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5 Quick Things #316 🦚

The Commonplace • 1533 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Metaphors Friendship

The importance of using metaphors to describe life, rootedness, and openness to change
Learning how to love by actively engaging in loving actions
Appreciating the balance and lessons found in uncomfortable situations, like cold winter months

Office Hours

Story Club with George Saunders • 74 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24

📚 Literature Editing Writing Revision Metaphors

Editing is a complex process that involves both line editing and structural editing.
Metaphors play a significant role in writing but should not be mistaken for the actual process of revising.
Approach editing with the right spirit, aiming for a balance between being too harsh and too lax to bring out your best work.

Yes, Metaphors Should Actually Make Sense

Counter Craft • 602 implied HN points • 27 May 23

📚 Literature Metaphors Analysis Storytelling

Metaphors should make sense instead of just setting a mood.
Revisiting old stories can bring back memories and insights.
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An “AI Untangled” Update

Untangled with Charley Johnson • 58 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24

🕹 Technology Ethics Systems Future scenarios Narratives Metaphors

Transition from minimizing harms to transforming sociotechnical systems.
Mindset shifts needed: view technology as entangled in social systems, acknowledge complex dynamics, articulate radical new futures.
Explore framing, metaphors, complex systems, and alternative futures to understand AI better.

Stalemate, Zugzwang and a long Middle Game

Comment is Freed • 103 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23

🌍 World Politics War Ukraine Russia Chess Metaphors

Stalemate can highlight the need for diplomatic resolutions in war situations.
The term 'stalemate' in chess refers to a specific situation where one player cannot make any legal moves, unique to the game.
The concept of 'Zugzwang' in chess signifies being compelled to make a move that leads to a worse position, showcasing strategic vulnerability.

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The Ocean Is Gay

Paging Dr. Lesbian • 176 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23

🎭️ Culture LGBTQ+ Science Nature Personal Stories Metaphors

Sabrina Imbler's book explores the unique lives of ocean creatures and connects them to personal experiences.
The author, a queer, mixed-race individual, offers a different perspective in the realm of science writing.
Imbler makes emotional connections between sea creatures and personal stories, adding depth to scientific facts.

The Three Paradoxes of Generative AI

Mimir's Well • 117 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23

🕹 Technology AI Impact Metaphors Transformation Productivity

Generative AI can help novices compete with experts, but devalue expertise in certain non-autonomous jobs.
Generative AI can excel in human-like traits like empathy and creativity, outperforming humans in specific roles.
Generative AI is a creator and destroyer, transforming industries and roles, leading to massive impacts.

A vegan thinks I'm killing it

Getting things into, out of, and across heads • 19 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23

🎭️ Culture Language Emotions Organization Metaphors

Language can carry violent connotations even if used casually and without deeper thought.
Being in touch with emotions involves accurately labeling and understanding them.
Metaphors used in language can shape organizational culture and influence how we perceive and operate within a company.

ChatGPT is What You Make It: Using Metaphors to Improve AI Collaboration

The Trick Revealed • 3 HN points • 03 Apr 23

🕹 Technology AI Metaphors

Metaphors and mental models shape our understanding and use of large language models like ChatGPT.
Using metaphors can enhance our collaboration with AI, influencing expectations and behavior.
ChatGPT can be used as a coach to achieve goals or as an accountability buddy to stay on track and motivated.