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Diary #4

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
📚 Literature Reflections Author analysis
  1. The author reflects on the importance of acting on instinct and heart rather than overthinking.
  2. The author discusses observing speech patterns to gauge a person's authority and mindset.
  3. Observations of the environment and perception of seniority provide insights into human behavior.

Diary #2

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23
📚 Literature Diary Reflections Authors Books Writing
  1. Diaries can reveal new insights even if the writer chooses to be vague and suggestive.
  2. The idea of advantageous marriage for women and its historical impact is intriguing for further exploration.
  3. Sharing and discussing preferences with someone can reveal common ground and build connections.

Eat a Bit of Candy

Path Nine • 37 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Reflections Product Reading Listening
  1. Don't take life too seriously, indulge in what you love like Charlie Munger enjoyed candy.
  2. Explore the Cognitive Bias Codex for a roadmap to understanding how we think, live, and work.
  3. Check out reading material like 'Seeking Wisdom' or 'Poor Charlie's Almanack' to enhance decision-making skills and become a better thinker.
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Happy Birthday !

Activist Futurism • 79 implied HN points • 16 Mar 22
📖 Philosophy Reflections Identity Activism Social Change
  1. Adapting to major changes like the pandemic can lead to a redefinition of self and a shift in career focus.
  2. In the world of crypto, profits often come from having exclusive information that others don't possess, leading to a growing information gap.
  3. Increasing information asymmetry in society, seen in areas like Covid research and global conflicts, can make actions of the informed difficult to understand by those lacking knowledge.

Living abroad

The Leftovers • 79 implied HN points • 01 Sep 21
🎭️ Culture Reflections Identity Literature Migration
  1. Living abroad can evoke a complex mix of emotions and challenges, including redefining one's national identity and facing uncertainties.
  2. Starting a new life in a foreign country often involves significant changes, such as taking up unexpected jobs and reassessing one's privileges and values.
  3. Being away from one's home country can lead to reflections on personal and societal issues, like political engagement and the evolving meaning of 'home'.

Start the week #60

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 9 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
📚 Literature Writing Reading Reflections Constraints Workshop
  1. When sharing posts or newsletters, make sure comments are open to everyone, not just paid subscribers.
  2. Taking care of your health is essential, especially during times of illness. Don't forget to rest and prioritize your well-being.
  3. Writing about personal experiences can involve overcoming inner doubts. It's okay to wait for the right moment for your thoughts to flow naturally.

Welcome, nonfiction writers and readers

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 2 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
📚 Literature Writing Reviews Reflections Correspondence
  1. Terry Freedman's newsletter is for nonfiction writers and readers, covering a range of topics from book reviews to experimental writing.
  2. The newsletter offers a mix of free content and a paid tier for those interested in deeper techniques and technology insights from the writer.
  3. The content includes personal reflections, book reviews like 'The Comfort of Strangers,' and experimentation with different writing styles.

This Landscape Does not Exist: Generating Realistic Landscape Imagery with StyleGAN2

Jake Ward's Blog • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 24
🕹 Technology AI Training Results Reflections
  1. GANs like StyleGAN2 can produce highly realistic images, but training them requires significant resources like powerful GPUs and large datasets.
  2. Building a dataset for training a model like StyleGAN2 can involve sourcing high-quality imagery, using tools like GIS, and ensuring data cleanliness.
  3. Even with limited resources, it's possible to achieve reasonable performance on state-of-the-art networks by optimizing training methods and creatively working around constraints.

Diary #20

Autoscriptorium • 0 implied HN points • 09 Aug 23
📚 Literature Personal narratives Reflections Writing
  1. The work environment described is filled with subdued urgency and a sense of panic, with conversations that are often clipped and teams disappearing into conference rooms for extended periods.
  2. The author reflects on facing rejection from job applications processed by algorithms, turning disappointment into discipline and considering the limits of this coping mechanism.
  3. A personal anecdote is shared about consistently facing surprise and disbelief when revealing one's age, prompting reflection on the choice not to lie and concealing oneself through essays.