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What we call history is, in practice, what we can bear to think about. (What we call unexpected is, often enough, what we didn't want to think about.)
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Similarly, if your reward for exercising is eating a bowl of ice cream, then you’re casting votes for conflicting identities, and it ends up being a wash. Instead, maybe your reward is a massage, which is both a luxury and a vote toward taking care of your body. Now the short-term reward is aligned with your long-term vision of being a healthy person.
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
James Clear
Influence operations can take many shapes; most such operations are conducted by governments on their own citizens.
Can 'Radioactive Data' Save the Internet From AI's Influence?
Casey Newton
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