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How to code for 60 years

Sunday Letters • 139 implied HN points • 20 Dec 21
🕹 Technology Programming Engineering Education Career Culture
  1. Engineering and coding can have very long careers; some people code for decades and adapt to many changes in technology.
  2. Learning is a continuous process, and it's important to stay humble and curious, no matter how experienced you become.
  3. Younger coders may benefit from understanding the fundamentals and history of coding, rather than just focusing on trendy tools.

☀️A Brighter Future Under the AI Sun

Crypto Good • 6 implied HN points • 23 Dec 24
🕹 Technology AI Healthcare Education Agriculture Democracy
  1. Generative AI is different from regular AI because it creates new ideas and solutions instead of just analyzing data. This means it can help develop things like better farming techniques or personalized medicine.
  2. AI is helping solve big challenges like healthcare and food security. Farmers can get real-time advice through their phones, making it easier to grow crops and combat pests.
  3. With AI, education is becoming more personalized and accessible. Every child can have their own AI tutor to learn at their own pace, breaking down barriers to high-quality education.

Freakonomics Radio: School shootings are a causal chain of failures

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 19 implied HN points • 09 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Security Education Podcasts School Shootings
  1. School shootings are a result of a chain of failures, where each failure contributes to the tragic outcome.
  2. Preventing school shootings involves breaking the chain of failures - intervening in warning signs and providing support to individuals in distress.
  3. There are fundamental problems in school security protocol, including the lack of a unified national plan and evidence-based strategies. Kindness and early intervention can be more effective in preventing violence.

Event: "Getting Our Priorities Straight: Humanities and the Art of Living" (Sunday, May 1, 2022)

Humanities in Revolt • 79 implied HN points • 30 Apr 22
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Humanities Philosophy Education
  1. Humanities offer valuable lessons for both college students and lifelong learners in living well and recognizing the distinction between means and ends of life.
  2. The humanities encourage critical examination of beliefs, institutions, and cultural practices, leading to self-reflection and understanding cultural differences.
  3. Studying humanities enables individuals to appreciate different perspectives, challenges prejudices, and facilitates open-mindedness and respectful debate.
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The Favelazation of America

The Carousel • 26 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Society Education
  1. The middle class in America is disappearing, causing extreme wealth and poverty to become more visible.
  2. Homeless encampments in San Francisco and Portland are resembling South American slums as a result of this shift.
  3. Elite institutions like Ivy League schools are being dismantled by their own staff, leading to chaos and changes in traditional values.

Grab bag.

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 59 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
🎭️ Culture Philosophy Literature Art Innovation Education Communication
  1. It's important to develop skills to handle uncertainty because the world is becoming more unpredictable. A tool called 'idk' can help with this.
  2. There's a difference between risk and uncertainty that people often mix up. Understanding this can help us make better decisions in uncertain situations.
  3. Innovation and effective goal-setting require clear thinking about trade-offs. By acknowledging trade-offs, teams can be more adaptable and strategic.

Am I The Most Notable David Charles In The Whole Entire Universe?

The David Charles Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Identity Celebrity Philosophy Education History
  1. The question of being the most notable David Charles leads to exploring notability on Google and Wikipedia.
  2. Notability is subjective and everyone, including various David Charleses, contributes in their own way.
  3. Considerations about public health and motornormativity regarding smoking and driving in populated areas.

Mailbag Request

SatPost by Trung Phan • 21 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
💼 Business Media Sports Economics Education Technology
  1. A new sports app by ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery is aiming to attract a younger audience through streaming without cannibalizing traditional cable bundles.
  2. A consulting firm charging exorbitant fees for Ivy League admission consulting highlights the extreme lengths wealthy parents go to secure college acceptance for their children.
  3. Vail Resorts' success with the Epic Pass showcases how offering a membership with access to ski mountains can generate significant revenue, similar to gyms with unused memberships.

Please knock on your local college's door...

mainstreetjournal • 19 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
💼 Business Education Entrepreneurship Economic Development
  1. Bard College is launching a Global Certificate in Social Enterprise and Leading Change to help colleges deliver a world-class curriculum.
  2. The program focuses on local entrepreneurship to meet urgent community needs, avoiding wasteful subsidies and global investment schemes.
  3. They are seeking college teachers interested in participating in this program and welcome partnerships with organizations committed to local investment.

Exploring the Frontiers: Updates from Zaiku's Deep-Tech Ecosystem | October 3, 2023.

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Healthtech Education
  1. Zaiku participated in the NQCC hackathon on quantum computing, showcasing equivariant embeddings and fostering future collaborations.
  2. Bambordé Baldé attended the HealthTech Cluster Huddle, presenting Zaiku's work in quantum computing and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs).
  3. The eagerly awaited quantum hardware course by Zaiku, led by Bambordé Baldé and Carlos H. G. Bessa, has officially begun.

College student for a day

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Social Interaction Self-reflection Education Lifestyle Identity
  1. Pretending to be a college student brought back old insecurities, like feeling scared to look others in the eye. It reminded me of how we often carry fears from our past.
  2. Building connections through simple conversations is a valuable skill. It can be harder to have an easy chat than to express excitement.
  3. Looking people in the eye can create a deeper connection. It's a way of showing you care and want to understand them better.

Nicaraguan Sign Language

The Weekly Gazette • 7 HN points • 06 Aug 24
🎭️ Culture Language Community Education Identity Communication
  1. Nicaraguan Sign Language was created by deaf children who together formed a new way of communicating during the 1970s. They had to find ways to express themselves since there was no existing sign language before.
  2. The language evolved quickly as younger generations added complexity and grammar rules to it, showing how language can grow and change in a community.
  3. Claudia Avila, who learned NSL later in life, became a role model for others by teaching and spreading the language, which has helped many deaf children connect and express themselves.

Technocrats in Science Skin Suits

Natural Selections • 9 implied HN points • 08 Oct 24
🔬 Science Scientific Method Postmodernism Technology Education Philosophy
  1. The Fermi Paradox asks why we haven't found other advanced life in the universe, despite many potential planets existing. This raises concerns about the survival of intelligent life and whether it tends to self-destruct.
  2. Postmodernism challenges the idea of objective reality and rationality, which can harm scientific progress. It makes it harder for people to engage with science critically and effectively.
  3. Technocrats can manipulate the science narrative because many people lack a strong understanding of the scientific method. This creates a risk where those in power might misuse science for their own agendas.

Lessons from a failed experiment

Sunday Letters • 19 implied HN points • 20 Aug 23
🔬 Science Research Innovation Theory Experimentation Education
  1. People often trust the old experts too much, which can block new ideas. It's important to stay open to new possibilities, even if they seem strange.
  2. In science, we tend to only celebrate successful discoveries, while failed experiments often get ignored. Both successes and failures are essential for learning.
  3. Being open minded and willing to be wrong is key to making groundbreaking discoveries. Sometimes, you have to fail many times before you find something that works.

Levelling up the public relations profession

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
💼 Business Public Relations Diversity Education Management Recruitment
  1. Public relations needs to work harder on diversity, focusing not just on race or gender but also on socio-economic backgrounds, education, and geography. This broader view can help make the industry more inclusive.
  2. There is a significant gap in public relations jobs for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Many PR professionals come from fee-paying schools, which limits opportunities for others.
  3. Creating awareness of public relations careers in schools is essential. Programs like apprenticeships can help, but strong partnerships with educational organizations need to be revived to support future talent.

A Cellular Symphony: The Song of the Cell Reviewed

Holodoxa • 39 implied HN points • 16 Dec 22
🔬 Science Biology History Medicine Genetics Education
  1. Cells are the basic unit of life, each acting as a decoding machine for genes and building block of organisms.
  2. Cell biology is a vast field encompassing genetics, molecular biology, and more, and studying cells is crucial for understanding life and disease.
  3. In his latest book, Siddhartha Mukherjee explores the history and importance of cellular biology, emphasizing that cells are the elementary particles of organisms.

Debts and lessons

andrewglynch • 2 implied HN points • 17 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Philosophy Literature Art History Education
  1. Learning from others helps us grow. We can pick up valuable habits and lessons from mentors, friends, and even family.
  2. Writing down lessons you've learned can be powerful. It helps to reflect on how these insights shape who you are.
  3. Life is short, so it's important to focus on what truly matters. Avoid distractions and be true to yourself.

Letter to Rebecca #24-22

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 8 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Literature Art Humor Education Film
  1. Playing Monopoly can teach about wealth and class differences by giving players different starting advantages. It shows how unfair systems can lead to frustration and anger, just like in real life.
  2. Dictator literature is often poorly written, and reading it can be both funny and disappointing. The lack of quality in these writings reflects the overall talent of the dictators themselves.
  3. People have strange beliefs about health and happiness. Some follow very strict routines that seem extreme and might make life feel less enjoyable. It's important to find a balance that works for you.

The Rise of Generative AI Courses

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Education Innovation Workplace Future Trends
  1. Many workers are eager to learn and use generative AI at their jobs, showing a strong interest in new technology.
  2. Companies are looking for ways to use generative AI to improve their operations and stay competitive in the future.
  3. Embracing generative AI can greatly enhance training programs and help workers adapt to new trends in their fields.

Highlights from Natural Selections in 2024

Natural Selections • 4 implied HN points • 31 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Mental health Science Parenting Education Politics
  1. Motherhood is a powerful experience that many view negatively, but it can actually be exhilarating and fulfilling. It's important to embrace the joy and significance it brings.
  2. Big Food and Big Pharma are under scrutiny for promoting unhealthy products and quick-fix solutions. People should be cautious and learn to think critically about their dietary choices and health.
  3. Science and education should be reclaimed from those who misuse them for their agendas. It's important to practice skepticism and independent thinking in a world filled with misinformation.

Will people be motivated to learn difficult disciplines and skills without economic incentive?

Engineering Ideas • 39 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Education Future Automation Motivation
  1. People are motivated to learn difficult skills for competition, economic gain, intrinsic interest, or altruism.
  2. With automation, economic motivation for learning may decline, leading to a shift in human activities towards physical games, cognitive games, manual labor, spirituality, art appreciation, or passive consumption.
  3. The future of widespread intrinsic motivation for learning is seen as unlikely, requiring a supportive environment and upbringing.

Iron Lotus

Transmissions from the floor • 27 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture History Education Psychology Parenting
  1. The historical practice of foot binding and bonsai kitten-ing show how physical constraints can shape living things.
  2. Wilhelm Reich's work on character analysis highlights different coping mechanisms rooted in childhood traumas.
  3. Educational and parenting norms, influenced by historical practices, play a significant role in shaping individuals in society.

Lists of 5

Midnight Musings • 79 implied HN points • 18 Apr 22
🎭️ Culture Literature Philosophy Art Education Personal Growth
  1. Reading and imagination are super important for creativity. Even adults can benefit from fantasy stories to keep their minds open to new ideas.
  2. Growth often comes from what we choose to say no to. It helps us build character and stay true to ourselves, even when it's tough.
  3. Our experiences shape how we see the world. What feels real to us can be very different from someone else’s view, and that’s okay.