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Ask HN: How can I use my time outside of work to improve the world?

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Re: Ask HN: How can I use my time outside of work to improve the world?

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Most of the problems facing the world today (climate change, inequality) can only be addressed with large communities of people working in concert. By contrast, most of the communications technology out there right now is social media that has algorithms which encourage outrage over action, and division over community building. I personally would love a not-for-profit tool to connect with like-minded folks and organi…

I'd love that too, although I wonder if some of the negative behaviors that emerge in social media are more inherent to human nature than the implementation of the media... Which is not to say current companies are doing all they should, but I suspect preventing these behaviors will be a genuine challenge for anyone attempting to implement any form of social media. I could see myself contributing though if there was a promising project in progress.

Re: Ask HN: How can I use my time outside of work to improve the world?

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Thanks, and I hope you find something fitting! What do you consider improvement? In my case I put extra time into helping the land I live on become more biodiverse, towards resilience as climate changes. I don’t have much spare money, so in my main work (parent/homemaker) I focus on helping my child grow up emotionally stable, physically active, intellectually engaged, and respectful of other life. Destruction is eas…

That sounds like a great project, I live in the midwest and spend a lot of time trying to eradicate garlic mustard and buckthorn from my property. If you happen to have any resources on hand about how to promote environmental health with resilience to climate change in mind I'd love to read them.

Re: Ask HN: How can I use my time outside of work to improve the world?

#13

Why not live a consistent lifestyle and quit your job for less pay and more meaning?

A good idea, but unfortunately I tried this for a year and found that without the structure of a work day to keep me moving I slipped into depression. Ultimately I decided I needed to be working with others for the sake of my mental health.

Re: Ask HN: How can I use my time outside of work to improve the world?

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How about something to improve education of all kid ( rich and poor) around the world? Something like Kahn academy! If you are interested contact me!

I love this idea, and have been interested in seeking out opportunities to teach or aid in education in general. I'm afraid I'm not familiar enough with HN to know how to send you a message other than a comment, but I'd be intrigued to hear more about what you have in mind.

Re: Ask HN: How can I use my time outside of work to improve the world?

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post #7

How about something to improve education of all kid ( rich and poor) around the world? Something like Kahn academy! If you are interested contact me!

I love this idea, and have been interested in seeking out opportunities to teach or aid in education in general. I'm afraid I'm not familiar enough with HN to know how to send you a message other than a comment, but I'd be intrigued to hear more about what you have in mind.

my bad. Please e-mail me at maxime.caron@gmail.com if you are still interested.

My project is mostly about teaching reading and math to young children in a more effective way.

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