#blinkist

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Blinkie Tutorial

Templates you'll need:

First step, open IbisPaint and import the pink blinkie base. This is just to keep the aspect ratio the same, so don't worry about preserving the pink blinkie after you import it.

For this tutorial, I'll be making a CFS blinkie with this flag as the background. You can use any color or background. If you're using a horizontal striped flag like I am, be sure to select perspective form so it will automatically resize, and then you can stretch it to fit the blinkie.

Now that your background is done, you can add text, decoration, etc!

Now it's time to add the actual blinkie part. Insert the black and white template on a new layer right on top of the background. It should fit perfectly.

If you want to keep it black and white, ignore this next step. Here I will show you how to color the dots easily. I'll be picking purple and blue for my dots.

Make two layers above the blinkie part and set them both to clipping layers. One will be for recoloring your white dots, the other for you black dots.

Color one of the layers entirely with your first color, then set it to "Lighter Color". This will color only your black dots.

Do the same with your other color on the other layer, and then set it to "Darker Color". This will color only your white dots.

Boom! Now you've got your first frame!

To get your 2nd frame, simply click the invert button on the blinkie frame.

Now you've got both your frames!

Now just pop these frames into EzGif's Gif Maker (or any other gif maker), and you're done!

Congrats! You've made a blinkie!

[xxnyancatizscenexx]

randum blinkies ive made this week pt 1

[squid-with-five-eyes]

blinkist is genuinely infuriating to me. did nobody involved in its creation read fahrenheit 451? they literally made the Illiteracy Nexus from the book Don't Create the Illiteracy Nexus.

heres a quote from the book:

"Picture it. Nineteenth-century man with his horses, dogs, carts, slow motion. Then, in the twentieth century, speed up your camera. Books cut shorter. Condensations, Digests. Tabloids. Everything boils down to the gag, the snap ending… Classics cut to fit fifteen-minute radio shows, then cut again to fill a two-minute book column, winding up at last as a ten- or twelve-line dictionary resume… many were those whose sole knowledge of Hamlet… was a one-page digest in a book that claimed: 'now at least you can read all the classics; keep up with your neighbours.'"

heres an actual ad read for blinkist:

"But first, how about you sit back and enjoy all the non-fiction books you'd ever dreamed of, in record time, with Blinkist! Do you ever want to broaden your horizons and have exciting conversations and all those "aha" moments, but you just feel like... "reading all these big books, I don't have time for that!"? Well, Blinkist lets you understand the most important things from over 5,500 non-fiction books and podcasts in just 15 minutes each."

either they came up with this on their own and f451 was scarily the fuck accurate or they read the book and thought "wow, cool business model!" and i dont know which is worse

[thatmcgwords]

The role of language in consciousness

He proposed that language wasn't just a tool for expressing thoughts, but a fundamental shaper of consciousness itself. For a moment, imagine a world without words. How would you conceptualize complex ideas? How would you plan for the future or reflect on the past?

Dennett argued that language provides the scaffolding for higher-order thinking and self-awareness. He introduced the concept of the Joycen Machine, named after the stream-of-consciousness style of writer James Joyce. This machine, Dennett suggested, was a software upgrade to our brains, enabled by language. It allowed us to narrate our experiences, creating a rich inner world of thought and reflection. Consider how you might describe a sunset to yourself.

The words you use, like golden, breathtaking or serene, don't just label the experience, they shape how you perceive and remember it.

Imagine writing your autobiography.

As you weave together memories and experiences, you're not just recording your life, you're actively creating your sense of self. Dennett argued that this process happens continuously in our minds, shaping our identity moment by moment. This view challenged traditional notions of a fixed, unchanging self. Instead, our identities are fluid, constantly being revised and updated like the multiple drafts of our conscious experiences.

The concept of heterophenomenology offered a new method for studying consciousness scientifically. Dennett's ideas have profound implications for our concepts of free will and personal identity, inviting us to reconsider what it means to be conscious and to have a self.

[idroolinmysleep]

Here’s the strangest thing of all. To reach peak Blinkist, you must pass beyond Jane Austen and James Joyce and head not upward but downward, into the fiery pit. There it is, in the Blink-friendly précis of “Paradise Lost” (yes, it genuinely exists) that we find the fallen angels: “They’ve just lost their first big battle against God and plummeted to hell. But despite their defeat, Satan wants to continue the struggle against God.” Brave fellow. And there’s more: “He assembles his demons to talk strategy.” Talk about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People! Boy, have they overcome Layoff Survivor Syndrome. Such, to my dazzled eyes, is the crowning glory of Blinkist. Its high-tech alchemy, transmuting literature into business, turns the inhabitants of literature, even the ones with tattered wings, into businessmen. Listen, rapt, as the devils crunch the numbers and kick around ideas for going forward: Moloch suggests open warfare against heaven. Belial advocates for doing nothing. Mammon argues for making hell a little nicer so they can all live a happy life of sin. I’m with Mammon, all day long. Life is short, and so, if you look at your phone, is literature. Blink and you’ll miss it.

Holy shit.

[brownsugar4hersoul]

[wittylittle]

Found on Blinkist, my new favorite app.

[haveacupofjohanny]

An Unexpected Opportunity – How I Became a 'Hack' on Uptime

🎉 Exciting update! I'm now a featured "Hack" on Uptime, sharing insights on Have a Cup of Johanny! It's been a journey, and I'm thrilled to share this milestone with you all. Let’s keep growing together! #HaveACupOfJohanny #InclusiveReads #OWNVoices

This week’s writing update is a bit different—it’s not about a new chapter or a podcast episode, but an exciting development for Have a Cup of Johanny. It all started with a cold email from an app called Uptime. For those unfamiliar, Uptime is similar to Blinkist, offering bite-sized insights into books, courses, and topics. However, what sets them apart is their use of creators—like me!—as…

[speakinc]

Mindstuck | Michael McQueen

🌟📚 Just finished the Blinkist summary of "Mindstuck" by Michael McQueen, and it's a game-changer! 🎉

"Mindstuck" delves into the fascinating world of human decision-making and persuasion. Michael McQueen expertly explores the intricacies of how and why people change their minds, making it an essential read for anyone looking to understand the psychological underpinnings of influence.

The book offers actionable strategies to effectively sway others, making it a valuable resource for leaders, marketers, and anyone keen on mastering the art of persuasion. From identifying cognitive biases to leveraging social proof, McQueen breaks down complex concepts into practical tips that you can apply in everyday life.

If you're interested in enhancing your persuasive abilities and understanding the human psyche better, "Mindstuck" is definitely worth your time. 🌠

✨ Dive into the summary on Blinkist and get ready to unlock the secrets of effective persuasion! ✨

[tsyren]

Life is a bumpy road, and one of the eternal truths is that everyone makes mistakes. As a result, no one goes through life without causing others some emotional pain along the way

The truth is, more often than not, you aren’t responsible for everything. In most situations, there are a number of factors involved over which you have no control. But even if you are entirely responsible for something that went wrong, that doesn’t mean you are sentenced to carry guilt and regret with you for the rest of your life. This is not healthy, and no one benefits from it. If you cheated on your partner, and this resulted in a breakup, it’s unlikely that your ex would realistically want you to carry that guilt and regret with you for the rest of your life.

Guilt serves a purpose: it lets you know that you’ve crossed a line when it comes to your morals and values. But it loses its usefulness when you continue to carry it with you day after day. When this happens, guilt and regret can become a crutch. When you think that you’re a bad person who doesn’t deserve anything good in life, guilt becomes an excuse not to grow, move on, and learn from your mistakes.

Understanding the purpose of your feelings is the first step in moving on. Make amends and apologize for any role you’ve played, but don’t expect closure. Whether or not someone accepts your apology isn’t within your control. Learn from what happened and commit yourself to not repeating the mistake. This is how guilt and regret are useful. So the next time these feelings emerge, question them. If they no longer serve a purpose you can begin to let go and break free from their hold on you.

[satyrradio]

F2U w/ credit

[semajyeckam]

Blinkist

A Deep Dive into Blinkist and the Power of Bite-Sized Learning In today’s fast-paced world, where time is a precious commodity, the quest for knowledge often competes with our busy schedules. Enter Blinkist, a revolutionary platform that has redefined the way we consume information. In this blog post, we’ll explore the essence of Blinkist, its unique features, and how it’s empowering individuals…

[davidnadas]

Blinkist... and it's gone.

I have seen the bombardment of adTrolling of the APP, Blinkist.  The message seems to be that if you are not using this APP then you will fall behind of those who do. In a nutshell, it is the digital, cleverly updated, version of CliffsNotes (I’m surprised the APP Icon is not yellow and black stripped).  I downloaded the APP on a trial basis and tried it out.  I also searched reviews on YouTube…

[thatmcgwords]

Our memories impact everything from our career choices and relationships to our core beliefs and values.

Memories influence how we perceive the world and make sense of our experiences. Remarkably, our happiness and satisfaction depend on our memories—not from what we've actually experienced, but from how we remember our experiences.

In essence, our remembering selves are continuously molding our thoughts, emotions, and actions—often without our conscious

Our brains are bombarded with more information daily than we could ever hope to store. In order to ease this cognitive overload, our brains essentially vote on what details to remember.

The best way to help your prefrontal cortex order your brain and store a particular memory? Practice mindfulness. At pivotal moments, consciously pause and try to fully absorb the kaleidoscope of sensory details you're Focus on sight, sound, smell, texture, and emotion. This will allow for richer, more entrenched coding in your brain.

Studies show that, despite our best efforts to preserve a memory, the act of recording itself can sometimes distance us from the experience. This ultimately makes the memory less vivid.

Our brains have two very different types of memory systems. The first is semantic memory, used for learning and recalling facts and knowledge. The second is episodic memory, used for recalling personal experiences and events from the past. This is the type of memory that enables us to mentally time travel. Episodic memory critically relies on a region of the brain called the hippocampus. The hippocampus encodes memories with a kind of sensory timestamp, which includes smells, emotions, and other senses.

Don't try to memorize each card in isolation. Instead, make up a story that relates them to one another. For instance, the king used a jack to replace his flat tire and then drove seven miles to the Ace gas station. In our data-saturated world, we can enhance our ability to encode and retrieve meaningful memories by mastering techniques like chunking and by leveraging our schemas.

The orienting response is essentially the what-is-it reflex. Our brains are highly sensitive to novelty and irregularities in our surroundings. When something defies our expectations based on past experiences, it triggers neurological shifts like dilated pupils and increased blood flow to the brain that help us figure out what's different. This reflex does more than alert us to differences. It helps encode these unexpected events into memory. But another feeling has this effect too.

Curiosity. One Caltech study found that motivational centers of the brain were triggered when participants were asked trivia questions that piqued their curiosity. Participants were better at later remembering the answers to those questions. But, perhaps surprisingly, their memories were also enhanced for unrelated information they were exposed to during the curious mind state. However, our curiosity about the unfamiliar can be a double-edged sword. Too much uncertainty can breed anxiety and fear in some individuals.

we learn best when we need to pull up knowledge from memory. When taking the weekly quizzes, the students' brains were actively retrieving information instead of passively absorbing the material. The science behind this phenomenon builds upon insights about the neural basis of memory. Memories are constructed from networks of firing neurons called cell assemblies. During the quiz, students aimed to reawaken the relevant cell assemblies for each question. If successful, they reinforced that cluster.

[gabrealness]

Sebastian Klein, Founder Blinkist & Neue Narrative, zu Gast im Podcast

“Ich bin Millionär und will es nicht mehr sein.” Das ist der Titel des Gastbeitrags, den Startup GründerSebastian Klein gestern bei ZEIT ONLINE veröffentlichte. Darin beschreibt er, wie er reich wurde – und warum er sein Vermögen aufgab. What a story! Heute ist er bei mir im New Work Chat Podcast und stellt sich meinen Fragen. Wir reden über … – seinen Weg von der Unternehmensberatung zur…

[monriatitans]

Why You Feel So Alienated

Ponderful Get a 7-day free trial and 25% off Blinkist Annual Premium by clicking here: https://www.blinkist.com/ponderful I’m Mica (she/her) PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ponderful KO-FI: https://ko-fi.com/ponderful LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/PonderfulYT Ever wonder why we feel so alienated? What is alienation & why do the Marxists not go far enough? Learn why we are being alienated from…