<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Guild of the ROSE]]></title><description><![CDATA[ The Guild is an educational organization that provides a tight-knit community approach to self-improvement for people who have a sense that more is possible.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org</link><image><url>https://guildoftherose.org/images/banners/main-character/main-character.png</url><title>The Guild of the ROSE</title><link>https://guildoftherose.org</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:52:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://guildoftherose.org/api/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[© 2021, the Guild of the ROSE.]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[council@guildoftherose.org]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[council@guildoftherose.org]]></webMaster><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Building Your AI Squad: From One to Many]]></title><description><![CDATA[Level up your AI workflow by chaining specialized agents together for the best results. Learn how to get the most bang for your buck out of LLM assistance by automating tedium away.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/building-your-ai-squad-from-one-to-many</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/building-your-ai-squad-from-one-to-many</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:07:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Building Your AI Squad: First Specialist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Level up your AI workflow by moving from general prompts to specialized agents. Learn how to get the most bang for your buck out of LLM assistance by automating tedium away.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/building-your-ai-squad-first-specialist</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/building-your-ai-squad-first-specialist</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:06:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fractured Foundations of Modern Capitalism: Rebuilding an Economy with AI Taxation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore how current methods of capital allocation in combination with the growing value of AI require better ways to capture AI's value and distribute it through the economy.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/the-fractured-foundations-of-modern-capitalism</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/the-fractured-foundations-of-modern-capitalism</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:09:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Be Well Tuned III: Spring into Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[This workshop teaches you how to pause the internal feedback loops that keep you stuck in reactivity, and how to access calm, self-directed concentration when you’re ready to re-engage. The result: greater clarity, better recovery, and more intentional action.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/be-well-tuned-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/be-well-tuned-3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 13:27:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Creating Your Aesthetic 3: Cool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us in learning what cool is and be inspired by innovators. Embrace constraints to bring out creativity and be 😎.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/creating-your-aesthetic-3-cool</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/creating-your-aesthetic-3-cool</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:08:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Creating Your Aesthetic 2: Analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use aesthetic language to analyze your inspiration through the lenses of color, pattern and theme. Discover your authentic style and find your sense of beauty in this aesthetics workshop. ]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/creating-your-aesthetic-2-analysis</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/creating-your-aesthetic-2-analysis</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:34:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Mastering the Art of AI Prompting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the magic of prompt engineering and learn how to summon and direct your AI minions effectively. Go from handcrafting prompts individually to a prompt that crafts more prompts, and beyond! Unleash your inner wizard and join the revolution in AI communication.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/mastering-the-art-of-ai-prompting</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/mastering-the-art-of-ai-prompting</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:14:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decoding AI: From Childhood Learning to Transformer Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article delves into the process by which a child builds a mental geometry of concepts, starting with simple associations and gradually forming a complex web of understanding. It draws parallels between this cognitive development and the way AI models, particularly Transformers, encode and process information as vectors in a high-dimensional space. By understanding these geometric representations, the article sheds light on both the capabilities and limitations of AI in generating meaningful outputs and the importance of effective prompt engineering.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/decoding-ai</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/decoding-ai</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:22:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[⚙️ Success Engineering and Shadow Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn about the discipline of success engineering, what our book clubs have been reading, and how to implement a hedging strategy in our July 2024 newsletter.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/success-engineering-and-shadow-work</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/success-engineering-and-shadow-work</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:48:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Introduction to Hedging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join our Introduction to Hedging workshop to learn practical decision-making strategies for managing risk in everyday life. This 1-hour session covers the basics of hedging, its applications in various scenarios, and includes interactive exercises to apply these concepts to personal decisions. Gain valuable skills to make more informed choices and protect yourself against potential losses.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/intro-to-hedging</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/intro-to-hedging</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:39:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[🕯️ Prepare for nuclear war and learn the Guild's values]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article provides additional material for our Emergency Preparedness workshop and an essay on the origins of the Guild's values.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/prepare-for-nuclear-war-and-learn-the-guild-s-values</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/prepare-for-nuclear-war-and-learn-the-guild-s-values</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:27:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facing Dragons]]></title><description><![CDATA[How, why, and when to face the dragons out there]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/facing-dragons</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/facing-dragons</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2024 11:04:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Orienting Ourselves in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article will provide an update on where the Guild is at, and what we hope to accomplish in the next year.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/update-orienting-ourselves-in-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/update-orienting-ourselves-in-2024</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:21:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Decision Making - Prediction and Expected Value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expand your prediction and forecasting skills by attacking more complex problems, and practice the specific narrow mental abilities that will sharpen your predictive powers.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/decision-making-prediction-and-expected-value</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/decision-making-prediction-and-expected-value</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:31:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Path Mapping 2: Exploring Strengths and Weaknesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover your strengths and weaknesses with the Big 5 personality assessment, reflect on past experiences tied to your traits, and strategize on how to leverage strengths and improve weaknesses for personal growth.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/path-mapping-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/path-mapping-2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2023 07:03:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Developing an Aesthetic 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn to analyze your aesthetic inspiration through color, pattern and theme to discover your authentic style in this insightful fashion workshop. Remember to gather at least ten samples of inspiration whose aesthetic calls to you before this workshop.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/developing-an-aesthetic-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/developing-an-aesthetic-2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:57:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Public Speaking]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this workshop, you will learn some practical and useful methods and routines to improve your abilities as a public speaker and to reduce your anxiety around the idea of public speaking.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/public-speaking</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/public-speaking</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:50:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Quest Planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gather around the quest board with your cohort, find your objective, and plot a course for success.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/quest-planning</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/quest-planning</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:28:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Quest Creation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROSE has spent the last several years developing a systemized path for self improvement. It is time to take what we have learned and see what we can collectively create together.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/quest-creation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/quest-creation</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 14:28:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Visual Prompt Engineering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unleash your creativity and dive into the mesmerizing future of art with this comprehensive workshop for the cutting-edge Midjourney AI model. With detailed instructions and examples, you'll learn how to create stunning visual masterpieces by manipulating subject, style, camera angles, and more. ]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/visual-prompt-engineering</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/visual-prompt-engineering</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:56:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midjourney Style Primitives Reference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dive into the fascinating world of Midjourney style primitives with this comprehensive reference guide. With detailed examples and explanations, this article will inspire you to experiment with both traditional and unconventional styles. Don't just rely on famous artist names; create your own distinctive styles using the rich variety of style primitives available in the latest Midjourney model. ]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/midjourney-style-primitives-reference</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/midjourney-style-primitives-reference</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:53:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Decision Theory 6 (Ruin)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dive deep into the abyss of ruinous outcomes and unearth the hidden power of decision trees, allowing you to navigate the treacherous waters of life with ease. With a firm grasp on these lesser-known techniques, you'll be able to confront the specters of ruin. As you ascend the mountain of wisdom, you'll not only be able to see the pitfalls lurking in the shadows, but also gain the ability to steer clear of them with unwavering conviction. ]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/decision-theory-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/decision-theory-6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:06:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contrarian Time Management Recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to manage your time effectively? This article on time management offers practical advice to help you get more done in less time and feel less stressed out. You'll learn the importance of setting weekly commitments involving other people, being smart and driven, stopping things you don't want to do, and getting more sleep.

Additionally, you'll discover that productivity is not just about sitting in a chair for hours on end, but rather doing lots of things at once. By implementing these strategies, you can take control of your time and your life, and achieve your goals more efficiently and effectively.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/contrarian-time-management-recommendations</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/contrarian-time-management-recommendations</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:33:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Path Walkthrough: Unseen Chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's easy to grow resigned to bugs in our lives. We learn to put up with the problem, work around it, or simply endure it. You might feel that this tendency is a sign of mental fortitude. There's some truth to that, but wouldn't it be nice if you didn't have to shoulder such a heavy burden? And wouldn't it be so much easier to deal with the big, scary problems if you weren't covered in psychological wounds from a host of lesser ones?]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/path-walkthrough-unseen-chances</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/path-walkthrough-unseen-chances</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:50:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Dawn for Structured Self Improvement]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article introduces the Practitioner's Path 2.0, starting with the three aspects of the Path: Skill, Attributes, and Tasks.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/a-new-dawn-for-structured-self-improvement</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/a-new-dawn-for-structured-self-improvement</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Mar 2023 11:06:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Guide for Workshop Leaders: Pre-Workshop Planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you planning on leading a workshop for the Guild of the ROSE? Ensuring that you have a well-organized plan is essential for the success of the workshop.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/a-guide-for-workshop-leaders-pre-workshop-planning</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/a-guide-for-workshop-leaders-pre-workshop-planning</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 08:08:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Practitioner's Path 2.0: the Empiricist Archetype]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heart of the Path is the Skilltree, which is divided into three archetypes: Pragmatist, Meditative, and Empiricist. Today, we'll go over the Empiricist archetype and her associated Skills.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/path-2-0-the-empiricist-archetype</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/path-2-0-the-empiricist-archetype</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2023 09:04:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Practitioner's Path 2.0: the Meditative Archetype]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heart of the Path is the Skilltree, which is divided into three archetypes: Pragmatist, Meditative, and Empiricist. Today, we'll go over the Meditative archetype and their associated Skills.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/path-2-0-the-meditative-archetype</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/path-2-0-the-meditative-archetype</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2023 07:18:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Practitioner's Path 2.0: the Pragmatist Archetype]]></title><description><![CDATA[In our last announcement, we introduced the three parts of the Practitioner's Path 2.0 — Attributes, Tasks, and Skill. We also mentioned that the Skilltree is further divided into three archetypes: Pragmatist, Meditative, and Empiricist. Today, we'll be doing a deep dive into the Pragmatist area of the Skilltree.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/path-2-0-the-pragmatist-archetype</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/path-2-0-the-pragmatist-archetype</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 07:44:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Future of Structured Self Improvement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Practitioner's Path 2.0 overhauls every aspect of the Path system, from Bugs to the Character Sheet to levels. The new system is split into three parts: Attributes, Tasks, and Skills. Together, these make up your Character Sheet.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/the-future-of-structured-self-improvement</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/the-future-of-structured-self-improvement</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2023 08:01:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Level Up Session]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Character Sheet is a framework for prioritizing and tackling issues in one's life. This workshop will teach you to create one, or help you review and renew an existing one.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/level-up-session</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/level-up-session</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:43:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Feeling Rational]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite popular conception, reason and emotion are not opposed. They are allies — your emotions are a powerful tool that your logical brain should leverage as much as possible. This workshop will help you practice feeling and acknowledging emotions from strong to subtle.

This workshop has pre-workshop reading. Please remember to read the articles before the workshop session.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/feeling-rational</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/feeling-rational</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:56:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: New Year's Resolutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[This workshop provides tools and strategies for setting and achieving New Year's goals, including aligning them with your emotional and intuitive self (the "Elephant") and making them specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Participants will define their most important goal for the year, establish commitment to their goal with their cohort, conduct a premortem to identify potential pitfalls, and refine their goal based on feedback.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/new-year-s-resolutions</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/new-year-s-resolutions</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:26:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aligning the Elephant and Rider]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to set goals that both your Elephant and Rider can get behind.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/aligning-the-elephant-and-rider</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/aligning-the-elephant-and-rider</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 09:55:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphyjitsu Template]]></title><description><![CDATA[No matter your profession or hobbies, making plans is always something you will have to do. You may as well be good at it.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/murphyjitsu</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/murphyjitsu</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:14:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a Decision Tree (Decisions 4)]]></title><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/building-a-decision-tree-decisions-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/building-a-decision-tree-decisions-4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 21:01:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utility in Money (Decisions 3)]]></title><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/utility-in-money-decisions-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/utility-in-money-decisions-3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 21:01:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Certain Equivalent (Decisions 2)]]></title><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/the-certain-equivalent-decisions-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/the-certain-equivalent-decisions-2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 21:01:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Utility Is and Isn't (Decisions 1)]]></title><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/what-utility-is-and-isn-t-decisions-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/what-utility-is-and-isn-t-decisions-1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 21:01:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fragility, Robustness, and Antifragility]]></title><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/fragility-robustness-and-antifragility</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/fragility-robustness-and-antifragility</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:55:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prediction and Calibration (Prediction 3)]]></title><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/prediction-and-calibration-prediction-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/prediction-and-calibration-prediction-3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:36:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Probabilities and Distinctions (Prediction 2)]]></title><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/probabilities-and-distinctions-prediction-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/probabilities-and-distinctions-prediction-2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:36:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking in Buckets (Prediction 1)]]></title><link>https://guildoftherose.org/articles/thinking-in-buckets-forecasting-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/articles/thinking-in-buckets-forecasting-1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:36:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Advanced Epistemics]]></title><description><![CDATA[This workshop focuses on errors stemming from the imprecise use of words and categories in our thoughts and arguments.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/advanced-epistemics</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/advanced-epistemics</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:45:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Moneybending 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money is this mysterious and elusive force that governs most of our lives. In this workshop we’ll get into the heads of those evil, evil capitalists and learn their secret art of moneybending. ]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/moneybending-101</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/moneybending-101</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:06:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Emergency Preparedness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The objective of this workshop is to give all Guild members the basic skills and tools of emergency and disaster survival.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/emergency-preparedness</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/emergency-preparedness</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:18:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Creating an Exobrain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to reduce your wasted mental motion and spend more time on the things that matter to you.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/creating-an-exobrain</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/creating-an-exobrain</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 14:24:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Using Your Voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people think that their voice is "bad", which should be surprising because almost nobody has an objectively bad voice. But many people use their voices unskillfully, which can be improved.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/using-your-voice</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/using-your-voice</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 12:09:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: How to Teach Anyone Anything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teaching people useful information and skills is deeply rewarding and valuable for its own sake. In this workshop you will learn to put together a Guild of the ROSE workshop quickly and effectively. ]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/how-to-teach-anyone-anything</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/how-to-teach-anyone-anything</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 19:50:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop: Nutrition]]></title><description><![CDATA[What we eat affects on our thinking, mood, lifespan, and overall well-being. In this course we will discuss the basics of nutrition and take care of the low hanging fruit (pun intended).]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/nutrition</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/workshops/nutrition</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 18:36:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 2: Character Design (part of Creative Writing)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer's block got you down? Characters all feel the same? Do people describe your writing as "choppy" and "bland"? These problems are infamous among novice writers and can often seem insurmountable -- but nothing could be further from the truth. This course will teach you to transmute your mental dream into tangible reality, with techniques for flow, pacing, and overcoming the dreaded writer's block. Even if you aren't interested in fiction, the average person writes several hundred words per day. Level up your writing skills and improve every textual interaction, from casual DMs with your friends, to Twitter flash fiction, to million-word web serial epics.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/creative-writing/sessions/character-design</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/creative-writing/sessions/character-design</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:56:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 1: Overcoming Writer's Block (part of Creative Writing)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer's block got you down? Characters all feel the same? Do people describe your writing as "choppy" and "bland"? These problems are infamous among novice writers and can often seem insurmountable -- but nothing could be further from the truth. This course will teach you to transmute your mental dream into tangible reality, with techniques for flow, pacing, and overcoming the dreaded writer's block. Even if you aren't interested in fiction, the average person writes several hundred words per day. Level up your writing skills and improve every textual interaction, from casual DMs with your friends, to Twitter flash fiction, to million-word web serial epics.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/creative-writing/sessions/overcoming-writer-s-block</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/creative-writing/sessions/overcoming-writer-s-block</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:10:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 1: Optimization (part of The Practical Uses of Optimization)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This course will teach the methods of constrained and unconstrained optimization and how to apply them to real-life problem. Content will be presented in two tracks. The basic track will use a literary description of optimization to convey the basic concepts. The advanced track will include a technical description of the math involved, as well as additional details that can't be described through a literary framework.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/the-practical-uses-of-optimization/sessions/optimization</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/the-practical-uses-of-optimization/sessions/optimization</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:21:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 6: Intergroup Dynamics and Maintaining Friendships (part of Practical Social Networking)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loneliness is an epidemic. Cultures all around the world are measuring a lack of community and the subsequent issues that come from that. This class is aimed at helping people understand the mechanics of social networks, how to build them, and the rich value they bring to our lives. You will be given a step-by-step series of examples and instructions on how to meet people and build friendships. More importantly, this class will help you find people that you care enough about to spend your time and effort helping.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-social-networking/sessions/intergroup-dynamics-and-maintaining-friendships</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-social-networking/sessions/intergroup-dynamics-and-maintaining-friendships</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:21:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 5: Vulnerability (part of Practical Social Networking)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loneliness is an epidemic. Cultures all around the world are measuring a lack of community and the subsequent issues that come from that. This class is aimed at helping people understand the mechanics of social networks, how to build them, and the rich value they bring to our lives. You will be given a step-by-step series of examples and instructions on how to meet people and build friendships. More importantly, this class will help you find people that you care enough about to spend your time and effort helping.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-social-networking/sessions/vulnerability</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-social-networking/sessions/vulnerability</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:21:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 4: Familiar Friendship (part of Practical Social Networking)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loneliness is an epidemic. Cultures all around the world are measuring a lack of community and the subsequent issues that come from that. This class is aimed at helping people understand the mechanics of social networks, how to build them, and the rich value they bring to our lives. You will be given a step-by-step series of examples and instructions on how to meet people and build friendships. More importantly, this class will help you find people that you care enough about to spend your time and effort helping.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-social-networking/sessions/familiar-friendship</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-social-networking/sessions/familiar-friendship</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:20:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 3: Casual Exploration (part of Practical Social Networking)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loneliness is an epidemic. Cultures all around the world are measuring a lack of community and the subsequent issues that come from that. This class is aimed at helping people understand the mechanics of social networks, how to build them, and the rich value they bring to our lives. You will be given a step-by-step series of examples and instructions on how to meet people and build friendships. More importantly, this class will help you find people that you care enough about to spend your time and effort helping.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-social-networking/sessions/casual-exploration</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-social-networking/sessions/casual-exploration</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:20:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 2: Acquaintance and Curiosity (part of Practical Social Networking)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loneliness is an epidemic. Cultures all around the world are measuring a lack of community and the subsequent issues that come from that. This class is aimed at helping people understand the mechanics of social networks, how to build them, and the rich value they bring to our lives. You will be given a step-by-step series of examples and instructions on how to meet people and build friendships. More importantly, this class will help you find people that you care enough about to spend your time and effort helping.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-social-networking/sessions/acquaintance-and-curiosity</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-social-networking/sessions/acquaintance-and-curiosity</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:20:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 1: Foundations of Friendship (part of Practical Social Networking)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loneliness is an epidemic. Cultures all around the world are measuring a lack of community and the subsequent issues that come from that. This class is aimed at helping people understand the mechanics of social networks, how to build them, and the rich value they bring to our lives. You will be given a step-by-step series of examples and instructions on how to meet people and build friendships. More importantly, this class will help you find people that you care enough about to spend your time and effort helping.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-social-networking/sessions/foundations-of-friendship</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-social-networking/sessions/foundations-of-friendship</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:19:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 4: Context and Calibration (part of Context and Communication)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communication is inevitable, but one is not inevitably good at it. This course will teach you the components of communication and hone each aspect of sending reliable messages. We’ll dive in on how to have deep conversations, and once you’ve walked the hardest path, you’ll see that all communication can be deep, even the smallest conversation.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/context-and-communication/sessions/context-and-calibration</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/context-and-communication/sessions/context-and-calibration</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:19:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 3: Body Language (part of Context and Communication)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communication is inevitable, but one is not inevitably good at it. This course will teach you the components of communication and hone each aspect of sending reliable messages. We’ll dive in on how to have deep conversations, and once you’ve walked the hardest path, you’ll see that all communication can be deep, even the smallest conversation.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/context-and-communication/sessions/body-language</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/context-and-communication/sessions/body-language</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:18:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 2: Empathic Communication (part of Context and Communication)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communication is inevitable, but one is not inevitably good at it. This course will teach you the components of communication and hone each aspect of sending reliable messages. We’ll dive in on how to have deep conversations, and once you’ve walked the hardest path, you’ll see that all communication can be deep, even the smallest conversation.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/context-and-communication/sessions/empathic-communication</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/context-and-communication/sessions/empathic-communication</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:18:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 1: Model of Communication (part of Context and Communication)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communication is inevitable, but one is not inevitably good at it. This course will teach you the components of communication and hone each aspect of sending reliable messages. We’ll dive in on how to have deep conversations, and once you’ve walked the hardest path, you’ll see that all communication can be deep, even the smallest conversation.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/context-and-communication/sessions/model-of-communication</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/context-and-communication/sessions/model-of-communication</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:17:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 5: Murphyjitsu (part of Quantified Self Assessment)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analyze your present to take charge of your future. This class will use a tool called the ‘Character Sheet’ to identify what stands between you and the person you wish to be. This course will use a series of tools to find 'bugs' in your life, and reveal how best to prioritize each one. The first tool will be a chronological walkthrough of your daily routine, followed by an examination of your surrounding physical space, then finally an introspection called ‘Hamming Questions’. Once you have created your Character Sheet, you can then leverage the other skills you learn in the Guild, along with support of your cohort, to systematize your self improvement.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/quantified-self-assessment/sessions/murphyjitsu</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/quantified-self-assessment/sessions/murphyjitsu</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:17:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 4: True Names (part of Quantified Self Assessment)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analyze your present to take charge of your future. This class will use a tool called the ‘Character Sheet’ to identify what stands between you and the person you wish to be. This course will use a series of tools to find 'bugs' in your life, and reveal how best to prioritize each one. The first tool will be a chronological walkthrough of your daily routine, followed by an examination of your surrounding physical space, then finally an introspection called ‘Hamming Questions’. Once you have created your Character Sheet, you can then leverage the other skills you learn in the Guild, along with support of your cohort, to systematize your self improvement.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/quantified-self-assessment/sessions/true-names</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/quantified-self-assessment/sessions/true-names</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:17:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 3: Hamming Questions (part of Quantified Self Assessment)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analyze your present to take charge of your future. This class will use a tool called the ‘Character Sheet’ to identify what stands between you and the person you wish to be. This course will use a series of tools to find 'bugs' in your life, and reveal how best to prioritize each one. The first tool will be a chronological walkthrough of your daily routine, followed by an examination of your surrounding physical space, then finally an introspection called ‘Hamming Questions’. Once you have created your Character Sheet, you can then leverage the other skills you learn in the Guild, along with support of your cohort, to systematize your self improvement.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/quantified-self-assessment/sessions/hamming-questions</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/quantified-self-assessment/sessions/hamming-questions</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 2: Design (part of Quantified Self Assessment)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analyze your present to take charge of your future. This class will use a tool called the ‘Character Sheet’ to identify what stands between you and the person you wish to be. This course will use a series of tools to find 'bugs' in your life, and reveal how best to prioritize each one. The first tool will be a chronological walkthrough of your daily routine, followed by an examination of your surrounding physical space, then finally an introspection called ‘Hamming Questions’. Once you have created your Character Sheet, you can then leverage the other skills you learn in the Guild, along with support of your cohort, to systematize your self improvement.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/quantified-self-assessment/sessions/design</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/quantified-self-assessment/sessions/design</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:16:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 1: Slice of Life (part of Quantified Self Assessment)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analyze your present to take charge of your future. This class will use a tool called the ‘Character Sheet’ to identify what stands between you and the person you wish to be. This course will use a series of tools to find 'bugs' in your life, and reveal how best to prioritize each one. The first tool will be a chronological walkthrough of your daily routine, followed by an examination of your surrounding physical space, then finally an introspection called ‘Hamming Questions’. Once you have created your Character Sheet, you can then leverage the other skills you learn in the Guild, along with support of your cohort, to systematize your self improvement.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/quantified-self-assessment/sessions/slice-of-life</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/quantified-self-assessment/sessions/slice-of-life</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:16:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 5: Goal Repotting (part of Practical Decision-Making)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a course in decision theory that focuses on practical applications. We will learn basic academic decision theory and Bayesian reasoning. Students will obtain a firm grasp on the theoretical fundamentals of making predictions and decisions. The real value of the course will be in the implementation of strategies, heuristics and workflows to employ these powerful ideas in your daily life.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-decision-making/sessions/goal-repotting</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-decision-making/sessions/goal-repotting</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:16:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 4: Decision Trees (part of Practical Decision-Making)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a course in decision theory that focuses on practical applications. We will learn basic academic decision theory and Bayesian reasoning. Students will obtain a firm grasp on the theoretical fundamentals of making predictions and decisions. The real value of the course will be in the implementation of strategies, heuristics and workflows to employ these powerful ideas in your daily life.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-decision-making/sessions/decision-trees</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-decision-making/sessions/decision-trees</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:15:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 3: The Certain Equivalent (part of Practical Decision-Making)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a course in decision theory that focuses on practical applications. We will learn basic academic decision theory and Bayesian reasoning. Students will obtain a firm grasp on the theoretical fundamentals of making predictions and decisions. The real value of the course will be in the implementation of strategies, heuristics and workflows to employ these powerful ideas in your daily life.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-decision-making/sessions/the-certain-equivalent</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-decision-making/sessions/the-certain-equivalent</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:15:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 2: Expected Value (part of Practical Decision-Making)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a course in decision theory that focuses on practical applications. We will learn basic academic decision theory and Bayesian reasoning. Students will obtain a firm grasp on the theoretical fundamentals of making predictions and decisions. The real value of the course will be in the implementation of strategies, heuristics and workflows to employ these powerful ideas in your daily life.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-decision-making/sessions/expected-value</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-decision-making/sessions/expected-value</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:15:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 1: Thinking in Buckets (part of Practical Decision-Making)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a course in decision theory that focuses on practical applications. We will learn basic academic decision theory and Bayesian reasoning. Students will obtain a firm grasp on the theoretical fundamentals of making predictions and decisions. The real value of the course will be in the implementation of strategies, heuristics and workflows to employ these powerful ideas in your daily life.]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-decision-making/sessions/thinking-in-buckets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/practical-decision-making/sessions/thinking-in-buckets</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:15:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 1: Defense (part of Truesight)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your strength as a rationalist is your ability to be more confused by fiction than by reality. Unfortunately, even fiction can be coherent, in which case the previously mentioned mantra does not help. In this course, you will cultivate habits to prevent fiction from taking hold of you in the first place, so that you may see the world as it is and draw correct conclusions. ]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/truesight/sessions/defense</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/truesight/sessions/defense</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:14:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Week 2: Offense (part of Truesight)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your strength as a rationalist is your ability to be more confused by fiction than by reality. Unfortunately, even fiction can be coherent, in which case the previously mentioned mantra does not help. In this course, you will cultivate habits to prevent fiction from taking hold of you in the first place, so that you may see the world as it is and draw correct conclusions. ]]></description><link>https://guildoftherose.org/courses/truesight/sessions/offense</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://guildoftherose.org/courses/truesight/sessions/offense</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:14:21 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>