The hottest Social Impact Substack posts right now

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A Tentative Manifesto for the Future of Organizations—2

Pluriversal Planet • 19 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
💼 Business Organizational Culture Sustainability Leadership Innovation Social Impact
  1. The manifesto calls for organizations to slow down, pause, and reflect on their actions and impact.
  2. Wayfinders are organizations striving to move beyond human-centered designs towards life-affirming organization designs.
  3. Organizations should shift focus from processes and technology to relationships and communities, embracing pluriversality and interconnectedness.

Agency in the Age of AI

Working Theorys • 19 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Social Impact Ethics
  1. AI advancements raise existential questions for individuals like 'where do I fit in?'
  2. Introduction of new technologies causes anxiety related to incompetence, irrelevance, and uncertainty.
  3. Progress comes with chaos and disruption to familiar social structures.
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That's a Wrap! Season One of What The Fix?!

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎙 Podcasts Environment Technology Activism Consumerism Social Impact
  1. The podcast 'What The Fix?!' explored various aspects of the repair industry, from legal challenges to real-world initiatives.
  2. The podcast featured experts discussing topics like right to repair legislation, product design for repairability, and the societal and environmental benefits of repair.
  3. Listeners are encouraged to share feedback on the podcast's topics and look forward to Season 2 as 'Fight to Repair Podcast.'

It's time to Party like it's Pre-AGI! 🎉

Multimodal by Bakz T. Future • 6 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Future Ethics Innovation Social Impact
  1. Summer 2023 is a time of heightened AI hype and excitement, with many believing AGI is near.
  2. AGI Fatalism is a mindset where people anticipate AGI leading to catastrophic outcomes, causing them to give up on long-term goals and indulge in pleasure.
  3. It's important to monitor the prevalence of AI Fatalism and encourage adaptability and growth mindset to navigate the societal shifts brought about by AI advancements.

We launched a podcast 🎤

Grant & Co • 19 implied HN points • 23 Jul 21
🎙 Podcasts Interviews Entrepreneurship Grants Social Impact
  1. Grantco launched a podcast where they interview grantors to help applicants understand what they are looking for and common mistakes to avoid.
  2. The podcast aims to bridge the gap between grantors and entrepreneurs by providing a platform for connection and understanding beyond just signing contracts.
  3. Listeners are encouraged to give ratings, ask questions, and suggest other grantors to be interviewed on the podcast.

Change Please

Good Business, Better World • 1 HN point • 30 Mar 23
💼 Business Social Impact Entrepreneurship Sustainability Startups Philanthropy
  1. Change Please trains people facing homelessness to become baristas and offers support with housing and health services.
  2. The company was inspired by a Banksy art piece featuring a homeless person with a cup of coffee and a sign that read 'Keep your coins, I want change'.
  3. Change Please generates revenue by selling coffee and uses the profits to provide support to people facing homelessness through training and services.

The material side of climate discussions

Douglass’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Social Impact
  1. The text emphasizes the importance of considering the social evolution needed in climate discussions, in addition to focusing on the material aspects.
  2. There is a call for more attention to be given to how voice and posture can convey urgency and calmness in discussions about climate change.
  3. The author shares a summary of the material side of climate discussions in the post.

Joe Rogan

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jan 23
🎙 Podcasts Entertainment Interviews Social Impact
  1. Joe Rogan is a multi-talented entertainer, known for his stand-up comedy, UFC commentary, martial arts, and popular podcast hosting.
  2. Rogan is recognized for his outspoken and sometimes controversial opinions on various topics, leading to both acclaim and criticism.
  3. Despite facing backlash for his views, Joe Rogan's podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, remains highly influential and a significant platform for contemporary commentary.

Would OpenAI's High-Minded Goals have ever worked?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence AGI Social Impact
  1. Setting up an organization to develop safe AGI with socially-minded governance may not work effectively due to financial constraints and competition from for-profit entities.
  2. Even if OpenAI were to develop AGI first, they may face challenges in maintaining safe AGI products in a competitive market against for-profit entities.
  3. To ensure the availability of safe AGI, a government-run endeavor on a global scale might be more effective than relying on socially-minded organizations.