Hey there,
We're back with the 30th edition of Paragraph Picks, highlighting a few hand-selected pieces from the past couple of weeks.
Check them out & let us know which is your favorite!
Losing my idealism
@naomiii grapples with the disillusionment of working in tech, questioning the inevitability of AI-driven futures and profit-driven motives while advocating for more human-centric, meaningful, and creative spaces online.
We are obsessed with purposes that are dead ends. We see money as an end and lose our sense of everything that is worth living for.
The New Neighborverse
@bethanymarz describes how communities are being reimagined through hyperlocal initiatives, bespoke coworking spaces, co-living communities, and pop-up cities, signaling the emergence of a “neighborverse” where human connection is being redefined.
While it’s all still very grassroots, I do hope that this collection of community-builder initiatives is an indication that we are tipping toward a larger pattern of what it means to rethink neighborhoods, communities, and hyper-local connection.
Philosophy Mondays: Knowledge
@albertwenger explores the nature of knowledge, arguing for a middle-ground approach that acknowledges both the certainty of scientific knowledge and the inherent limitations of historical and philosophical inquiry, advocating for a balanced, evolving understanding of reality.
If we apparently can’t know some things, maybe we can’t really know anything at all.
Unconditional Self-Worth
@yoshiro-mare writes about how the unconditional self-worth, distinct from self-esteem, is the foundation for true psychological well-being, requiring self-acceptance, self-forgiveness, and emotional resilience rather than reliance on external validation.
Your worth is not determined by performance, appearance, or external validation—you are inherently valuable.
Reimagining Personal Growth and Spirituality Onchain with Bridget de' Medici
@javelinclub speaks with Bridget de’ Medici about her project, The Gardeners, a mindful, interactive community where members’ self-improvement journeys are visually represented and celebrated onchain.
What’s most important is that you have a desire to grow — whether that’s by exploring your creative side, working on your mental or physical health, or simply sharing your story.
Ethereum Event News #00
The @efdevconnect team introduces a new newsletter to share updates on Devcon, Devconnect, and community-driven Ethereum events.
That's all we have for this week — what did we miss?
Let us know what you think!
