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how to be cool

Mind Mine • 1906 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Individuality
  1. Coolness comes from being true to yourself and embracing your uniqueness.
  2. Coolness stems from self-acceptance and breaking through internal barriers.
  3. The path to coolness involves developing your individuality, taste, and self-expression.

From Iconoclast to Islam: Remembering Sinead O'Connor

Pen>Sword • 239 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Individuality
  1. Sinead O'Connor was known for her individuality and refusal to conform to pop culture norms, serving as an iconoclast in an industry filled with conformists.
  2. She embraced Islam in 2018, stating it was the logical conclusion of her theological journey, and proudly stood tall against Islamophobia in Europe.
  3. Sinead O'Connor's legacy reminds us of the importance of embracing our flaws and standing up against mainstream narratives that seek to overshadow our true identities.
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Freedom in an Age of Identity Politics

CIEO • 176 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Individuality
  1. Real freedom requires individual agency and recognition of our common humanity.
  2. Identity politics groups people based on characteristics, leading to a focus on what divides rather than unites.
  3. Freedom is more than lifestyle choices; it's grounded in our commitment to others and solidarity with humanity.

Life on a Leash

The Common Reader • 992 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
📖 Philosophy Individuality
  1. Productivity in business relies on information flow, but this can limit autonomy and initiative.
  2. Corporate life is becoming more bureaucratic, hindering autonomy and fostering dissatisfaction.
  3. Organizational charts and technology influence autonomy in business, with a need to balance information flow and decision-making.

Passing Away

Desk Notes by Charles Schifano • 352 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Individuality
  1. Criticism of euphemisms like 'passed away' varies based on time and context.
  2. Language and values shift with time, affecting how we perceive events and people.
  3. As time passes, individuality fades, making collective interpretations more dominant.

“Pluribus” Feels Like an Allegory for Wokeness

I Might Be Wrong • 9 implied HN points • 18 Nov 25
🎭️ Culture Individuality
  1. The sudden change in culture, often compared to a 'wokeness' takeover, can make those who disagree feel isolated and confused. It's like waking up to find everyone around you thinking differently.
  2. People sometimes choose to conform to new societal norms to avoid conflict, even if they feel uneasy about these changes. The idea is to fit in rather than clash with the crowd.
  3. Stories that highlight individuality versus conformity can resonate with many people. They remind us that it's important to voice dissent and keep our unique perspectives.

The Shadow of Man and Nations: A Jungian Perspective

Based Meditations • 19 implied HN points • 13 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Individuality
  1. The shadow, based on Carl Jung's theory, is the unconscious mind we are unaware of, containing repressed emotions and instincts.
  2. Archetypes like the hero or the shadow are universal human themes found in all cultures and time periods, helping us understand common behavioral patterns.
  3. Integrating and understanding our shadow - both individually and as nations - is crucial for psychological harmony and societal progress.

Fragments, Chapter 3, pp.53-9 - Reading Club posting 10

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 11 Nov 22
📖 Philosophy Individuality
  1. Man is not a singular entity but a collection of changing 'I's, each with its own characteristics and tendencies.
  2. The evolution of man involves conscious struggle and development of untapped potential, rather than a predetermined, mechanical process.
  3. Individual human evolution is possible through self-realization and growth, but mass evolution is not in nature's interest and may be hindered by external forces.

Giữ cho danh tính của mình nhỏ thôi

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 19
📖 Philosophy Individuality
  1. Having multiple identities can influence our thoughts and actions, and too many identities can lead to biases and hinder acceptance of new ideas.
  2. In cybersecurity, Vietnam faces challenges with job opportunities, lack of software-savvy professionals, and limited technological products.
  3. To develop as an individual, it's important to break free from local perspectives, measure oneself against global standards, and tackle problems that hold personal interest and leverage individual advantages.