Hi! Welcome to our 23rd newsletter! 💡learnshiv is here to make learning easy for you, whether it’s tech, social justice, or self-improvement content. In this constantly changing world, the only way to future-proof yourself is diversification, and that’s what I’m here to help you do.

Here’s what we’re talking about in this week’s newsletter:

• ✏️ Defining: scope of work, the Chevron Deference, executive function

• 📒 Lesson Learned: I don’t celebrate Canada Day - here’s why.

• 🆓 Freebie: Prompt Buddy, your bot to help you create custom GPTS

• 💡Learnshiv Content: Debunking econ myths with Robert Reich

💡 LESSON LEARNED (Well-being + World)

As a Canadian, I've made the conscious decision not to celebrate Canada Day. This choice stems from a deep understanding of our history and the ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous populations. Here are three key reasons why I choose not to celebrate and how this decision contributes to my well-being:

1. Acknowledging Our Horrible History of Genocide

   • Reason: Celebrating Canada Day means acknowledging the dark chapters of our history, including the systemic genocide of Indigenous peoples. Recognizing this history is crucial to honouring the memory of those who suffered and continue to suffer.

   • Well-being: By not participating in celebrations that feel disingenuous, I am living authentically. This authenticity is a cornerstone of my personal integrity and contributes to my overall sense of self-worth.

2. Ignoring Current Atrocities

   • Reason: Celebrating Canada Day feels like turning a blind eye to the atrocities that are still being committed against Indigenous populations. Issues such as the lack of clean drinking water, inadequate healthcare, and systemic discrimination are daily realities for many Indigenous communities.

   • Well-being: Understanding and acknowledging the struggles of Indigenous communities fosters a deeper sense of empathy and solidarity. This connection to the broader human experience enriches my life and strengthens my commitment to social justice.

3. Reflecting on My Role as an Immigrant

   • Reason: As an immigrant, I am acutely aware that I benefit from living on land that was unjustly taken from Indigenous peoples. This realization makes celebrating feel disingenuous and compels me to confront my own role in this complex history.

   • Well-being: This decision forces me to constantly reflect on my actions and their broader implications. It keeps me mindful of the privileges I enjoy and encourages me to use my voice and resources to advocate for those who are marginalized.

In choosing not to celebrate Canada Day, I am actively engaging in a process of learning and growth. This decision helps me align my actions with my values, promoting a sense of well-being that comes from living a life of integrity and purpose.

💡 F R E E B I E (Work)

I subscribe to SEO Notebook by Steve Toth. He shared something cool this week that I wanted to share with all of you. Steve spent the weekend jailbreaking prompts behind Official CustomGPTs created by ChatGPT and plans to show you how to do this, too.

He gained an excellent understanding of how to structure prompts since ChatGPT itself originally authored them. Leveraging this knowledge, Steve created a bot called Prompt Buddy, which helps users create CustomGPTs using the prompting best practices they learned through jailbreaking.

In this guide, you'll learn how to jailbreak most GPTs and gain access to these best practices, including his new bot, Prompt Buddy.

💡 LEARNSHIV CONTENT (World)

Mythbusting with Robert Reich: My Summary!

Economics is an Objective Science: Fact or Fiction?

You’ve probably heard the claim that economics is an objective science, separate from politics and morality. However, the truth is far more complex. Robert Reich started this great series on his YouTube channel, so I’m gonna summarize it for you.

Here are the three main reasons economics is NOT an objective science:

1. Economics, Politics, and Morality: Interconnected

To understand economics, one must also grasp its political and moral dimensions. Historically, economics was known as "political economy," a term that underscores the interconnected nature of these fields. Separating them is not only misleading but also hinders a full understanding of economic systems.

2. Historical Context and Evolution

Adam Smith, often considered the father of economics, saw himself as a moral philosopher. His work, The Wealth of Nations, tackled broad questions about creating a good society. However, in the late 19th century, economists like Alfred Marshall began to treat economics as a separate, objective science. This shift distanced the field from its political and moral roots, which were central to its original conception.

3. Moral Questions in Economics

Many economic issues are fundamentally moral questions. These include societal rules about inequality, poverty, child labour, minimum wage, wealth inheritance, and the power dynamics between the wealthy, corporations, and workers. Addressing these issues requires understanding their moral implications, not just their economic impacts.

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