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August 2026 1 note

reflections updated 1 min read

So few people wanting to talk about anything of any substance

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Doug reflects on a quote from Mike Caulfield's announcement of a new film podcast, Couch to 4K, highlighting the decline in meaningful film discussions. He notes that many people now use films as political evidence or find them boring compared to social media feeds.

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June 2026 1 note

notes updated 1 min read

Being happy 'in' your life vs. being happy 'with' your life

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The note highlights a podcast episode from Ologies featuring Dr. Laurie Santos that explores the difference between being happy "in" your life versus "with" your life, drawing on happiness research. The author found the episode so valuable that they shared it with nearly all their Signal contacts.

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