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Welcome to the *30th edition of Paragraph Picks*, highlighting a few hand-selected pieces from the past couple of weeks.

@naomiii grapples with the disillusionment of working in tech, questioning the inevitability of AI-driven futures and profit-driven motives while advocating for more human-centric, meaningful, and creative spaces online.

"We are obsessed with purposes that are dead ends. We see money as an end and lose our sense of everything that is worth living for."

Writer | Book lover | Hobby Classical Guitarist | Marketing /subsquid | /classical music nerd and /postcards lady

@bethanymarz describes how communities are being reimagined through hyperlocal initiatives, bespoke coworking spaces, co-living communities, and pop-up cities, signaling the emergence of a “neighborverse” where human connection is being redefined.

"While it’s all still very grassroots, I do hope that this collection of community-builder initiatives is an indication that we are tipping toward a larger pattern of what it means to rethink neighborhoods, communities, and hyper-local connection."

@bethanymarz describes how communities are being reimagined through hyperlocal initiatives, bespoke coworking spaces, co-living communities, and pop-up cities, signaling the emergence of a “neighborverse” where human connection is being redefined.

"While it’s all still very grassroots, I do hope that this collection of community-builder initiatives is an indication that we are tipping toward a larger pattern of what it means to rethink neighborhoods, communities, and hyper-local connection."

https://hardmodefirst.xyz/the-new-neighborverse

@albertwenger explores the nature of knowledge, arguing for a middle-ground approach that acknowledges both the certainty of scientific knowledge and the inherent limitations of historical and philosophical inquiry, advocating for a balanced, evolving understanding of reality.

"If we apparently can’t know some things, maybe we can’t really know anything at all."

@albertwenger explores the nature of knowledge, arguing for a middle-ground approach that acknowledges both the certainty of scientific knowledge and the inherent limitations of historical and philosophical inquiry, advocating for a balanced, evolving understanding of reality.

"If we apparently can’t know some things, maybe we can’t really know anything at all."

https://continuations.com/philosophy-mondays-knowledge

@yoshiro-mare writes about how the unconditional self-worth, distinct from self-esteem, is the foundation for true psychological well-being, requiring self-acceptance, self-forgiveness, and emotional resilience rather than reliance on external validation.

"Your worth is not determined by performance, appearance, or external validation—you are inherently valuable."

@yoshiro-mare writes about how the unconditional self-worth, distinct from self-esteem, is the foundation for true psychological well-being, requiring self-acceptance, self-forgiveness, and emotional resilience rather than reliance on external validation.

"Your worth is not determined by performance, appearance, or external validation—you are inherently valuable."

https://paragraph.xyz/@yoshiromare/unconditional-self-worth

@javelinclub speaks with Bridget de’ Medici about her project, The Gardeners, a mindful, interactive community where members’ self-improvement journeys are visually represented and celebrated onchain.

"What’s most important is that you have a desire to grow — whether that’s by exploring your creative side, working on your mental or physical health, or simply sharing your story."

@javelinclub speaks with Bridget de’ Medici about her project, The Gardeners, a mindful, interactive community where members’ self-improvement journeys are visually represented and celebrated onchain.

"What’s most important is that you have a desire to grow — whether that’s by exploring your creative side, working on your mental or physical health, or simply sharing your story."

https://paragraph.xyz/@javelin/reimagining-personal-growth-and-spirituality-onchain-with-bridget-de-medici-the-gardeners

The @efdevconnect team introduces a new newsletter to share updates on Devcon, Devconnect, and community-driven Ethereum events.

The @efdevconnect team introduces a new newsletter to share updates on Devcon, Devconnect, and community-driven Ethereum events.

https://paragraph.xyz/@efevents/ethereum-event-news-00

That's all we have for this week — what did we miss?

Let us know what you think!

@naomiii grapples with the disillusionment of working in tech, questioning the inevitability of AI-driven futures and profit-driven motives while advocating for more human-centric, meaningful, and creative spaces online.

"We are obsessed with purposes that are dead ends. We see money as an end and lose our sense of everything that is worth living for."

https://paragraph.xyz/@cryptonao/idealism