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Tlaxcala

Cosmographia β€’ 1497 implied HN points β€’ 16 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Poetry Literature Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series on cosmographia.substack.com, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered around a specific place.
  2. Access to the full post is reserved for paid subscribers.
  3. The post by M. E. Rothwell on Tlaxcala was published on Jan 16, 2024.

15 things I consumed this week

Maybe Baby β€’ 464 implied HN points β€’ 15 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Media Literature
  1. The author shared 15 things they consumed in a week, including an article on anxiety by Lauren Oyler from The New Yorker.
  2. The post is for paid subscribers only, indicating exclusive content behind a paywall.
  3. The author had trouble sending the post due to technical issues with Substack, showcasing the challenges of online platforms.

Making the Sausage

Freddie deBoer β€’ 11627 implied HN points β€’ 22 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Writing Politics Craft Industry Literature
  1. The author received positive feedback for a piece about the 1990s and discusses the importance of conveying conflicting perspectives in writing.
  2. The author emphasizes the value of crafting well-written pieces that move and entertain readers.
  3. The author reflects on the challenges and rewards of maintaining individuality in writing while meeting reader expectations.

πŸ—£ Announcing the Relaunch of From the Desk...

From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy β€’ 3144 implied HN points β€’ 30 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Food & Drink Literature Design Fashion & Beauty News
  1. The newsletter 'From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy' is relaunching with new features like contributors, a book club, and monthly essay publications.
  2. There will be changes to the subscription rates, with an annual cost increase to $50, but existing $30 subscribers are locked in and new subscribers have until the end of 2023 to join at the lower rate.
  3. The newsletter will expand into a magazine-like format with additional content for paid subscribers like link recommendations, a cooking supplement, and a book club.
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How to Steal From Homer

Classical Wisdom β€’ 1198 implied HN points β€’ 19 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Literature History Language
  1. Plagiarism has a long history, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome.
  2. Plagiarism was taken seriously in ancient times, with accusations of stealing literary works.
  3. The concept of duplicative language being considered plagiarism was debated, with some arguing that great artists could get a free pass.

Writing Is a Bad Habit

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet β€’ 915 implied HN points β€’ 04 Feb 24
πŸ“– Philosophy Writing Literature Philosophy Culture Education
  1. The author believes writing is not a lifestyle to be celebrated, but rather a bad habit.
  2. They express frustration with the cultural recursion and excessive focus on writing within platforms like Substack.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of conveying a unique sensibility through writing rather than focusing on writing rituals and advice.

The Khyber Pass

Cosmographia β€’ 1976 implied HN points β€’ 09 Dec 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Literature Photography
  1. The post discusses 'The Khyber Pass' and is part of the 'Atlas' Notes' series.
  2. The content includes an artwork, poem, literature excerpt, antique map, and photography related to a specific location.
  3. Access to the full post is available for paid subscribers only.

My Kids Will Fancy Generative AI, I Choose to Fight It

The Algorithmic Bridge β€’ 445 implied HN points β€’ 05 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Technology Literature Art & Illustration Business
  1. The advancements in AI will impact job opportunities - some will be lost while others will be created, resulting in a nuanced narrative of change over time.
  2. As technology evolves, historical professions such as writing have faced transformation and adaptation, oftentimes leading to loss, but also gain.
  3. Individuals hold power to influence the future direction of technology and writing, emphasizing the importance of human creativity and intent in a world dominated by AI.

Fairy tale salon: Wild women and wolfskins

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie β€’ 2775 implied HN points β€’ 22 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Archetypes Literature Creativity Imagination
  1. The post discusses the Wild Woman archetype, represented by the story of Mis, emphasizing the themes of transformation and madness as means of deep personal change.
  2. The Wild Woman archetype symbolizes instinctual wisdom, intuitive knowing, creativity, and a connection to nature.
  3. Exploration of folklore and stories, like the wolf-woman tale, provides insights into deeper psychological and societal themes.

⬜ Time-less Japanese notebooks

One Thing β€’ 929 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Design Culture Literature
  1. Japanese-made Stalogy notebooks are highly regarded for their quality, design, and cultural relevance.
  2. Stalogy notebooks offer a soothing planner experience with undated pages and functional details for easy use.
  3. The Stalogy approach to journaling encourages a sense of mindfulness and ease, allowing users to engage with their thoughts and tasks without pressure.

Post to the Host

Garrison Keillor and Friends β€’ 1179 implied HN points β€’ 08 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Performance Literature Travel Music History
  1. Fans share personal stories and experiences with Garrison Keillor, showing deep appreciation and connection with his work.
  2. Garrison Keillor responds to fan messages and comments with wit, humor, and humility, engaging with his audience in a friendly manner.
  3. Audience members express excitement, plans, and hopes for attending Garrison Keillor's upcoming shows, showcasing their anticipation and admiration.

Shiraz شیراز

Cosmographia β€’ 2116 implied HN points β€’ 16 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Fashion & Beauty
  1. The post is a special guest edition of the Moleskine Notebooks, featuring a writer who shares a love for RΕ«mΔ«.
  2. Access to the post is for paid subscribers only, with an option to subscribe or sign in if already a paid subscriber.
  3. The guest writer, kd, is a Persian-American mystic living in NYC after leaving Austin due to bachelorette party influx.

Plane Crashes Are Suddenly Everywhere. It Doesn't Mean What You Think.

Brent and Michael are Going Places β€’ 1139 implied HN points β€’ 09 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Society Literature People
  1. Flying is actually very safe, with a low number of accidents and fatalities compared to road travel.
  2. Quick-thinking flight crews, improved plane materials, and calm passengers contribute to safe outcomes during plane mishaps.
  3. Recent events show that people can work together and remain calm in challenging situations, countering the belief that most people are negative.

The Monday Media Diet with Geoff Rickly

Why is this interesting? β€’ 361 implied HN points β€’ 11 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Music Literature Perfume Travel Books
  1. Geoff Rickly reads voraciously, including magazines, newsletters, and novels, with a preference for publications with a strong physical presence.
  2. Rickly recommends John Fosse's 'Septology' as a transformative read that had a profound impact on him as an artist, blending modern and eternal spirituality.
  3. Rickly fell into a deep rabbit hole exploring perfumes, starting from wanting to smell good to seeking unique and even repulsive scents, mentioning various indie perfume brands and his personal favorite, MeM by Antonio Gardoni.

I've had my eye on you

Letters of Note β€’ 3498 implied HN points β€’ 08 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture History Literature
  1. A farmer in 1866 proposed marriage through a letter and described his life and intentions.
  2. The proposal letter showcases the farmer's humble life as a way to appeal to the recipient.
  3. Despite his efforts, the proposal was declined, and he mentioned having a backup plan.

The Calm

Cosmographia β€’ 1158 implied HN points β€’ 31 Dec 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Paintings Literature
  1. The ocean remains a mystery as most of the Earth's surface is water. Even though we've explored more of Mars than our oceans, we're still drawn to the sea.
  2. Water plays a significant role in various beliefs, stories, and artworks. It symbolizes mystery, life, love, and even catastrophe.
  3. Throughout history, the ocean has captivated artists, writers, and thinkers, inspiring profound reflections on its vastness and impact on human existence.

The plan for meta-rationality

Meaningness β€’ 359 implied HN points β€’ 04 Mar 24
🚌 Education Philosophy Science Fiction Literature Health & Wellness
  1. The book being written focuses on meta-rationality, with previous parts discussing rationalism and reasonableness.
  2. The author plans to release the book in separate paperbacks/Kindle editions before putting it online for free.
  3. The concept of meta-rationality emphasizes caring for the situation more than abstractions, questioning what the situation needs, and understanding when rationality is relevant.

Occupation: Jean Cocteau

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet β€’ 362 implied HN points β€’ 03 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Art History Literature
  1. Artistic creations, like album covers or movie stills, can evoke a desire to create a fantasy world in one's private space, resembling collages or shrines.
  2. The article delves into a film from 1943, 'L’Éternel retour', set in occupied France and explores its subtleties and layers of interpretation regarding blonde versus brunette characters.
  3. The concept of 'Bohemian' culture, drawing connections between the characters in the film and a broader sensibility that defines a certain spiritual aristocracy.

Saxony

Cosmographia β€’ 1597 implied HN points β€’ 22 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Photography Poetry Literature Cartography
  1. The post is about Saxony, featuring art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered around this specific place.
  2. The content is part of the Atlas' Notebook series on Cosmographia, available for paid subscribers.
  3. The post includes a mix of creative elements like art, poetry, and photography focused on highlighting Saxony.

Dingus of the week: Nic Pizzolatto

Men Yell at Me β€’ 419 implied HN points β€’ 23 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture TV shows Literature Music Entertainment Social Issues
  1. The 'Dingus of the Week' is Nic Pizzolatto for his reactions to the TV show True Detective's latest season, which featured indigenous women and received criticism from him.
  2. Some recent positive highlights include a strippers' bill of rights, a stingray in North Carolina who reproduced without a mate, and Beyonce becoming the first Black woman to top the country charts.
  3. Celebrating personal victories, like having a book published, can be surprisingly down-to-earth, even involving mundane tasks and moments with loved ones.

The Storm

Cosmographia β€’ 1078 implied HN points β€’ 20 Dec 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Paintings Literature Artists Nature
  1. The sea holds both beauty and danger, shaping human history through travel, trade, and artistic inspiration.
  2. Artists use paintings and literature to capture the essence of the sea's dual nature, from its nurturing qualities to its destructive power.
  3. The fascination with the sea stems from its role in human exploration and adventure, despite the risks and tragedies it has brought.

Jericho

Cosmographia β€’ 1637 implied HN points β€’ 08 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Literature Photography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series on Cosmographia, showcasing art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography focused on a specific place.
  2. The content is exclusive for paid subscribers, indicating a premium value for those who subscribe to the platform.
  3. Readers can explore a variety of creative works and insights about Jericho through this post and the Atlas' Notebook series.

A little 'paradise' beside Hell

Wrong Side of History β€’ 370 implied HN points β€’ 24 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture History Film Literature
  1. Visiting Auschwitz can be a haunting and unforgettable experience, leaving a profound impact on individuals.
  2. The portrayal of evil and the Holocaust in history can be overwhelming and psychologically challenging.
  3. The movie _The Zone of Interest_ offers a different perspective on the Holocaust, focusing on the mundane lives of individuals involved in immense atrocities.

The Kingdom of Kush π“Ž‘π“„Ώπ“ˆ™π“ˆ‰

Cosmographia β€’ 1238 implied HN points β€’ 30 Nov 23
πŸ’Ύ History Ancient Civilization Art Literature Photography Cartography
  1. The post is about The Kingdom of Kush and is part of the Atlas' Notes series which focuses on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific place.
  2. The post is meant for paid subscribers, showcasing a full map of Cosmographia and offering a sign-in option for existing paid subscribers.
  3. The content offers a blend of visuals and written material, creating an immersive experience for those interested in exploring The Kingdom of Kush.

Best of the Best: Year End Awards

Range Widely β€’ 1002 implied HN points β€’ 19 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Philosophy Science History Art & Illustration
  1. The awards featured various categories like Best Quote for One's Own Obituary and Best Nobel/Olympic Family.
  2. Interesting fact shared about the empty space in atoms: if atom nucleus was the size of a tennis ball, the electron would be orbiting in New Jersey.
  3. Fascinating insights on different topics, from Saxon riddles to Nobel Prize connections, were shared in the post.

The Daddies

SBJournal β€’ 628 implied HN points β€’ 23 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Pornography LGBTQ+ Art Literature
  1. The Daddies were supportive figures in the porn industry, providing inspiration and practical help.
  2. The Daddies had a deep understanding of beauty, sex, death, and transformation, without seeking mainstream approval.
  3. The Daddies' generosity and support created a mutual inspiration with the author, fostering a unique bond during a period of sexual revolution.