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Dive Headfirst Into the Goo – 7 Takeaways No. 229

Diving in. It’s all an experiment. Disappointing lessons. Enthusiasm’s contagious. Black, white, and gray. Getting kinder. Another way social media’s broken.

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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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Maximum Economy of Ass – 7 Takeaways No. 211

Half-assing things. Read a book. Misunderstanding AI impact. Not all questions have answers. Your own private social media. Actions speak louder than words. Blessed silence. What’s the worst?

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Consuming What Everyone Else Is Consuming – 7 Takeaways No. 208

Contagious positivity. Be thankful, about more. Writing as therapy. Talking to your “textbook”. Gratitude leads to optimism. Consume outside your bubble. Everyone’s watching.

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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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Don’t Let the Crazies Make You Crazy – 7 Takeaways No. 206

Take a break. It’s all niche media. Gratitude has impact. Truth & Love. Giving feelings their due. Happiness increases over time. Resisting the crazies.

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A Digital Dorito – 7 Takeaways No. 185

Warning labels. Why so serious? Is there a point? Social media as junk food. (Dis)trusting your memory. Regrets, I’ve had a few. Annoying change.

A detailed illustration of an individual standing in front of a voting machine, visibly confused and scratching their head. The person is dressed in casual attire, reflecting the action of participating in a democratic process. The setting is an indoor polling station, with privacy booths visible in the background to emphasize the context of voting. The image should capture a moment of indecision or misunderstanding, highlighting the complexity or uncertainty often associated with voting processes.

Why Are We Stupid? – 7 Takeaways No. 168

Becoming a better communicator. A radical thought regarding who should vote. Overwork. Over protectiveness vs. Over permissiveness. Navigating the political divide. Life is now. The silence of the girls.

A digital painting of a person in a chaotic environment, symbolizing the embrace of chaos. The person stands confidently in the center, with a relaxed posture and a slight smile, indicating their acceptance and control amidst the chaos. Around them, a whirlwind of abstract, swirling colors and shapes represent chaos. The colors are vibrant and intense, with reds, blues, and greens clashing and blending in a dynamic and disorderly fashion. Papers and objects appear to be caught in the tumultuous wind, adding to the sense of disarray. The background is a blur of motion and energy, further emphasizing the theme of chaos. The composition is dynamic, with a sense of movement and fluidity.

Learn To Embrace Chaos – 7 Takeaways No. 160

Thinking, boredom, choices & uncertainty, Tolstoy’s thoughts on social media, and more.

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Social Media Has Made Moralizing A Sport – 7 Takeaways No. 154

Solutions, AI, Randomness, Social Media, Gratitude, Progress, Cable News