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Learning to see better by learning to unsee | #15

pole • 78 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Perception Existence Learning Mind Self
  1. In the journey of learning and growth, it's important to embrace the process and not get too caught up in setbacks.
  2. Sometimes, the key to understanding and creativity lies in viewing the world from different perspectives and challenging existing perceptions.
  3. Learning to unsee and approach situations with a fresh perspective can lead to deeper insights and personal growth.

Affect is Protocol

Donkeyspace • 5 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Emotions Perception Aesthetics Knowledge
  1. Our perception and understanding of the world are influenced by our emotional state and personal experiences.
  2. Affect can be viewed as a protocol that formats and processes data, shaping the information we extract from our environment.
  3. Our emotional responses and preferences play a significant role in how we perceive and interact with the world, affecting what we notice and how we interpret things.

the tavern and the temple

visa's voltaic verses ⚡️ • 22 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
📖 Philosophy Perception Self-awareness Reflection Psychology Wisdom
  1. Regular writing can be a tonic for the mind and soul, helping to maintain mental clarity and honesty.
  2. Different mediums and platforms can affect the reception of one's writing and thoughts, guiding the need for adaptation.
  3. Exploring perceptions, challenging fixed ideas, and embracing patience can lead to personal growth and deeper understanding.
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The Illusionist's Quest

DecafQuest's Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 18 May 23
📖 Philosophy Consciousness Metaphysics Perception
  1. The article discusses the Illusionist perspective on consciousness, which challenges the traditional Cartesian view.
  2. Illusionism posits that consciousness is an evolutionary trick, creating the illusion of a 'ghost' directing our actions.
  3. Understanding consciousness as an illusion can revolutionize how we study and perceive subjective experiences.

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.

Language, perception, and empathy: Ukrainian's gaze

zverok on lucid code • 4 HN points • 16 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Language Perception Empathy War Community
  1. The rejected talk proposal at a Ruby conference focused on language evolution and empathy from the perspective of a Ukrainian experiencing war.
  2. The author reflects on the community's response to the war and discusses the challenge of coping with huge events like genocide.
  3. Connecting code clarity to truth, the author urges vigilance in recognizing when old thinking frameworks no longer align with new realities.

Beyond Senses

Joe Tourville • 6 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Mind Reality Perception
  1. Our intellect is our primary tool for grasping reality, not our senses.
  2. The key to true understanding lies within ourselves, not in the external world.
  3. By focusing inward and understanding our own minds, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

The Apple of Sextus Empiricus

Strange Wonder • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Existence Perception Reality
  1. Sextus Empiricus questioned the true qualities of an apple, sparking centuries of philosophical debate.
  2. The observation of an object can be influenced by the unique perspectives of different senses.
  3. It took over two thousand years for scientists and philosophers to confidently answer Sextus Empiricus' seemingly strange question about apples.

This aged well: 12 – The crayola-fication of the world: How we gave colors names, and it messed with our brains

This Aged Well • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Language Perception Color Theory
  1. Different languages have various concepts of color which can affect our perception - some people cannot distinguish colors not due to colorblindness but because their language doesn't differentiate them.
  2. Language shapes how we think and perceive the world, impacting concepts like gender, nationality, and time.
  3. The way we name colors has had a significant impact on the human brain and cognition, highlighting the crayola-fication of the world.

What makes consciousness so interesting anyway?

Meaningful Particulars • 0 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
📖 Philosophy Consciousness Mind Reality Language Perception
  1. There isn't a clear, agreed-upon definition of consciousness, despite much interest from scientists and philosophers
  2. Subjective phenomena in consciousness are connected with a specific point of view that is challenging to reconcile with objective, physical theories
  3. Consciousness is not a simple category, but a complex collection of mental experiences, emotions, and perceptions that defy easy definition

Complex Systems and You

The Unabashed Observer • 0 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Knowledge Perception Society Existence
  1. Complex systems are beyond individual understanding, and simplification is necessary for comprehension in various disciplines.
  2. Human perception is limited by biology, leading to incomplete understanding of the world around us.
  3. Specialization in society leads to interdependence and the need for trust and humility in leveraging diverse skills for progress.

Zooming In and Zooming Out

High Heart Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 26 May 23
📖 Philosophy Perception Focus
  1. Zooming in and zooming out are both important for focus and balance.
  2. Having a default attention setting can impact how we approach tasks and situations.
  3. Balancing between zooming in for focus and zooming out for perspective is key for making progress.