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How I Will Measure My Life

Software Design: Tidy First? • 1259 implied HN points • 07 Feb 25
📖 Philosophy Intuition
  1. Not everything in life can be measured or compared. Some experiences, like special family dinners or random acts of kindness, are unique and important in ways that numbers can't capture.
  2. Money can create options for us, but not all money is equally valuable for choices. Having enough savings can open up more possibilities, but beyond a point, additional money may not significantly change your options.
  3. Freetime is valuable because it allows you to choose how you spend your time. More freetime means more opportunities to pursue interests, but sometimes a little extra isn't as important once you reach a comfortable level.

A Purr in Comfort 🐾

The Planet • 491 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Intuition
  1. Cats have a heightened sense of smell and can detect shifts in our health.
  2. They adjust to our moods and emotions, creating a unique bond of companionship.
  3. Cats often become more clingy and attentive when their caretaker is ill.

Thinking harder doesn’t work (or how I learned to love the right half of my brain)

Play Permissionless • 239 implied HN points • 10 Apr 24
📖 Philosophy Intuition
  1. Thinking harder doesn't always lead to solutions; learning to balance the analytical left brain with the intuitive right brain is key.
  2. The left brain creates plans and maps, but the right brain helps in spotting the obvious and maintaining flexibility in problem-solving.
  3. A healthy power balance between the left and right brain is crucial for creativity and effective decision-making.

Ideas I've been collecting #2

Erifili • 219 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Intuition
  1. Yutori is a concept of intentional slowing down in life to appreciate the present moments and find contentment.
  2. Having a bias for action means favoring action over inaction, which can be a key trait for success in entrepreneurship.
  3. Learning to make decisions intuitively based on the heart rather than the ego can lead to a more fulfilling life.

Design Intuition

Software Design: Tidy First? • 2540 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Intuition
  1. When designing software, prioritize safety of evolution over efficiency.
  2. Don't rush decisions; it's better to wait for more information to make informed choices.
  3. Getting feedback early and making design changes sooner is more valuable than waiting for the 'perfect' solution.
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About "artificial intuition"

Silicon Reckoner • 98 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🔬 Science Intuition
  1. Mathematicians have two sides to their work: creating new ideas and proving statements.
  2. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) could potentially encompass all human competences, including mathematical creativity.
  3. Artificial Intuition is being explored to assist mathematicians in generating new ideas and collaborating with AI.

Contra Perry Hendricks on Abortion

Going Awol • 139 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Intuition
  1. Both Kyle van Oosterum and Amos Wollen disagree with conclusions made by Perry Hendricks on the topic of abortion.
  2. There is a debate around the justification of coercing someone to provide bodily support, such as breastfeeding, in difficult circumstances.
  3. The opportunity costs and real-world implications of pregnancy play a significant role in discussions about the legality and morality of abortion.

Left-hand threads

J ROBERT CLARK - MAKES • 117 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
🔬 Science Intuition
  1. Regular threads are righty tighty, lefty loosie.
  2. Left-hand threads are the opposite, lefty tightie, righty loosie.
  3. Left-hand threads exist to keep things from coming loose and can be counterintuitive.

Organ Harvesting is Wrong, Actually

Going Awol • 119 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
📖 Philosophy Intuition
  1. Many people find organ harvesting morally wrong, even in extreme situations where it could save multiple lives.
  2. Arguments against the deontic intuition of organ harvesting may fail to persuade due to common-sense prevailing.
  3. Considerations like societal aversion to killing and the veil of ignorance don't always justify violating rights for the greater good.

Prompt Engineering? Try "Prompt Vibing"

AI and Experience Design • 78 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🕹 Technology Intuition
  1. Prompt Engineering involves scientific, methodical, and measurement-oriented approaches to creating AI prompts.
  2. Prompt Engineering may not be enough due to the inscrutability of Large Language Models and the need for intuition when working with AI.
  3. Prompt Vibing suggests leveraging intuitive sensibilities and balancing engineering mindset with intuition when interacting with AI.

Solar Flares and the Child's Mind

Charles Eisenstein • 3 implied HN points • 05 Jan 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Intuition
  1. The sun and its flares might not be purely external physical events; they could reflect or respond to human affairs and feelings.
  2. Modern science and culture often dismiss the childlike, animistic sense that the sun, moon, trees, and other nonhuman things are watching us, even though many cultures and childhood intuitions treat the world as alive.
  3. Taking an animistic view can open us to different kinds of knowledge and perception, and sharing stories or conversations helps spread and reinforce those new intuitions.

Your Heart Knows It-

Charles Eisenstein • 1 implied HN point • 22 Jan 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Intuition
  1. Comments on Substack are being turned off so the creator doesn’t spread themself too thin.
  2. Conversation is being moved to a dedicated forum on Mighty Networks (naascommunity.org) for discussion.
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Notes in the Margins • 19 implied HN points • 19 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Intuition
  1. Trusting your intuition is crucial, even when past experiences may make you doubt yourself.
  2. Our gut instinct is a valuable decision-making tool that can be more reliable than overthinking things in our brains.
  3. Confidence, boundary-setting, and self-trust are key elements that many seek to improve through coaching.

Your Weekly Oracle Reading (02.27.2023)

Return to Self • 19 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Intuition
  1. The oracle reading emphasizes getting out of your own way and overcoming emotional imbalances in love.
  2. Consider facing fears, embracing change, and not sabotaging potential growth in relationships.
  3. Focus on building a secure foundation for the future, expand ideas, and don't let rigid thinking limit your goals.

The Structure of Intuition

NonTrivial • 19 implied HN points • 28 May 23
🔬 Science Intuition
  1. Mathematics and rigor go hand in hand, helping to explain the world with precision and clarity.
  2. The cost of precision lies in the potential loss of context and connection to reality.
  3. Intuition, rooted in analogy-making, offers a deeper connection to reality than mathematics alone.

Stop Blocking your Team's Intuition

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 19 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23
💼 Business Intuition
  1. Confidence doesn't just come from mere understanding, but needs to be felt and applied in the real world.
  2. Embrace intuition within your team instead of blocking it; it can lead to valuable insights and innovative solutions.
  3. Supporting and valuing intuition can help foster a positive and creative team dynamic.

LL #44 | Making Mountains out of Molehills

The Leadership Lab • 19 implied HN points • 11 Dec 22
🚌 Education Intuition
  1. As a leader, embracing your intuition can greatly enhance performance by uncovering hidden opportunities for improvement.
  2. Instead of suppressing your inner nitpicker, consider how it can actually liberate your team and lead to significant progress.
  3. Shift your focus from criticism to creativity by asking yourself about the 10x opportunity in a situation, bringing that energy to your team and projects.

The Great Betrayal

What's Important? • 21 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Intuition
  1. Acknowledging and addressing hidden truths can lead to personal growth and better relationships.
  2. Society may need to embrace feminine qualities and intuition for holistic progress.
  3. Trusting curiosity and pursuing individual complexity can lead to personal fulfillment and a more cooperative society.

The Truth Is Literally A Vibe

Square Circle • 11 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
📖 Philosophy Intuition
  1. Philosophy often starts with an 'itch' that something is wrong and needs to be explored further.
  2. Truth can evoke both good and bad 'vibes', making it multifaceted and not purely subjective.
  3. Acknowledging and facing truths, even when they bring bad vibes, is essential for understanding reality and making ethical choices.

Investing's Big Blindspot.

What's Important? • 9 implied HN points • 29 Apr 23
💰 Finance Intuition
  1. Expert investors focus on wisdom over intelligence, using intuition and flexibility to navigate complex situations.
  2. Becoming a wise investor requires virtues like curiosity, skepticism, and humility, rather than just intelligence.
  3. Openness and experience help experts build intuitive databases, making them more adaptable and successful in unpredictable environments.