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Dylan Dacosta's avatar

Great essay, Alan. This put some more words to some feelings I've had as well. One issue I've thought about is how rapid ones ideas can simply become a commodity now. I've thought about how long and arduous coming up with and stress testing a new idea reall is. Along with how much humility is needed to let your ideas be challenged, ripped apart and hopefully improved. When I run that process through the lens of "intellectual property," I can see how conflict would be hard to avoid. Especially as we've seen the Ted-Talkification of so many ideas. Where that idea becomes "content" and merely a revenue stream instead of a meaningful contribution to humanity. I also have a hard time judging too hard since it is hard to really turn down the chance to "get your bag" while living in a world where that seems to be the main incentive structure. Thought provoking writing here as always, Alan. 🍻

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Dr Simon Robin's avatar

Another interesting article, thanks.

A part of the narrative of all religions is a recipe for mental fitness. It is a shame this is buried in myths.

I can remember in 1962 my father, who was ex RAF and a senior civil defence organiser, saying that he had been told to expect a nuclear strike within 24 hours. Next day life went on and no-one was particularly upset.

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