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1/ What is the I.I.? @whatstheii
"There appeared a positive, encouraging theme that since then has kept growing and mutating, and bringing a lot of us together in conversation — unlikely companions, from all over the world and layers of society."
"There appeared a positive, encouraging theme that since then has kept growing and mutating, and bringing a lot of us together in conversation — unlikely companions, from all over the world and layers of society."
1a/ "Observing spontaneous self-organization — without any central leadership — is always a humbling experience, as it seems to be not only natural, but of nature."
"I have been watching a new, loose-knit and diverse community come into existence"
"I have been watching a new, loose-knit and diverse community come into existence"
1b/ "Let’s imagine the I.I. as a loose-knit on/offline niche of people with similar mental energy: we seem to have roughly the same companion + kindness + information needs, activity levels and communication preferences."
2/ Multidisciplinarity
"We seem to prioritize open discussion and collaboration across differences...Do you agree that having multidisciplinary ambitions is one of our community values?"
Yes! Exploring differences and adapting/integrating whatever fits.
"We seem to prioritize open discussion and collaboration across differences...Do you agree that having multidisciplinary ambitions is one of our community values?"
Yes! Exploring differences and adapting/integrating whatever fits.
2a/ The only way up from the top (or out of a rut) is to draw from different perspectives and see what can propel you further.
3/ Writing over all else
"Do you agree that a preference for writing is one of our community values? Is this issue important to you?"
I like writing for complex concepts and referencing, and podcasts for conversational dynamics and open-ended thought.
"Do you agree that a preference for writing is one of our community values? Is this issue important to you?"
I like writing for complex concepts and referencing, and podcasts for conversational dynamics and open-ended thought.
4/ Inclusion
"we seem to exist in an actual, practical and bottom-up version of internationalism that focuses on what people make (and why) and what they think (and how)."
"the I.I. seems to have quietly developed a truly respectful communication of inclusion"
"we seem to exist in an actual, practical and bottom-up version of internationalism that focuses on what people make (and why) and what they think (and how)."
"the I.I. seems to have quietly developed a truly respectful communication of inclusion"
4a/ "People around the I.I. seem to be conducting — or wanting to conduct — most of their intellectual activity disregarding these subgroup differences, and instead look at motivation and output."
I don't want to disregard per 2/, but inclusion is necessary for those benefits.
I don't want to disregard per 2/, but inclusion is necessary for those benefits.
5/ Self-curating
"The I.I. is active at self-curating editorial content...Our online activity is partly about combining content from a variety of different outlets, with ourselves being our own quality assurance."
It me!
"The I.I. is active at self-curating editorial content...Our online activity is partly about combining content from a variety of different outlets, with ourselves being our own quality assurance."
It me!
6/ “'Example over slogans' is the tldr."
This makes a great slogan, and is a good example since it doesn't really say much without the context:
"publicly inquisitive about societal changes, and promotes open discussion about what values people really consider fundamental"
This makes a great slogan, and is a good example since it doesn't really say much without the context:
"publicly inquisitive about societal changes, and promotes open discussion about what values people really consider fundamental"
7/ Public self-improvement
"take their self-education as well as physical/emotional well-being equally seriously...continuously experimenting...to improve...in every regard, including work, family and intimacy...and enjoy mutual discussions about ideas of self-improvement."
"take their self-education as well as physical/emotional well-being equally seriously...continuously experimenting...to improve...in every regard, including work, family and intimacy...and enjoy mutual discussions about ideas of self-improvement."
8/ Finding the tribe(s)
"seem to be always on the lookout for new ideas and like-minded people"
"With every new person our collective knowledge grows."
I wish it was easier to pull people in ("red pill" them). I have a few sly initiatives working.
"seem to be always on the lookout for new ideas and like-minded people"
"With every new person our collective knowledge grows."
I wish it was easier to pull people in ("red pill" them). I have a few sly initiatives working.
9/ Flat and positive-sum
"How individuals gain status — and what real status is — seems to be undergoing renegotiation."
"we consider ourselves a non-hierarchical niche, where...we can augment our collective knowledge as opposed to winning some zero-sum game"
"How individuals gain status — and what real status is — seems to be undergoing renegotiation."
"we consider ourselves a non-hierarchical niche, where...we can augment our collective knowledge as opposed to winning some zero-sum game"
10/ A sort of built-in Feynman Technique
"Mentors and self-organized learning or support groups are held in high esteem, as we all seem to feel a personal responsibility for our own self-education, as well as that of others who want to expand their knowledge."
"Mentors and self-organized learning or support groups are held in high esteem, as we all seem to feel a personal responsibility for our own self-education, as well as that of others who want to expand their knowledge."
11/ I like the term 'self-restarter'.
"The I.I. consists of both self-starters and self-restarters."
"Transcending the traditional boundaries between these two groups is crucial if we want more equal, useful, participatory discussions, and new collaborations."
"The I.I. consists of both self-starters and self-restarters."
"Transcending the traditional boundaries between these two groups is crucial if we want more equal, useful, participatory discussions, and new collaborations."
12/ Differently the same
"considering our values our values is currently the only tangible thing that brings and keeps us together."
"considering our values our values is currently the only tangible thing that brings and keeps us together."
12a/ "each of us plays an important role in sustaining the I.I. ideals: rethinking traditional boundaries, creating greater access, promoting better language and curation for discussions, and augmenting our collective knowledge in a virtuous way."
13/ Ties back to multidisciplinarity (2/ above)
"the Venn diagrams of art and science — or engineering and the humanities — remain tragically unexplored."
"the Venn diagrams of art and science — or engineering and the humanities — remain tragically unexplored."
14/ There is a 'strong opinions, weakly held' summary here that I can't quite pull out
"boundless curiosity can be observed — but also a reluctance to fall for cheap fads"
"We are seeking mental models that allow for gradual change built on strong value foundations"
"boundless curiosity can be observed — but also a reluctance to fall for cheap fads"
"We are seeking mental models that allow for gradual change built on strong value foundations"
15/ Everything and everyone is gray
"people are many-layered and full of promise — creatures who strive to do good, to be useful and to help their fellow humans."
I can't find the @visakanv quote, something about seeing everyone else as simple while seeing yourself as complex.
"people are many-layered and full of promise — creatures who strive to do good, to be useful and to help their fellow humans."
I can't find the @visakanv quote, something about seeing everyone else as simple while seeing yourself as complex.
15a/ "this non-judgement toward moods, life phases and lifestyles is a quintessential part of our worldview, and we seem to want to live in a way that encourages such acceptance, being the walking proofs, the examples, that it works."
