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A Tentative Manifesto for the Future of Organizations—3

Pluriversal Planet • 58 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Imagination Creativity Narratives
  1. The current system of incentives and structures perpetuates negative sum games and unsustainable practices.
  2. Organizations need to prioritize building capacities for collective imagination to create a flourishing future.
  3. Imagination is a powerful force that challenges oppression, and it is essential for envisioning and creating new narratives.

Movie posters

world spirit sock stack • 2 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Imagination Decision-making Values
  1. Hopes and expectations can bring joy, but disappointment can also follow if they don't meet reality.
  2. Imagining the future is like looking at movie posters: the image is not the same as the actual experience.
  3. It's important to separate desires from actions and to be able to observe thoughts and feelings without feeling obligated to act on them.
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Self-deceptive Imaginativeness

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Imagination Gurdjieff Studies
  1. The post discusses the concept of 'Self-deceptive Imaginativeness' and seems to require knowledge of core fourth way texts.
  2. The post includes an image of a lion attacking a hunting party atop an elephant, with a reference to Kishangarh, Anonymous ca.1810.
  3. To access the full content and subscribe, the post is meant for paid subscribers of the journalgurdjieffstudies.substack.com.

Short Thoughts on Authenticity

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Authenticity Etymology Truth Imagination Responsibility
  1. Authenticity is about being genuine and true to oneself; it carries a sense of uniqueness and originality.
  2. The term "authentic" is often intertwined with trustworthiness; it implies that what is seen is what truly exists, fostering confidence.
  3. Being authentic involves taking ownership of one's actions and appearances, which can feel vulnerable but ultimately leads to living truthfully and embracing one's uniqueness.

Deep and obvious points in the gap between your thoughts and your pictures of thought

world spirit sock stack • 2 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Truth Thoughts Imagination Reality Modeling
  1. Some thoughts can feel profound or obvious, depending on your perspective and understanding. What may seem like a tired cliché to one person can be a significant insight to another.
  2. Our perception of the future is often based on our own imagined versions of it, rather than the actual future itself. Realizing this distinction can be eye-opening.
  3. Sometimes, what seems like common sense can actually challenge our existing thought patterns, leading to moments of revelation and shifts in perspective.

Worldbuilding is creative resilience

The Ideaspace • 21 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Fantasy Music Worldbuilding Imagination
  1. Worldbuilding is the act of designing a self-contained universe, creating a safe creative space separate from the earthly realm.
  2. Creating from your world means work inspired and strengthened by an intentional inner world, allowing you to immerse yourself and lose touch with the shared world.
  3. Worldbuilding prioritizes the symbolic and inspirational over the practical and rational, creating a source of inner confidence and resilience.

Artificial General Imaginaries

Cybernetic Forests • 59 implied HN points • 21 Mar 22
🕹 Technology AI Imagination Ethics Innovation Tech industry
  1. Be skeptical when dreams are designed for you by others, especially in discussions about Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
  2. Conversations about AGI can derail problem-solving discussions, shifting the focus to hypotheticals rather than concrete actions
  3. AGI discussions can serve as thought-terminating clich\u00e9s, distracting from the real issues and work that need to be addressed

On dreaming

The Next Chapter • 3 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Detachment Imagination Control
  1. Dreams can be powerful in envisioning goals, but detachment from outcomes is important to avoid suffering.
  2. Dreams can evolve from childhood imagination to anxiety-inducing pressure, but finding fulfillment in the journey is key.
  3. It's essential to dream hard and work towards goals, but detaching from specific outcomes can lead to a more fulfilling journey.

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Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 15 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Artist Creativity Inspiration Expression Imagination
  1. The concept of the Active Artist and Eternal Return highlights the perpetual journey of growth and creation in the world of art.
  2. The artist must transcend constraints to achieve Active Art, creating newness and pushing boundaries against societal norms.
  3. Active Artists face challenges from conventional society, but through their continuous creation and adaptation, they contribute to a constant cycle of renewal and liberation.

The poetics of the pile-on

The Leftovers • 19 implied HN points • 13 Aug 21
📚 Literature Fiction Authors Writing Books Imagination
  1. Writing fiction can be a process where stories develop gradually during the act of writing, allowing space for creativity and exploration.
  2. Engaging with contemporary issues in writing can be challenging as the fast-paced nature of news events can quickly make a book feel outdated.
  3. In writing about the present, authors may choose to imagine possibilities rather than focus on capturing the exact reality, as fiction allows for the exploration of hypothetical scenarios.

combinatorial exploration, part 1

Kotobago Newsletter • 1 HN point • 26 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Creativity Innovation Ideas Genres Imagination
  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.

Timelines, Whales, and Breaches

Cybernetic Forests • 19 implied HN points • 08 Feb 21
🕹 Technology AI Imagination Nature Data science Art
  1. History, like whale watching and birdwatching, often focuses on what surfaces and misses what is beneath, encouraging a shift in perspective to capture unseen elements.
  2. Imagination plays a critical role in shaping both technology and history, requiring us to consider the interplay between predicting the future and understanding the past.
  3. Art, storytelling, and imagination provide tools to delve beneath the surface of technological advancements and societal impacts, offering a different lens to interpret complex systems like AI and nature.

Power Of Prospection

The Incrementalist • 2 HN points • 29 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychology Creativity Mindfulness Imagination Personal Growth
  1. Engaging in daydreaming and prospection can be beneficial for creativity and innovation.
  2. The Default Mode Network in our brain is active during daydreaming and helps us imagine and plan new ideas.
  3. Tips for enhancing daydreaming include carving out dedicated time, focusing on positive outcomes, using visual cues, practicing mindfulness, and seeking novel experiences.

We should just let GPT write Black Mirror from now on

Machine Learning Everything • 1 HN point • 22 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture TV Series Review Imagination Technology Society
  1. Season 6 of Black Mirror was disappointing due to lack of originality and exploration of impactful themes.
  2. Episodes lacked new technology and focused more on past settings rather than current tech issues.
  3. Consideration towards letting GPT generate Black Mirror episodes that challenge collective memory and centralization of narrative.

Are our communities imagined and what happens once our imagination shifts?

Theory Matters • 0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Imagination Community Identity Politics Nationalism
  1. Imagination plays a crucial role in shaping our political communities and identities.
  2. Nationalism and collective imagination are intertwined, shaping our shared culture and history.
  3. In a post-modern world, fractures in collective imagination can lead to disconnections and conflicts in political identities.

Scenic Imagining

Mag’s Monthly • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Imagination Reality Morality Ethics
  1. Visualizing the fourth dimension involves anthropomorphizing realities for easier comprehension.
  2. Understanding smaller dimensions (1st, 2nd, 3rd) is essential before delving into the concept of a fourth dimension.
  3. Anthropomorphizing variables can help in imagining and navigating through higher dimensions, contributing to a deeper comprehension of complex realities.

(6.)Nicoll 1 - COMMENTARY II - ON ADDITIONAL MEANS OF SELF-OBSERVATION, pp.19-25

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Teaching Self-Observation Imagination Change
  1. Man is not a unity but a multiplicity of 'I's or egos, each taking charge at different moments, leading to a lack of inner unity and harmony.
  2. Self-observation is crucial for realizing that a man is not one but many different people within, and breaking the illusion of a permanent, unchanging 'I'.
  3. The illusion of being one person, fully conscious, and in control of one's thoughts, feelings, and actions blinds a person to their true inner state and prevents inner growth and transformation.

Fragments, Chapter 6, pp.104-11 - Reading Club posting 20

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 23
🚌 Education Self-study Self-Observation Imagination
  1. Self-study is key to self-knowledge and starts with understanding the functions of the 'human machine'
  2. Proper self-observation helps in distinguishing between the four basic functions of the 'human machine': thinking, emotional, moving, instinctive
  3. Imagination and daydreaming are examples of the wrong work of centers and can hinder 'useful' mental activity and self-study

On multitudes

SP-AND-EX • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Identity Reality Imagination Existence
  1. Questioning invokes multitudes - it leads to exploring multiple perspectives and assumptions.
  2. Imagination invokes multitudes - it brings forth new concepts and ideas.
  3. The concept of containing multitudes applies not only to individuals but also to external objects and experiences, showcasing complexity and depth.