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Friday Reflection 35: Why Don’t Doctors Want to See Patients?

Sensible Medicine • 2987 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medicine Burnout Responsibility Empathy
  1. Being a doctor is a challenging and high-stress job, dealing with patients and their families every day.
  2. The responsibility of being a doctor means always needing to perform at your best, even on bad days.
  3. Doctors often feel overwhelmed by the limitations in fixing the underlying societal issues that contribute to their patients' health problems.
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Principles and pragmatism

CB • 1777 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
📖 Philosophy Principles Pragmatism Idealism Responsibility Existentialism
  1. It's important to balance ideals and pragmatism to create valuable work. Having ideals without practical implementation is self-centered, while being solely pragmatic can lead to lack of direction.
  2. Embracing the discomfort of integrating ideals and practicality is necessary for achieving greatness. This path may not guarantee success, but avoiding it can lead to mediocrity.
  3. Pursuing ideals can uncover unexpected practical solutions, while building practical things can reveal profound ideal truths. The challenging path is often the most rewarding one.

On covid, California's supreme court just said the quiet part out loud

¡Do Not Panic! • 1061 implied HN points • 08 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Public Health Legal system Lobbying Responsibility
  1. California's Supreme Court ruled in a case that employers now have legal protection from COVID liability.
  2. The ruling shows how capitalism takes priority over public health in cases of workplace infections.
  3. Employers are not held responsible for COVID infections at work, shifting the burden onto individuals.

AI and Ethics: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Innovation Responsibility Frameworks
  1. AI has the potential to revolutionize various sectors, but it also brings about ethical challenges like bias and privacy concerns.
  2. Ethical principles for AI include fairness, accountability, transparency, privacy, human dignity, and diversity. Guidelines must ensure these values are upheld in AI development and application.
  3. Ethical solutions for AI involve actions like designing AI ethically, implementing ethical governance and regulation, and educating stakeholders to ensure responsible AI development and use.

The Key Traits of High-Performing (Conscious) Entrepreneurs

The Leadership Lab • 78 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Self-Improvement Learning Responsibility
  1. High-performing entrepreneurs have a patient, long-term view alongside short-term impatience, balancing dedication over years with quick action now.
  2. Successful entrepreneurs are relentless learners, using every moment to gather information and grow, focusing on intentional learning to serve their broader purpose.
  3. Top entrepreneurs take 100% responsibility, avoiding blame and focusing on self-improvement by continuously coming back to the mindset of a creator.

History and Hope

Natto Thoughts • 39 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
💾 History Lessons Hope Institutions Responsibility
  1. Timothy Snyder promotes the 'Politics of Responsibility' as a way to address political anxieties and avoid complacency.
  2. Snyder emphasizes the importance of defending institutions like the free press and democracy, even in the face of imperfections and challenges.
  3. Cultivating hope involves helping others, living in the present, seeking quiet signs of progress, and building community connections to strengthen societal bonds.

Is Bolsonaro responsible for the current state of affairs in Brazil?

O Observador de Corcyra • 157 implied HN points • 21 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics Brazil Government History Responsibility Democracy
  1. Blaming Bolsonaro for Brazil's current situation is a tempting narrative, but it doesn't withstand rigorous historical scrutiny.
  2. Each actor in history is responsible for their own actions, and voters are accountable for the consequences of their choices.
  3. The future of Brazil depends on the attitude of individuals and the political class, with opportunities for both prosperity and strengthening the legal system.

Discomforts of Great Design Management

Product Composition • 117 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🪑 Design Management Trust Responsibility Scalability Authenticity
  1. Your work in design management is naturally unquantifiable, leading to anxiety and dissatisfaction in many managers.
  2. As a design manager, prioritize building trust with your team, even in challenging situations.
  3. Design managers need to be responsible for the output, not just facilitate, and balance scalable with unscalable practices.

On Dominion And How To Get It.

Day One • 1298 implied HN points • 23 May 20
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Creation Leadership Relationships Responsibility
  1. Systems play a crucial role in achieving dominion and success. Understanding the importance of inputs, processes, and outputs is key.
  2. Leadership starts with self-leadership. To lead others effectively, you must first lead yourself and cultivate admiration from others.
  3. Achieving dominion requires unity, responsibility, and relationships. Synergy and support systems are critical for success.

No One is Coming to Save Us

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 79 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
📖 Philosophy Politics Responsibility Legacy Existence
  1. No one is coming to save us; we must take personal responsibility and not rely on political saviors.
  2. The current political system is designed to stymie well-intentioned individuals; true rulers are banks, corporations, billionaires, and global financiers.
  3. To combat tyranny and maintain independence, individuals must prioritize self-sufficiency, physical health, mental well-being, and financial literacy.

Taking Responsibility Without Sliding Into Shame

Suzan's Fieldnotes • 78 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
💼 Business Leadership Mistakes Responsibility Acquisitions Podcasts
  1. Making mistakes is normal and can strain relationships, but how we address them matters most.
  2. Shame is harmful and can hinder the process of repairing relationships and rebuilding trust.
  3. Leaders should take responsibility for their actions without succumbing to shame, fostering vulnerability and strengthening connections.

Week 81 - E9 - Google Gemini AI blunder: Ethical Considerations and Responsible AI in Product Management

The Product Channel By Sid Saladi • 3 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Product Management Responsibility Innovation
  1. Responsible AI practices are crucial to avoid unintended harm and build trust – especially as AI impacts critical areas like healthcare, justice, and finance.
  2. Key ethical risks in AI include perpetuating bias, lack of transparency, privacy violations, and negative societal impacts, making vigilance essential for product managers.
  3. Responsible AI principles like fairness, transparency, inclusiveness, accountability, and governance guide product managers in championing AI innovation while upholding ethical standards.

Habits/Abitudini

Promontories • 7 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
📚 Literature Writing Revision Decision-making Responsibility Life experiences
  1. Revision and editing of writing can be a tedious and complicated process, but ultimately focusing on clarity and meaning is most important.
  2. Responsibility and decision-making, whether in writing or in historical events like WWII, can be daunting, but individuals can adapt and overcome challenges.
  3. Facing difficult situations and making tough decisions, whether in writing, leadership, or personal adversity, often requires resilience and the ability to adjust to new circumstances.

Short Thoughts on Authenticity

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Authenticity Etymology Truth Imagination Responsibility
  1. Authenticity is about being genuine and true to oneself; it carries a sense of uniqueness and originality.
  2. The term "authentic" is often intertwined with trustworthiness; it implies that what is seen is what truly exists, fostering confidence.
  3. Being authentic involves taking ownership of one's actions and appearances, which can feel vulnerable but ultimately leads to living truthfully and embracing one's uniqueness.

Be Afraid and Take Your Medicine

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 39 implied HN points • 02 May 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Mental health Responsibility Anxiety Self-care
  1. Personal responsibility and purpose are crucial for civilization and overcoming existential crises.
  2. Outsourcing personal responsibility to governments and corporations leads to a society of fecklessness and addiction.
  3. Anxiety and addiction are interlinked - avoidance of responsibility leads to pleasure-seeking behaviors and a cycle of consumption, hindering personal and societal growth.

When Things Go Terribly Wrong

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 16
💼 Business Startups Leadership Communication Conflict resolution Responsibility
  1. Difficult situations in startups are inevitable and we must learn to cope with them, regardless of our role in the scenario.
  2. Chaos often arises in challenging situations, leading to miscommunication and irrational behavior; it's crucial to navigate through this chaos with clarity and a constructive approach.
  3. In challenging times, prioritize face-to-face meetings, open communication, addressing conflicts of interest, taking full responsibility, and focusing on understanding and leading with genuine intentions.

Venture Crap

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 16 Aug 17
💼 Business Venture Capital Entrepreneurs Investors Responsibility Mistakes
  1. Venture-backed entrepreneurs need to focus on building companies and understanding their responsibilities to employees, customers, and shareholders.
  2. Investors in the venture capital industry may lack excellence due to various reasons like lack of emotional intelligence, industry norms, and structural issues in the investment model.
  3. Investors have different agendas and interests compared to founders, which can lead to challenges in communication and alignment of goals.

Peak Performance #21 | What is Leadership?

The Leadership Lab • 0 implied HN points • 06 Feb 22
💼 Business Leadership Management Responsibility
  1. Leadership is not just about managing a team but about taking ownership and responsibility for your impact and influence in the world.
  2. Being a leader is a way of moving through the world, embodying principles and practices of responsibility, personal growth, and team development.
  3. Good leadership involves avoiding blame, taking responsibility for emotional impact, personal development, and supporting the development of those around you.