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God of Prompt: AI Prompt Library
Tool · godofprompt.ai · Issue #193
God of Prompt is a curated library of more than 7,200 AI prompts, plus guides, custom GPT toolkits and automations for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and Midjourney.
Summary
God of Prompt is a curated library of more than 7,200 AI prompts, plus guides, custom GPT toolkits and automations for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and Midjourney. Each prompt specifies role, context, task, constraints and output format. Free guides and free AI courses are offered alongside paid bundles, and the project is led by founder Robert Youssef.
How to Make Your Phone Safer
Read · zdnet.com · 15 min · Issue #193
A tip attributed to the NSA: power off your smartphone once a week to improve its security and performance, which the article says also helps protect personal data.
Summary
A tip attributed to the NSA: power off your smartphone once a week to improve its security and performance, which the article says also helps protect personal data.
AlphaFold: The Most Useful Thing AI Has Ever Done
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #192
Veritasium's video explains how AlphaFold predicts protein structures, a problem that long stumped biologists.
Summary
Veritasium's video explains how AlphaFold predicts protein structures, a problem that long stumped biologists. Its chapters cover the CASP competition, how AlphaFold works, its Nobel Prize, and designing new proteins with RF Diffusion. It features John Jumper, David Baker and the Institute for Protein Design, and argues that AI-designed molecules could help with major problems.
Fix your first broken window quickly
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #192
Researchers in New York saw one unfixed window lead to many broken ones
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Small unfixed problems tend to spread, so fix your first broken window quickly.
The speaker explains the broken window theory, which he attributes to researchers in New York City. A building with one unrepaired window soon had all its windows broken, while a quick repair kept it in good condition. Applied to life, letting small problems slide, such as a messy desk, unanswered emails or skipped workouts, lets bigger ones follow. He says fixing small issues signals that your standards matter.
Key points- Researchers in New York saw one unfixed window lead to many broken ones
- Messy desks, unanswered emails and skipped workouts invite bigger problems
- Fixing small issues signals to your subconscious that your standards matter
A short take on critical thinking
Short · instagram.com · Issue #192
A short Instagram post on how to be a critical thinker.
Summary
A short Instagram post on how to be a critical thinker.
Five useful subreddits, from purchases to finance
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #192
Buy for life helps check whether a purchase will break soon
Summary
The speaker's five most useful subreddits range from checking purchase quality to reaching financial independence.
The speaker, who says he reached financial freedom in his twenties, lists five subreddits he finds useful. r/BuyItForLife helps check whether a product will last before a big purchase, r/Supplements covers vitamins for physical and mental health, and r/explainlikeimfive breaks down complex topics. He also recommends r/lifehacks for efficient techniques and r/financialindependence, which he credits with starting his own path.
Key points- Buy for life helps check whether a purchase will break soon
- Explain Like I'm 5 breaks complex questions down simply
- The financial independence subreddit helped the speaker reach financial freedom
Four relationship killers each have an antidote
Short · youtu.be · Issue #192
Gottman can predict relationship failure with over 90% accuracy if the behavior is not changed
Summary
Criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling predict relationship failure, and each has a specific antidote.
Dr. John Gottman's four negative communication patterns are criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling, which the speaker says can predict relationship failure. Each has an antidote: use I statements and state a positive need for criticism, build respect and appreciation against contempt, take responsibility for part of the conflict against defensiveness, and take a break of at least 20 minutes against stonewalling.
Key points- Gottman can predict relationship failure with over 90% accuracy if the behavior is not changed
- Replace criticism of character with I statements that name feelings and a positive need
- Break for at least 20 minutes to calm down before returning to a stonewalled conflict
Felo: AI Search and Creation Platform
Tool · felo.ai · Issue #192
Felo is a multilingual AI platform for searching, researching and creating content.
Summary
Felo is a multilingual AI platform for searching, researching and creating content. It can generate AI slides, mind maps, documents, images and webpages, and offers an AI agent, an API and an LLM playground. The site calls itself a free AI platform for research and creation, and it also shows an upgrade option for paid tiers.
DownThemAll: Batch Download Extension for Firefox
Tool · downthemall.net · Issue #192
DownThemAll is a free Firefox extension that downloads all the links or images on a web page at once, filtered by customizable criteria.
Summary
DownThemAll is a free Firefox extension that downloads all the links or images on a web page at once, filtered by customizable criteria. It supports pausing and resuming, and includes an accelerator that the page says can speed up downloads by up to 400%. The page lists version 3.0.7 as the latest stable release and notes that a WebExtension rewrite was delayed.
How to Take Notes
Read · scotthyoung.com · 25 min · Issue #192
Scott H.
Summary
Scott H. Young argues that note-taking is mainly a way to direct attention and build memory, not a transcript of the material. He says the right method depends on the learning goal, with flashcards for simple recall, practice problems for complex subjects and teaching others for understanding. When material is confusing he suggests copying closely, and once it is clear he suggests spending time on examples and applications.
Do You Really Need to Take 10,000 Steps a Day?
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #191
Shannon Odell's TED-Ed video on whether 10,000 daily steps are needed.
Summary
Shannon Odell's TED-Ed video on whether 10,000 daily steps are needed. It argues walking is a simple exercise that benefits both body and brain, and that adding a modest amount of walking to a daily routine can greatly improve health. It opens with Jean Béliveau, who tried to walk around the globe.
Clams with sensors guard Warsaw's water
Short · instagram.com · Issue #191
Triggers on the clams' shells shut off the city's water supply when they close
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Eight clams with sensors guard Warsaw's water supply, closing the intake automatically when the water turns toxic.
The speaker describes a water monitoring system in which clams with sensor triggers on their shells sit at the main pump. If the water becomes too toxic, the clams close, and the trigger shuts off the supply. After about three months of acclimation, the clams return to the water. The speaker says a Minneapolis water official reports they live about 50 years.
Key points- Triggers on the clams' shells shut off the city's water supply when they close
- Clams work three-month shifts, then return to the water marked so they never serve again
- The speaker says Minneapolis is the only US city doing this and its clams live about 50 years
Letting go of offence frees energy
Short · instagram.com · Issue #191
Choosing not to be offended by gossip keeps your energy on eternal things
Summary
Dying to offence and gossip frees your energy for what is eternal, the speaker argues.
The speaker argues that true enjoyment comes through dying to self, meaning letting go of selfishness, taking offense and the weaknesses that limit you. Refusing to take offense at gossip frees energy for what is eternal. He says finding life in negativity means you have not died to self enough, and cites Paul's words "I die daily" from 1 Corinthians 15.
Key points- Choosing not to be offended by gossip keeps your energy on eternal things
- The speaker says finding life in negativity means you haven't died well enough
- He quotes Paul, 'I die daily,' citing 1 Corinthians 15:31: the more life, the more dying
Charisma comes from curiosity about others
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #191
Research the speaker cites says dopamine-producing conversation makes people memorable
Summary
Charisma comes from being interested in others, and dopamine-worthy questions make you memorable.
The speaker argues that charisma comes from being interested, not from being extroverted. He cites research suggesting that the dopamine released when people discuss what excites them makes them more memorable. He recommends replacing autopilot questions such as "what do you do?" with questions about what people are passionate about.
Key points- Research the speaker cites says dopamine-producing conversation makes people memorable
- Swap 'what do you do' for questions about what excites someone
- Such questions create mental post-it notes that the listener remembers
A short take on workhorse words
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #191
A short TikTok about workhorse words.
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A short TikTok about workhorse words.
ElevenReader: Text to Lifelike Audio
Tool · elevenreader.io · Issue #191
ElevenReader is an ElevenLabs app that reads PDFs, eBooks, articles and web pages aloud in AI-generated voices, with a library of audiobooks.
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ElevenReader is an ElevenLabs app that reads PDFs, eBooks, articles and web pages aloud in AI-generated voices, with a library of audiobooks. The free plan includes 10 hours of text-to-speech per month, and the Ultra plan costs $11 per month or $99 per year for unlimited imports. It runs on iOS, Android, Chrome and the web, and audio cannot be exported from the app.
A Few Questions to Ask Yourself
Read · collabfund.com · 5 min · Issue #191
Morgan Housel's Collaborative Fund post lists self-reflective questions that test our assumptions.
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Morgan Housel's Collaborative Fund post lists self-reflective questions that test our assumptions. Examples include whether a popular claim is simply good marketing, whether we believe something we badly want to be true, and how to tell patience from stubbornness. The post also asks who we admire who is secretly unhappy.
How the Berlin Wall Worked
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #190
A 12-minute video from the channel neo that examines the border wall separating East and West Berlin.
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A 12-minute video from the channel neo that examines the border wall separating East and West Berlin. The description credits historical photos from Getty, AP and Reuters.
Your feed reflects what you engage with
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #190
The speaker says the algorithm is you and what you engage with
Summary
Your feed reflects what you engage with, so blaming the algorithm misses your own role in it.
The speaker argues that social media algorithms reflect the user's own behavior rather than causing depression or polarization. He demonstrates by searching for topics such as the New York Jets, wine and trading cards, and says the feed then fills with those interests. Anyone unhappy with their feed, he says, should change what they search for and engage with.
Key points- The speaker says the algorithm is you and what you engage with
- Search topics and like four or five posts to reshape your feed
- He argues social media is not what makes you depressed
Techniques that mislead using true statements
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #190
Pair two related facts so the listener assumes a cause that is not true
Summary
Three techniques can mislead people while every statement stays technically true, and the speaker teaches them to spot them.
The video shows three ways to mislead using true statements. One pairs two unconnected facts, such as a meeting given as the reason for leaving. Another uses facts to build a false impression, such as a ride-share described as a chauffeured car. The third frames a discount so one offer looks better, though the video argues both cost the same.
Key points- Pair two related facts so the listener assumes a cause that is not true
- Use true details that imply a luxury, such as a chauffeur, that is not there
- Frame a price as a discount against a rival's higher price
Real friends stay when you have nothing
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #190
Most friends are around only when things are fun, convenient or valuable
Summary
Real friends are the ones who stay when you have nothing to offer, such as after a failed business or breakup.
The speaker argues that most friends stay only while things are fun, convenient or valuable. Real friends are the ones who show up when you have nothing to offer in return, such as after a failed business, a breakup or financial hardship. He encourages finding these people, cherishing them and being that kind of friend to someone else.
Key points- Most friends are around only when things are fun, convenient or valuable
- Darkest hour friends show up when the business failed or the relationship ended
- Find them, cherish them, and be that friend for someone else
Silence lets injustice reach you too
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #190
A lecturer expels a student unfairly, and the class stays silent
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Staying silent when others face injustice means injustice can reach you too.
A lecturer demonstrates injustice by dismissing a student without reason, then asks the class why no one objected. The point is that people who stay silent because they are not personally affected cannot expect anyone to stand up for them later. The speaker argues that justice depends on people helping to bring it about.
Key points- A lecturer expels a student unfairly, and the class stays silent
- Asked why, the students say they were not personally affected
- If you do not help bring about justice, nobody may stand up for you
The FORM method for small talk
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #190
F is family, such as asking how a sibling is doing
Summary
Good small talk follows the FORM method: family, occupation, recreation, then a graceful close-off message.
The speaker, a public speaking coach, presents FORM as a method for small talk. F stands for family, O for occupation, R for recreation such as recent trips, and M for a closing message that ends the conversation politely while promising to pick it up later. Each topic comes with example questions, such as asking about a sibling or whether a new job is in the same field.
Key points- F is family, such as asking how a sibling is doing
- O is occupation, such as asking whether a new job is in the same field
- R is recreation, such as asking about a summer trip, then close politely
Loom: Free Screen Recorder
Tool · loom.com · Issue #190
Loom is a screen recording tool that captures your screen, webcam and voice, then lets you trim, annotate, caption and share the video through a link.
Summary
Loom is a screen recording tool that captures your screen, webcam and voice, then lets you trim, annotate, caption and share the video through a link. It runs on Mac, Windows, Chrome, iOS and Android. The free version records up to 720p, with HD or 4K requiring an upgrade.
Hypothesis: Social Annotation for the Web
Tool · web.hypothes.is · Issue #190
Hypothesis is a social annotation platform that lets users highlight, comment on and discuss web pages, PDFs and course materials directly on the content.
Summary
Hypothesis is a social annotation platform that lets users highlight, comment on and discuss web pages, PDFs and course materials directly on the content. It integrates with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle and D2L and is aimed mainly at higher education, with more than 300 institutions listed. The vendor reports gains in retention and comprehension, without sources.
The Strangeness of Laughter
Read · sapiens.org · 12 min · Issue #190
Anthropologist Kirsten Bell's SAPIENS essay examines why laughter can be awkward or uncontrollable and how cultures have viewed it.
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Anthropologist Kirsten Bell's SAPIENS essay examines why laughter can be awkward or uncontrollable and how cultures have viewed it. She describes laughter as contagious and social, and notes that laughing alone or at the wrong moment can seem strange. The essay traces historical unease about loud laughter, from Erasmus to 19th-century etiquette guides, and describes laughter as a force that can destabilize hierarchies.
Modern Wisdom: The Craziest Story MrBallen Has Read
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #189
Chris Williamson and guest MrBallen discuss the craziest story MrBallen has ever read, in an 11-minute episode of the Modern Wisdom podcast.
Summary
Chris Williamson and guest MrBallen discuss the craziest story MrBallen has ever read, in an 11-minute episode of the Modern Wisdom podcast.
Picture the positive outcome instead of worrying
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #189
Interrupt the thought with a countdown such as five, four, one
Summary
Interrupt negative thoughts and train yourself to picture the positive outcome, since you do not know the result.
The speaker describes ways to stop negative self-talk, such as interrupting the thought with a countdown and asking yourself "what if it all works out?". He says rumination is a major symptom of depression and that repeatedly replaying worst cases makes problems bigger. Talking a problem through with the aim of solving it is different. He suggests training yourself to imagine positive outcomes.
Key points- Interrupt the thought with a countdown such as five, four, one
- Ask yourself what if it all works out, since you cannot know
- Talking through a problem differs from spiraling about it, the speaker says
Disliked work grows a willpower brain area
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #189
The area grows when people add unwanted exercise or resist eating
Summary
Doing work you do not want to do grows a brain area linked to willpower, according to recent data the speaker cites.
The speaker describes neuroscience data on the anterior mid-cingulate cortex. It appears to grow when people repeatedly do things they do not want to do, such as extra exercise or resisting food while dieting. It is larger in athletes and in people who see themselves as having overcome challenges. Scientists are beginning to see it as the seat of the will to live.
Key points- The area grows when people add unwanted exercise or resist eating
- It is larger in athletes and in people who overcame challenges
- Scientists may see it as the seat of the will to live
Controlled stress exposure builds resilience
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #189
Cortisol is described as harmful to recovery, hormones and immunity
Summary
Chronic stress harms the body, and controlled exposure to stress with breathwork builds resilience, the speaker says.
The speaker argues that chronic stress and the cortisol it releases damage hormones, immunity and health. He recommends seeking out stress in a conscious way, which he calls exposure therapy, and breathing in for six seconds, holding for six and breathing out for six. He says the meaning you assign to a stimulus matters more than the stimulus itself.
Key points- Cortisol is described as harmful to recovery, hormones and immunity
- Avoiding stress often produces more of it, the speaker argues
- Breathe in for six, hold for six, and out for six to reset
The body resists statements the mind rejects
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #189
Arm strength drops when saying a false phrase, the speaker demonstrates
Summary
A simple arm-strength test suggests the body resists statements the mind does not believe.
The speaker demonstrates a simple muscle test. A person holds an arm out while saying a true statement, "I love fresh air", and a false one, "I love to vomit". The arm is easier to push down with the false statement, which he uses to explain how polygraph tests work. He argues that the body is honest, while the verbal mind can believe things that are not true.
Key points- Arm strength drops when saying a false phrase, the speaker demonstrates
- He says the body is honest and only the verbal mind lies
- Polygraph machines work on the same principle, the speaker argues
Elicit: AI Research Assistant
Tool · elicit.com · Issue #189
Elicit is an AI research tool that searches academic literature, covering 138 million papers and 545,000 clinical trials, and produces reports with sentence-level citations.
Summary
Elicit is an AI research tool that searches academic literature, covering 138 million papers and 545,000 clinical trials, and produces reports with sentence-level citations. It can extract data from papers, support systematic review screening, save sources in a library and track new research. It also offers an API and an MCP server, and its site has a "Try Elicit for free" button.
How the Brain Handles Uncertainty
Read · nesslabs.com · 11 min · Issue #189
Anne-Laure Le Cunff of Ness Labs argues uncertainty cannot be eliminated, so people should combine emotional and rational responses rather than suppress feelings.
Summary
Anne-Laure Le Cunff of Ness Labs argues uncertainty cannot be eliminated, so people should combine emotional and rational responses rather than suppress feelings. She describes the amygdala treating uncertainty as a threat and the prefrontal cortex planning a logical response, linked by the thalamus. She proposes the Plus Minus Next method, naming feelings, and learning in public, treating uncertain situations as experiments.
Why Koreans Dress Better: 6 Fashion Tips
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #188
Wanhee's video presents six style principles behind the way Korean fashion stands out, from mastering proportions to unexpected layering tricks.
Summary
Wanhee's video presents six style principles behind the way Korean fashion stands out, from mastering proportions to unexpected layering tricks. It aims to show how to dress well without trying too hard.
It is all internal
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #188
A short TikTok making the point that it is all internal.
Summary
A short TikTok making the point that it is all internal.
Time management is emotion regulation
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #188
The speaker says 90% of distraction comes from internal triggers
Summary
Most distraction comes from inside, so time management is really emotion regulation and pain management.
The speaker claims that about 90 percent of distraction comes from internal triggers, uncomfortable emotional states we try to escape, rather than from events outside us. He frames time management, money management and weight management as forms of emotion regulation, arguing that human behavior generally aims to escape discomfort. Mastering internal triggers is the first step.
Key points- The speaker says 90% of distraction comes from internal triggers
- Internal triggers are uncomfortable emotional states we try to escape
- He argues time, weight and money management are all pain management
Happiness is a pursuit, not a constant feeling
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #188
Feelings are evidence of happiness, like the smell of dinner is evidence of dinner
Summary
Happiness is not a constant feeling; it is the pursuit of enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning.
The speaker argues that happiness is not a feeling. Feelings are evidence of happiness, the way the smell of dinner is evidence of dinner. Negative emotions are necessary, since they keep us alive and drive learning. He describes getting happier as the pursuit of three things: enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning.
Key points- Feelings are evidence of happiness, like the smell of dinner is evidence of dinner
- Pure happiness is not the goal, since negative emotions keep you alive
- Getting happier means pursuing enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning
Do what genuinely interests you
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #188
Question whether you are truly interested or just following culture
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Do what genuinely interests you rather than what brings rewards or fits what others expect.
The speaker urges people not to act only for external rewards and to follow their own inner guide, doing what interests them even if it makes no sense to others or to themselves. He suggests asking whether your interests, relationships and goals are really yours or were absorbed from culture and other people. Doing this, he says, brings you closer to your essence and a degree of certainty.
Key points- Question whether you are truly interested or just following culture
- You are partly a mystery to yourself, and you solve it over time
- Reaching your essence brings a degree of certainty in life
Capacities: Note-Taking and Knowledge App
Tool · capacities.io · Issue #188
Capacities is a note-taking app that organizes notes as linked objects such as people, books, projects and ideas, rather than files and folders.
Summary
Capacities is a note-taking app that organizes notes as linked objects such as people, books, projects and ideas, rather than files and folders. Backlinks show every connection, and daily notes serve as an inbox for quick capture. It runs on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android and offers a free forever plan, with paid Pro and Believer tiers. Data is hosted in EU data centers.
Via Negativa
Read · wealest.com · 8 min · Issue #188
Thomas Waschenfelder's article on via negativa, the idea that improvement can come from subtraction, by studying and avoiding what hurts.
Summary
Thomas Waschenfelder's article on via negativa, the idea that improvement can come from subtraction, by studying and avoiding what hurts. He traces the term from theology to Nassim Nicholas Taleb's decision-making version and cites Charlie Munger's inversion and Warren Buffett's focus on not losing money. He argues negative knowledge is more reliable and that loss aversion makes avoidance valuable.
Top Health Tips From Doctors on Sleep, Nutrition and Stress
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #187
A video that gathers health tips from several doctors, covering sleep, nutrition and stress management.
Summary
A video that gathers health tips from several doctors, covering sleep, nutrition and stress management. Each expert offers simple, practical advice that is easy to fit into daily life.
Doing less of the inessential brings tranquility
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #187
Ask of everything whether it is essential, as Marcus Aurelius advised
Summary
Doing less of what is inessential lets you do what is essential better, which brings tranquility.
The speaker presents Marcus Aurelius's advice that if you seek tranquility, you should do less, and that each thing should be tested by asking whether it is essential. Removing the inessential lets you do the essential better. He says much of what people do comes from habit, guilt, laziness or reluctance to seem rude, and that tranquility and productivity depend on the ability to say no and prioritize.
Key points- Ask of everything whether it is essential, as Marcus Aurelius advised
- We do inessential things from habit, guilt, laziness or not wanting to seem rude
- Build the ability to say no, prioritize and eliminate
Motivation is unreliable, so feel and act
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #187
Pressure like a blunt 'do it' creates resistance, the speaker argues
Summary
Motivation is unreliable, so the real skill is feeling what you feel and then doing what you need to do.
The speaker argues that motivation is unreliable and that feeling what you feel and then doing what you need to do is a skill, not a matter of will. He points to Nike's "Just do it", saying the word "just" acknowledges hesitation and self-doubt, while "do it" would feel aggressive. He adds that pressure creates resistance because it threatens a person's need for self-control.
Key points- Pressure like a blunt 'do it' creates resistance, the speaker argues
- The word 'just' in Nike's tagline acknowledges hesitation and self-doubt
- Standing on the sideline while holding yourself back is the moment to act
Oversized reactions point to a deeper issue
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #187
A team rule: if the response is above a 5, it is about something else
Summary
When someone's reaction is far bigger than the situation, the real issue is usually something else.
The speaker shares a work rule: if a response is above a 5 on the intensity scale, it is about something else. He applies the same idea at home, where an argument over a toothpaste cap often points to deeper feelings. Instead of defending yourself against the words, listen to the volume and ask whether something more is at play.
Key points- A team rule: if the response is above a 5, it is about something else
- A fight over a toothpaste cap is really about something more
- Name the deeper issue and ask whether you can talk about it
Most people stall at stage three of maturity
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #187
Stage one is newborn awareness, before words and a sense of self
Summary
Most people never get past stage three of human maturity, living on programmed conditioning without noticing.
The speaker describes eight stages of human maturity, from unconditioned awareness at birth, through childhood conditioning and routine adult life, to a turning point, a search for who one is, the discovery of innate awareness, and living in alignment with life. Most people, he says, stay in the third stage, where choices are shaped by early programming.
Key points- Stage one is newborn awareness, before words and a sense of self
- Stage two is programming, with useful and dysfunctional conditioning mixed
- Stage three is a robotic existence where childhood programming shapes choices
Prioritise the needs of your future self
Short · tiktok.com · Issue #187
A short TikTok on prioritizing the needs of your future self.
Summary
A short TikTok on prioritizing the needs of your future self.
EveryHour: Time Tracking App
Tool · everyhour.xyz · Issue #187
EveryHour is a time-tracking app where users drag and drop hours and get statistics on how they spend their time.
Summary
EveryHour is a time-tracking app where users drag and drop hours and get statistics on how they spend their time. The page presents it as a way to track what you actually do, avoid wasting time and find a better balance.
STORM: Stanford's AI Article Writer
Tool · storm.genie.stanford.edu · Issue #187
STORM is a Stanford AI experiment that builds structured, Wikipedia-style articles from scratch by generating topic outlines first.
Summary
STORM is a Stanford AI experiment that builds structured, Wikipedia-style articles from scratch by generating topic outlines first. It is still in development.
Good Enough Prompting: Getting Started With AI
Read · oneusefulthing.org · 11 min · Issue #187
Ethan Mollick argues most people use AI poorly by treating it like a search engine, not because they lack prompt engineering skills.
Summary
Ethan Mollick argues most people use AI poorly by treating it like a search engine, not because they lack prompt engineering skills. He suggests about 10 hours of practice on real tasks, plus specific requests, examples, context, and permission to say it lacks information. He cites a study where doctors using GPT-4 diagnosed no better than doctors working without it.
Everything You've Missed on the Economy
Watch · youtube.com · Issue #186
Gary Stevenson's Garys Economics video gives an update on the economy over the past six months and looks ahead to 2025.
Summary
Gary Stevenson's Garys Economics video gives an update on the economy over the past six months and looks ahead to 2025. The creator is supported through optional Patreon membership.