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combinatorial exploration, part 1

Kotobago Newsletter • 1 HN point • 26 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Ideas
  1. The main theme of the series is combinatorial exploration, shaping environments for productivity and novel ideas.
  2. Information must have context to be interpretable, with deeper dives requiring more context to understand relationships between systems of meaning.
  3. Creating something new involves mining existing ideas, with successful projects often reproducing established norms while defining new genres can lead to monopoly.

Updates #2

Pav writes • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Ideas
  1. Game theory in poker underwent a scientific revolution with the advent of data analytics software
  2. Different legal systems utilize unique methods to enforce compliance and maintain order
  3. Creating a self-wiki can be an effective and enjoyable method for memorizing information
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A Note on the Heckler’s Veto

The Oyster Club • 0 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideas
  1. The Heckler's Veto is when an audience disrupts a speaker, and it's been happening more frequently.
  2. Silencing speakers does not help combat bad ideas, and it's not a form of protected speech.
  3. Allowing the Heckler's Veto limits our ability to discover truth and promotes anti-free speech behavior.

🧠 Friday Design Thoughts

Better After a Nap • 0 implied HN points • 14 May 23
🪑 Design Ideas
  1. Sharing thoughts regularly can build a shared culture and connectedness in a team.
  2. Creating rituals can help in personal growth and learning by making positive actions habitual.
  3. Finding and sharing interesting and meaningful ideas can be beneficial for both oneself and others.

A Neta Walks Into Starbucks

The India Uncut Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Ideas
  1. Imagine a scenario where price controls are imposed on coffee - think about the consequences.
  2. Trees are social beings connected underground, while humans communicate and coordinate through prices.
  3. Price controls can lead to shortages and disrupt society - examples with Uber surge pricing and taxi fare regulations.

caring about newness

Working Theorys • 0 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Ideas
  1. There are no new ideas; we combine old ideas into new configurations, says Mark Twain.
  2. Despite acknowledging the absence of new ideas, we keep seeking novelty.
  3. The fascination with the concept of newness coexists with the understanding that true novelty may not exist.

GRANTED: My new book club

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 18 Dec 17
🎭️ Culture Ideas
  1. Join a new book club started by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Dan Pink, and Adam Grant
  2. Subscribers get early copies of two books each quarter, plus course materials and video insights
  3. 100% of profits are donated to provide books to students in under-resourced communities

A New Principle of Language

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 07 Dec 22
📚 Literature Ideas
  1. The post discusses a new principle of language, focusing on making impossible ideas practical.
  2. It leads to further reading on the topics of exactness and inexactness in writing and references specific chapters from a reading club.
  3. The post is available for paid subscribers only, with options to subscribe and sign in if already a subscriber.

Suy nghĩ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 03 Oct 13
📖 Philosophy Ideas
  1. Quality control is important in all aspects of life, not just products. Trust experts to ensure safety and quality.
  2. Critical thinking is crucial for individual freedom and living independently. Einstein emphasized teaching independent thinking.
  3. Comparing censorship to quality control requires thoughtful consideration. Ideas are not commodities and should be nurtured with care.

The Art of Naming

Tranquil Thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 23
🎭️ Culture Ideas
  1. Naming is really powerful. When you have a good name for an idea, it makes it easier for people to understand and connect with it.
  2. Clear communication helps avoid misunderstandings. If we can't agree on names and terms, we might end up talking about different things.
  3. Good labels can make ideas stick in people's minds for a long time. So, think about how to package your ideas in a catchy way to make them more impactful.

Notes on Notes

polymathematics • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 22
📚 Literature Ideas
  1. Ideas can either fade away or be captured in a notebook. It's important to write them down when they come to you.
  2. Once you catch an idea, think about how to develop and grow it further. Don't let it just sit there.
  3. The journey of ideas involves figuring out how to nurture them instead of just wondering where they came from. Focus on the next steps.

August 7th: the next Startup Luncheon, with Lawrence Krubner and The Fourth Effect

Respectful Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 25
💼 Business Ideas
  1. The Startup Luncheon is a monthly event where smart people share quick ideas and success stories. It's a great chance to learn and connect with others.
  2. Meals are provided during the event, making it easy to enjoy good food while networking. The first talk starts at 12:30 PM, so it's important to arrive on time.
  3. Tickets cost $35, but if you subscribe to the newsletter, you can enter for free all year. This subscription also keeps you updated on future events.