Nelie M
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Nelie M
The ancients knew of the ‘paradox of hedonism,’ according to which the more explicitly we pursue our desire for pleasure, the more elusive we will find its satisfaction.
The Drowning Child and the Expanding Circle — EA Forum
I then point out that we are all in that situation of the person passing the shallow pond. We can all save the lives of people, both children and adults, who would otherwise die, and we can do so at a very small cost to us: the cost of a new CD, a shirt, or a night out at a restaurant or concert, can mean the difference between life and death to... See more
The Drowning Child and the Expanding Circle — EA Forum
"Everyone sounds polished, templated, safe but at the expense of tone, texture and authenticity. It's not that we're copying AI; we are letting AI rewrite us into the same beige, efficient mold, and that's the subtle erosion of individuality that should worry us most."
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AI and Linguistic homogenization
Vincent Van Gogh on the accumulation of small things:
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. The trick is to focus on the first small thing. Starting small is still starting, and small beginnings often lead to extraordinary endings.”