Empathy Archives - 7 Takeaways

A doctor in his office with a number of smaller doctors visible peeking out of their vest pocket.

A Bunch of Specialists in Your Pocket – 7 Takeaways No. 282

Thinking clearly. Constant complaining. The skills to beat AI. The AI will see you now. You’re never f’ed. Simple media literacy. Simple evidence consideration.

A party at which there are two groups of people. One group is animatedly talking among themselves. The other groups is all standing around looking at their phones.

I Miss Actual Conversation – 7 Takeaways No. 267

Being easy to work with. Accepting old age. Being judgy. Being adaptable. Being brave. Being ethical. Being interesting.

A treasure chest half-buried in golden sand on a tropical beach.

Repositories of Buried Treasure – 7 Takeaways No. 224

Say hello. Small steps. Truth vs. Convenience. Creativity as antidote. Not all stories are true. Lean into aging. Am I enough?

A waving United States style flag, capturing the texture and feel of traditional woodcut art. The flag appears in motion with stylized lines representing fabric folds, and the stars and stripes are bold and clear.

Democracy Is Not a Panacea – 7 Takeaways No. 205

Democracy. Fear. Cancel. Reality. Nuance. Dumb. Consequences.

A woman and a bear sitting around a campfire in the woods at night. The woman appears relaxed and is casually dressed, interacting peacefully with the bear. The surrounding woods are dark, with the gentle glow of the campfire casting light on their figures, creating a serene and somewhat surreal atmosphere.

The Tip Of a Horrible Iceberg – 7 Takeaways No. 177

Being OK with being yourself. Vet bills. Pragmatic passion. You need other people. Screechweasels. Being an adult. Silly bear.

Apes With The Ability To Reason – 7 Takeaways No. 141

Data, Uncertainty, Moments, Perfection, Writing, Empathy, Compassion

Finding My Ikigai — 7 Takeaways No. 111

Identity, Money, Generalists, Ikigai, Legacy, Social Media, Empathy

I Can’t Explain It — 7 Takeaways No. 76

Truth, Content, Requiem, Brevity, Habits, Empathy, Fear