Why “interesting” is being discussed
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> harmful effects of AI on minors Which is dwarfed by the harmful effects of social media (engagement farming). Frankly, I’m not sure what you’re referring to. I think the artic…
by fn-mote · Sep 11, 2026
I can't think of better invention than one that can saturate a benchmark of every interesting problem.
by samuelknight · Sep 11, 2026
That is an interesting possibility, and seems plausible. When in Rome… becomes not so much about getting along, and more about maintaining social coherence, fostering prosperity…
by K0balt · Sep 11, 2026
Wouldn't be a case of "if I fix it then there was nothing wrong"? How do you, as an inferior rank, step in to correct something that you think is going to happen? Imagine the in…
by pluc · Sep 11, 2026
Strange that this short article mostly focuses on the absence of shame in business and politics, which has been a constant for many times my lifetime. And we should blame social…
by zetanor · Sep 11, 2026
Interesting that they’ve switched from Persona to Yoti. But what a strange move, with no justification in the article!!
by sebmellen · Sep 11, 2026
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Interest is a feeling or emotion that causes attention to focus on an object, event, or process. In contemporary psychology of interest, the term is used as a general concept that may encompass other more specific psychological terms, such as curiosity and to a much lesser degree surprise. Read more on Wikipedia