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Clock time or rock time?

lifeboat • 19 implied HN points • 03 May 23
📖 Philosophy Time Existence Agency Perception Nature
  1. Time is weirder than we think, with deep connections to the past and future.
  2. Different cultures have different ways of understanding time, like the concepts of Chronos and Kairos.
  3. Changing how we perceive time can shift our sense of agency and possibility, moving us from despair to action.

Constance to Hood Canal

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
🏝 Travel Adventure Outdoor Nature Friendship
  1. Climbing Mt. Constance was challenging but taught resilience and decision-making. Sometimes the hardest parts of a climb look easier than they really are.
  2. The adventure also helped to strengthen the friendship between Sam and the narrator. They learned about each other's personalities and how they handle challenges together.
  3. After the climb, the relaxing time by Hood Canal and sharing fun moments like sauna and swimming felt heavenly. It reminded them that adventures can be tiring but also rewarding.

Birding at 60

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 99 implied HN points • 10 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Nature Birding Conservation Environment Wildlife
  1. Watching for red-tailed hawks and bald eagles while driving can make trips more enjoyable. These birds are often spotted perched near the road or soaring above.
  2. Red-tailed hawks are important for controlling vole populations, but driving can pose dangers for them. It's crucial to be aware of wildlife when driving to help keep them safe.
  3. If you notice a dead bird on the road, you can report it to help with conservation efforts. Also, avoiding harmful rodent poisons can protect birds of prey from getting sick.

Street Smart Support

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 39 implied HN points • 19 Jan 23
🎭️ Culture Nature Writing Community Support Subscription
  1. Sharing the newsletter with friends or family can spark fun discussions and outdoor adventures. It's a great way to spread the joy of nature and history.
  2. A paid subscription helps support the newsletter and ensures you receive regular content about nature and history. It keeps the writer motivated to share more interesting stories.
  3. Reader feedback is encouraged, so feel free to share what you like or suggest topics. Engaging with the newsletter can lead to a more personalized experience for everyone.

Debugging to Unplugging: 5 Powerful Ways to Unwind After Hours of Coding

Weekend Developer • 19 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Relaxation Exercise Nature Socialization Reading
  1. It's important to take breaks after long coding sessions to recharge your mind and reduce stress.
  2. Engage in active relaxation activities like playing a sport, enjoying nature, meeting friends, reading fiction, or doing something with your hands.
  3. Unwinding after coding is essential for personal well-being, productivity, and long-term success as a developer. Find what works best for you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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Rabbit Holes 🕳️ #67

Creative Destruction • 15 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Internet Pollution Nature Technology Activism
  1. A call for a more human-run internet with a return to a diverse and personal-scale online experience, away from the dominance of giant corporations.
  2. Noise pollution, particularly from cars, is a serious issue affecting humans and animals, emphasizing the need for grounding in space to combat its negative impacts.
  3. Highlighting the shift from viewing the human body as a commodity to embracing it as an integral part of nature, encouraging a sense of belonging and a move away from control and domination.

The Esteem of Altruism and the Complexities of Acknowledgment

Anima Mundi • 20 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Altruism Recognition Society Nature
  1. Sharing with others can bring moral beauty and joy, even if we can't utilize something ourselves.
  2. Recognition for intangible achievements, like ideas and intellectual work, holds deep significance.
  3. Acknowledgment is crucial, whether it's for individual accomplishments or nature's inspiration, and we should strive for a more holistic recognition framework.

raccoons under the house

the rohn report • 59 implied HN points • 21 May 21
🎭️ Culture Nature Society Technology Healthcare Consumerism
  1. Raccoons are cute and smart, with their nimble fingers and bandit masks. They try to get along and be part of the tribe.
  2. Tolerating inconveniences in modern society is common, whether it's with cars, phones, or health insurance. We often accept things without fully understanding why.
  3. Dealing with issues like raccoons teaches resilience. Despite frustrations, we may find ourselves unable to let go, similar to how modern society can be frustrating yet we still navigate through it.

Spring hath Sprung

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 79 implied HN points • 02 Apr 21
🎭️ Culture Nature Tradition Seasonal Food Community
  1. Spring is a time of new growth, like the blooming of camas flowers, which are beautiful but can cause some digestive issues if eaten in large amounts.
  2. Many birds, like black-capped chickadees, are busy building nests, which is an exciting sign of the season's arrival.
  3. Weeds grow quickly in spring, and while they can be seen as a nuisance, they might also play a beneficial role in the ecosystem.

Time and Tide

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 79 implied HN points • 12 Mar 21
🎭️ Culture Nature History Human experience Ecosystems Environmental awareness
  1. The tidal changes in Puget Sound create a unique and ever-changing ecosystem that affects plants and animals. It shows how life depends on the rhythm of nature.
  2. Many people today are unaware of how tides influence life, unlike in the past when tides were crucial for daily activities. This reflects a general disconnect from nature.
  3. Observing the tides can be a humbling experience, revealing the constant ebb and flow of water that many do not notice. It invites people to reconnect with the natural world.

Hair Ice

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 79 implied HN points • 26 Feb 21
🔬 Science Biology Ecology Climate Nature
  1. Hair ice is a unique ice formation that looks like fine white hair and is created by a winter-active fungus called Exidiopsis effusa. It grows on decaying wood and is visible in certain cold conditions.
  2. The fungus helps to shape the hair ice by breaking down lignin in the wood, allowing the ice to grow in a delicate, curly form. This process demonstrates a fascinating relationship between nature and fungi.
  3. Hair ice can only be found in a specific northern latitude range and adds beauty to winter walks, reminding us to appreciate the small wonders in nature around us.

The Moroccan Express

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 7 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🏝 Travel Culture History Heritage Nature Architecture
  1. Reading assignment provided for Middle East studies: involves skimming specific chapters of 'Peace Process' by William Quandt.
  2. Marrakech offers a unique and alluring experience: from the architecture of riads to the vibrant culture and historical significance.
  3. Insights into Moroccan monarchy and governance: showcases an example of implementing democratic reforms under a constitutional monarchy.

life with cats

the rohn report • 59 implied HN points • 24 Nov 20
🎭️ Culture Pets Nature Communication
  1. Cats have psychic abilities and perceive the world differently from humans, relying on simpler communication modes.
  2. Cats are natural predators with sharp instincts and skills designed for hunting small animals.
  3. It's interesting to observe how cats interact with their environment, establish relationships, and navigate the world without judgment.

Is The World A Cake With Systems Thinking

WriMoReMo • 7 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Nature Culture Governance Infrastructure Commerce
  1. The world can be viewed as a layered cake with different levels representing nature, culture, governance, and more. Each layer interacts with and influences the others, impacting global dynamics.
  2. Nature plays a significant role in shaping geopolitics and human tendencies, influencing interactions between nations and communities.
  3. Cultures evolve and spread through regions, impacting belief systems, governance structures, societal outcomes, and even legislative decisions.

The Great Stone Chute to Sgúrr Alasdair

Shore Leave • 39 implied HN points • 14 Nov 21
🏝 Travel Adventure Nature Hiking Exploration Photography
  1. Traveling can bring a sense of freedom and joy. For instance, crossing into Scotland felt like a big relief after a difficult time in London.
  2. Nature offers beautiful and challenging adventures. Climbing in the Scottish hills showed both stunning views and tough terrain.
  3. Sharing experiences with others can enhance the journey. Meeting fellow travelers and enjoying moments together makes trips even more memorable.

The Street Smart Naturalist

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 59 implied HN points • 21 Jan 21
🎭️ Culture Nature Urban Exploration Environmental awareness Storytelling
  1. Nature is everywhere if you take the time to look. In Seattle, you can find cool things like bald eagles, fossils, and slime molds just by paying attention.
  2. You can explore nature in many ways, whether by walking, biking, or reading about it. The more you explore, the more stories you can discover about the natural world.
  3. Connecting with nature can strengthen your relationship with your surroundings. Sharing these experiences and stories can help everyone learn from each other.

The Joys of Repeat Travel

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 19 implied HN points • 14 Jul 22
🏝 Travel Nature Adventure Exploration Observation Experience
  1. Visiting the same places multiple times can reveal new details each time. You might notice things you missed before, just like how you see different wildlife or plants on each ride.
  2. Different seasons and weather can change what you experience on a familiar trail. Each visit can offer surprises, like seeing how a river looks in summer versus after a rain.
  3. Slow down and pay attention to your surroundings. Being curious can show you the beauty and complexity of nature, making even a simple ride feel rich and enjoyable.

Stark and Exposed

Natural Selections • 21 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Architecture Nature Society Wellness
  1. The modern way is to sanitize and control your surroundings to avoid imperfections and surprises.
  2. Trusting experts and following standardized aesthetics can lead to a sterile living environment.
  3. Balancing controlled indoor spaces with exposure to nature and elements can bring vitality and appreciation for life.

Puget Sound Quiz

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 39 implied HN points • 08 Apr 21
🎭️ Culture History Nature Education Art Community
  1. The quiz involves questions about Puget Sound's history and ecology, making it an engaging way to learn more about the area.
  2. Participants who share the quiz can win a discount on the book 'Homewaters', which highlights the natural and human history of Puget Sound.
  3. The quiz includes fun facts, like the oldest archaeological evidence in the region and the oldest known animal collected in Puget Sound.

Rabbit Holes 🕳️ #34

Creative Destruction • 11 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🎭️ Culture Creativity Society History Nature Economics
  1. Do the weirdest thing that feels right to detach from societal norms and make decisions that are truest to you.
  2. Think of organizations as jazz bands rather than classical orchestras to embrace agility, improvisation, and leadership rotation.
  3. Consider a future with eudaimonic jobs where people work 4 days, emphasizing self-actualization and community service.

Throughlines

Creative Destruction • 7 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
📖 Philosophy Nature Humanity Connection Identity Existence
  1. Creating a new, desirable story is crucial to address uncertainty and complexity in society.
  2. Reconnecting with nature and acknowledging our entanglement is vital to tackle climate and biodiversity crises.
  3. Re-humanizing involves reconnecting with our inner selves, embracing diversity, and finding balance with our natural environment.

Grace & Nature

Joe Tourville • 4 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Nature Transformation
  1. Grace perfects human nature, enhancing our capacities for love, knowledge, and connection with God.
  2. Grace is not a tangible substance that accumulates, but a transformative power that elevates and enriches human nature.
  3. The relationship between grace and nature is harmonious, where grace helps nature reach its fullest potential and perform actions beyond its innate abilities.

June

As Ever • 12 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
📚 Literature Poetry Nature Emotions
  1. Appreciating the beauty of nature and simple moments in life is important
  2. Love and connection with friends, family, and the world around us brings joy
  3. Embracing vulnerability and humility can lead to deeper experiences and connections

Amphibian Milk

Natural Selections • 5 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🔬 Science Nature Research Evolution Biology
  1. The three clades of extant amphibians are Anura (frogs and toads), Caudata (salamanders and newts), and Gymnophiona (caecilians). Each group has unique characteristics and adaptations to their environment.
  2. Some caecilians provide parental care by offering highly nutritious skin for their babies to eat, and secreting a kind of milk-like substance that the young ones click and chirp for before collecting from their mother's cloaca.
  3. Milk is typically associated with mammals, but caecilian mothers also produce a form of milk for their young, showcasing similarities in parental care across different animal groups.

The Nature

The False Consensus Effect • 19 implied HN points • 04 Jun 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Nature Politics Health History Society
  1. Nature is important with living things like birds, ants, flowers, and bacteria making up the ecosystem.
  2. The text discussed the damaging impact of human actions on the environment, specifically pollution from cars and industrial activities.
  3. The importance of personal relationships, love, and laughter in combating loneliness and finding purpose in a modern, disconnected world.

Bad News for Bugs in Bogs

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 19 implied HN points • 12 Aug 21
🔬 Science Botany Ecology Evolution Research Nature
  1. A new plant called Triantha occidentalis can trap bugs using sticky hairs. It's sneaky because it doesn't look like usual carnivorous plants, which usually have noticeable traps.
  2. This plant gets nutrients by digesting the insects it catches. It produces an enzyme to help break down its tiny meals.
  3. Unlike many carnivorous plants, Triantha's trapping hairs are near its flowers, but they only catch small bugs. This way, it can still attract bigger bugs that help it pollinate.