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Where we are in various cyclical theories of history
Overview of Cyclical Theories of HistoryCyclical theories of history posit that human societies, economies, and civilizations don’t progress linearly but instead follow repeating patterns of rise, peak, decline, and renewal. These ideas draw from philosophy, economics, sociology, and historiography, often emphasizing factors like demographics, technology, social cohesion, or generational dynamics. Unlike linear views (e.g., endless…
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Absurdity Index
ABSURDITY INDEX (AIx) FRAMEWORK 1. Bureaucratic Absurdity (BA) • Red Tape Complexity: Average number of bureaucratic steps for a simple task (e.g., starting a business, getting a permit). • Contradictory Laws & Policies: Cases where laws contradict each other, making it impossible to comply fully. • Bureaucratic Response Time: How long it takes for official…
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Dual Mode Society
Crafting a society that can function effectively both in times of stability and during potential collapse aligns with historical lessons of resilience and adaptability. Rather than solely focusing on growth and complexity, we could build systems, communities, and ways of living that operate efficiently in times of abundance but also scale down seamlessly in times…
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Pro Tip
People underestimating you can only work to your advantage
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The Meaning Crisis
Or The Meaning Opportunity. Since the breakdown of broad meaning creating institutions and their worldviews being imposed on us from outside, there is a vacuum of meaning in modern society. This is what Neitzche referred to in his pronouncement “God is dead”. The opportunity comes in with the lack of a imposed mytho-poetic narrative, individuals…
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How To Become Openminded
1. Self-Awareness: 2. Exposure to Diverse Perspectives: 3. Critical Thinking Exercises: 4. Perspective-Taking: 5. Contextual Thinking: 6. Integration Techniques: 7. Continuous Learning: 8. Feedback and Reflection: By incorporating these practices into daily life, individuals can develop cognitive polyphasia as a skill, enabling them to navigate complex belief systems with flexibility and understanding.
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Women in combat
I got curious to see if any of the conservative predictions about women in combat turned out to be true, so I put the question to ChatGPT. Turns out, not so much. The debate over women in combat roles has been contentious, with various predictions made by both right-wing pundits and others regarding the potential…
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Speaking of cognitive strangeness…
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-04-27/inside-architecture-s-wildest-conspiracy-theory?embedded-checkout=true
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