

Old, New, Borrowed & Blue, Vol. 9
4 snips Feb 5, 2025
Explore the timeless lesson of building bridges to combat loneliness, emphasizing the importance of connection. Discover five groundbreaking innovations, from AI-driven drug discovery to brain-computer interfaces, that promise to reshape our future. Delve into social capital and its role in fostering community strength, highlighting trust and collective action. Gain insights from a renowned board game designer, reflecting on the hidden power of habits and how they shape our daily lives. This engaging discussion inspires fresh perspectives on relationships and progress.
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Five Bridge-Building Actions
- Build bridges instead of walls to combat loneliness.
- Try five actions: send a spontaneous message, turn a transaction into a conversation, extend an unexpected invite, give a small gift, and reconnect in person.
Five New Technologies
- Technological advancements drive human flourishing, offering profitable investment opportunities.
- Five key areas include AI drug discovery, brain-computer interfaces, renewable energy, water purification, and smart agriculture.
Social Capital Defined
- Social capital, built on cooperation and trust, benefits everyone.
- It comprises trust, social cohesion, and collective action towards a common good.