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Getting Un-Stuck from Your Past Self

Soaring Twenties • 231 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Personal Growth Education Mental health
  1. The author struggled with math in school but later found success after being away from the subject for years.
  2. Traditional educational models may not work for everyone because brains develop at different rates.
  3. It's important to give yourself time and space to grow and change, accepting that you may reach achievements you never thought possible.

UX Roundup: World Usability Day | Bits to Atoms | Doing vs. Learning | AI Denial

Jakob Nielsen on UX • 9 implied HN points • 11 Nov 24
🕹 Technology AI UX Robotics Education Usability
  1. World Usability Day is on November 14, and it's a chance to appreciate good design. Instead of only pointing out bad usability, try to share something that has made your experience better.
  2. Humanoid robots like Tesla's Optimus could become a reality within the next 5 to 10 years. These robots are being designed to closely mimic human movements and may handle most physical work.
  3. AI can be a helpful learning tool, but the way you use it matters. Students learn better when AI acts as a teacher rather than doing the work for them, so it’s best to engage with AI for deeper learning.

Unlock Causal Inference: 3 Obstacles, 8 Insights & 1 Resource

Mindful Modeler • 159 implied HN points • 29 Nov 22
🔬 Science Causal Inference Statistics Models Education Resources
  1. Causal inference can be challenging to start due to various obstacles like diverse approaches and neglected education on the topic.
  2. Understanding causal inference involves adjusting your modeling mindset to view it as a unique approach rather than just adding a new model.
  3. Key insights for causal inference include the importance of directed acyclic graphs, starting from a causal model, and the challenges of estimating causal effects from observational data.

Tribute to My Dad

The Healthy Engineering Leader • 2 HN points • 21 Aug 24
🎭️ Culture Family Leadership Education Personal Growth Values
  1. The importance of honesty and integrity shaped my dad's life. He always tried to do what was right for himself and his family.
  2. My dad taught me that family and health are more important than money. He showed me that a fulfilling life doesn't depend on being rich.
  3. True leadership is about who you are as a person, not just what you do. My dad embodied values that inspired others around him.

Black Mirror, Light Mirror: Teaching Technology Ethics Through Speculation

NEUROTECH FUTURES • 39 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Ethics Science fiction Education
  1. Science fiction can be a valuable tool for exploring ethical implications of technology and encouraging forward-thinking
  2. Speculative exercises, like imagining regulations for futuristic technology, help students think critically about ethics and societal impact
  3. Encouraging creative speculation, both positive and negative, can help students understand the complexities of technology ethics and responsibility
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01/21/24 - He told me to go to his house, and take out the left over spicy duck neck in his fridge, and bring it to him.

Moly’s Substack • 39 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture People Society Events Relationships Education
  1. Different cultures have different specialties in hospitals based on prevalent illnesses in the area.
  2. Challenges and complexities of family dynamics and marriage expectations are complex and varied.
  3. Observation of cultural differences, such as preferences for hot or cold drinks, can lead to misunderstandings.

Chinese children remaking the European Grand Tour

The Global Jigsaw • 99 implied HN points • 20 Aug 23
🏝 Travel Cultural Exchange Education Shopping Food Music
  1. Chinese children are remaking the traditional European Grand Tour according to their own consumer culture.
  2. Parents pay high fees to send their kids on whirlwind tours of Europe for education and experiences.
  3. Chinese children on these tours visit popular European destinations like France, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy for shopping, cultural experiences, and skill development.

Sweethearts, Doctors, Teachers…It’s AuToMaTiC

ailogblog • 39 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Chatbots Medicine Education
  1. OpenAI is focusing on selling non-romantic companionship through their AI models to create more invested relationships with users.
  2. There are debates regarding the effectiveness of AI models in various fields like tutoring and medicine due to their lack of meaningful reciprocity and understanding.
  3. In education, the potential of AI tools lies in augmenting the classroom and extending help to reach students who may not have access to traditional tutoring.

Where Did Homeric Book Divisions Come From?

Painful Signs, Or, Joel's Substack • 39 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Literature History Education
  1. Homeric book divisions have stirred debate on their origin - were they initially present due to the adoption of the alphabet for writing Homer down?
  2. The idea that book divisions represent smaller performance units or were a product of Hellenistic editing are also discussed, adding complexity to the debate.
  3. The evolution of Homeric epics from performance contexts to the fixity of written texts played a significant role in shaping the structure and divisions within the works.

Going deep with Depths of Wikipedia's Annie Rauwerda

escape the algorithm • 159 implied HN points • 02 Nov 22
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Creativity Community Education
  1. Traveling, exploring, and experiencing different places can lead to unique opportunities and perspectives, like unexpectedly owning a piece of undersea internet cable.
  2. Delving into the depths of the internet, like Wikipedia, can reveal hidden treasures and interesting stories that showcase the human effort behind online platforms.
  3. The internet offers a space for diverse communities and shared interests, enabling connections, creativity, and the exchange of valuable information.

Live Critical Mass Interactive Zoom Q&A: January 6th @ 4 PM Pacific Time

Critical Mass • 2 implied HN points • 05 Jan 25
🔬 Science Physics Astronomy Math Technology Education
  1. There will be a live Zoom Q&A session on January 6th at 4 PM Pacific Time for paid subscribers. It's a chance to connect and ask any questions you have.
  2. These events are exclusively for paid subscribers, and your support helps continue important programs like the Origins Podcast.
  3. The goal of the Origins Project is to give people a better understanding of their place in the universe and share ideas that shape our world.

The Liberal Arts Are Dying Because Liberalism is Dying

What Is Called Thinking? • 189 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🎭️ Culture Liberal Arts Liberalism Education Philosophy Identity
  1. Negative capability, the ability to entertain doubt and uncertainty, is a virtue crucial for understanding and self-improvement.
  2. Liberal arts decline is linked to the unfashionability of liberalism, impacting the promotion of open-mindedness and critical thinking.
  3. True thinking and poetizing require clandestine nurturing, not easily measured by traditional standards, acknowledging the elusive nature of cultivating deeper intellectual virtues.

Why Sucking At Writing Is The First Step To Being Good At It

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 179 implied HN points • 25 Oct 22
📚 Literature Writing Creativity Self-Improvement Education Personal Growth
  1. It's normal to not be great at something when you start. Embracing that feeling can actually help you improve.
  2. Sucking at writing can be a positive experience. It helps develop grit and can make writing more enjoyable.
  3. Instead of worrying about what others think, focus on enjoying the writing process. Everyone starts somewhere, and having fun matters!

The Top Gun Effect: Why Hollywood Movies Matter to the U.S. Military

Humanities in Revolt • 119 implied HN points • 29 Nov 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military Entertainment Propaganda Spending Education
  1. The U.S. military sees Hollywood movies as a way to educate the public about warfare and shape public perception of the military.
  2. Movies like "Top Gun" have influenced recruitment and public image of the military by portraying it in a positive light.
  3. There is a significant financial and societal impact to the U.S. military's involvement in Hollywood movies, revealing the influence of entertainment on public perception and funding.

Custom bots for teaching classes

Solresol • 19 implied HN points • 02 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Bots Education
  1. Custom bots can be helpful for teaching classes by allowing students to ask questions about the content and assessments.
  2. Setting up custom bots for teaching is relatively easy, but there may be equity-of-access issues for students who do not have access to certain tools.
  3. One consideration when using custom bots in teaching is transcribing lectures with technical terms to ensure students understand the content.

What's the best way to redpill someone on the COVID vaccine (and vaccines in general)?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 11 implied HN points • 26 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines Public Health Misinformation Education
  1. Building trust is key. People are more open to new ideas when they feel respected and understood.
  2. Using open-ended questions can help others reflect on their beliefs without feeling attacked.
  3. Changing someone's beliefs takes time and patience. Even small conversations can plant seeds for future thoughts.

We can do something, we are not helpless

Technology, Environment, and Art • 39 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
📖 Philosophy Education Technology Companies Community
  1. Recognize that despite facing significant problems, we are not powerless. There is a need to address the imbalance between our primal instincts and inner nature to create positive change.
  2. Education systems worldwide are inadvertently contributing to reinforcing a destructive global economic system. We require more critical thinkers questioning the foundation of our current societal structure.
  3. To combat the negative impacts of technology and global capitalism, it is vital to form self-sufficient communities, spread awareness of the issues, and dedicate time to contemplate solutions. Collective action is key to building a better world.

Writing as synthesis

imperfect offerings • 59 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
🕹 Technology AI Education Writing Generative AI
  1. Generative AI is being regulated in industries like Hollywood to ensure human writers receive proper credit and compensation even when AI-generated content is used in the development process.
  2. The future of AI in education presents opportunities for collaborative efforts to create public sector language models, potentially shifting costs to governments for developing foundational models for various languages.
  3. Vygotsky's perspective emphasizes how generative AI tools should engage humans in advanced thought processes and interpersonal activities, rather than just producing text, sparking questions about learners' interactions and collective knowledge production.

Talking science with the UKRI CEO

Science Forever • 59 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🔬 Science Research Innovation Biology Technology Education
  1. UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is an organization formed by merging various research councils and bodies to drive progress in research and innovation across disciplines efficiently.
  2. UKRI CEO, Ottoline Leyser, discusses the importance of associating with Horizon Europe for research collaborations and the challenges of aligning UK & EU funding mechanisms.
  3. Focusing on expanding research excellence and innovation nationwide, UKRI implements programs like the Strength in Places Fund and Innovation Accelerator pilots to drive local capacity building and economic growth.

Software Verification Course

Quantum Formalism • 59 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Education
  1. The Zaiku Group is running a six-week virtual school on Software Verification with a focus on functional programming.
  2. Course topics include definitions, backward proofs via tactics, functional programming, inductive predicates, decidability of propositions, and a final project.
  3. Interested individuals need to apply due to limited availability and follow the QF community on LinkedIn and Discord for updates.

Two End-of-Year Talks: bell hooks' Labors of Love and the Power of the Humanities

Humanities in Revolt • 119 implied HN points • 15 Nov 22
🎭️ Culture Humanities Feminism Social justice Education Public Speaking
  1. bell hooks emphasized the importance of love as a transformative force in social justice movements, but faced skepticism, especially from younger audiences.
  2. Upcoming presentations will focus on bell hooks' contributions to feminist thought and the power of humanities in understanding existential priorities.
  3. The talks will be open to the public, offer insights into human oppression, and emphasize the value of humanities in shaping our perspectives on living well.

The dread of ChatGPT

Digital Epidemiology • 58 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Health Education
  1. Feeling dread about AI is common, even among those close to technology.
  2. Technology revolutions follow predictable patterns of early failures and eventual mass adoption.
  3. The speed of AI development is a key concern, potentially leading to irreversible damage and shifts in power dynamics.

Jim Comey & Me

Under the Hood: The Power of Principled Leadership • 58 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Leadership Ethics Justice Education
  1. Edward Levi led us away from the abyss by repairing our democracy after Watergate
  2. Levi's principles included unity over ethics, repairing damage even if not involved, and advocating for women's rights
  3. Early education, equality under the law, and true justice through reconciliation were key elements of Levi's leadership that remain relevant today

What If My Patient Wants To Lose Weight?

Weight and Healthcare • 279 implied HN points • 01 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Healthcare Education Body positivity Self-Improvement
  1. Patients often desire weight loss because they've been influenced by healthcare practitioners and societal norms.
  2. Healthcare practitioners have a crucial role in shifting patient perspectives about weight loss and health.
  3. It's important for healthcare providers to address weight loss requests by educating on evidence-based alternatives and supporting patients in their health goals.