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Sunday Notes

Opaque Hourglass • 139 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Observations Reflections
  1. The author observed four dead bees on the floor of a church, which led to thoughts on their possible journey into the building.
  2. The text discusses a concept where acquiring more resources often leads to increased consumption without significant change.
  3. The idea of taking actions like bailing out a sinking ship not to save it, but to prolong the experience highlights a unique perspective on decision-making.

Ode to a Desert Yard

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 179 implied HN points • 09 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Nature Wildlife Family Observations
  1. Visiting a desert yard brings joy through its unique plants and wildlife. The variety of cacti and the warmth are comforting and interesting.
  2. Wildlife like javelinas, doves, and coyotes create a lively atmosphere. Watching these animals and their interactions adds excitement to the experience.
  3. The desert environment teaches about adaptation and observation skills. Each visit inspires curiosity about nature and its different forms.

Diary #3

Autoscriptorium • 59 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
📚 Literature Reflection Personal Experience Observations
  1. Longevity literacy is important for understanding how long one might live after retirement, especially crucial for women who tend to live longer.
  2. Taking time for rest and reflection, like during winter, can lead to deep thinking and planning for the future.
  3. Reflecting on experiences and clearing one's mind can bring a sense of relief and renewal, allowing for fresh perspectives.

Diary #18

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
📚 Literature Personal Observations Reflection Society
  1. The author reflects on the nature of friendships in different environments like an office and social media.
  2. Isolation during the pandemic may have intensified the author's social ineptitude.
  3. The text conveys a sense of introspection and loneliness, with the author contemplating on thoughts and interactions.

Diary #10

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
📚 Literature Diary Writing Observations
  1. The author presents a unique and introspective view of observing from a detached perspective.
  2. Language and words are portrayed as powerful entities that both create and diminish.
  3. The text reflects on waiting, observation, and the intricacies of human interactions in a setting filled with symbolism.

The paradox of giants

Infinitely More • 15 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🔬 Science Physics Observations Scaling
  1. Giants in folklore, acting in a humanlike manner but at a larger scale, are physically impossible according to Galileo.
  2. Galileo's paradox of the giant involves the concept of scaling and how larger objects may not behave as expected when scaled up.
  3. Observations on scaling in different dimensions can lead to various paradoxes of dimension.