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The RNDM
April 09, 2023

Welcome to The RNDM issue #34, your weekly source for the most interesting and thought-provoking content out there!

Each week, we curate a selection of articles, books, and other media that we think will pique your interest and stimulate your mind.

Whether you're looking for something to read on your commute, something to spark a conversation with friends, or just something to pass the time, we've got you covered.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the read!

10 Second Summary

  • Grayscale Mode - A System for reducing screen time

  • BeatBot - Beautiful beats generated by AI

  • 7 Strategies to Keep Your Phone From Taking Over Your Life

  • The Power of Simplicity - Why the simplest option is usually the best option

  • Talking to Yourself (Out Loud) Can Help You Learn - Talk to yourself to learn better

This Week

A System for Reducing Screen Time [Grayscale Mode]

Try grayscale mode to reclaim time and peace of mind.

https://benmeer.com/newsletter/grayscale-mode/

Looking for a way to reduce your screen time? Try out grayscale mode. The "boring" look will make it less enticing to go on your phone unless you actually need to. Check out the full article to learn more how to switch it on and learn more about the benefits of using it. 

BeatBot

AI Song Maker

https://beatbot.fm/?utm_source=internetisbeautiful.substack.com&utm_medium=email

BeatBot is an AI song generator. Simply describe the song you want to create and click generate to hear beautiful beats composed by an AI bot.

7 strategies to keep your phone from taking over your life

We’re distracted like never before — and our phones are probably the biggest culprit. But there is a way you can live with one and still get things done. Productivity expert Chris Bailey shar…

https://ideas.ted.com/7-strategies-to-keep-your-phone-from-taking-over-your-life/

Grayscale mode not doing the job? Check out this article for even more strategies to fight back against phone distraction. 

The Power of Simplicity: Walking on The Occam's Razor Edge

Seeking the Simplest Path will give you answers.

https://models.substack.com/p/the-power-of-simplicity-walking-on?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Sometimes following the simplest solution is the best way to solve a problem. You can sometimes get bogged down in complexity trying to find the best solution. Instead, use the simplest solution to bypass analysis paralysis. 

Talking to Yourself (Out Loud) Can Help You Learn

There are few skills more important than the ability to learn. But the skill of learning skills is rarely taught. One effective learning strategy is self-explaining. This approach involves asking yourself explanatory questions like “What does this mean?” or “Why does it matter?” It really helps to say them out loud. One study shows people who explain ideas to themselves learn almost three times more than those who don’t. To employ self-explaining in your own learning, first, try talking to yourself. Muttering to ourselves is not cool to do in public, but it’s crucial to self-explaining. We develop skills more effectively by deliberately thinking about our thinking. Second, ask why. Self-explaining gives voice to our own curiosity. When we don’t know something, “why” questions become more difficult—and create a way to develop an area of expertise. Third, summarize. The act of putting an idea into our own words can promote learning. Finally, make connections to make new information easier to remember.

https://hbr.org/2017/05/talking-to-yourself-out-loud-can-help-you-learn

I've written previously about the benefits of talking to yourself in The RNDM Longform. This article is a great breakdown on the benefits of talking to yourself and why you should start doing it. 

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