MargaretC
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MargaretC
Following a curriculum, you build mental models by processing simple examples, and then those simple models filter reality so that you become blind to the subtleties of the more complex examples. This is sometimes called a knowledge shield.
To avoid knowledge shields the US military, when it does accelerated training programs, avoids sequential... See more
To avoid knowledge shields the US military, when it does accelerated training programs, avoids sequential... See more
Henrik Karlsson • Henrik Karlsson | Substack
The Til – The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
thedictionaryofobscuresorrows.com
Self-Help, Personal Growth & Psychology
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is a compendium of new words for emotions. Its mission is to shine a light on the fundamental strangeness of being a human being—all the aches, demons, vibes, joys, and urges that are humming in the background of everyday life.
Over time, gangs began licensing their model to freelancers, known in the industry as “affiliates”. When an affiliate buys the right to use a gang’s software and branding, they also gain access to its credibility. The gang in turn tries to enforce protocols so that its reputation is not undermined by the actions of freelancers. “It is strictly... See more
Amanda Chicago Lewis • Secrets of a ransomware negotiator
The Churchill Arms
atlasobscura.com
London UK Pubs, Restaurants, Eateries worth visiting and Travel
One of two pubs in London where you sometimes end up sharing a table and talking to local people and tourists. It has a fantastic friendly atmosphere. The Scarsdale is the other pub.
I have a disciple in Vietnam who wants to build a stupa for my ashes when I die. He and others want to put a plaque with the words, "Here lies my beloved teacher." I told them not to waste the temple land...I suggested that, if they still insist on building a stupa, they have the plaque say, I am not in here. But in case people don't get it, they
... See moreThe human brain is incredible at uncovering meaning, but is deficient at long-term memory storage. If we forget what we read, we can’t apply the knowledge to the problem at hand. We don’t need to read a long write-up on Figma’s winning strategy on a Wednesday at 11am when it hits our inbox, but we should be able to reference it if we’re building a... See more
Sari Azout • Check Your Pulse #55
Unconditional Cash Study Participant Stories
openresearchlab.orgA comprehensive universal basic income (UBI) experiment in the US, giving $1,000 a month to 1,000 low-income individuals for three years, yielded underwhelming results: slightly reduced work hours with no significant improvements in health or human capital investments. It did, however, increase generosity among recipients — spending on others saw the largest categorical increase.
The person who has access to his unconscious processes and mines them without getting mired in them can try new approaches, can begin to see things in new ways, and, perhaps, can achieve mastery of his pursuits.
David Brooks • This Will Make You Smarter
Fascism: A Warning
