Thanks for sharing! the hidden memes idea is an interesting take on "what do people take a while to figure out about you?". It gets doubly interesting because a meme is a further distillation of a fundamental truth or comedic fact - it's kind of an interesting way to introspect.
I really like this idea of creating AIs to talk to though - I've been doing this myself. I have one of my therapist 😂 and another as a dream psychologist. Many of my conversations are separated by topic, so in essence it's kind of like having a subject matter expert in each convo.
Thanks Frank! Yes, I think you're onto something interesting here – a quicker path to figuring out the most interesting & (for you personally) most relevant aspect of another person!
And yes – I read in your post about your different AI therapists & experts, really nice!
Thank you for a very interesting post- it made me think about my own hidden memes. Also, thank you (and AI Klara) for the wonderful dinner party you organized ❤️
Great post, the concept of hidden memes really resonated! I’ve felt something similar myself, but couldn't put it into words. I'd LOVE to be part of the experiment. 🌟
Here are two random things I believe in that I don’t think most people do - one highly applicable and the other more philosophical:
1) Look for phone numbers in stuff that’s left behind
About ten years ago a kind woman called me about one of my daughter's mittens that had gone missing. The woman had seen it on a bench one day, and when it was still there the next day she picked it up, found my number and called. It was so helpful, not only getting it back so quickly but also avoiding the hassle of (with two small kids) getting to the shopping mall, or finding another pair to order online etc.
Since then I always pay attention myself when I see abandonded stuff laying around on playgrounds, benches etc. Over the years I estimate some 40-50 kids have gotten their caps, teddybears, sweaters, gloves etc. back. Sometimes a cherished favourite item that would not even be possible to repurchase. All thanks to that single kind woman who called me. So I usually tell people a (shorter 😉) version of this story and ask them to pay it forward.
2) Watch out for the linear scales trap
A core belief of mine is that we are tricked by linear scales when judging experiences. How fun is your job (1-5)? How good was this meal (1-5)? How was your vacation to X (1-5)?
To me, the scale looks more like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11 as the best experiences are more of an off-the-charts thing, whereas a 5 is only 25% better than a 4. The linear 1-5 scale simply doesn't capture the sometimes huge gap between the BEST experiences, and the other pretty good (or even REALLY good) ones.
It has helped me to be aware of this and pay attention to when I REALLY enjoy something and try to do more of the sevens (and occasional elevens) that I've been fortunate enough to stumble upon.
And I really like the idea of the linear scales trap! I recognize having similar experiences, and I think this can apply to paying attention to how much an activity at work gives you energy. The ones that really make you come alive are way off the chart!
Wow, this was such a refreshing and thought-provoking read. I love how you explore the idea of hidden memes and how they can be used to change the world in a positive way—such a unique idea. It was honestly uplifting to realize that AI can also be used to spread good behaviors in the world. That perspective is needed right now. Thank you! 🙏
Thanks for sharing! the hidden memes idea is an interesting take on "what do people take a while to figure out about you?". It gets doubly interesting because a meme is a further distillation of a fundamental truth or comedic fact - it's kind of an interesting way to introspect.
I really like this idea of creating AIs to talk to though - I've been doing this myself. I have one of my therapist 😂 and another as a dream psychologist. Many of my conversations are separated by topic, so in essence it's kind of like having a subject matter expert in each convo.
Thanks Frank! Yes, I think you're onto something interesting here – a quicker path to figuring out the most interesting & (for you personally) most relevant aspect of another person!
And yes – I read in your post about your different AI therapists & experts, really nice!
Thank you for a very interesting post- it made me think about my own hidden memes. Also, thank you (and AI Klara) for the wonderful dinner party you organized ❤️
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Great post, the concept of hidden memes really resonated! I’ve felt something similar myself, but couldn't put it into words. I'd LOVE to be part of the experiment. 🌟
Here are two random things I believe in that I don’t think most people do - one highly applicable and the other more philosophical:
1) Look for phone numbers in stuff that’s left behind
About ten years ago a kind woman called me about one of my daughter's mittens that had gone missing. The woman had seen it on a bench one day, and when it was still there the next day she picked it up, found my number and called. It was so helpful, not only getting it back so quickly but also avoiding the hassle of (with two small kids) getting to the shopping mall, or finding another pair to order online etc.
Since then I always pay attention myself when I see abandonded stuff laying around on playgrounds, benches etc. Over the years I estimate some 40-50 kids have gotten their caps, teddybears, sweaters, gloves etc. back. Sometimes a cherished favourite item that would not even be possible to repurchase. All thanks to that single kind woman who called me. So I usually tell people a (shorter 😉) version of this story and ask them to pay it forward.
2) Watch out for the linear scales trap
A core belief of mine is that we are tricked by linear scales when judging experiences. How fun is your job (1-5)? How good was this meal (1-5)? How was your vacation to X (1-5)?
To me, the scale looks more like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11 as the best experiences are more of an off-the-charts thing, whereas a 5 is only 25% better than a 4. The linear 1-5 scale simply doesn't capture the sometimes huge gap between the BEST experiences, and the other pretty good (or even REALLY good) ones.
It has helped me to be aware of this and pay attention to when I REALLY enjoy something and try to do more of the sevens (and occasional elevens) that I've been fortunate enough to stumble upon.
I'm glad you like it and want to participate!
And I really like the idea of the linear scales trap! I recognize having similar experiences, and I think this can apply to paying attention to how much an activity at work gives you energy. The ones that really make you come alive are way off the chart!
Wow, this was such a refreshing and thought-provoking read. I love how you explore the idea of hidden memes and how they can be used to change the world in a positive way—such a unique idea. It was honestly uplifting to realize that AI can also be used to spread good behaviors in the world. That perspective is needed right now. Thank you! 🙏
Thanks for the kind words Mirja, I'm glad it resonated!