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Godwin's law/Dark Pluto/Cola War

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Dear all

Godwin's law is an adage that states that as an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Hitler approaches. In other words, if you argue with someone online long enough, they will eventually compare you to Hitler.

Here are two examples of Godwin's law in action:

Example 1: In a discussion about the merits of socialism, one person argues that socialism is a dangerous ideology that will lead to the rise of a totalitarian state. Another person responds by comparing the person to Hitler, saying that they are "just like Hitler" for wanting to implement socialism.

Example 2: In a discussion about the current political climate, one person argues that the other side is "literally Hitler." This person is using the comparison to Hitler as a way to dismiss the other side's arguments and to make them seem like they are evil.

It is important to note that Godwin's law is not meant to be taken seriously. It is simply a way of pointing out that comparisons to Hitler are often used as a way to derail an argument or to make someone seem like they are evil.

Here are some tips for avoiding Godwin's law:

Avoid making comparisons to Hitler unless they are truly warranted. If you are going to compare someone to Hitler, make sure that you have a good reason for doing so. Don't just use the comparison as a way to dismiss someone's arguments or to make them seem like they are evil.

Be respectful of your opponents. Even if you disagree with someone, it is important to be respectful of their opinions. Don't resort to name-calling or insults.

Focus on the issues. Don't get sidetracked by personal attacks or irrelevant comparisons. Stay focused on the issues at hand.


**One Video I Enjoyed**

How dark is it on Pluto.


**Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked**

How to make will.

Link:https://twitter.com/ActusDei/status/1668438548159299585

The Hedgehog Concept..

Link:https://twitter.com/_alexbrogan/status/1667158415485878274


**Three New Websites I Enjoyed and Liked**

-Your favorite podcasts, fully transcribed

https://steno.ai

-Rain sounds for better concentration and sleep.

https://rainymood.com/

-This website will destroy if you don't write anything on it.

https://www.thiswebsitewillselfdestruct.com/


**Three Quotes and Phrases I Liked**

"Learn how to be alone without being lonely. Solitude is essential for creativity."–Kevin Kelly

"Clear writing gives poor thinking nowhere to hide."

The world is not what we see nor what we think: it is an equilibrium, a moment of convergence. A pact and a pause.


**Two Write Ups I Enjoyed and Liked**

War of Cola..

https://www.businessinsider.com/soda-wars-coca-cola-pepsi-history-infographic-2011-11

The science is clear: humans take mental shortcuts. Here you can read about why we do this and how you can avoid it.

https://thedecisionlab.com/biases-index


**One Photo I Enjoyed and Liked**

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Wolf or Politicians/ India's Financial Prudence/ Oldest Aerial Photo

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Dear all

This time a bit controversial thought which haunted my mind.
I am reading a wonderful book on Wolf and it's nature. And came across this ๐Ÿ‘‡
"The only good wolf is a dead one.
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From the book I am reading nowadays, 


From the present scenario and replacing the word WOLF with POLI*ICIANS, is it equally applicable?
Choose an option from below ๐Ÿ‘‡
(a) Yes.
(b) Option "a".

๐Ÿ”ฌA 2010 study by the Harvard Business School graded Mumbai Dabbawala's “Six Sigma”, which means they make fewer than 3.4 mistakes per million transactions.


Photo Credits: Joe Zachs
The file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.

On a similar note, Six Sigma do applies to politicians where MAY be 3 out of 1M are good ๐Ÿ˜Š.
Exception are always there.

Life ๐Ÿงฌ still flows though. Harvard still conducts research on different topics and Dabbawalla's still delivering the meals with perfection.

So enjoy yours too.

**One Video I Enjoyed** 
๐Ÿ“ŒBelieve in Miracles? Check out this... 

**Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked**
๐Ÿ“ŒIf ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India had total assets of Rs 1 crore, here’s how its entire financial situation would look like.
A thread on ๐Ÿ’ฐ financial prudence of Indian government.

๐Ÿ“Œ47 sentences that'll make you more money than a 4 year business degree.

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๐Ÿ“ŒYou can use Stable Audio to create original music to use in your projects - in your commercial projects if you’re a Pro user, or your non-commercial projects if you’re a Basic tier user.

๐Ÿ“ŒSee what a version of your future looks like with Coca-Cola® Y3000 AI!

๐Ÿ“ŒClock where the time is made of news headlines. A daily update matches hours and minutes on both words and numerals from recent headlines from English-language news sources.

**Three Quotes and Phrases I Liked** 
๐Ÿฅ‡He who is quick tempered can be insulted - Sun Tzu 

๐ŸฅˆBe kind. Everyone has something going on inside them that you can't see.

๐Ÿฅ‰When all else is lost, the future still remains.

**Two Write Ups I Enjoyed and Liked**
๐Ÿ“ŒHow My Father and I Drew a New Life
After my mother died, my father had a choice: Give up or reinvent himself.

๐Ÿ“ŒWhat Is Death?
How the pandemic has changed our understanding of mortality.

**One Photo I Enjoyed and Liked**


Details: View of Boston, the oldest surviving aerial photograph ever taken. October 13th, 1860.

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Third Man Syndrome/Piano with a twist/History Moments

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Dear all

Third Man Syndrome is a rare psychological phenomenon that can occur when a person is in a life-threatening situation or extreme conditions, such as being lost in the wilderness, trapped in an earthquake, or stranded in a snowstorm. It is characterized by a sensation of having a presence or the feeling of a companion, even when the person is alone.

The experience is described as feeling like there is someone or something else with you, even though there is no one around. The presence is often described as a helpful, comforting, or protective figure. Some people report feeling like they are being watched over or guided by this presence, while others simply feel less alone and more reassured.

The term "Third Man Syndrome" was coined after a book by the same name was written by John Geiger in 2007, which describes the experiences of climbers who reported feeling a presence on a treacherous mountain climb.

The exact cause of Third Man Syndrome is not fully understood, but it is thought to be a result of the brain's attempt to cope with extreme stress or trauma. The brain may create the sensation of a companion or presence as a way to help the person feel less isolated and more supported.

Overall, while Third Man Syndrome can be a frightening experience, many people who have reported experiencing it have found it to be helpful in getting through challenging situations.

**One Video I Enjoyed**

The Artist Who Couldn't Draw.

https://youtu.be/gXecy5Guwzo

**Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked**

Generate beautiful images using AI .

https://twitter.com/itsPaulAi/status/1666809592570081286

What is predibetes and other questions.

https://twitter.com/baxirahul/status/1379374504338718721

**Three New Websites I Enjoyed and Liked**

Piano with a twist..

https://www.burpandfartpiano.com/

Universe and its vast ranges.

https://scaleofuniverse.com/en-gb

Pass your time by showing fake updating of your desktop.

https://fakeupdate.net

**Three Quotes and Phrases I Liked**

"There is an expiry date on blaming your parents for steering you in the wrong direction; the moment you are old enough to take the wheel, responsibility lies with you."-J.K. Rowling

"Time feels like an unstoppable conveyor belt, bringing us new tasks as fast as we can dispatch the old ones; and becoming more productive just seems to cause the belt to speed up."- Oliver Burkeman.

"People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. But that's not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I'm actually as proud of the things we haven't done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things." –– Steve Jobs

**Two Write Ups I Enjoyed and Liked**

The 50 Greatest Moments in Internet History

https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g35995934/greatest-moments-internet-history/

Why we get thirsty?

https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2019/neuroscience-thirst-brain-tells-look-water/

**One Photo I Enjoyed and Liked**

Darya Semenova on Instagram: "Hi guys! From time to time I try to add something new in my illustrations, but the ladies are the same of course ๐Ÿ˜… The second one was done 2 years ago! It seems like my style has changed a bit. Will try to change it more๐Ÿ™
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#illustration #illustrator #illustrationartists #art #artwork #artgallery #characterdesign #characterart #dribbble #behance #gradient #drawing #draw #procreate #sketching #sketchbook #yoga #yogaart #vectorillustration #vector #vectorart #postcard"
January 31, 2022

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What is Soloman's Paradox/ Iron Dome Upgrade/ Book 1984

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 Dear all


Imagine that your friend comes to you for advice about their relationship. They are unsure whether to break up with their partner. You give them some wise advice, such as to consider the pros and cons of breaking up, to communicate their feelings to their partner, and to make a decision based on what is best for them.

Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/jo21H-4lYFU


A few weeks later, you find yourself in a similar situation. You are unsure whether to break up with your own partner. However, instead of following the same wise advice that you gave to your friend, you find yourself making excuses for your partner's behavior and overlooking red flags.


In psychology this is know as Soloman's Paradox. 

Solomon's Paradox is a psychological phenomenon in which people tend to be wiser when solving other people's problems than their own. This is named after King Solomon, who was known for his wisdom in giving advice to others, but who made some poor decisions in his own life.


How to overcome it?

-Take a step back and look at the situation from an outside perspective.


-Get advice from others.


-Consider long term consequences.



**One Video I Enjoyed** 


Israel's Iron Beam is the world’s first energy-based weapons system that uses a laser to shoot down incoming UAVs, rockets & mortars at a cost of $3.50 per shot. 

Are energy weapons becoming a viable option for modern armies?


Link ๐Ÿ”— - https://youtu.be/TG2kUanmo5U



**Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked**


Some Inventions You HAD NO IDEA were INDIAN๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ:

Time for a THREAD๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

Link ๐Ÿ”— -https://twitter.com/reset_mindset/status/1307946991402381312


How to destroy civilization in 10 easy steps.

Link ๐Ÿ”— -

https://twitter.com/peterboghossian/status/1281035108380598273


**Three New Websites I Enjoyed and Liked**

Cool fonts.

Link ๐Ÿ”— - https://marmitedefontes.com/


Cool Science Tricks and Experiments which you and every child will love.

Link ๐Ÿ”— -https://daveroot.neocities.org/sciencetricks/


Play this game for curing boredom.

Link ๐Ÿ”— - https://slices.ovh/


**Three Quotes and Phrases I Liked** 

๐Ÿ‘‰When Alexander The Great was alive the world was not big enough to contain his ambition but while Alexander chafed at the confines of the world in life, in death, “a coffin was enough. -Juvenal


The courage to start.

The discipline to focus.

The confidence to figure it out.

The patience to know progress is not always visible.

The persistence to keep going, even on the bad days.

That's the formula.


๐Ÿ‘‰"If Nike announced that they were opening a hotel, you’d have a pretty good guess about what it would be like.But if Hyatt announced that they were going to start making shoes, you would have no idea whatsoever what those shoes would be like.That’s because Nike owns a brand and Hyatt simply owns real estate." - Seth Godin


**Two Write Ups I Enjoyed and Liked**

๐Ÿ‘‰The best indication of how long something might exist is how long it has already existed. If an idea or technology has survived for ten or twenty generations, there’s evidently something about it that’s resistant to change, obsolescence, and generation gaps. Something about it sustains itself even as everything around it comes and goes.

This Will Not Always Be a Thing. Lindy effect well explained.

Link ๐Ÿ”— - https://www.raptitude.com/2023/09/this-will-not-always-be-a-thing/


๐Ÿ‘‰A Few Lessons on Showing Up

By Lawrence Yeo

Link ๐Ÿ”— - https://moretothat.com/a-few-lessons-on-showing-up/


**One Photo I Enjoyed and Liked**



Courtesy: https://lucaswakamatsu.com/


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Source: Wikipedia 

Buy it here ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://amzn.to/46v6lJK



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Diderot Effect/16th second speech/7 Graphs for challenging your intuition/

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Dear all

The Diderot Effect is a phenomenon in which the acquisition of a new possession can lead to a chain reaction of buying more and more things. This is because the new item can make one feel like one needs other things to go with it or to keep up with it.

Here are two examples of the Diderot Effect in real life:

A person buys a new car. They then feel the need to buy new clothes to match the car, new accessories for the car, and maybe even a new house to park the car in.

A person buys a new piece of furniture. They then feel the need to buy new rugs, curtains, and other accessories to match the furniture.

The Diderot Effect can be a powerful force, and it can be difficult to resist. However, there are a few things you can do to avoid it.

Be mindful of your spending.

When you are considering buying a new possession, take some time to think about whether you really need it. Do you already have something that can serve the same purpose? Can you borrow or rent the item instead of buying it?

Set a budget for yourself.

Decide how much money you are willing to spend on new possessions each month. Stick to your budget, even if you see something you really want.

Buy used items.

There are many great deals to be found on used items. You can often find gently used furniture, appliances, and other possessions for a fraction of the cost of new items.

Make a list of what you really need.

When you are shopping, take a list of the things you actually need. This will help you resist the temptation to buy things you don't really need.

The Diderot Effect is a powerful force, but it is possible to resist it. By following these tips, you can avoid overspending and keep your possessions in check.

**One Video I Enjoyed**

Valedictorian Shares Important Life Lesson | Kyle Martin Speech | Goalcast

In this epic valedictorian speech, Kyle Martin gets struck by the wisdom of the 16th second.

https://youtu.be/vJNh_A-LlvA

**Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked**

7 Graphs That Will Challenge Your Intuition.

https://twitter.com/Codie_Sanchez/status/1658828225328435203

7 Must Known Japanese Concepts That Will Improve Your Life.

https://twitter.com/PsycheWizard/status/1664507229649928192

**Three New Websites I Enjoyed and Liked**

Timepass fun typing

https://www.btjak.es/doogie/

Timepass online game.

https://egghunt.msi.com/

Text art. Copy and paste and use it.

https://textart.sh/

**Three Quotes and Phrases I Liked**

I'd tell men and women in their mid twenties not to settle for a job or a profession or even a career. Seek a calling. Even if you don't know what that means, seek it. If you're following your calling, the fatigue will be easier to bear, the disappointments will be fuel, the highs will be like nothing you've ever felt. - From Shoe Dog

Procrastination gets promoted to problems.

"A flower is a weed with an advertising budget."— Rory Sutherland, on building perceptions

**Two Write Ups I Enjoyed and Liked**

What makes you happy.

https://collabfund.com/blog/what-makes-you-happy/

4 of the hardest unsolved problems in philosophy — and some possible solutions

https://bigthink.com/thinking/4-hardest-unsolved-problems-philosophy/

**One Photo I Enjoyed and Liked**

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Vector Art๐ŸŒบ
Create in Illustrator๐Ÿ’Œ
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๐‘ซ๐’†๐’”๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’ ๐’ƒ๐’š:-)@elite.designstudio___ .
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Hope you like it☺️ #art #vectorillustration #vectorart #adobe #artstudio #artgram #wallpaper
#graphicdesign #vectorgraphics #artistsoninstagram #creative #texture #edits #aesthetic #amazing #colors
#artistic #shades #work
#instadaily #ideas #effects
#designinspiration #gradient #lookoftheday ..........
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"
April 19, 2023

By: Elite Designstudio

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Theory of Psychological Hedonism/German pilot Franz Stigler's goodness/ Health Secrets

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Dear all

Apple iPhone 15 was recently thrown to the market and people arround India line up from 4am get the new gadget. 


Even though the iPhone prices are way to high compared to the phones made by other good brands but still people rush to buy it. Why?


People buy things that make them feel good, that makes them stand out of the equals without any logical thinking. 

Humans act to avoid pain or to gain pleasure out of the material world and things.

Courtesy: https://unsplash.com/@sonig_82


This example can explain the Theory of Psychological Hedonism. 

As per the definition by Britannica, psychological hedonism, in philosophical psychology, is the view that all human action is ultimately motivated by desires for pleasure and the avoidance of pain.


But what hurts the most is that people buy these pleasure on loans which later on get transformed into a pain. 


We have a single life and to enjoy this pleasures and adventure is equally important. But in my perspective getting these at the mercy of obtaining pain at later stage of life is not worthy. 

So, it's up to us only what we need and what we desire.


**One Video I Enjoyed** 

During World War II, an American B-17 bomber named "Ye Olde Pub" was severely damaged over Germany. German pilot Franz Stigler had the opportunity to shoot it down, but instead chose to guide it to safety, saving the American crew.

Check out this rarest of the story.



Link ๐Ÿ”— - https://youtu.be/_lp9-cN_Oog



**Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked**

"Carbs don't make you fat - too many calories do.""

Check ✔️ out 39 health secrets from Gabe

https://twitter.com/Gabepluguez/status/1707412091827609944


"Spend money to create memories."

Check out some thoughts on how to spend money.

https://twitter.com/contliving/status/1662778824915034123


**Three New Websites I Enjoyed and Liked**

๐Ÿ‘‰Play you a song ๐ŸŽถ featuring the current time in its title.

Link ๐Ÿ”—- 

https://pudding.cool/projects/clocks/songs/


๐Ÿ‘‰A website where you will be able to search any country flag ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ by giving it's attributes like colour, shape etc.

Link ๐Ÿ”— - https://flagfinder.io/


๐Ÿ‘‰Nice website which will tell the time⏰ by giving it in YouTube video.

Link ๐Ÿ”— - https://pudding.cool/projects/clocks/videos/


**Three Quotes and Phrases I Liked** 

⏭️“The purpose of life is to experience things for which you will later experience nostalgia.” – FedSpeak


⏭️“Write your obituary, then work backwards to live it.” – Buffett


⏭️“A small productivity gain, compounded over 50 years, is worth a lot. So it’s worth figuring out how to optimize productivity. If you get 10% more done and 1% better every day compared to someone else, the compounded difference is massive.“


**Two Write Ups I Enjoyed and Liked**

๐Ÿ‘‰ In the famous Harvard Longevity Study spanning over 80 years, researchers found the key to happiness. And it might not be what you think.

Link ๐Ÿ”— - https://www.scienceofpeople.com/good-life/


๐Ÿ‘‰ The Best Short Story About Death And Fatherhood You’ll Read Today.

Link ๐Ÿ”— - https://www.fatherly.com/play/when-im-gone-is-the-best-short-story-about-death-and-fatherhood-youll-read-today


**One Photo I Enjoyed and Liked**

Owner:  www.yuni-yoshida.com



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Buy one of the costliest journal for use.

Affiliate Link ๐Ÿ”— - Buy here.




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Zipf's Law/Simple file management system/Effectively use credit card

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Dear all

Zipf's Law is an empirical law that states that the frequency of any word is inversely proportional to its rank in the frequency table. In other words, the most common word will occur about twice as often as the second most common word, three times as often as the third most common word, and so on. This law has been found to hold true for many different languages, as well as for other types of data, such as the distribution of cities by population.

Everyday English book
Photo by Ivan Shilov on Unsplash

Here is an example of Zipf's Law in action:

The most common word in the English language is "the". It appears about 7% of the time in a typical text. The second most common word is "of", which appears about 3.5% of the time. The third most common word is "and", which appears about 2.8% of the time. And so on.

Zipf's Law is a powerful tool that can be used to understand the distribution of data. It has been used in a wide variety of fields, including linguistics, economics, and computer science.

**One Video I Enjoyed**

Simple file management system by Jeff Su.

Link: → https://youtu.be/MM-MPS57qKA

**Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked**

How to use credit card effectively and what are its advantages.

https://twitter.com/Ravisutanjani/status/1661405710557773824

Harsh Truths you can't ignore by Sahil Bloom.

https://twitter.com/SahilBloom/status/1659911434229219328

**Three New Websites I Enjoyed and Liked**

Click the link and make sure your sound is on –

https://soundslikethese.com/

Bubble bubble....

https://demo.thi.ng/umbrella/bubblemania/

Koi Aquarium

https://koipond.fish/

**Three Quotes and Phrases I Liked**

"To go from good to great requires transcending the curse of competence. It requires the discipline to say, "Just because we are good at it—just because we're making money and generating growth—doesn't necessarily mean we can become the best at it." The good-to-great companies understood that doing what you are good at will only make you good; focusing solely on what you can potentially do better than any other organization is the only path to greatness."

"You can do anything, but no everything" — David Allen

A weird thing in life is that everyone strives for a good life because they think it will make them happy. But what actually brings happiness is the contrast between what you have now and whatever you were just doing.

**Two Write Ups I Enjoyed and Liked**

How tiny, cheap smart speakers unlocked the rise of digital payments in India

https://restofworld.org/2023/india-sound-boxes-paytm-phonepe/

The Last Question- By Isaac Asimov

https://users.ece.cmu.edu/~gamvrosi/thelastq.html

**One Photo I Enjoyed and Liked**

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