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"The cortex does something universal that can be applied to any type of sensory or motor system while scientists and engineers are building drastically different algorithms to understand vision or natural language." — Mar 02, 2018 05:33PM
"The cortex does something universal that can be applied to any type of sensory or motor system while scientists and engineers are building drastically different algorithms to understand vision or natural language." — Mar 02, 2018 05:33PM
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"Though each person's elephant is selfish, our inner lawyer (the rider) interpret things happened around us in a way so that we wouldn't blame ourselves. "We are thus convinced of our own virtue, but quick to see bias, greed, and duplicity in others. As any conflict escalates we begin to exaggerate grossly, to weave a story in which pure virtue (our side) is in a battle with pure evil (theirs)."" — Jan 19, 2019 11:22PM
"Though each person's elephant is selfish, our inner lawyer (the rider) interpret things happened around us in a way so that we wouldn't blame ourselves. "We are thus convinced of our own virtue, but quick to see bias, greed, and duplicity in others. As any conflict escalates we begin to exaggerate grossly, to weave a story in which pure virtue (our side) is in a battle with pure evil (theirs)."" — Jan 19, 2019 11:22PM
Deep Work: Professional activities performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate.


“People have trouble discarding things that they could still use (functional value), that contain helpful information (informational value), and that have sentimental ties (emotional value). When these things are hard to obtain or replace (rarity), they become even harder to part with.”
― The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
― The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

“Bitcoin consists of: A decentralized peer-to-peer network (the bitcoin protocol) A public transaction ledger (the blockchain) A set of rules for independent transaction validation and currency issuance (consensus rules) A mechanism for reaching global decentralized consensus on the valid blockchain (Proof-of-Work algorithm)”
― Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain
― Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain

“When you come across something that’s hard to discard, consider carefully why you have that specific item in the first place. When did you get it and what meaning did it have for you then? Reassess the role it plays in your life. If, for example, you have some clothes that you bought but never wear, examine them one at a time. Where did you buy that particular outfit and why? If you bought it because you thought it looked cool in the shop, it has fulfilled the function of giving you a thrill when you bought it. Then why did you never wear it? Was it because you realized that it didn’t suit you when you tried it on at home? If so, and if you no longer buy clothes of the same style or color, it has fulfilled another important function—it has taught you what doesn’t suit you. In fact, that particular article of clothing has already completed its role in your life, and you are free to say, “Thank you for giving me joy when I bought you,” or “Thank you for teaching me what”
― The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
― The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

“What is the perfect amount of possessions? I think that most people don’t know. If you have lived in Japan or the United States all your life, you have almost certainly been surrounded by far more than you need. This makes it hard for many people to imagine how much they need to live comfortably. As you reduce your belongings through the process of tidying, you will come to a point where you suddenly know how much is just right for you. You will feel it as clearly as if something has clicked inside your head and said, “Ah! This is just the amount I need to live comfortably. This is all I need to be happy. I don’t need anything more.” The satisfaction that envelops your whole being at that point is palpable. I call this the “just-right click point.” Interestingly, once you have passed this point, you’ll find that the amount you own never increases. And that is precisely why you will never rebound.”
― The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
― The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

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