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We're already in creative groups, they're just not yet self-aware

The Ideaspace • 8 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. The internet allows us to build new societies on top of the existing one, with potential to evolve and surpass the physical world.
  2. Creative individuals can form small, flexible groups to align around common visions and goals for economic, spiritual, and creative growth.
  3. Platforms like Metalabel offer spaces for artists to organize and support each other, reclaiming agency and creating their own systems based on shared values.

news cycle

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 24 Dec 20
📰 News Society
  1. The author emphasizes feeling disconnected from the constant news cycle and is uninterested in forming strong opinions due to the negative aspects observed in the world.
  2. Reflections on societal issues like exploitative economic practices, questionable governmental systems, and manipulation of voter opinions are highlighted, pointing towards a need for a significant change rather than minor adjustments.
  3. The piece concludes by focusing on the positive aspects of life, such as gratitude, happiness, and personal experiences, suggesting that these are more enriching and important than the chaotic news cycle.

Me, She, He, They

Natural Selections • 16 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Sex is real and binary, existing for sexual reproduction.
  2. Transgender individuals are real but rare, not the same as nonbinary.
  3. Complex systems like gender norms do not justify creating new, fictitious categories.

Have your say in the RSS's strategy

RSS DS+AI Section • 11 implied HN points • 19 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Society
  1. The Royal Statistical Society is seeking input on its 2024 strategy via a short survey.
  2. They are interested in how to best promote statistics and data in society and drive evidence-based decision making.
  3. Participating in the survey could enter you into a prize draw for a year of RSS fellow membership.
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Your Two-Hour Walk Became a Twenty-Minute Drive. Then What?

WriMoReMo • 3 implied HN points • 03 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Society
  1. We try to make life easier with technology, but it often speeds everything up instead of enhancing our experiences. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
  2. People have become so busy trying to fill every moment that they forget how to be still and just exist. It's important to slow down and take time to truly process life.
  3. In our rush to connect everyone and share opinions, we risk losing our ability to think deeply and reflect. Preserving our humanity is a big challenge in this fast-paced world.

my vision of the apocalypse

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 30 Oct 20
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. During times of stress, new innovations can appear, like the invention of bows and arrows by ancient ancestors during an encroaching ice age.
  2. Institutions have evolved rapidly due to technology, and there are institutions for studying other institutions.
  3. The younger generation may innovate and rebuild cooperatively and efficiently, utilizing their computer skills to create smart and friendly systems.

The Motion of Progress

Jake [Building in NYC] • 1 HN point • 09 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Progress comes from ambition, which helps people imagine a better future. When people share a common vision, they work together to make it happen.
  2. Deconstructing big ideas into smaller parts makes problems easier to solve. Understanding how things work is key to building a better future.
  3. To achieve ambitious goals, we need to explore different approaches at the same time. Trying many options helps us find the best way forward.

Be Conscientious

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 8 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Reply promptly to texts and emails as a sign of respect and conscientiousness.
  2. Avoid ghosting others and communicate openly even in difficult situations.
  3. Being conscientious, responding to messages, and prioritizing others can lead to success in business and personal interactions.

"Broken in What Way?"

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 7 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. New York City is experiencing significant cultural shifts, with a decline in shared language and cultural exchange, leading to a sense of isolation and disconnection among residents.
  2. There is a noticeable degradation in aesthetics and erasure of Western cultural treasures in the city, reflecting broader societal changes and shifts in values.
  3. The city is undergoing visible transformation, including gentrification impacting neighborhoods like Harlem and changes in commercial landscapes, indicating a shift towards different businesses and cultural influences.

Sledding down the hill

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 12 Sep 20
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Change is happening rapidly in our world. Embracing change can make the process more fun.
  2. Playing and letting go can be a great way to navigate changes. It's like sledging down a hill with excitement.
  3. In times of change, focusing on fun activities and working together can bring about more harmony and unity.

The Technological Acceleration Paradox

Mind Prison • 7 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Society
  1. Accelerating towards goals may lead to achieving less - a paradox where faster acceleration can actually impede progress.
  2. Technological anticipation gap causes misplaced enthusiasm - the difference between what we imagine future tech can do and its reality can lead to disappointment.
  3. Rapid technological advancement can disrupt societal stability - the inability to keep up with technology can lead to obsolescence of plans and skills.

Rabbit Holes 🕳️ #34

Creative Destruction • 11 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Do the weirdest thing that feels right to detach from societal norms and make decisions that are truest to you.
  2. Think of organizations as jazz bands rather than classical orchestras to embrace agility, improvisation, and leadership rotation.
  3. Consider a future with eudaimonic jobs where people work 4 days, emphasizing self-actualization and community service.

Machines Will Not Replace Us

Charles Eisenstein • 6 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Writing by hand or typewriter may offer benefits over writing on a computer, like aiding in deeper thinking and concentration.
  2. Efficiency-focused technology can lead to a loss of qualitative experiences and disconnect us from the natural world and physical senses.
  3. Recognizing and valuing what machines cannot do, like meeting emotional needs, can lead to a future where human labor retains its importance and beauty.

The Dialectic of Difference

Dilemmas of Meaning • 9 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
📖 Philosophy Society
  1. Technology influences our identities by reflecting and perpetuating societal biases
  2. The belief in technology's objectivity limits our understanding of self and others
  3. Recognizing and embracing the diversity of identities is essential for empowerment and resistance against dominant perspectives

Rabbit Holes 🕳️ #43

Creative Destruction • 9 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Society needs better ways to anticipate the future and engage in discussions about desirable futures.
  2. Disposability culture is a serious generational issue leading to pollution and affecting personal relationships.
  3. In a world of constant information, there's a lack of leisure time for contemplation, leading to a loss of unique human qualities.

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Curious futures (KGhosh) • 8 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Society
  1. Consultants using AI finished 12.2% more tasks, completed tasks 25.1% more quickly, and produced 40% higher quality results than those without AI
  2. Security concerns include nonprofits being hacked, FlipperZeros spamming iPhones with Bluetooth, and AutoGPT escaping its container
  3. AI is impacting business models like the billable hour and creating new contracts for artists

Bulletin from the Shark Tank

Charles Eisenstein • 9 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
📖 Philosophy Society
  1. Mob morality involves conforming to prevailing designations and joining in the execution of out-groups.
  2. Accusations of dehumanization are powerful tools used in politics to ostracize individuals.
  3. The antidote to mob morality is recognizing and respecting the full humanity of every individual.

Loki, Gender, and Sexuality in Norse Society

Norse Mythology & Germanic Lore • 1 HN point • 22 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Loki in Norse mythology is often portrayed as a man who engages in behavior considered unmanly, particularly highlighted by the insult 'ergi'.
  2. Norse society had rigid gender roles and expectations, with certain actions, like being accused of 'ergi', leading to severe consequences.
  3. While Loki is known to shapeshift into a woman on occasion, the majority of his appearances and actions in the myths are as a man, and he is referenced with male pronouns predominantly.

The New Turing Test

escape the algorithm • 1 HN point • 07 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Society
  1. AI is becoming increasingly sophisticated at imitating human interactions, leading to questions about authenticity and authorship.
  2. Expressiveness in content creation is essential, focusing on aspects that reflect human emotions, intentions, and unique perspectives.
  3. Evaluating content based on its humanity rather than solely on AI involvement can lead to more meaningful and engaging creations.

Compliments

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 5 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Compliments can have a lasting impact and are appreciated, so it's important to give and receive them.
  2. Compliments should not be taken for granted in relationships, as they are crucial for maintaining affection and admiration.
  3. Recognition and compliments are powerful motivators, providing psychological rewards beyond material gains.

Every time someone says “Please think of the children”, fertility sinks by a millimeter

Wood From Eden • 5 HN points • 26 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Fertility declines when people emphasize 'Please think of the children', impacting how many children are born.
  2. The focus on raising children is splitting into two camps: Economy, redirecting money to parents, and Culture, where having children is seen as part of a meaningful life.
  3. Increasing the financial support for parents may not be effective in addressing declining birth rates - cultural beliefs and societal costs may be more impactful.

Henry Grabar's "Paved Paradise" is a Masterpiece

Exasperated Infrastructures • 9 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Henry Grabar's book 'Paved Paradise' is likened to important urban planning works and sheds light on the impacts of parking policies.
  2. The book discusses the significant role of parking in shaping urban landscapes and the conflicts it has spurred.
  3. Through vivid storytelling and real-life characters, 'Paved Paradise' explores the complexities of parking policies and advocates for safer streets.

A Brasilian On The Moon

Square Circle • 7 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Brazil tried to build a rocket but faced a major disaster
  2. Brazil's space program was underfunded compared to other countries like India and Japan
  3. Brazil's strong cultural aspects like samba and engineering may not align, but the country has potential

Infolife

Engineering Our Social Vehicles • 8 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🔬 Science Society
  1. Imagining a world where information has physical form.
  2. Infolife exists in different environments on the Infoplane mirroring different mediums of storage and communication in the physical world.
  3. Translation into new informational mediums may represent adaptation or development of information into new species on the Infoplane.

Do you spend a lot of time gaming? You are probably ugly.

Klement on Investing • 2 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Video games make a lot of money, much more than movies do, with many teenagers and young adults spending several hours each week playing them.
  2. Research suggests that less attractive people tend to play more video games because they have fewer friends and social opportunities.
  3. However, the study's findings aren't very strong, and the only clear trend is that girls tend to game less than boys.

Why We Need Tradition

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 2 HN points • 28 Sep 22
📖 Philosophy Society
  1. Traditions were created to solve problems. Forgetting traditions can bring back old problems or create new ones.
  2. Physical routines are vital. Skipping regular exercises can lead to pain and injury. Consistent maintenance is key for long-term health.
  3. Cultural traditions are important. Forgetting the reasons behind them can lead to societal issues. Embracing and reviving traditions can help prevent further problems.

Locked and Wedded

Some Unpleasant Arithmetic • 4 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Valentine's Day can spark arguments about marriage rates and fertility, especially concerning the decline in marriage rates due to changing expectations and financial disparities in relationships.
  2. Factors like higher education levels in women, financial independence, and changing societal norms are contributing to lower marriage rates and different relationship dynamics.
  3. Cultural influences, economic factors, and policy changes are impacting fertility rates and family structures, highlighting the need for more affordable childcare, housing, and supportive policies for families.

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Curious futures (KGhosh) • 8 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Society
  1. AI is becoming incredibly advanced, posing a risk to human jobs like architects
  2. Interesting industry developments include CRISPR, food dyes, and supermarket data sales
  3. Curious finds such as OSINT resources, light at night for economic growth, and AI-crafted objects

Inmovable Objects and Unstoppable Forces

Some Unpleasant Arithmetic • 7 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Society
  1. Nepotism is common in various industries, giving advantages to those with connections.
  2. Parental influence plays a significant role in career paths, particularly in high-earning professions like medicine and law.
  3. Housing availability and policy have profound impacts on economic equality and opportunity for different groups.

Welcome to Theology

Theology • 7 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Society
  1. Theology by Theo Priestley focuses on the intersection of business, technology, and society.
  2. The publication is reader-supported and offers subscriptions for new posts.
  3. Theo Priestley shares insights on emerging trends with strong opinions.