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Singularity and the Chevalier in the Supermarket – Dragos Roua
[ad_1] My favorite metaphor for brutal cognitive dissonance — the one we will likely experience when the Singularity actually arrives — is “the knight…
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Walking Ancient Trails – Londolozi Blog
[ad_1] There is a noticeable shift that happens the moment you step off a vehicle and begin walking in the bush. The landscape changes…
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How I Actually End My Day in 2026 – Compared to 2011 – Dragos Roua
[ad_1] In January 2011 I wrote about 33 ways to end your day, built on a specific premise: that the miracle of waking up…
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7 Kung Fu Panda Lessons, 16 Years Later | Dragos Roua
[ad_1] In February 2010 I wrote a post arguing that Kung Fu Panda understood personal development better than most self-help books. I listed 7…
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Claude Mythos, the Anthropic IPO and the Apocalypse that Never Was – Dragos Roua
[ad_1] Let me tell you a personal story. One day, at my last job, the management decided to hire two more people in the…
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Can AI Inference Replace Oil as the Next Reserve Currency?
[ad_1] Ray Dalio has been saying for a while that the dollar is in trouble. Not right now, not tomorrow, but rather at a…
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Why Trust Matters More Than Technology for Human Survival – Dragos Roua
[ad_1] Before the internet we didn’t know much about remote areas, simply because we didn’t have access to that information. We had no idea…
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Is AI Magic? What Claude’s “Appropriate Modesty” Reveals
[ad_1] As AI becomes better and better, there’s a strong tendency to anthropomorphize it – to perceive it as a human being, with emotions…
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AI Is the New Marijuana (And We’re All About To Get High) – Dragos Roua
[ad_1] I lived the first 19 years of my life under communism, then suddenly landed in a (more or less) capitalist world. The system…
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The Wolves Inside You Don’t Exist – Stop Living in Labels
[ad_1] When I first I heard this, I confess my gut reaction was: “how the fuck did a wolf get inside me – and…
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AI Agents and Agent Smith: Are We Building The Matrix?
[ad_1] I found the agentic hype incredibly ironic. AI agents can do this, AI agents can do that, everywhere agents. And if you’ve been…
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A Lifelong Project: Staying True to Your Mission in a Quick Fix World
[ad_1] In a world that rewards short-term thinking and instant gratification, staying true to a long-term mission is becoming increasingly rare. In this personal…
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The Worldbuilding of Inside Out 2: New Emotions, Belief System, and a Sense of Self
[ad_1] “Inside Out 2” introduces new emotions like Anxiety and Envy as Riley navigates the challenges of growing up and forming her sense of…
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Trader vs. Hero Mindset: Why A Healthy Society Needs Both
[ad_1] Do you see yourself as more of a “trader” or a “hero?” Learn about these two distinct mindsets, and understand how balancing moral…
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Deathbed Motivation: The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying
[ad_1] If you were on your deathbed right now, what would your biggest regrets be? The answer can change the way you decide to…
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The Pebble In Your Shoe: Tiny Frustrations That Can Ruin Your Day
[ad_1] The “pebble in your shoe” metaphor perfectly describes how small annoyances can slowly wear you down and ruin your day. Here are common…
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Paradigm Shifts: A Complete Change in Worldview
[ad_1] Discover the power of paradigm shifts in driving individual and societal transformation, from overcoming cognitive dissonance to fueling scientific revolutions. When’s the last…
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Emotions Are Weakness: 5 Maladaptive Beliefs That Lead to Emotional Dysfunction
[ad_1] Do you see your emotions as a source of strength or weakness? New research shows how maladaptive beliefs about feelings can lead to…
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14 Powerful Genre-Bending Films That Explore Love in Unconventional Ways
[ad_1] Explore the world of love through a variety of lenses. Here’s a collection of powerful films that each portray love and romance in…
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6 Aspects Of A Balanced Person: A Complete Picture of Well-Being
[ad_1] What are the six aspects of a balanced person? Physical, mental, emotional, social, work/financial, and meaning/spiritual. Learn more about each one and how…