The hottest Work Substack posts right now

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The future of AI, work, and the world

Granted • 4751 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Work Geopolitics Psychology Podcasts
  1. Encourage a love for learning in kids rather than pushing for practical majors. Liberal arts education is about expanding minds, not just building careers.
  2. Gain diverse perspectives to broaden your mind. Explore topics like AI, global geopolitics, and work happiness.
  3. Question the status quo in education and work. Focus on asking the right questions, embracing ambiguity, and challenging common myths.

The Alliance for the Future Manifesto

From the New World • 199 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Regulation Open Source Work National Security
  1. The Alliance for the Future opposes blind panic and over-regulation around artificial intelligence, aiming to educate and advocate for the benefits of AI in society and politics.
  2. AI is a process, not an object, and regulating it is complex and infeasible. History shows that negative actions should be condemned, not the technology itself.
  3. Encouraging open source development in AI can lead to a diverse range of models, efficient training, and easier detection and prevention of issues, benefitting all involved.

The 11 New Idea Books to Spring into Summer

Granted • 5690 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
📚 Literature Motivation Work Social Change Thinking
  1. Motivation is key: Explore books on perfectionism, finding motivation, and unleashing creativity to overcome obstacles and move forward.
  2. Work-life balance matters: Discover titles advocating for good quality jobs, designing work around life, and finding significance in work for a fulfilling career.
  3. Social change and innovation are crucial: Learn from books on sparking revolutions, promoting inclusivity, and reimagining government for a more inclusive and digital future.
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'Human intelligence'

imperfect offerings • 13 HN points • 10 Apr 24
🚌 Education AI Data Work Learning Assessment
  1. The concept of 'artificial intelligence' has historically been used to define and value 'intelligence', leading to discriminatory practices in education and beyond.
  2. The term 'human intelligence' has been co-opted by the AI industry to alleviate concerns about job displacement, but in reality, it devalues certain types of work and people, especially those involving care and emotional labor.
  3. The comparison between artificial and human intelligence creates a double bind for students and workers, expecting them to conform to data-driven systems while also being 'more human', which can lead to confusion and anxiety.

Perhaps You Should Quit Your High-Paying, Stressful Job

antoniomelonio • 77 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Lifestyle Society Philosophy Work Happiness
  1. Consider reevaluating the pursuit of high-paying, stressful jobs and reflect on what truly brings happiness.
  2. Question the societal emphasis on material wealth and the concept of 'conspicuous consumption' as measures of success.
  3. Examine the value of work that contributes meaningfully to society, prioritize personal well-being over societal expectations, and explore simpler ways of living for greater happiness.

Cold brews in Brunswick

A Perfectly Cromulent Software Engineer • 59 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Coffee Community Home Work
  1. Third places are vital for social interaction and community, offering a space for meaningful connections.
  2. Working from home can blur boundaries between personal and professional life, highlighting the importance of having a separate 'third place' for relaxation and socializing.
  3. Discovering new places, like a cozy cafe, can provide a refreshing environment for socializing and making connections outside of work and home.

A Test of Trouble

Timeless & Timely • 275 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
📚 Literature Time Philosophy Work Meetings
  1. Time is perceived as a great healer, but it is our actions that truly heal us.
  2. The traditional work schedule is changing, with concepts like the four-day workweek gaining traction.
  3. Productivity is not necessarily tied to synchronous communication like meetings; asynchronous work is becoming more common.

MR WRONG: Personality crisis.

INDIGNITY • 255 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Personality Work Art Food & Drink Marketing
  1. The article discusses the author's experience with a unique job application process involving a quiz.
  2. The author reflects on the results of the quiz and the personality label assigned to them.
  3. There's a teaser at the end for readers to guess the type of job the quiz was for, adding an interactive element to the article.

Life Is All About Work, Didn’t You Know?

antoniomelonio • 86 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Work Freedom Society Labor Capitalism
  1. Life involves a cycle of working to survive - from following specific rules in society to earning a living through predetermined means.
  2. Many find dissatisfaction in modern work due to its lack of purpose, fake elements, and inequality. Imagining a fulfilling work experience that is meaningful and valued.
  3. Existence is tied to being productive in a system driven by abstract concepts of growth, leading to disillusionment and a call for individual struggle for freedom and authentic living.

Recruiting Brainfood - Issue 345

Recruiting Brainfood • 589 implied HN points • 21 May 23
💼 Business Recruitment AI Marketing Work Operations
  1. Candidate experience is crucial for winning top talent in 2023, focusing on pillars like transparency, reciprocity, and unity.
  2. The WEF Future of Jobs report highlights regional variances in employment and the decline in real wages, impacting recruitment strategies.
  3. AI is transforming recruitment processes, from Google AI Search changing internet dynamics to AI assisting in automating hiring processes and message composition.

On Speaking to The Cleaning Ladies

The Pedestrian • 353 implied HN points • 24 May 23
🎭️ Culture Society Work Relationships Hierarchy Ethics
  1. The author works as an administrative assistant at a council and has developed different relationships with colleagues based on their positions.
  2. The author faced ingratitude from the cleaning staff despite going out of their way to be friendly and helpful.
  3. Realizing the cleaning staff might be intentionally negligent, the author reported safety violations which led to positive changes in their behavior.

Work, Abuse, and Unwinnable Games

72 Degrees North • 39 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Work Abuse Games Relationships Capitalism
  1. Life can sometimes present unwinnable situations where moving on is the best option.
  2. People may engage in unwinnable games like pursuing unattainable goals in relationships or falling into abusive patterns.
  3. Corporate work under capitalism shares similarities with abusive relationships, using small rewards and big punishments to keep workers captive.

Bonds bail us out

Known Unknowns • 235 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
💰 Finance Investing Economy Insurance Work Risk management
  1. Bonds can be a good financial tool for managing risk and long-term investment.
  2. Questioning traditional financial theories, like investing in long-term bonds, can lead to insights on managing pension funds.
  3. Work-from-home trends may not be sustainable in the long term due to the importance of workplace relationships and culture.

The chairs that broke me

A Perfectly Cromulent Software Engineer • 59 implied HN points • 06 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Home Furniture Health Work Shopping
  1. Lockdown experiences can lead to unexpected challenges like uncomfortable seating arrangements for work, causing physical discomfort.
  2. Investing in a good chair for home and at work is crucial for preventing or alleviating back pain. Ergonomic support can make a significant difference.
  3. Carrying a towel for back support can be a simple yet effective solution to improve comfort when sitting for extended periods.

GRANTED: Connecting with your future self and learning from the past

Granted • 399 implied HN points • 30 Nov 22
🚌 Education Learning Self-Improvement Work
  1. Learning isn't complete just by acquiring knowledge, but by consistently applying it to evolve and improve.
  2. Closing the gap between awareness and action is the ultimate test of growth.
  3. Reject the illusion of continuity for wiser choices; emotional labor is as important as physical and cognitive labor; consider reimagining work methods from hunter-gatherer societies.

Thoughts on Edmund Phelps and Mass Flourishing

The Permanent Problem • 6 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🚌 Education Economics Philosophy Values Innovation Work
  1. Edmund Phelps coined the term 'mass flourishing' to describe the benefits of capitalism bringing nonmaterial rewards through grassroots innovation and job satisfaction.
  2. Phelps and the author both agree on judging social systems by opportunities for fulfilling lives, but differ in their visions of human flourishing, values, and solutions for enhancing mass flourishing.
  3. Phelps emphasizes the importance of innovation for flourishing, while the author argues for a broader definition that includes projects, experiences, and relationships, and suggests a future where work-life balance is achieved through economic independence.

Gen Z and Financial Nihilism

Kyla’s Newsletter • 65 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Work Social media Digital Identity
  1. Generational tensions are common as each new generation faces unique challenges and experiences, shaping their perspective and approach to work and life.
  2. Gen Z has been shaped by events like economic downturns, social media, and the pandemic, influencing their views on work, society, and relationships.
  3. The younger generation seeks greater freedoms in a world dominated by corporations, values passion and fulfillment in work, and navigates a culture of hyperindividualism and constant online connectivity.

20221217

Curious futures (KGhosh) • 8 implied HN points • 17 Dec 23
🔬 Science People Tech Work Science AI
  1. People's lives may need to change due to extreme climate conditions
  2. Advancements in technology like AI chips and ransomware attacks
  3. AI plays a significant role in various sectors like organizations, consulting, and DIY projects

New Week #116

New World Same Humans • 34 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Future Society Innovation Work
  1. GPT-4 is a powerful AI tool that can perform various tasks like code writing and image reasoning
  2. The integration of GPT-4 into common software like Office 365 will lead to significant transformations in how knowledge and information are processed
  3. AI advancements challenge the role of human imagination, shifting focus towards creativity and human connection

Future Bites #4

Year 2049 • 17 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Work Transportation Creativity
  1. GPT-4 is a powerful AI model that can process text and images, but has limitations
  2. Google and Microsoft are incorporating AI into their office apps, reshaping how we work
  3. The Netherlands transitioned into a biking-friendly country for public safety, health, and the environment

Rabbit Holes 🕳 #33

Creative Destruction • 5 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🎭️ Culture Food Work Maps Climate Social justice
  1. Irritation can be a useful tool for reflection and insight, even if it feels annoying and inadequate.
  2. Quantitative aesthetics, focusing on numbers and stats, can overlook important aspects of life and inquiry.
  3. The decline in food diversity due to mass scaling and globalization poses risks to our food systems and resilience.

GRANTED: August 2015 newsletter on work and psychology

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 15 Aug 15
🎭️ Culture Work Psychology Friendships Creativity Mentorship
  1. Personality traits like being an ambivert can have a significant impact on social interactions and energy levels.
  2. The quantity of friendships in your 20s and the quality of friendships in your 30s can predict well-being in later life.
  3. Cooperative behavior in kindergarten can predict future success like graduating from college and having a stable job at 25.

Work and Mental Health: Challenges and Opportunities

Psych • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Work Interventions Research Policies
  1. Mental health issues are common in the workplace and have significant costs for individuals, employers, and society.
  2. The relationship between work and mental health is complex and requires more research and inclusive approaches.
  3. It's crucial to examine working conditions and their impact on mental disorders to promote mental health among workers.

GRANTED: November newsletter on work and psychology

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 12 Nov 14
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychology Work Empathy Public Speaking Friendship
  1. The Benjamin Franklin Effect describes how someone turned a hater into a fan through giving, backed by psychological research.
  2. Social media affects our friendships and social interactions, impacting how many true friends we can have.
  3. Empathy is a crucial quality often misunderstood by leaders, leading to broken relationships and communication breakdowns.

GRANTED: Cat videos, honest men, and what your inbox says about you

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 01 May 16
🎭️ Culture Psychology Work Leadership Writing Emotions
  1. Princeton Psychology Professor outlined failures to provide perspective to others, showing the value of sharing setbacks alongside successes.
  2. Watching cat videos at work may improve productivity according to a study where participants worked longer after watching funny clips.
  3. Unhappiness at work isn't linked to email volume but to the timing of when emails are sent, and delays in responses can impact team morale.