a Child

The Redneck Intellectual by C. Bradley Thompson • 550 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. The principles enunciated in the Declaration of Independence impacted the author deeply, leading him to become an American citizen.
  2. America's educational system has been moving away from the core values of American civilization, embracing moral relativism.
  3. There is a need for a new moral clarity and philosophical rearmament to defend America's principles and combat cynicism.

Bring back the "Renaissance Man"

The Novelleist • 2215 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Education
  1. Embrace being a generalist with diverse interests and skills.
  2. Mastery comes not just from depth in one field, but from curiosity and exploration across various disciplines.
  3. You can create a better future through art, philosophy, and diverse experiences, not just politics or corporations.

Policy Uncertainty, Not "AI"-Automation, Is Almost Surely Behind the Bulk of Recent Graduates' Job Discontent

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 253 implied HN points • 23 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. Many recent college graduates struggle to find jobs, but it's not because of AI. The real issue is job market uncertainty caused by various factors like economic policies and company investments.
  2. Employers are being cautious and delaying hiring due to unpredictable conditions. This makes it harder for newcomers to get jobs, as fewer openings are created when companies hold back.
  3. The value of a college degree is starting to plateau, meaning graduates may not earn significantly more than non-grads in the future. Companies are also moving towards temporary jobs, making career paths less stable.

Come hang out with me next week

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 369 implied HN points • 27 May 25
🎭️ Culture Education
  1. There's an exciting event happening next Monday in San Francisco called Trampoline Hall, featuring funny and unique speakers. It's a fun and unexpected experience that you shouldn't miss.
  2. The author is working on a self-help book with their wife about being effective like her, set to be released in spring 2026. It's based on traits and habits that can be learned and shared.
  3. They are also starting a new Substack together to share more of their wife's insights and ideas. If you enjoy the author's writing, you might like this new project too.

HOISTED FROM THE ARCHIVES: Big Serious Books Can Really Be Your Intellectual Friends

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 292 implied HN points • 02 Jul 25
📚 Literature Education
  1. Books can be seen as friends that engage with you if you learn to read them actively. They respond to your thoughts and questions, making your reading experience lively.
  2. It's important to treat your books with respect and see them as conversations with the authors. This mindset can transform your understanding and enjoyment of reading.
  3. Instead of focusing solely on academic achievements, let your genuine interests in the topics guide your writing. This way, your accomplishments will be a natural result of engaging deeply with the material.

Shared governance is dead in Florida

Science Forever • 537 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. Shared governance in Florida higher education is facing challenges, with Governor DeSantis asserting significant control.
  2. There's a misunderstanding of shared governance, with some trustees using it as a reason to micromanage instead of collaborating with campus experts.
  3. DeSantis' office claims he holds all decision-making power over universities in Florida, jeopardizing academic freedom and the roles of faculty senate and student government.

Who Are They Going to Be?

The Biblioracle Recommends • 255 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Education
  1. School systems often reward students who conform to rules and standards, leading to stress and disengagement.
  2. The behavior of children watching a band perform raises questions about who they are and who they will become.
  3. A proposed experiment seeks to track children's reactions to a performance to understand how individual behaviors may shape their future selves.

Weekend Listening: The Right Way to Fight Illiberalism

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2119 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. There is a spreading concern about the moral decline within American universities due to instances of antisemitism and ideological indoctrination.
  2. Many states are reevaluating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives on college campuses through legislation and policy changes.
  3. There is a debate about the nature of DEI ideology, with some viewing it as an illiberal force prioritizing identity over ideas, while others argue about its Marxist influences and impact on societal values.

We are all meaner and more conservative than we were 10 years ago

White Hot Harlots • 139 implied HN points • 18 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education
  1. People are becoming more mean-spirited and conservative compared to a decade ago.
  2. In the realm of education, conflicts are arising due to the prioritization of emotional impact over intent and context.
  3. The push towards hyper-awareness and sensitivity can potentially restrict meaningful discussions and lead to increased divisiveness in society.

Transcript: Alec MacGillis

Lean Out with Tara Henley • 294 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
📰 News Education
  1. Schools were closed in Ontario for 135 days during the pandemic, leading to high rates of chronic absenteeism.
  2. Chronic absenteeism rates have nearly doubled nationwide, with some cities experiencing rates over 40%.
  3. The erosion of the norm of going to school during the pandemic has made attendance somewhat optional for many families, posing a significant challenge in rebuilding this social norm.

No More Forms to Fill Out

In My Tribe • 318 implied HN points • 08 Jun 25
🕹 Technology Education
  1. Filling out forms is a common part of life, but it often feels outdated. Instead of forms, we could use conversations with AI to make communication easier.
  2. Using AI like Claude, teachers can upload their syllabi and have an interactive conversation to turn their ideas into structured course content. This way, the process becomes more collaborative and flexible.
  3. This new method allows for ongoing adjustments and real-time feedback, leading to a stronger connection between the content and the user's needs. It's not just about filling out information, but working together to create something meaningful.