"Free speech is the master value as it's the value that updates all othe values." “I’m worried that as technology gets more powerful that it’ll be easier for the minorities who want to screw things up, to screw things up.” “Today it’s possible for one person to derange the lives of million, even billions of people.” Sam Harris. Who is worse for free speech? The hard left or the hard right? IMO the hard left. Woke people. “Woke mind virus is the biggest threat to the civilization” IMO extremists on the left or the right are the problem. Extremists in general. The more annoyed they get about each other the worse. IMO wokeism is much more accepted in main stream than trumpism. Woke: a state of awareness only achieved by those dumb enough to find injustice in everythign exepct their own behaviour. It's interesting. This is causing the loss of free speech. And that is hard core problematic because handing power to governments who normally don't give it back. Power corrupts, and ultimate power corrupts ultimately. People stop telling you the truth, start pandering. Then you definitely get high on your own supply. Then people start to hate you but you can't see it and think they are stupid. If you want to contact us please do so at [email protected]

What is good parenting = 1. Like school + 2. Have good friends + 3. Good parent / child relationship + 4. Good academic outcomes (top 10%) + 5. Good extra curricula. Eastern and Western parenting. It's important to remember that parenting styles within any culture. 1. *Education Focus*: - Eastern: There's often a strong emphasis on academic achievement, discipline, and respect for authority. - Western: Education may be more balanced with extracurricular activities, encouraging creativity and individual interests. 2. *Discipline*: - Eastern: Discipline is generally more strict, with a greater emphasis on obedience and conformity to family and societal expectations. - Western: Discipline may be more flexible, focusing on reasoning with the child and understanding their perspective. 3. *Independence*: - Eastern: Independence is encouraged later, often after foundational values and behaviors are instilled. - Western: There's a strong emphasis on fostering independence from an early age, including encouraging children to make their own choices. 4. *Family Structure*: - Eastern: A greater emphasis on extended family, with respect for elders and filial piety being central values. - Western: A focus on the nuclear family, with a more egalitarian approach to family roles. 5. *Emotional Openness*: - Eastern: Emotional restraint is often valued, with less open verbal expression of love and affection. - Western: There's generally more open expression of emotions and affection, both verbally and physically. 6. *Decision Making*: - Eastern: Parents often make key decisions for their children, even into their adult lives. - Western: Children are encouraged to participate in decision-making processes, even from a young age. 7. *Risk and Failure*: - Eastern: There can be a high aversion to risk and failure, with a focus on avoiding loss of face and maintaining honor. - Western: Risk-taking is often encouraged as a part of learning, and failure can be seen as an opportunity for growth. Western parenting expectations across the 1950s, 1980s, and 2020s. 1. **Discipline**: - 1950s: Generally strict, with corporal punishment more accepted. - 1980s: Moving towards less physical discipline, with time-outs becoming more common. - 2020s: Emphasis on positive discipline, understanding child psychology, and avoiding physical punishment. 2. **Education**: - 1950s: Education was more formal, with a strong focus on foundational skills and respect for authority. - 1980s: Increasing emphasis on holistic education, including personal development and extracurricular activities. - 2020s: Focus on technology literacy, critical thinking, and personalized learning paths; homeschooling and alternative education models gain popularity. 3. **Gender Roles**: - 1950s: Traditional gender roles were predominant, influencing how children were raised and what was expected of them. - 1980s: Beginning to challenge traditional gender roles, with more encouragement for girls to pursue careers and boys to express emotions. - 2020s: Greater acceptance of diverse gender identities and roles, with emphasis on gender-neutral parenting. 4. **Technology and Media**: - 1950s: Limited impact, with radio and early television being the main technologies. - 1980s: Growing influence of television, video games, and early personal computers. - 2020s: Digital natives; heavy influence of the internet, social media, smartphones, and varied digital platforms. 5. **Parental Involvement**: - 1950s: More authoritative parenting with less involvement in children’s play and exploration. - 1980s: Increasing parental involvement, with a shift towards more nurturing and supportive roles. - 2020s: Very high involvement in all aspects of children’s lives, often termed as "helicopter" or "lawnmower" parenting.

- The Insidious Lie That We Can’t Understand Each Other: https://jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/identity-trap - A Case for Color Blindness | Coleman Hughes | TED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxB3b7fxMEA - Compelling case for our colourblind Constitution https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/letters/compelling-case-for-our-colourblind-constitution/news-story/27c30802cc4fc971304b923db33f9ce1 If you want to contact us please do so at [email protected]

Podcast: - Marc Andreessen: How Risk Taking, Innovation & Artificial Intelligence Transform Human Experience - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yixIc1Ai6jM Big 5 personality traits: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_personality_traits - conscientiousness (efficient/organized vs. extravagant/careless) - agreeableness (friendly/compassionate vs. critical/rational) - neuroticism (sensitive/nervous vs. resilient/confident) - openness to experience (inventive/curious vs. consistent/cautious) - extraversion (outgoing/energetic vs. solitary/reserved) Andreessen summary on traits of an innovator: - **Trait Openness:** A crucial attribute which means they are receptive to new ideas across various domains. This openness isn’t confined to just their field of expertise but spans across different aspects of life. - **Conscientiousness:** Merely being open to ideas isn’t enough. Innovators must be committed, hardworking, and must be able to defer gratification to see their vision come to life. It’s about consistently applying effort over years. - **Disagreeableness:** Innovators often need to be disagreeable to stand firm on their ideas. This trait ensures they aren’t easily swayed by others' opinions. - **Intelligence:** Being smart is essential, especially in terms of synthesizing vast amounts of information quickly. - **Low Neuroticism:** Handling stress is crucial for innovators. Being too neurotic might hinder their ability to cope with the pressures of innovation. If you want to contact us please do so at [email protected]

Trust = Consistency * Time. Ray Dalio. Bad news early is good news as you have time to do something about it. Anything that isn’t against the laws of physics can be invented. David Deutsch The job of a founder is to find solutions to impossible problems. Sam Altman. People like to talk about the importance of "vision," but ultimately running a startup is like doing science: you have to follow the truth wherever it leads. Vision is only valuable insofar as it predicts where you'll find truth. Paul Graham Cult leader vs Scientist. Zealot vs Scientist. Tim Urban. Facts vs opinions. - Facts you can be objective. - For opinions better to be use scientific language which is more 'probability based'. If you want to contact us please do so at [email protected]

Relevant links: - Mental abilities = 1. Quantity * 2. Quality - Link to what the most popular IQ test consists of. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wechsler_Adult_Intelligence_Scale - Intelligence continuum: inherited (born) built - Lex Fridman Podcast: Richard Haier: IQ Tests, Human Intelligence, and Group Differences | #302 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hppbxV9C63g - Sam Harris Podcast: Forbidden Knowledge: A Conversation with Charles Murray. https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense-episodes/73-forbidden-knowledge - There are material quantity differences in the time students spend upgradings. If you want to contact us please do so at [email protected]

- Esther Perel: People used to leave relationships because they were unhappy, now people level them to because they want to be more happy. - Tim Urban: Happiness = Reality - Expectations - John Gottman relationship stages: Phase 1: Falling in Love – Limerence · Phase 2: Building Trust · Phase 3: Building Commitment and Loyalty. - Elon Musk: 'Who wrote the code running in your head?' Or are the values you have 'written by you', or by someone else. We think that it's better to understand what the values are, where they came from, and then to try and see what values you think make the most sense for you. That the world should 'pluralistic' in certain areas (ie many different types of values can be good) and uniform in others (eg no stealing). But that also you can and should update your values over time when you think it makes sense! A couple of blogs from Duncan that we feel are relevant: - https://www.cloudstreaks.com/blog/2019/4/23/default-vs-designed-expectations-write-your-own-stories - https://www.cloudstreaks.com/blog/2019/6/1/10x-work-goals-human-beings-not-human-doings-thoughts-on-how-epic-work-can-be-a-reason-for-being If you want to contact us please do so at [email protected]

Relevant links and ideas: - Purpose Vs Play Vs Peace: Plentiful Ingredients For A Pleasant Life. https://www.cloudstreaks.com/blog/2022/4/9/purpose-vs-play-vs-peace-plentiful-ingredients-for-a-pleasant-life - Satisfaction vs Happiness. - Maslow's heirarchy of needs. If you want to contact us please do so at [email protected]

Relevant articles. - Intellectual fragility: https://jonathanhaidt.substack.com/p/mental-health-liberal-girls - Exiting the Vampire Castle: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/opendemocracyuk/exiting-vampire-castle/ - Naval: the the foundation morality is the creation of an environment that allows for error correction. - Good intentions don't necessarily lead to good outcomes. - Tim urban: Victim culture vs Dignity culture vs Honour culture. If you want to contact us please do so at [email protected]

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