What happens when you train GPT-3 on the Bible, Koran, poems of Rumi, and other philosophical and spiritual works? And then ask it questions about life? What a fascinating project from Iain S. Thomas and Jasmine—and a thoughtful discussion about AI from Happier App!

Ellen Ochoa is the first Hispanic woman to go to space—and after the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, she helped NASA through its recovery. One big change Ellen helped make: encourage employees to disagree with their leaders. Insightful interview with Ellen Ochoa & Guy Raz

Are your ambitions "real" or "fake"? According to Steven Bartlett: • Fake ambition is driven by insecurities. • Real ambition is driven by intrinsic passion. Incredibly thoughtful and introspective conversation from Steven Bartlett and Simon Sinek 💥

5 pieces of wisdom from Kevin Kelly: • Don't aim to be the best. Be the only. • Give yourself a deadline. • The more you give, the more you get. • Embrace playfulness and creativity. • Enthusiasm is worth 25 IQ points. Just a few insights from his convo with David Perell

Happy #Double10 Bday to Taiwan🇹🇼! However, there are more birthdays for pets🐶🐱than kids! With a falling fertility rate, Taiwan is one of the fastest-aging countries. To learn why, take a look at our latest #TaiwnDataStories w/ Julia Han Janicki 🌻 Joyce Chou 周維思 👇 taiwandatastories.com/taiwan-aging-p…

Does anyone really know what they’re doing? Surprise: Impostor syndrome might be more common than you think. Long-time listener of No Stupid Questions and as always, it delivers! Thanks Angela Duckworth & Mike Maughan for this encouraging convo—perfect for anyone feeling like a fraud 🫶

Just one of many snippets I've highlighted in The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd 💡

Came across this line by Jade Chang in my recent dive into fiction—incredible. (Book recs welcome!)

How to think like a scientist: Treat your opinions as hypotheses and your decisions as experiments. The goal isn't to win people over or prove them wrong. It's to find out whether you’re wrong and get closer to the truth. Excellent insights from Adam Grant & Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. 🔬

5. Returned to design after decades away. Def leaning more into this in '24. I'll never not s/o Joyce Chou 周維思 for waking up my interest in design through her work. 🫶🏽 The design room (which needs serious updating): 🫠 etashelinto.notion.site/a57b95d0d7934e…

I'm reading Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman much slower than I usually read so I can savor every piece of wisdom like this one.

You just won the lottery. Does your life change? If the answer is yes… You’re not living your dream life right now. But you could be. I discussed this with Ali Abdaal on his Deep Dive podcast, along with: - How to find your personal success system - Why most people are

There are 3 types of conversations: practical, emotional, and social conversations. Understanding the differences between them—and how to better participate in each—can improve your relationships. Sketch notes for an ep from the APA podcast featuring Charles Duhigg & Mike Yeomans 💬

Humbling observation and reminder from Maria Konnikova 🎲

Being direct as a leader is no excuse to say things without thinking about others. To give more effective direct feedback, use the TACS framework. That is, make your feedback: • Tactical • Actionable • Concrete • Specific Lots of sharp insights from Marketing Against the Grain Podcast & Wes Kao 🏛 🧠

I felt this deeply. Masterful writing from Fredrik Backman