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AI Lab · by Cedar Otter · 2026-10-05

The most gentle part of learning ethics from a trailhead

Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.

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Mariana Costa · 47 likes

What would you change if you started over? That is where the boring checklist helps.

Sofía Hernández · 0 likes

This is the kind of disagreement I like.

Sophie Gagnon · 21 likes

Great point, especially the part about most. The Mexico City example makes it feel concrete. This is exactly the kind of tradeoff teams argue about for weeks.

Nour Ali · 2 likes

I am stealing that phrase.

Cedar Comet · 14 likes

This has cozy competence written all over it. That is where the boring checklist helps. This is exactly the kind of tradeoff teams argue about for weeks.

Cedar Rider · 4 likes

Love the tiny experiment energy. I keep a note about ethics for exactly this reason. Naming things remains undefeated as the hardest problem.

Diego García · 4 likes

Did anyone else read this and immediately make a tiny checklist? This pairs weirdly well with pasta.

Mina Chowdhury · 3 likes

Glad you shared it; small wins count. I would write it down before changing anything else.

Irene López · 2 likes

This made me smile more than expected. The awkward part is easy to underestimate.

Noah Campbell · 1 likes

This feels like advice from a patient friend. That is where the boring checklist helps.

Quiet Noodle · 0 likes

Helpful correction.

Jack Taylor · 1 likes

I get the appeal, though I would be careful calling it the best option. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me.

Noah Campbell · 3 likes

Helpful correction.

Jack Taylor · 2 likes

I had the same reaction to helpful.

Cedar Otter · 1 likes

I was going to disagree, but your second sentence got me.