The hottest Humanity Substack posts right now

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Being You

New World Same Humans • 32 implied HN points • 16 Feb 25
🕹 Technology Humanity
  1. Machines can do a lot, but they can't be human. Our unique experiences and feelings are what make us special.
  2. As AI becomes more advanced, we need to focus on the human connections that machines can't replace, like empathy and understanding.
  3. The future may free us to focus on what it really means to be a person, letting machines handle the repetitive tasks.

Không đề

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 139 implied HN points • 16 Nov 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Humanity
  1. Bacsi Le Minh Ngoc and Nguyen Phuong Mai are two of the 40,000 doctors who supported the South during difficult times
  2. Dr. Ngoc left Hanoi Hospital to help treat the sickest patients in Binh Duong for unexpectedly 100 days
  3. Dr. Mai, working in London, returned to Binh Duong to aid fellow Vietnamese citizens during their time of need

Techtopia. What it is & Why It’s Important

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Humanity
  1. The concept of techtopia, a fusion of technology and human sociology, explores the idea of living an ideal life through advanced technologies.
  2. Techtopian thinking can be problematic as it tends to overlook human nature and relies too heavily on technology to solve all problems.
  3. Despite its flaws, exploring techtopia is crucial for understanding the potential risks and benefits of advanced digital technologies and envisioning how human societies can evolve.

Chapter 15, pp.304-310 - Reading Club posting 55

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
📚 Literature Humanity
  1. The evolving part of organic life is humanity, but it seems to be at a standstill, leading to a circular path of progress and downfall.
  2. Humanity can only change its course at certain 'crossroads' or pivotal points, and if these opportunities are missed, changes may become impossible.
  3. While there may be a conscious force working against humanity's evolution, a small group of about two hundred conscious individuals could potentially transform life on earth.
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Meaning-making makes us human (for now).

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 39 implied HN points • 18 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Humanity
  1. Humans create meaning, and that's what makes us unique. Unlike machines, which can mimic behavior, true understanding of meaning is still a human skill.
  2. As technology advances, our definition of what it means to be human may change. When machines can make meaning, we might need to rethink our ideas of human-ness.
  3. Engaging in discussions about uncertainty can help us explore our thoughts and beliefs. It's important to challenge ideas and learn from different perspectives.

The Tension Between Business & Humanity in the Digital Age

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🎭️ Culture Humanity
  1. Business and society are at a crucial point of tension due to issues like income inequality, wage pressures, and the impact of technology like AI.
  2. Technological advancements like cryptocurrency challenge the current financial system and call for a reassessment of capitalism's role in promoting social equality.
  3. The evolving business landscape, influenced by digital technologies, is sparking debates about the importance of humanities in shaping our culture and economic systems.

Life in the time of superintelligence

Thoughts • 12 HN points • 10 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Humanity
  1. Life in the time of superintelligence raises questions about the future of humanity and its role in a world with superintelligent AI.
  2. Our society functions as a form of superintelligence, where collective knowledge is leveraged for greater achievements.
  3. Developing superintelligence involves reconciling concerns about aligning AI values with human values, which poses challenges and uncertainties.

Rehabilitating Humanity

Creative Destruction • 45 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Humanity
  1. Confusion leads to challenges like climate crisis and mental health crisis.
  2. Humans need to reconnect with nature to heal themselves and the planet.
  3. Industrialization has led to a mechanistic way of living, affecting both humans and the planet.

Luca's Humanizing Vision of Masculinity

Humanities in Revolt • 59 implied HN points • 17 Nov 21
🎭️ Culture Humanity
  1. The Disney movie Luca offers a refreshing take on masculinity, rejecting conventional norms and celebrating emotional vulnerability in boys.
  2. Luca beautifully subverts the harmful notions of patriarchal masculinity that often depict men as inherently superior, domineering, and detached.
  3. The film presents a healthy and humane vision of boyhood masculinity, promoting a more inclusive and emotionally expressive view of manhood.

AI Is Having A Moment. So Is Humanity.

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 30 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Humanity
  1. AI, specifically ChatGPT and other tools, is having a significant impact on society by revolutionizing how we understand and interact with artificial intelligence.
  2. AI is rapidly becoming intertwined with human culture, particularly in areas like art and design, impacting how we communicate and shape our world.
  3. The intersection of AI and humanity raises ethical concerns, impacts different industries like healthcare, design, and academia, and prompts important discussions on governance and the future of technology.

Scientism vs. people

Engineering Ideas • 19 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Humanity
  1. Alignment research for AGI should focus on math and science, not philosophy.
  2. Philosophy's role in society is decreasing, while science and technology are increasing.
  3. The future of humanity in relation to AI will likely be decided by technologists and AI itself, not by humanity.

Coming back around

New World Same Humans • 40 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Humanity
  1. The newsletter New World Same Humans by David Mattin is back after a pause.
  2. Leo, who had an operation, has recovered successfully.
  3. The newsletter will continue with weekly updates, essays, and a new community format.

Western Civilization And Genomics

ASeq Newsletter • 14 implied HN points • 06 Nov 24
🔬 Science Humanity
  1. Western civilization has thrived for about 2500 years, with many achievements in science and knowledge. This long history has shaped our understanding of complex topics like genomics.
  2. Key figures like Isaac Newton helped establish scientific methods, moving society away from superstition to rational thinking. This paved the way for discoveries in inheritance and DNA.
  3. Today, we can sequence human genomes more easily than ever before. This ability can change how we understand our biology and ourselves in profound ways.

How To Cultivate Attention In Our Distracted World

A Mug of Insights • 6 HN points • 01 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Humanity
  1. Great thinkers and leaders in history valued long stretches of isolated thinking time to cultivate attention and critical thinking.
  2. Attention is more than just following instructions or seeking answers; it's about fostering curiosity and seeing the world with fresh eyes.
  3. Sustained attention is crucial in our modern world of constant distractions, allowing for deep understanding and personal growth.

Reveal Your Contradictions

David Spinks' Newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 07 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Humanity
  1. It's normal to feel conflicting emotions about big issues, like elections. You can acknowledge these feelings instead of trying to pick one side.
  2. Naming your contradictions can help you connect with others. It shows you're human, which encourages openness and shared understanding.
  3. Holding in your feelings can distance you from others. Embracing your messy thoughts can lead to more acceptance of different opinions and experiences.

Searching for the Exit Routes

New World Same Humans • 28 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Humanity
  1. The conversation about technology and human limits revolves around the dichotomy of transcension and limits, with different perspectives on embracing technological progress or imposing new restrictions.
  2. The tension between transcension and limits reflects the inherent duality of human nature - the infinite and finite parts - leading to the need for new accommodations and ways to negotiate this conflict.
  3. There is a call for a renewed liberalism that accommodates diverse ways of life in the face of technological modernity, providing exit routes out of the current trajectory towards a more inclusive and multi-layered future.

we live on planet Earth and we’re human beings

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 04 Oct 20
📖 Philosophy Humanity
  1. Being alive on Earth is a miraculous journey that took 14 billion years of universe evolution.
  2. Communication is essential to human nature, from microbes sending messages to global expressions like rap music.
  3. Our world is filled with consumerism and commerce, but we should appreciate our existence as human beings living on this beautiful planet.

How to Practice Being Human

Autonomy • 11 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Humanity
  1. Practicing human connection through formless interactions.
  2. Focusing on subjective, humanistic aspects over objective tasks for personal growth.
  3. Exploring virtues and practicing choicefulness to lead a more moral and free life.

The creation of the universe

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 20 Aug 20
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Humanity
  1. The creation of the universe is described as having been completed by God after 6 days of work, as outlined in the Bible chronologies.
  2. Human civilization and history are characterized by curiosity about our origins, storytelling, and the pursuit of knowledge about what it means to be human.
  3. It's suggested that fun, storytelling, and shared experiences are essential aspects of human nature, connecting us to our ancestors' joy in life.

Bulletin from the Shark Tank

Charles Eisenstein • 9 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
📖 Philosophy Humanity
  1. Mob morality involves conforming to prevailing designations and joining in the execution of out-groups.
  2. Accusations of dehumanization are powerful tools used in politics to ostracize individuals.
  3. The antidote to mob morality is recognizing and respecting the full humanity of every individual.

Throughlines

Creative Destruction • 7 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
📖 Philosophy Humanity
  1. Creating a new, desirable story is crucial to address uncertainty and complexity in society.
  2. Reconnecting with nature and acknowledging our entanglement is vital to tackle climate and biodiversity crises.
  3. Re-humanizing involves reconnecting with our inner selves, embracing diversity, and finding balance with our natural environment.

The New Turing Test

escape the algorithm • 1 HN point • 07 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Humanity
  1. AI is becoming increasingly sophisticated at imitating human interactions, leading to questions about authenticity and authorship.
  2. Expressiveness in content creation is essential, focusing on aspects that reflect human emotions, intentions, and unique perspectives.
  3. Evaluating content based on its humanity rather than solely on AI involvement can lead to more meaningful and engaging creations.

Humans are Just a System, Right?

I Might Be Wrong • 7 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Humanity
  1. Humans are like emergent systems, made up of smaller parts that come together to create complex results.
  2. Emergence exists in various fields like economies, cities, and consciousness, implying that systems are present in many aspects of life.
  3. It's okay to not have all the answers or know your purpose, as humanity might be part of a larger system with a mysterious purpose.

When the Cause is Everything

Charles Eisenstein • 8 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Humanity
  1. Looking at issues without preconceived judgments allows for deeper understanding.
  2. The problems faced by El Salvador stem from complex interwoven factors, making simple solutions unlikely.
  3. Real change requires a combination of rational and irrational actions, addressing both horror and beauty in the world.

For the Greater Intelligence

Age of AI • 1 HN point • 10 Jul 23
🔬 Science Humanity
  1. Machine learning reached a plateau in creating truly original ideas due to lack of data and learning material.
  2. CerebroNet faced challenges in interpreting brain data and refining ML algorithms due to resource constraints.
  3. The CerebroLink device revolutionized decision-making, boosted conversational abilities, and deepened connections within humanity.

All work is personal

Better After a Nap • 1 HN point • 20 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Humanity
  1. 9/11 taught that work can become deeply personal during shared experiences.
  2. Building relationships at work can lead to lasting friendships and strong connections.
  3. Despite the challenges, remote work during the pandemic has shown that human interactions can make work personal.

Human of the Gaps

Supermedicine • 4 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23
🔬 Science Humanity
  1. Gaps in AI capabilities are not evidence of human exceptionalism.
  2. The 'God of the Gaps' logical fallacy relates to invoking higher powers in areas of ignorance.
  3. Humans being unique is due to temporary limits, not supernatural qualities.

The Art of Living

The Convivial Society • 2 HN points • 01 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Humanity
  1. Living is an art that involves working creatively within the constraints of our human existence.
  2. Embracing the idea of an 'art of living' emphasizes the importance of cultivating virtues and skills rather than seeking quick fixes or hacks for self-improvement.
  3. Modern consumer culture promotes limitless consumption but does not lead to true fulfillment; practicing the 'art of living' involves accepting and celebrating the limits of our embodied existence.

"IT"

Boris Again • 1 implied HN point • 25 Mar 23
⚔ Fiction Humanity
  1. The protagonist knew about the internet's end result in advance and prepared for it
  2. The protagonist is forced to serve 'IT' and survive in a bleak, controlled environment
  3. There is a mysterious and menacing entity 'IT' that is expanding and using the protagonist for unknown purposes

Requiem for Humanity

Neosapien’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 23
📖 Philosophy Humanity
  1. Fertility rates are dropping globally, impacting the need for past policies like China's one-child policy.
  2. There is a shift in political discourse blaming the general population instead of those in power.
  3. The author reflects on the loss of honor, duty, and morality in society, advocating for a return to these values.

In Defense of Fiction

inventio • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Humanity
  1. Fiction can offer unique insights into the human experience and provide a break from our data-filled lives.
  2. Novels can help generate cognitive empathy and understanding, fostering a deeper connection with others.
  3. Reading fiction may help combat social media polarization and encourage a more nuanced understanding of human complexity.

Culture is dead, long live culture

(hector egbert) • 0 implied HN points • 13 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Humanity
  1. The current regime is destroying natural diversity and forcing a homogenized human race.
  2. The individual's identity and freedom have been forfeited to the industrial machine.
  3. Globalization is controlled by supra-national authorities advancing a singular culture.