RANDOM MINDS by Katherine Brodsky

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We know too much about each other
I was at a film festival when a stranger decided she already knew everything about me.
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The "Cancelling" of Marie Antoinette
When we conjure up images of Marie Antoinette, it tends to be of great opulence. Lavish dresses, extravagant parties, and so on. Except, much of what…
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AI companions for everyone?
Doesn’t everyone deserve an AI companion of their own?
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The Rise of 'Dark Woke'
You’ve heard of “woke,” “right wing woke,” and “woke reich,” but there’s yet another kind of woke in town, “dark woke.”
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We don't make new friends like we used to
As you get older, making friends often gets harder.
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The hidden power of curiosity
We live in a world where answers arrive instantly and algorithms predict what we want to see.
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Where did boredom go?
When is the last time that you’ve been bored?
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Forgetting the audience
I love doing interviews.
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INTERVIEW: Can you stomach lab-grown meat?
A conversation with UPSIDE Food's Dr. Uma Valeti
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Breadposting: A detour
This is very off-topic for this Substack, but as much as I might discuss big themes in culture, politics, psychology, and technology—ordinary life is…
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5 ways to reclaim your focus
In these modern times, we live in a state of constant interruption.
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The fiery hell of podcasts & influencers
Now that I’ve gotten your attention, a disclaimer: There are indeed some great podcasts.
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Why I do this
My first Substack post was published June 2021—about five years ago.
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The truth about Holly Golightly
I tend to reference Breakfast at Tiffany’s a lot—and for good reason.
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Help, my Chatbot cheated on me!
Today was a day like any other, except it was served with a side of betrayal.
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What's a 'good idea'?
There’s no one right way to do things.
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Helen Pluckrose & Katherine Brodsky discuss virtual relationships
A recording from Katherine Brodsky's live video
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RANDOM MINDS by Katherine Brodsky
RANDOM MINDS by Katherine Brodsky
Essays on culture, emerging technology, AI, human behavior, freedoms we take for granted & the way we talk to each other. Written by a long-time journalist & author with an overactive mind, for readers who don't mind sitting with uncomfortable questions.
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Hacking Narcissism
Hacking Narcissism
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All Predictions Wrong
All Predictions Wrong
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Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning
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The Prism
The Prism
Gurwinder
AI: A Guide for Thinking Humans
AI: A Guide for Thinking Humans
Melanie Mitchell
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