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Sort Through the Facts, and Take Only What you Need

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Vaccination Physical health Science Rest
  1. Filter through news and focus on facts that are actionable, like personal behaviors and vaccinations.
  2. Navigating the pandemic's uncertainties requires gradual adjustments and nuanced approach, not sudden changes.
  3. Positive outlook on vaccines and science, encourage self-care, trust in experts, and the power of community to combat COVID-19.

Test Negative, Stay Positive, and Enjoy Good News When it’s Real

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Vaccination Anxiety Science
  1. Misinformation and negative spin on real scientific information are contributing to an epidemic of anxiety.
  2. Current vaccines work against new variants, but full compliance with risk mitigation measures is crucial for safety.
  3. Vaccination is a ticket to a better future, even though we still need to adhere to safety protocols until we are certain about preventing transmission.

Separate Vaccine Fact from Fiction

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jan 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Wellbeing Anxiety Science Mental health
  1. Many people have understandable worries about the COVID-19 vaccine, but it's crucial to trust the science and get vaccinated.
  2. Anxiety can magnify concerns about the vaccine and cause individuals to latch on to misinformation or anecdotes, rather than scientific data.
  3. Listening to concerns with empathy and providing accurate information is key to helping individuals make informed decisions about their health.
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Trust the Future

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 18 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-care Trust Science Nature Pets
  1. States will decide for themselves when to reopen based on achieving four goals: hospital capacity, testing, contact tracing, and a sustained reduction in cases.
  2. In navigating the uncertain post-quarantine world, trust in science, nature, respectful individuals, self-love, and supportive relationships.
  3. Trusting in facts, self-compassion, and humor can help guide decisions during these challenging times and give us hope for the future.

Imagine Solutions

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Science Mental health Medicine Vaccines Behavioral Health
  1. COVID 301 focuses on solutions for planning the future of human health and behavior in crisis.
  2. Developing an effective vaccine for coronavirus will take time due to safety and efficacy trials, individual variability, and the virus's tendency to mutate.
  3. It's important to trust science, be patient, and stay calm to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of the pandemic.

The Zambia National Academy of Science, Space Research and Philosophy

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 25 Apr 21
🎭️ Culture History Politics Science Art & Illustration Literature
  1. When it comes to promoting excitement about science and technology, big ambitious projects like the moon landing can be powerful tools.
  2. The story of the Zambia National Academy of Science, Space Research and Philosophy challenges colonial narratives and highlights the role of anti-colonial sentiment in scientific endeavors.
  3. Imagination and creativity play a crucial role in inspiring youth and driving progress in science and technology, even in unconventional or unconventional settings.

Fragments, Chapter 7, pp.135-40 - Reading Club posting 26

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Faith & Spirituality Science
  1. Understand concepts like the law of octaves deeply rather than just theoretically, to truly see their impact.
  2. The study of inner octaves reveals interconnected vibrations in different worlds, emphasizing the importance of organic life on Earth in channeling forces from planets.
  3. Life's creation and purpose from a cosmic perspective challenge conventional ideas, showing how organic life serves as Earth's sensing and radiating organ in a highly structured universal plan.

Today’s Top 5 HN posts

Top 5 HN Posts of the day • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 24
🕹 Technology News Software Development Science Jobs
  1. The top 5 HackerNews posts for today include news about Apple's illegal actions towards staff, a reincarnated version of HyperCard, and a piece on The Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound from 2019.
  2. There's also a story about a game for the ZX Spectrum being broadcast over FM radio 40 years later and AlphaFold 3 predicting the structure and interactions of life's molecules.
  3. Additionally, a job opportunity at Odigos is highlighted for a Lead DevRel Engineer.

The Why of World-Building

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 24
🎭️ Culture Creativity Imagination History Literature Science
  1. Imagining and reimagining worlds and universes satisfies our human need for stories.
  2. World-building is integral to storytelling throughout history, establishing rules and frameworks for characters and situations.
  3. Engaging in world-building, whether as a hobby or for creative work, hones our imagination and is essential for exploring complex concepts and potential solutions.

Will Super-Intelligent A.I. Find Religion?

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 26 Apr 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Art Philosophy Science Engineering
  1. Super-intelligent A.I. may have a desire to understand the purpose of their creation and the meaning of existence beyond sensory inputs.
  2. Religion has been a constant in human history, serving various functions such as social organization, resource allocation justification, and motivation for action.
  3. It's a crucial consideration in designing A.I. to reflect on the implications of introducing religion, including the risks of forced conversion, extremism, and the potential benefits of offering A.I. a framework to navigate the complex universe.

My Appearances as a Guest on Podcasts

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jul 17
🎙 Podcasts Interviews Health Nutrition Science
  1. The post shares a comprehensive list of appearances by an individual on various podcasts and online broadcasts.
  2. The individual discussed topics ranging from vitamin deficiencies to weight loss science in the podcast episodes.
  3. These appearances provide insight into the expertise and knowledge areas of the individual through interviews and discussions.

New Fatty Liver Study Shows that Carbohydrate Restriction Causes Statistical Anomalies

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 11
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Research Science Diet Analysis
  1. A new study suggests that carbohydrate restriction may be more effective than calorie restriction in reducing fat stored in the liver.
  2. The study highlights the importance of considering factors like choline content in foods when analyzing results of carbohydrate restriction.
  3. The study's methodology and statistical analysis raise questions about the true efficacy of carbohydrate restriction compared to calorie restriction.

Maternal Intake of “Saturated Fat” Causes Liver Disease — You Know, the Unsaturated Kind of Saturated Fat

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 15 Oct 09
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Research Pregnancy Diet Science
  1. Mothers consuming high saturated fat during pregnancy may lead to severe fatty liver disease in their future children.
  2. Some past rodent studies suggest that saturated fats like those in coconut oil may actually prevent liver disease.
  3. The study mentioned in the article used a diet high in unsaturated fats, mislabeled as saturated fats, which led to liver disease in offspring.

The Rockfeller Foundation’s Molecular Vision of Life — How the Aims of Eugenics, Social Control, and Human Engineering Shaped Molecular Biology and 20th Century Science

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 09
💾 History Eugenics Social control Science
  1. The Rockefeller Foundation played a significant role in shaping the development of molecular biology through funding and influence, tying it to broader aims of eugenics and social control.
  2. Scientists in the 20th century were driven by the idea of using molecular biology as a means of social control and human engineering, aiming to rationalize and manipulate human behavior.
  3. Despite efforts towards social control and eugenics, historical evidence suggests that top-down manipulation of culture and society may not effectively address social issues and can lead to unintended consequences.

Cholesterol — Your Life Depends on It!

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 26 Sep 08
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Medication Cost Brain Science
  1. Cholesterol is a health-promoting nutrient that is essential for life.
  2. Some medical experts advocate for a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats, but this may not be the healthiest approach as nutrient-dense animal foods can be beneficial.
  3. Statin drugs for lowering cholesterol may have side effects and high costs, leading to considerations about their impact on health and the economy.

Know Your Fats!

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 08
🏥 Health & Wellness Fats Nutrition Biochemistry Cholesterol Science
  1. Know Your Fats by Mary G. Enig, PhD is a valuable resource on understanding fats and oils.
  2. The book is beneficial for those familiar with biochemistry and for beginners wanting to learn about basic fat biochemistry.
  3. Dr. Enig clarifies misconceptions about fats, discusses the roles of saturated fats and cholesterol, and provides detailed information on different types of fats and oils.

A history of elliptic curves in tweets

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 04 Sep 20
💾 History Mathematics Cryptography Science
  1. The history of elliptic curves dates back to the work of prominent mathematicians like Kepler, Newton, and Leibniz, who laid the foundation for further exploration.
  2. Various mathematicians such as Bernoulli, Liouville, and Legendre made significant contributions to understanding elliptic integrals and functions, paving the way for further advancements in mathematics.
  3. Elliptic curves have not only played a crucial role in mathematics but also in modern cryptography, where figures like Diffie-Hellman and NSA have explored their encryption capabilities.

Bước ra khỏi chiếc giếng và những giấc mơ con

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 04 Dec 06
🕹 Technology Science Education
  1. Having a strong desire to contribute to the collective knowledge of humanity is a powerful source of motivation and creativity.
  2. It's essential for individuals in the field of cybersecurity in Vietnam to have a deep-rooted passion for learning and a solid foundation of knowledge.
  3. Creating a supportive community for cybersecurity enthusiasts in Vietnam can help channel their enthusiasm into the right path of growth and development.

What The Internet & Printing Press Have In Common

The Digital Anthropologist • 0 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Technology History Literature Philosophy Science
  1. The printing press played a significant role in the technological evolution that led to the invention of the internet.
  2. Both the printing press and the internet serve as crucial means of cultural transmission and have had profound impacts on humanity.
  3. The printing press and the internet have led to an explosion of knowledge and a transformation in the way societies function, impacting everything from communication to individualism.

Is Quantum Computing Hype Bad for Science and Investors?

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 18 Aug 21
🕹 Technology Quantum Computing Investors Science Startups
  1. Quantum computing hype may lead to unrealistic expectations and a bubble in the industry, causing concerns for legitimate research and innovation efforts.
  2. Investors should approach quantum companies cautiously, ensuring transparency about risks and avoiding unreasonable promises.
  3. The rush into quantum computing may divert talent from other scientific fields, potentially leading to reputational damage to science as a whole.

Defeating the death microbe

The Quack Doctor • 0 implied HN points • 05 Apr 24
💾 History Medicine Science Culture Art Literature
  1. In 1895, there was a belief in a 'Death Microbe' that threatened human mortality, leading to speculation about immortality.
  2. Advertisements and stories around the Death Microbe highlighted societal and moral implications of potential immortality.
  3. The concept of the Death Microbe was likely a hoax perpetuated through newspapers, sparking creative works but not impacting real medicine.

'Fopperous pisse-maximes': the art of urine-casting

The Quack Doctor • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
💾 History Medicine Science Art
  1. Physicians in history believed they could diagnose diseases solely from urine samples, but it was not an accurate method.
  2. Urine inspection has a long history in medicine, but ancient physicians saw it as part of a more comprehensive examination, unlike medieval European doctors who often relied solely on urine for diagnoses.
  3. Doctors in the past used 'uroscopy' to interpret urine colors and traits to determine different diseases, but the approach was lacking in scientific accuracy and often relied on deception.

Friday Fruit Salad

Outlandish Claims • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jun 24
📚 Literature History Science Fiction
  1. The author's letter-to-the-editor in the New Yorker discusses the history of suspense and William Godwin's influence on page-turner novels.
  2. The relationship between r/K selection, proof-of-work, and euphemism treadmill is explored in a New Yorker article mentioned by the author.
  3. Ada Lovelace's insights from 1843 on programming merging the abstract and concrete are referenced in the author's post, highlighting the impact of computer language development.

Abstract paths

do clouds feel vertigo? • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Abstraction Measurement Science Time Value
  1. Abstractions, like time and money, help us connect different stories and experiences. They give us a way to understand and compare things in our lives.
  2. Fungible measurements, or quanta, are tools that allow us to compare different items, like the price of a house and tuna. They show that all things can be understood in similar ways.
  3. Using units of measurement helps compare experiences across cultures and stories, like relating a day in Harry Potter to a day in the Bible. This shows how universal these concepts are.

The world is an open system

do clouds feel vertigo? • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Existentialism Narratives Cognition Science Worldview
  1. The world gives us a fresh start every day. This means we can change our stories and try new things, even if it feels hard sometimes.
  2. Simpler stories often hold more power in our lives. They can connect us better and are easier for everyone to relate to, even if they're vague.
  3. Some ideas stick around longer because of our shared experiences and how we connect with each other. This can make it tough to change our perspectives or break old habits.

Never underestimate the power of a woman

The Climate Historian • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 22
🌞 Climate & Environment Environmentalism Sustainability Pollution Science Public Health Activism
  1. Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring' made people really think about how human actions hurt the environment. It taught us that our health is connected to the planet's health.
  2. Carson faced strong pushback from chemical companies when she raised concerns about pesticides like DDT harming wildlife and humans. They tried to discredit her, but her message was important.
  3. Her work played a big role in starting the environmental movement, leading to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency and the ban on DDT.

The International Memory Reading Group

The Memory Palace • 0 implied HN points • 07 May 24
📖 Philosophy Memory Science Education Literature Research
  1. The International Memory Reading Group connects people from different fields who study memory. This helps everyone learn more about memory from various perspectives.
  2. The group focuses on discussing recently published works, which allows members to offer feedback and build on new ideas together. It's a way to keep everyone updated on the latest research.
  3. Meeting virtually makes it possible for members from around the world to join in. This diverse participation enriches the conversations and promotes collaboration across disciplines.

Beams Of Light (Issue #187)

Mark Smith’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 26 Oct 24
🎙 Podcasts Interviews Culture Technology Science Finance
  1. It's important to not take life too seriously, even when faced with silly problems like a mayonnaise dispute at a sandwich shop. Sometimes, just going with the flow and finding humor in these situations can make a big difference.
  2. There are strange connections in life, like writing about fairies and then hearing a podcast about them the next day. It shows how life can feel interconnected in unexpected ways.
  3. Learning can be hard when people have mixed feelings. It's better to keep an open mind and not get upset over little things, instead, focus on finding common ground and understanding.

El Capitan: The world’s fastest supercomputer

philsiarri • 0 implied HN points • 19 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Computing Research Science Defense Simulations
  1. El Capitan is the fastest supercomputer, performing 1.742 quintillion calculations every second. This makes it much quicker than older systems.
  2. It cost $600 million to build and is 22 times faster than the previous supercomputer, Sierra, letting scientists complete long simulations in just days.
  3. This powerful machine helps with important tasks like climate change modeling and monitoring nuclear weapons, showcasing the U.S.'s strong tech capabilities in this area.

20250105

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 25
🕹 Technology AI Business Science Health Education
  1. AI is advancing quickly, and most people don't really understand what it can do. This could lead to unexpected and strange changes in society.
  2. Scientific research is uncovering new risks, like dangerous mirror bacteria, which we need to be aware of as technology evolves.
  3. The impact of technology on daily life is significant, from how we trade stocks to how we manage energy crises, showing we need to adapt quickly.

What if Germany won World War I?

Erik Examines • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
💾 History War Economics Science Technology Politics
  1. If Germany had won World War I, it could have changed the whole economic and political landscape of Europe, possibly preventing World War II.
  2. Germany had a strong potential in scientific fields like nuclear physics and rocketry before the wars, and without the destruction, it might have led in technology and space exploration.
  3. A stronger Germany could have positively impacted Eastern Europe too, allowing for better economies and more development in that region.