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Car trouble

DYNOMIGHT INTERNET NEWSLETTER • 1328 implied HN points • 06 Feb 25
😂 Humor Personal Philosophical
  1. Sometimes we spend too much time trying to figure out problems instead of actually looking at them closely. Instead of thinking too much, it might be better to observe what's happening directly.
  2. It's easy to get caught up in analyzing complex issues without taking action. Getting stuck in thought can prevent us from finding simple solutions.
  3. In life, not everything needs a deep understanding. Sometimes, just gathering more information and looking at the situation can lead to better outcomes.

They're always guilty ... or are they?

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 439 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Philosophical Policy
  1. The case of Diaz v. United States appears simple on the surface but is actually filled with complex disagreements about legal and philosophical issues.
  2. Interpreting legal rules like Rule 704(b) involves considering historical context, policy concerns, and the balance between being too persuasive or not persuasive enough.
  3. Judges have a lot of discretion in interpreting laws, which can lead to differing outcomes based on methodological approaches, making consistency and the role of AI in judging potential areas for improvement.

Book Review: “Clear Thinking" by Shane Parrish 5/5

Poczwardowski Notes • 78 implied HN points • 17 Nov 23
📚 Literature Book review Decision-making Philosophical Storytelling
  1. The book explores clear thinking and decision-making holistically, starting with self-awareness and strengths/weaknesses, delving into the decision-making process, and ending with a philosophical reflection on what truly matters.
  2. An interesting tool suggested in the book is creating a personal board of advisors in your head, made up of people you value and trust, to gain different perspectives when making decisions.
  3. The book shares a recipe for turning ordinary moments into extraordinary results, but emphasizes that success depends on our implementation of the concepts discussed.

The philosophical and empirical cases for ignoring bad or biased pollsters | #210 - February 26, 2023

G. Elliott Morris's Newsletter • 158 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Philosophical Bias
  1. Aggregating public opinions may mean slightly less accurate election forecasts, which is acceptable.
  2. Polls dramatically overperformed expectations in the 2022 midterms, despite popular misconceptions.
  3. It's important to be cautious of biased pollsters and consider the methodology, credibility, and track record of pollsters before including their data in models.
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The People of Progress

Trantor Publishing • 0 implied HN points • 20 Aug 22
⚔ Fiction Short Story Science fiction Philosophical Experimental Dystopian
  1. Man may not fully comprehend his own potential and nature, choosing to remain ignorant of his true capabilities and responsibilities.
  2. In the pursuit of perfection, there were efforts to create the perfect body and perfect mind through advanced technologies and simulations.
  3. The core driving force behind human progress could potentially be a deep-rooted self-hatred, leading humanity towards advancement and exploration as a means to escape its current state.