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A highly detailed photorealistic carved wooden relief artwork depicting a historical brothel-like setting with printing presses. The scene is intricately carved with rich textures of wood grain, showing a lively interior where individuals engage in both printing and social activities. The brothel features wooden beams, ornate furniture, and vintage printing equipment such as a hand-operated press and stacks of paper.

The Brothel of the Printing Presses – 7 Takeaways No. 223

Personal websites (just do it). Time and what matters. Knowledge work and AI. You are probably not entitled to an opinion. Helping others to keep yourself sane. Good ape. It’s kinda like this…

A crowded movie theater shown in dim lighting, with intricate wood-carved details of the audience leaning forward in their seats, screaming, and pointing at the screen. The screen displays a silhouetted character walking into a dark room.

Your Audience Would Be Screaming – 7 Takeaways No. 212

Quiet contribution. Asking for help. Show up. Everyone’s faking it. Zoom out. Service. Success.

A woman taking offense at some perceived slight. She has a short, blonde bob haircut, is wearing trendy clothes, and has an indignant expression on her face. Her hands are on her hips, and she is standing in a modern, well-lit retail store. Other shoppers in the background are glancing at her with curiosity.

You’re Easily Offended – 7 Takeaways No. 184

Grief as a measure of love. People problems. Being liked, or not. You know nothing. But offending you is easy. Criticism will do it. Worrying about the wrong things.

Things That Actually Matter – 7 Takeaways No. 139

Productivity, AI, Luck, Suicide, Happiness, Information Preservation, Priorities

Embrace the Weirdness – 7 Takeaways No. 137

Weird, Uncertainty, Sincerity, Life, Priorities, Bullshit, Hanlon’s Razor