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

Brent and Michael are Going Places • 1139 implied HN points • 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.

bath is so me-coded

sweater weather • 4697 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🏝 Travel Experience Destination Culture Memories People
  1. Brandon Taylor expresses gratitude for people who supported his book tour and let his characters into their lives.
  2. While in London, Brandon faced challenges in finding a drip coffee machine and dealing with a medication issue.
  3. Bath left a strong impression on Brandon due to its beauty and the feeling of mutual connection he experienced there.

Five Links to Read (March 2024)

Five Links (and three graphs) by Auren Hoffman • 56 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Reading Music Podcasts People
  1. The post is about sharing five interesting links for March 2024, covering topics like buying a pro sports team, the business of check cashing, and how time influences career choices.
  2. The post includes bonus content like podcasts on SaaS sales strategies and investing for a higher purpose, as well as articles discussing potential threats like rogue billionaires making nuclear weapons.
  3. Additional recommendations in the post include books to read, notable tweets, and a graph highlighting that spending on security does not always equate to high security levels.
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The Profile: The billionaire selling ugly shoes & the TikTok misfits talent factory

The Profile • 412 implied HN points • 05 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Profiles People Companies
  1. Early success can be extraordinary but also crippling, especially when transitioning to a new phase of life.
  2. Finding meaning beyond your professional identity, like family or personal joys, is important for preventing a sense of emptiness or darkness.
  3. Exploring new chapters in life, such as diving into business, making investments, and fighting complacency, can help navigate transitions and maintain fulfillment.

Walking England's Coast Part 1: From Dover to New Romney

Chris Arnade Walks the World • 671 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
🏝 Travel Hiking Exploration Culture People Lifestyle
  1. The author's walk from Dover to Portsmouth revealed the reality of Dover, which was different from the romanticized image portrayed.
  2. Encountering Sandra, a woman with a complicated background involving human trafficking, provided a glimpse into a harsher side of life in Dover.
  3. The honesty and openness of Sandra in sharing her story with the author was a surprising and impactful moment during the visit to Dover.

One Thing: a catalogue of authenticity

One Thing • 316 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Authenticity Internet Objects People
  1. One Thing newsletter collects cool and good things like objects, people, and ideas to help you navigate the internet.
  2. The newsletter is a project started by Kyle Chayka and Nate Gallant, inspired by Kyle's upcoming book, Filterworld.
  3. It aims to provide short blurbs that offer a glimpse into the diverse and fragmented online world.

01/21/24 - He told me to go to his house, and take out the left over spicy duck neck in his fridge, and bring it to him.

Moly’s Substack • 39 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture People Society Events Relationships Education
  1. Different cultures have different specialties in hospitals based on prevalent illnesses in the area.
  2. Challenges and complexities of family dynamics and marriage expectations are complex and varied.
  3. Observation of cultural differences, such as preferences for hot or cold drinks, can lead to misunderstandings.

20240317

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 4 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Business People AI
  1. Public tech companies added $2.4 trillion in market capitalization in 2023, despite laying off over 260,000 workers
  2. Weird tech includes using vibrating plates as learning systems and making mice hallucinate
  3. Best communication practice includes the 5-paragraph Operation Order, bonding to digital places, and exploring new concepts through fiction and futures work

20240310

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 4 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
🕹 Technology People Business Tech AI Random
  1. People are spending a lot on streaming services, pointing to changing entertainment trends.
  2. Businesses are increasingly using AI in customer service, like Klarna which sees 2/3 of calls handled by bots.
  3. In the tech world, advancements continue with US replacing port cranes and Intel aiming for 1nm chips.

20230303

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 4 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
🕹 Technology People Tech AI Random Strategy
  1. Friction drives engagement and human connection in a world that's constantly in motion.
  2. Keep up with exciting 2024 trends, tech innovations like AirCanada's bot, AI limitations in job automation, and LLMs in wargame scenarios.
  3. Consider strategies like open vs. proprietary AI systems, governing agentic AI systems, and the importance of data quality for genAI.

20221217

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 8 implied HN points • 17 Dec 23
🔬 Science People Tech Work Science AI
  1. People's lives may need to change due to extreme climate conditions
  2. Advancements in technology like AI chips and ransomware attacks
  3. AI plays a significant role in various sectors like organizations, consulting, and DIY projects

A Kingdom of Wisdom

CTOrly • 39 implied HN points • 08 Aug 22
📖 Philosophy Wisdom Logic People Mental models
  1. Leadership requires philosophy, not just logic, to navigate people's irrationality.
  2. Being reasonable often trumps being purely rational in dealing with people.
  3. Mental models are better tools than logical formulas for understanding and interacting with people.

As I ride

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 26 Oct 20
🏝 Travel Outdoor Exploration City life People Experience
  1. Riding a bike can be a peaceful and focusing experience, but it's important to stay alert to stay safe. Being fully present enhances your perception of your surroundings.
  2. Our senses and cognition play a crucial role in helping us understand the world around us. When you quiet the mind, your receptors function optimally, reducing the chances of being caught off guard.
  3. Exploring familiar pathways can lead to unexpected encounters and meaningful interactions, adding richness to everyday experiences. Each outing can offer unique moments and connections.

20240225

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🕹 Technology People Tech Nature AI DIY
  1. Research shows that a 'swarm' of over 100 autonomous robots can be managed efficiently by one person, reducing workload.
  2. Microsoft reaches a $3 trillion market valuation, while China plans to produce 5nm chips domestically.
  3. Icesheets are eroding rapidly, highlighting the accelerated impact of climate change on nature.

20240218

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🕹 Technology People Tech
  1. Thinking in a foreign language can improve decision making.
  2. The use of AI for mass surveillance is a growing concern, impacting defense strategies.
  3. Water shortages may become a reality sooner than expected, highlighting the urgency to address environmental issues.

20240210

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🕹 Technology People Tech AI Random
  1. People are prioritizing time off over working longer hours for more pay, showing a shift in values towards work-life balance.
  2. Advancements in technology include LLM query principles, decentralized AI chip factories, and AI voice scams.
  3. There is a growing focus on AI strategies such as Gartner's radar for deployment, and concerns about AI safety, bias, and regulation.

Tuesday Curiosity Links

Grist Potentia • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
💾 History Events People
  1. Today in History: Susan Sontag, an American writer and intellectual, was born on January 16, 1933 in New York City.
  2. Susan Sontag began her studies at the University of California, Berkeley before transferring to the University of Chicago to study philosophy, ancient history, and literature.
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