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5 Quick Things #302 🍁

The Commonplace • 1768 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Thoughts
  1. Publishing online comes with immediacy and pressure for coherence.
  2. Writers often process thoughts slowly and may stay silent during major events.
  3. Engaging with diverse newsletters can offer insights on various topics like books, urban planning, and history.

I'm Back Again Again!1

Inland Nobody • 160 implied HN points • 17 Jul 25
📚 Literature Thoughts
  1. The writer has experienced a lot this year, including a significant weight loss journey and moving to a new city. They briefly struggled with writing amid these life changes but are back and feeling great about it.
  2. From now on, the writer wants to focus on a variety of content, including informal posts and personal thoughts, instead of just formal essays. They plan to label their work to show how serious each piece is.
  3. They aim to share more of their ideas, encouraging a less pressured approach to writing, while still hoping to provide value and engage with their readers.

Short Thoughts on Obscurity

Autoscriptorium • 79 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Thoughts
  1. Thoughts and ideas can be obscure and difficult to grasp, forming erratic shapes and trailing away like comet's furze.
  2. Accumulating new habits can dilute old ones and lead to personal growth and realization.
  3. Sometimes, our own thoughts and feelings can be unclear, requiring us to analyze objective data like our physical reactions and routines.
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Short Thoughts on Misery

Autoscriptorium • 79 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
📚 Literature Thoughts
  1. Misery can stem from the clash between different sets of criteria or standards, leading to disappointment and pain.
  2. Some believe that lyricism and deep emotion arise from enduring hardships, suggesting a connection between pain and creative expression.
  3. Being stuck in a cycle of pessimism and optimism, constantly facing conflicting standards, can be a source of misery.

Short Thoughts on Limits

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Thoughts
  1. One's understanding of limitations can be influenced by perspective; being stuck in routine or a negative environment can make the world seem small.
  2. Limitations often come from what we observe and imitate; expanding horizons can come from learning and observation.
  3. The concept of 'exit' from limitations is not straightforward; one's range of experience shapes perception, but it is possible to shift boundaries through self-awareness and growth.

Introducing cogiatics (short)

Philosophy bear • 85 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
📖 Philosophy Thoughts
  1. Cogiatics is the study of how thoughts evolve within an individual, different from memetics.
  2. Factors like fascination, emotional valence, and usefulness determine the selection of thoughts.
  3. Studying how thoughts evolve is underdone due to lack of introspection and under-theorized natural selection.

Deep and obvious points in the gap between your thoughts and your pictures of thought

world spirit sock stack • 2 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Thoughts
  1. Some thoughts can feel profound or obvious, depending on your perspective and understanding. What may seem like a tired cliché to one person can be a significant insight to another.
  2. Our perception of the future is often based on our own imagined versions of it, rather than the actual future itself. Realizing this distinction can be eye-opening.
  3. Sometimes, what seems like common sense can actually challenge our existing thought patterns, leading to moments of revelation and shifts in perspective.

Back in April

The Permanent Problem • 3 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🚌 Education Thoughts
  1. Taking breaks is important for sustainability and productivity.
  2. Writing consistently requires time and effort, especially for in-depth topics.
  3. Blogging involves a journey of exploration and a search for solutions.