# need talk (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover need talk. Page: Feed: --- ## [The choice we make](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/the-choice-we-make) _2026-08-19 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ ABOUT US- Episode 15 ## [Someone to watch over me](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/someone-to-watch-over-me) _2026-08-18 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Why mattering matters when people come for your dog ## [I Am Not a Robot](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/i-am-not-a-robot-ethical-machines) _2026-08-18 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ Learn How to Distinguish Human Consciousness from Other Consciousnesses ## [if you stare into the abyss for long enough, it might explode](https://hearttoheartwithana.substack.com/p/if-you-stare-at-the-abyss-for-long) _2026-08-15 · A Personal War_ latest thoughts from Ukraine ## [Digital Minimalism for a Clear Mind + Mindfulblack.com updates](https://elywananda.substack.com/p/digital-minimalism-for-a-clear-mind) _2026-08-14 · Ely Wananda · Ely Wananda_ As I've been thinking a lot about neurodiversity and came to the realisation that some of my online habits are pretty bad for overall wellbeing. In this video I discuss how I'm making changes in this regard. Hopefully you will find some good ideas in there. ## [Everyday Mattering](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/everyday-mattering) _2026-08-11 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ When we feel seen and heard, even the hard things are better. ## [The Integrity of Awakening](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/the-integrity-of-awakening) _2026-08-11 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ Don't Lie to Yourself About the Nature of Awakening ## [Why Mattering Matters](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/why-mattering-matters) _2026-08-04 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Imaginary teeth, The Carlyle, and why we need to feel seen ## [AI Software Architects](https://jaketoolson.com/ai-software-architects/) _2026-08-04 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ AI "Software Architects" You know it. I know it. We all know it. The bar for "software architect" has officially hit the floor and started digging. Can't wait for the masterclass where they teach you the ancient art of checking your spelling before you ## [Entangled in Delusions of Control or Security?](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/entangled-in-delusions-of-control) _2026-08-04 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ AI, Looksmaxxing, Cryptocurrency, Social Media: Temptations of the Moment ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wPMNNB3hhafg) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [The Both/And of Joy](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/the-bothand-of-joy) _2026-07-28 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Takeaways from Joyful, Anyway ## [I am no longer single...and I won a lottery with this damn man!](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/i-am-no-longer-singleand-i-won-a) _2026-07-28 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ Annoucement! ## [Men Who Hate Their Female Friends](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/men-who-hate-their-female-friends) _2026-07-24 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ Okay so there’s this thing about some men and I need to talk about it as I cannot keep it to myself anymore. ## [The Concept Of Dating Casually Is A Big Scam](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/the-concept-of-dating-casually-is) _2026-07-22 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ From the pit of hell! ## [AI Love Sickness](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/ai-love-sickness) _2026-07-22 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ “There ain’t no cure for love.” — Leonard Cohen ## [How to Live a Joyful Life](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/how-to-live-a-joyful-life) _2026-07-21 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Observing and reading my way to lasting happiness. ## [I might be Neurodivergent!](https://elywananda.substack.com/p/i-might-be-neurodivergent) _2026-07-20 · Ely Wananda · Ely Wananda_ Greetings all ## [Ukraine is corrupt? Let's talk about it](https://hearttoheartwithana.substack.com/p/ukraine-is-corrupt-lets-talk-about) _2026-07-19 · A Personal War_ the Madonna Whore complex of politics ## [Finding Your Unique Joy](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/finding-your-unique-joy) _2026-07-14 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ The specificity of joy and looking for Better Things ## [Stereotypes and Archetypes Mothering and Motherhood: A Conversation with Lisa Marchiano](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/stereotypes-and-archetypes-mothering) _2026-07-14 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ I’m delighted to welcome Lisa Marchiano, a Jungian analyst, author, and co-host of the internationally acclaimed podcast This Jungian Life. ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/K9ftmIRS2VoM) _2026-07-14 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [The Very First Day...](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/the-very-first-day) _2026-07-13 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ ABOUT US- Episode 14 ## [Worst. Code. I've. Ever. Seen.](https://jaketoolson.com/worst-code-ive-ever-seen/) _2026-07-12 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ Around a few years ago, I helped a friend who, as CEO, was having problems with their CTO and cofounder. They had shared with me that things were constantly breaking, nothing working as expected, and a technical leader who turned combative the moment anyone asked questions. When they first came ## [Supergirl](https://jaketoolson.com/supergirl/) _2026-07-08 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ Nothing about this was super. The plot and acting was about as entertaining as reading the back of a shampoo bottle. I give this 3 shoelaces. ## [Your Life Review](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/your-life-review) _2026-07-08 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ What Can We Learn from Near-Death Experiences About Our Lives? ## [July Book Club: Joyful, Anyway](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/july-book-club-joyful-anyway) _2026-07-07 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ A synopsis and some thoughts ## [Good news from Ukraine! #4](https://hearttoheartwithana.substack.com/p/good-news-from-ukraine-4) _2026-07-05 · A Personal War_ 3 good news bits on Ukraine, from a Ukrainian ## [AI Is About Optimizing Success, But Not About Truth or Reality](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/ai-is-about-optimizing-success-but) _2026-07-02 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ “There Is No Success Like Failure,” Bob Dylan ## [Arms Wide Open.](https://jaketoolson.com/arms-wide-open/) _2026-07-01 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ Mom. Remember when I managed to burn a hole through my foot when I was about two, which resulted in a skin graft? I don't remember the accident itself, but I remember all the stories you told: how horrifying it was to clean, how careful you had to ## [When Politics Becomes Religion, We Get Stuck in a Zero-Sum Game](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/when-politics-becomes-religion-we) _2026-06-30 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ Truth, Love, and the Golden Rule Go Out the Window and Estrangement Takes Root ## [Denver, Your Breakfast Burritos Suck](https://worldsworstfoodblogger.substack.com/p/denver-your-breakfast-burritos-suck) _2026-06-29 · Tilney Fitzpatrick · World's Worst Food Blogger_ WWFB: Sweeping Generalizations Edition ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hxObyHDCriBo) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Relaxing, Reading, and Raya](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/relaxing-reading-and-raya) _2026-06-28 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Wrapping up my three months off ## [The Red String Theory](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/the-red-string-theory) _2026-06-26 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ There is an old Chinese belief that somewhere, invisible to the eye, a red string connects you to the person or people you are meant to find. ## [No book resonated with me as much since the war started in my country](https://hearttoheartwithana.substack.com/p/no-book-resonated-with-me-as-much) _2026-06-25 · A Personal War_ a review ## [Carl Jung’s “Basement Tapes” Document His Wisdom About Being Human](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/carl-jungs-basement-tapes-document) _2026-06-24 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ What Was Left Out of "Memories, Dreams, Reflections" ## [Day Drinking in Austin? Thanks, Obama!](https://worldsworstfoodblogger.substack.com/p/thanks-obama) _2026-06-23 · Tilney Fitzpatrick · World's Worst Food Blogger_ WWFB: Executive Order Edition ## [The way you love is who you are](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/the-way-you-love-is-who-you-are) _2026-06-20 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ Have a seat with pop corn and a glass of juice because this is going to be a long interesting read. ## [The Burden of Hope](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/the-burden-of-hope) _2026-06-19 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ I think it is exhausting to live in the idea of the unknown ## [Reading, writing and Country Living?](https://jenlawrence.substack.com/p/reading-writing-and-country-living) _2026-06-18 · Jen Lawrence · Thoughtful Club_ Trying to stay upright in the age of AI plus Motherclown! ## [Love alone is never enough.](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/love-alone-is-never-enough) _2026-06-18 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ We were lied to. ## [The Patient Wound](https://jaketoolson.com/the-patient-wound/) _2026-06-18 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ We did not choose this theatre of wounds, this arena where shadows learned our names before we spoke them before we knew ourselves as targets, as something to be unmade. Yet here we stand, roots drinking deep from bitter ground, transmuting poison into patience, patience into something with teeth. You ## [Cocktails to Fall For (R.I.P. Bar Melusine, Seattle)](https://worldsworstfoodblogger.substack.com/p/quick-pic-bar-melusine-seattle) _2026-06-16 · Tilney Fitzpatrick · World's Worst Food Blogger_ WWFB: Dangerously Delicious Drinks Edition ## [We Need to Talk About Your Architecture.](https://jaketoolson.com/ai-didnt-break-your-architecture-it-was-already-broken/) _2026-06-16 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ This is an intervention. We need to talk. Put the hotdog down. If you need to completely rebuild your architecture to "leverage" AI, you don't know how to build and scale. You're also telling on yourself. Whooops. Every few months, ya'll seem ## [Builders Gonna Build](https://jaketoolson.com/what-happens-when-you-let-engineers-engineer/) _2026-06-14 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ Coming up on my one-year anniversary here at GetOut , I can't help but reflect on my nearly 25 years in software . I've seen engineers without a voice in how they work. Without ownership of how they build. Governed by processes designed by people who don' ## [Masters of the Universe](https://jaketoolson.com/masters-of-the-universe/) _2026-06-13 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ Growing up, I would read the back of a cereal box while eating my cereal. This movie was nothing more than an animated back of the ceareal box story. I give it 2 scoops and 90 raisins. ## [25 years of coding and nearly 20 in leadership, here's what actually stuck.](https://jaketoolson.com/25-years-of-coding-and-nearly-20-in-leadership-heres-what-actually-stuck/) _2026-06-10 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ It seems like all the career advice I see, is written by people who've done one thing for five years and extrapolated wildly. Or....... or.............. used their 3 months of typing into a prompt and are suddenly self proclaimed AI Evangelists and Architects! And don't get ## [Its A Banana Sterling.](https://jaketoolson.com/its-a-banana-sterling/) _2026-06-10 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ The "book a demo" problem has variations of layers to this nonsense. There's: - "Talk to Sales" - "Get a Custom Quote" - "See Pricing (just kidding, enter your work email)" - "Start Your Journey" (a journey? I ## [Couple Therapy: Why It’s So Challenging](https://drpolly.substack.com/p/couple-therapy-why-its-so-challenging) _2026-06-09 · Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD · Know Thyself - Polly Young-Eisendrath on Substack_ It's Because of "Projective Identification" ## [It’s been 13 summers since I’ve last seen Crimea](https://hearttoheartwithana.substack.com/p/its-been-13-summers-since-ive-last) _2026-06-07 · A Personal War_ is there a place you can’t return to, dear stranger? ## [Your Technical Interviews Still Suck](https://jaketoolson.com/your-technical-interviews-still-suck/) _2026-06-06 · Jake · Jake Toolson_ Stepping into hiring, I'm building a strategic hiring plan and I'm reminded that your technical interviews still suck. So time for part 3 of this book. I'm putting Utah engineering leaders on blast. Part 1: Your Technical Interviews Suck Part 2: Engineering Leaders, Stop ## ["Na me suffer pass" pele oh, best in suffering.](https://lifegiveszeroflip.substack.com/p/na-me-suffer-pass-pele-oh-best-in) _2026-06-06 · Molade · Life Gives Zero Flip!_ You cannot tell someone you've been struggling financially like this, before you will finish talking, they are already warming up their own story.