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100 things that made my year

Austin Kleon • 2917 implied HN points • 30 Dec 22
🎭️ Culture Books Music Film Television Podcasts Art
  1. Reflecting on the year can highlight significant moments and experiences that brought joy or growth. It's important to take time to acknowledge what made the year special.
  2. Books, movies, music, and other forms of entertainment can shape our experiences and provide comfort or inspiration throughout the year. Curating favorites can help in remembering those moments.
  3. Sharing recommendations and engaging with a community can enhance our enjoyment of various media and foster connections with others who have similar interests.
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Announcements – November 2024

The Upheaval • 455 implied HN points • 02 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Art Philosophy Literature Social Events Podcasts
  1. A dialogue with Freya India is now available for free, so you can share it with others who might enjoy it.
  2. Recently, a great gathering in the Catskills brought together interesting people for discussions and good times, and there are opportunities to join similar events in the future.
  3. A book proposal expanding 'The China Convergence' is underway, and the author is looking for potential publishers to bring it to life.

Why I took the job of Head of Infinite Media at O'Shaughnessy Ventures! (OSV) 💡

Liberty’s Highlights • 1022 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
💼 Business Media Venture Capital Creativity Investments Podcasts
  1. Newsletter and podcast by the author will continue but may have a more variable publishing schedule
  2. Author joined OSV due to alignment with values and desire to have greater impact with help from others
  3. OSV supports various creative ventures, including media platforms like podcasts, newsletters, and more

Luxuriating, Heretical Questions, The Age 30 Crisis

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 1458 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🚌 Education Podcasts Literature Science Health & Wellness Reading
  1. Social media use habits can reveal gender differences, like adding 'o' to 'so' which is a strong predictor of being female.
  2. Verbal intelligence among college graduates has decreased over 40 years, implying a college degree doesn't represent the same verbal ability as before.
  3. The ratio of unmarried men to women varies by age, with more men at younger ages, but fewer men as age increases.

If I Can’t Dance to It, It’s Not My Revolution

Deep Fix • 943 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Politics Psychology Activism Podcasts History
  1. Be mindful of the news media consumption as it can lead to addictive and negative thinking patterns.
  2. Progressive politics can sometimes push individuals into a victim identity, causing feelings of depression and shame.
  3. Consider moving away from psychology-centered discourse and towards more inspiring, poetic, and collective movements in progressive politics.

My Internet: Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Embedded • 452 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Memes Art Podcasts
  1. Millennials are described as the enforcers of internet norms, likened to the role boomers play in society.
  2. Elamin Abdelmahmoud appreciates a wholesome and enjoyable For You page on TikTok, filled with heartwarming content.
  3. When it comes to creating content, Elamin feels uncertain about making TikToks due to struggles with the visual format, fearing he would abuse the 'Millennial pause.'

Chip Letter Links No. 16 : Gordon Moore's Notebooks, Nvidia on Acquired, Assembly Language, Jeff Hinton, RISC-V on Jupyter

The Chip Letter • 2839 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Tech news Computer History Programming Podcasts Artificial Intelligence
  1. Gordon Moore's notebooks from Fairchild provide a unique insight into his work and research in the early days of computing.
  2. Assembly language, especially 8-bit, was more popular and necessary in the past compared to modern 64-bit architectures.
  3. Nvidia's survival and success were closely tied to their alignment with Moore's Law in the GPU industry.

Won't somebody think of the men?

My Goodness! From Jo Elvin • 432 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Gender Media Entertainment Podcasts Society
  1. Some men react strongly to content that is not specifically catered to them, displaying incredulous outrage.
  2. Women's entertainment options are often broad and inclusive, while men sometimes struggle with consuming content not targeted at them.
  3. Top podcasts and media platforms are predominantly hosted by white men, raising questions on audience preference and representation.

Girlhood, mortality hacks and a theory of "Sound Towns"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 618 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Music Demographics Podcasts Internet culture
  1. Spotify's 'sound towns' feature matches music preferences to specific cities, indicating local listening patterns influenced by demographics.
  2. Research shows that music preferences in cities correlate with factors like race, education, and income, reflecting unique resident mixes.
  3. Spotify Wrapped findings, like matching to college towns, may align with demographics of listeners, such as higher education levels.

What Fran Lebowitz taught me about my need for vengeance

Changing The Channel • 857 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🎭️ Culture Books Podcasts Personal Growth
  1. Fran Lebowitz doesn't forgive and is a strong grudge holder, admitting it's not a pleasant trait but a truthful one.
  2. Fran Lebowitz contrasts forgiveness in Christianity with her stance of holding onto grudges, highlighting her belief that not everyone seeks forgiveness.
  3. Julia Louis-Dreyfus's podcast features Fran Lebowitz discussing her affinity for smoking cigarettes and holding onto revenge as important needs.

476: Boring Success, Microsoft CapEx, LVMH, Nvidia, Data Center Electricity, Spotify & Joe Rogan, Tesla Model 3 Refresh, and Dragon Prince

Liberty’s Highlights • 412 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts Data Centers Electricity AI Streaming
  1. Compete in life with kindness, creativity, and resilience, not just success.
  2. Success in one area can enable you to take risks and be more adventurous in other aspects of life.
  3. Electricity consumption from data centers, AI, and crypto is expected to double by 2026, impacting energy needs significantly.

The Week In Recommendations 5.24.23

Rich Text • 825 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🎭️ Culture TV Literature Fashion Podcasts Books
  1. Recommended Netflix show: XO, Kitty, a sweet series with heart, teen angst, and viable love interests.
  2. Engaging podcast: Betrayal, season 1 follows Jennifer Faison's healing journey, season 2 delves into Ashley Lytton's story.
  3. Shopping recommendations: Resortwear like versatile cover-ups and textured swimwear, hair clips for styling growing out hair.

A December Shout To My Co-Conspirators

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 589 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
📰 News Investigative Journalism Podcasts Cartels
  1. Independent journalism can have a powerful impact by uncovering exclusive stories and challenging authority
  2. Growing newsletter subscriber numbers show a demand for unique content, with paid subscribers crucial for sustainability
  3. Newsletter updates and content variety, including podcasts and bilingual stories, keep readers engaged and interested

Washington, January 18-23

Gray Mirror • 23 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Arts Literature Podcasts Media Travel
  1. The author is traveling to Washington and planning something significant while there. It's a bold move that they feel is crazy.
  2. There is a focus on rewarding subscribers, and the author encourages people to subscribe and check out their book.
  3. Recent podcasts featuring different guests are highlighted, inviting listeners to explore those discussions.

The Week In Recommendations 10.18.23

Rich Text • 746 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Fashion Podcasts Parenting
  1. Claire and Emma share their book recommendations, including favorites like 'Love Your Life' and 'The Custom Of The Country.'
  2. Emma finds solace in newsletters and essays that address social issues, advocating for involvement in keeping others safe.
  3. Claire and Emma discuss their recent TV and podcast interests, from 'Love Is Blind' to 'Heavyweight' and 'Bachelor In Retrospect.'

Links - 01/09/2024

Value Investing World • 452 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
💰 Finance Investing Stocks Podcasts Value investing
  1. In times of easy money, people tend to take risky investments over maintaining high standards.
  2. Choosing to abstain from risky investments and herd behavior requires uncommon strength.
  3. Check out valuable investment insights from sources like Howard Marks, Boyar Research, Mohnish Pabrai, and Fundsmith's annual letter.