the ripple effect begins
first high-profile political assassination
https://fxtwitter.com/howdymerry/status/1965944135975866420
first high-profile political assassination
https://fxtwitter.com/howdymerry/status/1965944135975866420
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mary (@howdymerry)
we're about to witness the impact of a high-profile political assassination for the first time in modern history
millions of people are watching, rewatching, sharing, quote tweeting a graphic murder with every minute that passes
this is pretty insane, a…
millions of people are watching, rewatching, sharing, quote tweeting a graphic murder with every minute that passes
this is pretty insane, a…
Edward Bernays' Propaganda
https://theconversation.com/the-manipulation-of-the-american-mind-edward-bernays-and-the-birth-of-public-relations-44393
The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, and our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of…. It is they who pull the wires that control the public mind.
https://theconversation.com/the-manipulation-of-the-american-mind-edward-bernays-and-the-birth-of-public-relations-44393
The Conversation
The manipulation of the American mind: Edward Bernays and the birth of public relations
“The most interesting man in the world.” “Reach out and touch someone.” “Finger-lickin’ good.” Such advertising slogans have become fixtures of American culture, and each year millions now tune into the…
i once sent a short story to a friend that i found really helpful in focusing on the journey in general
[short story]
once upon a time, there was a man that wanted to achieve wisdom and nirvana from an elder monk
man: how many years will i need to achieve your wisdom and happiness?
monk: 5 years.
man: what if i study twice as hard?
monk: 10 years.
man: what if i double my effort in everything i do?
monk: 15 years.
the man got a bit pissed
man: why is it that the more effort i put in the longer it takes? are you playing w me?
monk: the more you focus on the result, the longer you'll take to achieve it. focus on the process and you'll get there faster.
moral of the story: while you're doing your routines, do not focus on the end goal aka thinking every day "am i more confident? is my self esteem up yet?"
just focus on doing you and doing the routines without thinking about the end result so often and it will eventually come sooner than you expect it
to relate it to our 2 eyes, one eye to look forward and target the end goal far ahead, while the other helps to look at what's in front of you to prevent you from tripping over the obstacles immediately ahead of you. both eyes must NOT be just focusing on the end goal (being too focused on the result) because in doing so you'll trip and take much much longer to achieve your goals
tldr; focus on the process more than the end goal!
v important to keep in mind while you're in pursuit of greatness and this is applicable to most things in life
[short story]
once upon a time, there was a man that wanted to achieve wisdom and nirvana from an elder monk
man: how many years will i need to achieve your wisdom and happiness?
monk: 5 years.
man: what if i study twice as hard?
monk: 10 years.
man: what if i double my effort in everything i do?
monk: 15 years.
the man got a bit pissed
man: why is it that the more effort i put in the longer it takes? are you playing w me?
monk: the more you focus on the result, the longer you'll take to achieve it. focus on the process and you'll get there faster.
moral of the story: while you're doing your routines, do not focus on the end goal aka thinking every day "am i more confident? is my self esteem up yet?"
just focus on doing you and doing the routines without thinking about the end result so often and it will eventually come sooner than you expect it
to relate it to our 2 eyes, one eye to look forward and target the end goal far ahead, while the other helps to look at what's in front of you to prevent you from tripping over the obstacles immediately ahead of you. both eyes must NOT be just focusing on the end goal (being too focused on the result) because in doing so you'll trip and take much much longer to achieve your goals
tldr; focus on the process more than the end goal!
v important to keep in mind while you're in pursuit of greatness and this is applicable to most things in life
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an explainer regarding how Nepal's internet native revolution came about
https://x.com/rachinkalakheti/status/1966314602251301138
https://x.com/rachinkalakheti/status/1966314602251301138
X (formerly Twitter)
Rachin Kalakheti (@rachinkalakheti) on X
How did we end up polling on Discord for Nepal’s next leader? Here’s a rundown:
tldr; Nepali government was overthrown in 48 hours and I think i just witnessed the first internet native revolution.
Over two decades ago, Nepali citizens overthrew the Monarchy…
tldr; Nepali government was overthrown in 48 hours and I think i just witnessed the first internet native revolution.
Over two decades ago, Nepali citizens overthrew the Monarchy…
personally believe Nepal has set precedence for more future decentralised revolutions in other countries
especially ones that have been mistreated by their own government
especially ones that have been mistreated by their own government
A Duchenne smile is the one that reaches your eyes, making the corners wrinkle up with crow’s feet. It’s the smile most of us recognize as the most authentic expression of happiness.
A Pan Am smile is a fake, polite smile, named after the now-defunct Pan American World Airways flight attendants who were trained to smile at every passenger regardless of the circumstances. This smile only involves the voluntary contraction of the muscles around the mouth (the zygomatic major muscle) and does not engage the eyes, which distinguishes it from a genuine, heartfelt Duchenne smile.
A Pan Am smile is a fake, polite smile, named after the now-defunct Pan American World Airways flight attendants who were trained to smile at every passenger regardless of the circumstances. This smile only involves the voluntary contraction of the muscles around the mouth (the zygomatic major muscle) and does not engage the eyes, which distinguishes it from a genuine, heartfelt Duchenne smile.
Exercise induced gastrointestinal injury is believed to be associated with reduced blood flow to the intestines during long distance running.
https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2025.43.16_suppl.3619
https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2025.43.16_suppl.3619
Mentally imagining muscle contractions increased strength by 35% without physical exercise.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028393203003257
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028393203003257