Woozle Effect/Shape of Stories/Oldest Personal Website/Remote Control Fan

Dear all

On 31st of October 2023 my palm was itching. 

Seeing this my wife said money is coming. 

For those who don't know, itchy palms ✋ mean that money 💵 is coming your way.

Atleast we Indian believe in it. And guess what salary credited in my bank account 😂.

Their are many more such beliefs and superstitions are floating around the world which has no scientific or reliable base.

Source: Picture taken on January 2nd 2007 in Jaipur, India by fr:utilisateur:Paris75000

So, this experience leads to today's term "The Woozle Phenomenon or Effect". 

The Woozle effect is the phenomenon where a false or exaggerated claim is repeatedly cited as evidence until it is widely accepted as true.

This can happen because people tend to trust information that they see repeated from multiple sources, even if the original sources are unreliable.

It has some serious consequences.

- It may be harmful for your or public health. For example, someone who believes that cow urine can cure cancer may delay seeking conventional medical treatment, which can lead to serious health problems.

- False or exaggerated claims can be used to divide people and sow distrust.

- It may erode the trust on science and institutions.

The Woozle effect is a serious problem that can have a significant impact on individuals and society as a whole. It is important to be aware of the Woozle effect and to be critical of the information that you see and hear.

**One Video I Enjoyed** 

Kurt Vonnegut on the Shape of Stories.

Video Link 🖇️ - https://youtu.be/oP3c1h8v2ZQ?si=hSZzQFx3BZg9CTMT

**Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked**

▶️ 10 Thoughts on Reading from Naval.

Link 🔗 - https://twitter.com/1WriteofPassage/status/1720872048250286104

▶️ By age 25, you must be mature enough to realize…

Link 🔗 - https://twitter.com/TechnicalExec/status/1612060309400813570

**Three New Websites I Enjoyed and Liked**

👉 Hand-picked, informative and categorized Twitter threads.

The best Twitter threads all in one place. Choose from multiple categories: business, making money, book summaries and more.

Link 🔗 - https://awesomethread.com/

👉 Personal website built by Justin Hall in 1994. He’s hailed as “the founding father of blogging.”

Link 🔗 - https://links.net

👉 Experience the effect from movie inception 

Link 🔗 - https://inception.activetheory.dev/

**Three Quotes and Phrases I Liked** 

Political language...is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind - George Orwell

Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.”― Robert Frost

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. -Walt Disney

**Two Write Ups I Enjoyed and Liked**

🙏 Best inventions of 2023.

https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2023/

🙏 Naked beneath Our Clothes

Why I dragged my husband to a nudist resort.

https://commonreader.wustl.edu/c/naked-beneath-our-clothes/

**One Photo I Enjoyed and Liked**

Source: From Twitter 

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Zebra Effect/Make Learning Addictive/Foot Spa

Dear all

Researchers always find difficulty in studying the nature, behaviour etc of perticular Zebras 🦓 in the wild. 

Why?

Because the white and black stripes blends together when they travel in packs. So, scientist do something amazing. They place a big red colour dots on some of the Zebras which they want to study. They thought this will help in tracking that perticular Zebras in an easier way. 

But, something different happened. 

Those red dots ⚫ attracted someone else more. 

Those red-dotted zebras were eaten by lions 🦁.

It turns out that blending in with the pack is a survival mechanism.—

This phenomenon is known as Zebra Effect.

While blending in ensures safety, straying from the norm is necessary to achieve exceptional feats. 

Those who dared to appear unconventional in our class managed to create unique and impactful contributions and appeared happier overall, despite potential risks.

**One Video I Enjoyed** 

How to make learning addictive as social media.

https://youtu.be/P6FORpg0KVo

**Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked**

👉40 Things Rockefeller wrote to his son.

https://twitter.com/FoundersPodcast/status/1715830107758043235

👉Biggest trading mistakes people make.

https://twitter.com/MoneyTradeEdge/status/1718199323937092025

**Three New Websites I Enjoyed and Liked**

👉This wonderful visualisation project highlights the gender inequality in street names in Barcelona.

Link 🔗 - https://only8.org/

👉Top nonfiction books summarized into their essential ideas.

Learn much, much faster.Free to read. Zero ads. Two new summaries every week. Written and reviewed by a human.

Link 🔗 - https://littlerbooks.com/

👉A timepass game where we have to drench the board with a single colour to win the game. 

Link 🔗 - http://www.flashbynight.com/drench/

**Three Quotes and Phrases I Liked** 

"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young." — Henry Ford

"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent." - Charlie Munger

Silence is the best response to people who do not value your words.Don't give them the satisfaction of words.They don't deserve it.

**Two Write Ups I Enjoyed and Liked**

▶️ Why You Should Stop Using Plastic Cutting Boards Right Now.

Link 🔗 - https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/environment/cutting-board-microplastics

▶️ Buy wisely.

Whenever I buy things I try to prioritize cost per use. Sometimes I consider other priorities such as cost per smile, cost per thrill, cost per externality, and cost per lesson.

Link 🔗 - https://stephango.com/buy-wisely

**One Photo I Enjoyed and Liked**

Source : 

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What is hedgehog's dilemma/Draw a perfect circle in a game/ Amazon's Bean Bag

Dear all

The hedgehog's dilemma 🦔, also known as the porcupine dilemma, serves as a metaphor illustrating the challenges of human intimacy. It envisions a scenario where a group of hedgehogs seeks warmth by huddling together in winter, but their sharp spines cause them to inadvertently hurt one another. Even though they all desire close relationships, their inherent prickliness can make this a challenging endeavor.

Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS

Arthur Schopenhauer originally conceived this metaphor to reflect the individual's place in society. It highlights the idea that, despite good intentions, human intimacy carries the risk of mutual harm, which leads to people approaching relationships cautiously and tentatively. 

It suggests that it is wise to be guarded with others out of fear of getting hurt or hurting others, which might, in turn, lead to self-imposed isolation.

**One Video I Enjoyed** 

Twitter has become a video hosting site now, and here is one of the tweet with a video.

It showcase the other side of AI.

Link here 🖇️ - 👇

https://twitter.com/finetraitt/status/1717190477609390457

**Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked**

RIP web developers

Imagine building a website in a matter of minutes using only AI.

Here's how easy it is :

Link 🔗 -https://twitter.com/MindWisdomMoney/status/1717487651861737641

This STORY Will Change The Way You Think: 

Link 🔗 -https://twitter.com/MindMoneyHacks/status/1717414258361704497

**Three New Websites I Enjoyed and Liked**

👉Live webcams of stations, roads etc.

Link 🔗 - https://www.railserve.com/RailCams/

👉Smash the glasses.

Link 🔗 - https://glass.funwebsite.fun/

👉Let's draw a perfect circle ⭕

My circle is 95.6% perfect, can you beat.

Link 🔗 - https://neal.fun/perfect-circle/

**Three Quotes and Phrases I Liked** 

👉Leave people in whatever reality they have chosen.

👉When good things are happening in life, do yourself a favour and stay quiet.

👉Instead of, "I'm not sure I can do this."

Try, "I know I can figure this out."

Self-confidence isn't about ability, it's about intention.

**Two Write Ups I Enjoyed and Liked**

👉Sugar is a drug.

?

It eases pain, seems to be addictive and shows every sign of causing long-term health problems. Is it time to quit sugar for good?

by Gary Taubes

Link 🔗- https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/jan/05/is-sugar-worlds-most-popular-drug 

👉Great news social media is falling apart.

Link 🔗- https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/welcome-to-the-great-internet-splintering/articleshow/104133313.cms

**One Photo I Enjoyed and Liked**

Source: Taken from Twitter. 

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Amazon Brand - Solimo Xxxl Bean Bag Filled With Beans (Black And Brown)(Faux Leather)

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Godwin's law/Dark Pluto/Cola War

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.. Photo by Alexas_Fotos on Unsplash 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** Negib Kesrouani Negib Kesrouani on Instagram: "🕵️‍♀️🐬 . . . . . #instaart #procreate #doodle #ink #fanart #digitalillustratiton #artoftheday #artistoninstagram #sketchbook #creative #illustration #crowd #comics #digitaldrowing" January 28, 2023 Thanks Xoxo

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

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 👇

"The only good wolf is a dead one.”

-

From the book I am reading nowadays, 

"Of Wolves and Men" by Barry Lopez (Affiliate Links)

From the present scenario and replacing the word WOLF with POLI*ICIANS, is it equally applicable?

Choose an option from below 👇

(a) Yes.

(b) Option "a".

🔬A 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 😊.

Exception are always there.

Life 🧬 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** 

📌Believe in Miracles? Check out this... 

https://twitter.com/ThebestFigen/status/1715028783940669670

**Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked**

📌If 🇮🇳 India had total assets of Rs 1 crore, here’s how its entire financial situation would look like.

A thread on 💰 financial prudence of Indian government.

https://twitter.com/paraschopra/status/1213046400331632640

📌47 sentences that'll make you more money than a 4 year business degree.

https://twitter.com/WrongsToWrite/status/1511662254990712832

**Three New Websites I Enjoyed and Liked**

📌You 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.

https://www.stableaudio.com

📌See what a version of your future looks like with Coca-Cola® Y3000 AI!

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📌Clock 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.

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

**Three Quotes and Phrases I Liked** 

🥇He who is quick tempered can be insulted - Sun Tzu 

🥈Be kind. Everyone has something going on inside them that you can't see.

🥉When all else is lost, the future still remains.

**Two Write Ups I Enjoyed and Liked**

📌How My Father and I Drew a New Life

After my mother died, my father had a choice: Give up or reinvent himself.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/style/how-my-father-and-i-drew-a-new-life.html

📌What Is Death?

How the pandemic has changed our understanding of mortality.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/18/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-death.html

**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

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 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 😅 The second one was done 2 years ago! It seems like my style has changed a bit. Will try to change it more🙏 _________ #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 Thanks Xoxo

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

 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: 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 🔗 - https://youtu.be/TG2kUanmo5U

**Two Tweets I Enjoyed and Liked**

Some Inventions You HAD NO IDEA were INDIAN🇮🇳:

Time for a THREAD👇👇👇

Link 🔗 -https://twitter.com/reset_mindset/status/1307946991402381312

How to destroy civilization in 10 easy steps.

Link 🔗 -

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

**Three New Websites I Enjoyed and Liked**

Cool fonts.

Link 🔗 - https://marmitedefontes.com/

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

Link 🔗 -https://daveroot.neocities.org/sciencetricks/

Play this game for curing boredom.

Link 🔗 - https://slices.ovh/

**Three Quotes and Phrases I Liked** 

👉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.

👉"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**

👉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 🔗 - https://www.raptitude.com/2023/09/this-will-not-always-be-a-thing/

👉A Few Lessons on Showing Up

By Lawrence Yeo

Link 🔗 - https://moretothat.com/a-few-lessons-on-showing-up/

**One Photo I Enjoyed and Liked**

Courtesy: https://lucaswakamatsu.com/

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