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empathy Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Same subject Read this korrent: Seeing what is wrong in the world, rather than living in a bubble, pushes people to want to be a light in it Seeing what is wrong in the world, rather than living in a bubble, pushes people to want to be a light in it Last stated 7 years ago
9 Oct 2019
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Rihanna — holds since 2019-10-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: People seek a complete theory of the universe to understand it and not feel victims of dark and mysterious forces. — tap to centre the map on it People seek a complete theory of the universe to understand it and not feel victims of dark and mysterious forces.
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Stephen Hawking — holds since c. 2002 — tap for who they are
Same subject: People are optimistic about their own lives and pessimistic about the world, because they judge their life on everything and the world on the last few headlines. — tap to centre the map on it People are optimistic about their own lives and pessimistic about the world, because they judge their life on everything and the world on the last few headlines. Last stated 9 months ago
13 Jan 2026
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Hannah Ritchie — holds since 2026-01-13 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Living according to a genuine purpose brings sacrifice, stress and pain rather than constant enjoyment. — tap to centre the map on it Living according to a genuine purpose brings sacrifice, stress and pain rather than constant enjoyment. Last stated 10 months ago
5 Dec 2025
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Mark Manson — holds since 2025-12-05 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Being wrong is something to love, because it is what lets you define the problem more clearly, find the right solution, and solve it faster. — tap to centre the map on it Being wrong is something to love, because it is what lets you define the problem more clearly, find the right solution, and solve it faster. Last stated 2 weeks ago
19 Sept 2026
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Boris Cherny — holds since 2026-09-19 — tap for who they are
Same subject: People don't really control most outcomes, so the sensible response to events is to look for the good in them. — tap to centre the map on it People don't really control most outcomes, so the sensible response to events is to look for the good in them. Last stated 4 years ago
21 Sept 2022
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Steve Coast — holds since 2022-09-21 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Good enough is okay for most people and there is a lot of it in the world, but some push it a little further. — tap to centre the map on it Good enough is okay for most people and there is a lot of it in the world, but some push it a little further. Last stated 5 months ago
21 Apr 2026
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Brandon Jacoby — holds since 2026-04-21 — tap for who they are
Same subject: Leading right now requires talking about and normalizing the overwhelm people are feeling. — tap to centre the map on it Leading right now requires talking about and normalizing the overwhelm people are feeling. Last stated a week ago
27 Sept 2026
MG
Molly Graham — holds since 2026-09-27 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A large fraction of what the people around you believe is mistaken, and nobody is going to teach you to think for yourself. — tap to centre the map on it A large fraction of what the people around you believe is mistaken, and nobody is going to teach you to think for yourself. Last stated 8 years ago
by 5 Jul 2018
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Patrick Collison — holds since 2018-07-05 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A feeling outlasts the memory of what caused it: amnesic patients stayed sad long after they had forgotten the sad film they were shown. — tap to centre the map on it A feeling outlasts the memory of what caused it: amnesic patients stayed sad long after they had forgotten the sad film they were shown. Last stated 2 months ago
17 Aug 2026
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Ralph Adolphs — holds since 2026-08-17 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A person cannot expect to find lasting balance between conflicting parts of their psychology. — tap to centre the map on it A person cannot expect to find lasting balance between conflicting parts of their psychology. Last stated 4 months ago
11 Jun 2026
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Sasha Chapin — holds since 2026-06-11 — tap for who they are
Same subject: AI agents will need persistent unique identifiers that trace their actions back to a responsible actor, and so will the humans directing them. — tap to centre the map on it AI agents will need persistent unique identifiers that trace their actions back to a responsible actor, and so will the humans directing them. Last stated a month ago
1 Sept 2026
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Dean W. Ball — holds since 2026-09-01 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A belief system combining cosmic stakes, privileged knowledge, personal vocation and an imperative to act can license extraordinary behavior when it conflicts with ordinary constraints. — tap to centre the map on it A belief system combining cosmic stakes, privileged knowledge, personal vocation and an imperative to act can license extraordinary behavior when it conflicts with ordinary constraints. Last stated 3 weeks ago
17 Sept 2026
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Venkatesh Rao — holds since 2026-09-17 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A cancellation-reason drop-down measures list order rather than reasons: randomise the options and every one of them gets picked equally. — tap to centre the map on it A cancellation-reason drop-down measures list order rather than reasons: randomise the options and every one of them gets picked equally. Last stated 8 months ago
25 Jan 2026
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Jason Cohen — holds since 2026-01-25 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A decision cannot be judged by its outcome, because good decisions fail through no fault of the decider and bad ones succeed by luck. — tap to centre the map on it A decision cannot be judged by its outcome, because good decisions fail through no fault of the decider and bad ones succeed by luck. Last stated 4 years ago
9 Aug 2022
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Gary Klein — holds since 2022-08-09 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A builder asked to addict users should leave, because there are always other jobs and no amount of money is worth tearing up the fabric of a society. — tap to centre the map on it A builder asked to addict users should leave, because there are always other jobs and no amount of money is worth tearing up the fabric of a society. Last stated 4 months ago
7 Jun 2026
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Tony Fadell — holds since 2026-06-07 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A profit motive inside a game holds players there long past the point where they are still enjoying it. — tap to centre the map on it A profit motive inside a game holds players there long past the point where they are still enjoying it. Last stated 8 years ago
30 Jan 2019
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Raph Koster — holds since 2019-01-30 — tap for who they are
Same subject: A self-destructive habit is best broken by naming the version of yourself that has it and taking its authority to decide away. — tap to centre the map on it A self-destructive habit is best broken by naming the version of yourself that has it and taking its authority to decide away. Last stated 8 months ago
21 Jan 2026
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Bryan Johnson — holds since 2026-01-21 — tap for who they are
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Seeing what is wrong in the world, rather than living in a bubble, pushes people to want to be a light in it
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People seek a complete theory of the universe to understand it and not feel victims of dark and mysterious forces.
Last stated c. 2002
Holds
People are optimistic about their own lives and pessimistic about the world, because they judge their life on everything and the world on the last few headlines.
Holds
Living according to a genuine purpose brings sacrifice, stress and pain rather than constant enjoyment.
Holds
Being wrong is something to love, because it is what lets you define the problem more clearly, find the right solution, and solve it faster.
Holds
People don't really control most outcomes, so the sensible response to events is to look for the good in them.
Holds
Good enough is okay for most people and there is a lot of it in the world, but some push it a little further.
Holds
Leading right now requires talking about and normalizing the overwhelm people are feeling.
Holds
A large fraction of what the people around you believe is mistaken, and nobody is going to teach you to think for yourself.
Holds
A feeling outlasts the memory of what caused it: amnesic patients stayed sad long after they had forgotten the sad film they were shown.
Holds
A person cannot expect to find lasting balance between conflicting parts of their psychology.
Holds
AI agents will need persistent unique identifiers that trace their actions back to a responsible actor, and so will the humans directing them.
Holds
A belief system combining cosmic stakes, privileged knowledge, personal vocation and an imperative to act can license extraordinary behavior when it conflicts with ordinary constraints.
Holds
A cancellation-reason drop-down measures list order rather than reasons: randomise the options and every one of them gets picked equally.
Holds
A decision cannot be judged by its outcome, because good decisions fail through no fault of the decider and bad ones succeed by luck.
Holds
A builder asked to addict users should leave, because there are always other jobs and no amount of money is worth tearing up the fabric of a society.
Holds
A profit motive inside a game holds players there long past the point where they are still enjoying it.
Holds
A self-destructive habit is best broken by naming the version of yourself that has it and taking its authority to decide away.
Holds