Attention Archives - 7 Takeaways

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Stop Mainlining Catastrophe – 7 Takeaways No. 269

Laugh anyway. AI is new, and it’s not. Introspection without action. Improving yourself and the world. Everything is not shit. Enjoy more everyday things. The future of music. The history of parents.

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Amorphous Fast Casual Food Served in Bowls – 7 Takeaways No. 253

Paying attention to small decisions. Ask yourself some questions. Ask yourself some more questions. Knowing when to let go. Consuming slop isn’t new. Paying attention to what works. Intentional friendship maintenance.

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The Universe Is Constantly Trying to Get Our Attention – 7 Takeaways No. 236

Uncertain comfort. The universe says “look at me!” It’s all on fire. What is consciousness? It’s just one choice after another. The faith to keep going. Purchases need not be politics.

Science Is Boring – 7 Takeaways No. 221

Friction rules. Boring science is good science. Commoditization of attention. Help! Let’s not be grumpy. The aim is power. It’s not all small stuff. You’re a plagiarism machine.

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Grumbling Doesn’t Make Anything Better – 7 Takeaways No. 216

Dumber means better. Hello Ms. Philosophy. Squirrel! What’s penmanship? Own your choices. Attention/Distraction. Grump. Disappearing platforms.

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Curiosity is Much More Pleasant Than Yelling – 7 Takeaways No. 215

Local power. Creating vs. complaining. Creating & consuming. Getting out more. Focusing outward. Baby steps. Curiosity FTW.

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The Attention Span of a Gnat – 7 Takeaways No. 207

Media Literacy. Attention Spans. Memento Mori. Rebel Optimism. Thinking Deeply. Help Someone. Subscribe to People.

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The Line Between Fantasy and Reality – 7 Takeaways No. 202

Is this just fantasy? But I want it now! Ranting to your echo chamber. Ignore more. Expectations versus reality. Someone needs to hear your thoughts. Nostalgia considered harmful.

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No One Uses the Pennies We Mint – 7 Takeaways No. 196

Having an opinion. Moral decline, not. Men & women. Do you even need a purpose? Own the place. The silly penny. Jack of all trades.

Diogenes of Sinope, the ancient Greek philosopher, holding a lantern and looking for an honest man, rendered in the style of a 1900s newspaper.

Seeking the Truth Today Is Exhausting – 7 Takeaways No. 190

You’ve got skillz! Legacies, LONG after you’re gone. Being comfortable with yourself. Anger. Dutch sex. Truth seeking. Being good.