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"Can you tweet my paper" vs. "Here are some edits, no need to add me"

Sensible Medicine • 3360 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Medicine Academic Training Selflessness Reputation
  1. There are two types of people in medicine: those who seek promotion and those who selflessly help with edits.
  2. In academic medicine, it's important to distinguish between those who want you to promote their work and those who genuinely help you improve yours.
  3. Trainees in medicine should surround themselves with people willing to offer constructive feedback without expecting credit.

On Mindfulness

Orbis Tertius • 158 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mindfulness Meditation Selflessness Awareness Concentration
  1. Mindfulness is more than just stress relief; it has scientifically proven benefits like reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.
  2. Mindfulness, rooted in ancient contemplative tradition, aims to help individuals truly understand subjective reality and live in the present moment.
  3. Mindfulness practice involves meditation to develop the capability to be less distracted, recognize thoughts, and connect with experiences throughout the day.

Alarmism and Its Discontents

Vic's Verdict • 2 HN points • 08 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Selflessness Nihilism
  1. Alarmist statements can lead to nihilism and instant gratification, especially among the youth.
  2. Choosing delayed gratification over instant gratification can lead to personal growth and positively impact the community.
  3. Rejecting alarmist sentiment or taking action towards delayed gratification can break the harmful feedback loop perpetuated by alarming trends.
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L'ego en veilleuse — Comment des pilotes d'avion communiquent en situation de crise

Mind Fooled • 0 implied HN points • 24 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Communication Support Emergency Response Selflessness
  1. Effective communication in crisis situations involves clear verbalization of needs and emotions, as seen in the interaction between the young pilot and the control tower.
  2. Showing empathy by taking an interest in the other person's context can make a significant difference in resolving a crisis.
  3. Putting ego aside and focusing on supporting others through actions like repeating information, managing dependencies, staying silent when necessary, and acknowledging contributions of all involved is crucial in effective teamwork.