I would expand this to "why most software notifications get skipped". Because they are in the interest of the vendor and get in my way! The amount of interruptions on a given day, be it in desktop software or saas products, is absolutely ridiculous.
"What did you think about this feature ?".
"Did you know you can use our AI agent ?".
It's a shame, I used to browse Pinterest for woodworking ideas. A year ago, I noticed some of the results were AI generated. Now almost ALL results are AI generated, included the obviously scammy ads they put in everywhere. If someone knows a place where you can find fun woodworking projects, I'm all ears.
A few years ago I promised myself to read the top of "must reads" from world literature. Many of them were literally unreadable (hello Moby Dick).
But some of them are true gems, must-reads indeed.
I just finished "The Grapes of Wrath" and holy cow, this is an impressive piece of literature. And unfortunately, more relevant than ever.
Why not give science fiction a break and try this classic instead.
Thank you very much, I have always wished for something like this to be part of Goodreads itself. The intersect function especially will help me find hidden gems that other likeminded people have found. I'm looking forward to find out what books I have missed all my life.
I live in an neighborhood with a lot of retired people, and I agree with the "busy work" sentiment. As soon as some leaves have fallen, you can hear them firing up their leafblowers.
Why? Why not wait until there is a decent amount of leaves and ... use a rake? I really think it's because they don't have anything else to do and it gives them a sense of purpose.
Let me tell you, it is absolutely not ok. The family does notice who is and isn't at the funeral and they WILL assume you are just not emotionally involved. I have seen this scenario play out. Don't be surprised if people stop showing up at something you organize. Breaking down at a funeral is absolutely ok and will strengthen the bond with those left behind.
I wanted to say the exact same thing! No matter the subject, if you write the name of your own institute with "Oxfrord", I have a hard time taking it seriously.
"On a farm, a child is an investment. In a city, it's a liability".
In the past few decades, we have globally seen a massive shift towards living in a city.
Even in times of war and pestilence, people needed extra hands on the farm.
But when living in a city, children are just an extra burden on your time and budget. I feel articles like this are over-analyzing the issue.
The best advice I can give you: create maximum opportunity to regularly meet the same people, in a casual setting.
By that I mean join sports clubs, hobbies, church, reading clubs, volunteering, anything really.
Pick as many as you can handle.
Make sure you:
- get to know a lot of people, in a positive context
- be interested in them, get to know them. Let them in your life, get them to know you too.
- meet them regularly
- make sure it's a casual setting so nothing's forced.
Any person you get to know well (man or woman) is a gateway to someone else ("have you met my friend").
A large social network is key.
I read that you go on walks - get a dog too. This is awesome for starting conversation.
They're not really cars. They sell navigational, entertainment- and seat-heating solutions. These things are used a few hours each day. A better way to think of them is like a transportation solution that you rent. Even big unrelated companies rent things.