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it will completely erase shared culture.

in the '80s and '90s, people more or less watched and listened to the same things. the next day, they would discuss and critique these in the office or at school, sharing their thoughts with friends. with the widespread adoption of social media, instead of a collective culture, a niche culture that only followers are aware of has started to emerge. someone might become famous somewhere, but you don't know who they are, right? yet, they have hundreds of thousands or maybe even millions of followers.

with the advent of artificial intelligence, this niche culture will be replaced by a completely "personalized culture." for example, think about spotify. you have marked the songs you like one by one. with the development of ais that produce good music, songs created specifically for you based on your preferences will start to play. no one else will know about them. you can extend this to films, series, and other types of content. thus, everyone will be exposed to what they like. in a way, it's good, but in another, it's bad. in the end, everything will become more individualized. there will be no common ground for sharing.

if i live long enough, i would love to see a high-quality ai that allows me to choose the actors in a film made just for me.

have you ever walked past a building with a broken window and thought nothing of it? according to the broken windows theory introduced by james q. wilson and george l. kelling in 1982, such minor signs of disorder could lead to bigger issues if ignored. let's explore how this fascinating theory has shaped urban spaces and policing strategies!

what is the broken windows theory?
the theory suggests that a single unchecked broken window can signal neglect, leading to more broken windows and escalating to serious crimes. the idea? small problems can snowball into big chaos if not addressed promptly!

real-world impact
policing in new york city: in the 1990s, nyc police commissioner william bratton and mayor rudy giuliani applied this theory city-wide. by cracking down on minor crimes like graffiti and turnstile jumping, they saw a notable decrease in both minor and major crimes, illustrating the theory's potential in reducing urban crime.
transit authority in new york: the nyc transit authority took a rigorous approach to minor offenses such as fare evasion and quickly cleaning graffiti from subway cars. this commitment to maintaining order was followed by a decrease in more serious crimes within the subway system, showcasing the theory's application in a specific public environment.

criticisms and controversies
while influential, the broken windows theory has faced criticism for potentially leading to aggressive policing of minor offenses, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. additionally, some argue that other factors like economic improvements may also play a significant role in crime reduction, challenging the direct impact of the theory.

broader impact on urban spaces
beyond policing, the theory influences urban planning and community programs aiming to improve environments and maintain public spaces. efforts such as community cleanups and public art projects not only enhance aesthetic appeal but also foster community pride and deter crime.

the broken windows theory offers a compelling lens on how small acts of maintenance and care in our environments can prevent larger societal issues. as we continue to evolve our urban spaces, the insights from this theory encourage proactive measures to ensure safe and vibrant communities.

the 21/90 rule states that it takes 21 days to make a habit and 90 days to make it a permanent lifestyle change.

if you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.
plato

anthropologist.

a student once asked anthropologist margaret mead, “what is the earliest sign of civilization?” the student expected her to say a clay pot, a grinding stone, or maybe a weapon.

margaret mead thought for a moment, then she said, “a healed femur.”

a femur is the longest bone in the body, linking hip to knee. in societies without the benefits of modern medicine, it takes about six weeks of rest for a fractured femur to heal. a healed femur shows that someone cared for the injured person, did their hunting and gathering, stayed with them, and offered physical protection and human companionship until the injury could mend.

mead explained that where the law of the jungle—the survival of the fittest—rules, no healed femurs are found. the first sign of civilization is compassion, seen in a healed femur.”

aka truth serum. allegedly, it was used by secret service experts to make prisoners speak during corporal punishment. bbc's journalist* took it to show its effects. video

everything gets less complicated if you think love is just "a hormonal reaction".*

let's see what notable people said about love:

theodor seuss geisel:
you know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.

taylor swift:
when you are missing someone, time seems to move slower, and when i'm falling in love with someone, time seems to be moving faster.

kim kardashian:
i think you have different soul-mates throughout your life, that your soul needs different things at different times. i do believe in love. i will always believe in love, but my idea has changed from what i've always thought.

oprah winfrey:
lots of people want to ride with you in the limo. but you want someone who'll help you catch the bus.

william watson purkey:
you've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
love like you'll never be hurt,
sing like there's nobody listening,
and live like it's heaven on earth.

elie wiesel:
the opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. the opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. the opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. and the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.

william shakespeare:
love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.

neil gaiman:
have you ever been in love? horrible isn't it? it makes you so vulnerable. it opens your chest and it opens up your heart and it means that someone can get inside you and mess you up.

lao tzu:
being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

chuck palahniuk:
the one you love and the one who loves you are never, ever the same person.*

paulo coelho:
when we love, we always strive to become better than we are. when we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.

one is loved because one is loved. no reason is needed for loving.

mahatma gandhi:
when i despair, i remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. think of it, always.

where there is love there is life.

sarah dessen:
love is needing someone. love is putting up with someone's bad qualities because they somehow complete you.

oscar wilde:
never love anyone who treats you like you're ordinary.*

plato:
every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back. those who wish to sing always find a song. at the touch of a lover, everyone becomes a poet.

john krasinski:
when you're lucky enough to meet your one person, then life takes a turn for the best. it can't get better than that.

katy perry:
first and foremost, self-love, and then give love away.

fyodor dostoevsky:
above all, don't lie to yourself. the man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. and having no respect he ceases to love.

edgar allen poe:
we loved with a love that was more than love.

sigmund freud:
psychoanalysis is in essence a cure through love.

thanks for the invite.