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#PROGRESS ⚡️

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Summary:

James Farber's essay discusses the concept of the "positive-sum game," which refers to a system where human energy and creativity are allowed to flourish, leading to the creation of wealth and innovation. He argues that this system is the key to human progress and that it is being stifled by governments and bureaucracies that seek to control and regulate human activity. Farber advocates for human freedom and creativity, and suggests that the only place where this can truly be achieved is in " #cyberspace ."

Key Points:

I. The Positive-Sum Game

• Refers to a system where human #energy and creativity are allowed to flourish
• Leads to the creation of wealth and innovation
• Is the key to human #progress

II. History of the Positive-Sum Game

• Originated in the merchant class of Venice
• Flourished in America and other parts of the world
• Is based on the idea that human energy is the driving force behind #creativity and #innovation

III. The Zero-Sum Game

• Based on the idea that there is only a fixed amount of #wealth and resources available
• One person's gain must come at the expense of another
• Is a false idea used to justify control and regulation

IV. Government Intervention

• Stifles the positive-sum game by imposing regulations and taxes
• Limits human creativity and innovation
• Is often justified by the idea of "helping the poor," but ultimately leads to a life of dependency and stagnation

V. Cyberspace as a Solution

• Is the only place where humans can truly be free to pursue their own interests and passions
• Allows for the creation of a new space for human freedom and creativity
• Is necessary for the survival and flourishing of the positive-sum game

VI. Conclusion

• Human #freedom and #creativity are essential for human progress
• Governments and bureaucracies often stifle these values
• #Cyberspace offers a new opportunity for human freedom and creativity to flourish.

My 2 Sats of #Advice:

Here are the simple rewrites:

• Stop grumbling.
• Don't be overly cautious.
• #Doubt is your enemy.
• Don't be a pessimist.
• Don't let shyness hold you back.
• Don't let worry hold you back.
• Learn to dislike what's #wrong.
• Promise yourself to never give up.
• Want a fun weekend? Make plans! Don't leave it to others or chance.
• Be happier by doing more.
• Don't spend too much time on unimportant things.
• Don't spend too much #money on unimportant things.
• Set high goals for yourself, not low ones.
• Unhappiness comes from yourself.
• Unhappiness starts when you don't do what needs to be done. It spreads like a disease.
• You can't be #lazy with words.
• Rest a little. If you rest too long, the weeds will take over the garden.
• #Success is a thorough study of the basics.
• Do something for your #goals every day.
• Check your #progress every week.
• Make a list of things you should do by the end of the year.
• Use your brain and body, or you'll lose them.
• #Happiness is created.
• Walk away from #excuses.
• Don't use other people's excuses, health, or vocabulary.
• Life change starts with learning, not #inspiration.
• New life comes from hard work.
• #Wisdom and faith are wasted without work.
• Change yourself, and everything will change for you.
• Affirmation without action is self-deception.
• Do what you can with what you have.
• "Should" plus "could" minus "don't" equals disaster.
• Don't leave little things undone.
• Always do your #best.
• A few things in your life make a big difference.
• Focus on what makes the most change.
• Work harder on yourself than on your job.
• Don't settle for less than you can be.
• Master the basics.
• Time management is the secret of #success.
• What's easy to do is also easy not to do.
• Do the easy stuff.
• You need to know what you don't know.
• One neglect leads to another.
• Don't #trust your memory. Write it down.
• Keep a journal.
• If you don't shape your mind, others will.
• How much time do you spend on yourself?
• Fear kills dreams.
• #Fear kills #hope.
• Fear paralyzes you.
• Don't look for #success outside. Look inside.
• Promise yourself to do everything to make yourself successful.
• Some of us need to give up our phones, computers, or TV to become successful.
• #Time is more important than money. You can get more money, but you can't get more time.
• It's never the right time.
• Face your worst #fears.
• Usually, you fear the things you need to do.
• Don't be too focused on minor things.
• Do one thing you really dislike daily.
• Think about how to use your #time better.
• A clear vision brings clear results.
• Vague visions bring vague results.
• Meditate.
• Plan your relaxing and exercising moments.
• Make a "stop doing" list.
• Bad things happen, and it's your job to overcome them.
• Never stop #learning.
• Do the things that need to be done without complaining. It won't make it any better.
• #Luck is for the prepared.
• You can tell the size of a person by the size of the problems that bother them.
• #Focus on the positive.
• Visualize the future.
• Look someone in the eye when you talk.
• Call your parents every week.
• Compliment her on her shoes.
• Always act confident, even when you're not.
• Be aware of your #bodylanguage.
• Always stand up when you shake hands.
• Ask more than you talk.
• Choose the #decision that will make the best story!
• Look ahead, not at your feet.
• Nice people don't come last; boring people do.
• The first one to get #angry loses.
• Stay humble, stack Sats.
• Stay playful, #Zap Sats!
• ACT NOW 📍

May the chains of oppression be shattered by the #cryptography of #liberty, and may the decentralised #revolution ignite a blaze that burns brighter than the flames of #tyranny, nourishing the forest of #innovation and #creativity, where the trees of #knowledge and #progress grow tall and robust, and the deserts of #despair are transformed into oases of #opportunity and #freedom.

#Progress Three Prerequisites:

1. capital accumulation
2. technological advancement
3. a public ideology to support it