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Films

The films.

Nine short films, about a minute each: one to start with, then one for each principle. Tap one to play; it carries on to the next. Narrated with an AI voice of Andrew.

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  1. Start here · 1:05

    Less suffering, starting with yours

    Calmer inside, kinder to the people around you: three small things to try today.

    The eight principles
  2. Film 1 of 8 · 1:08

    Reduce suffering. That’s the rule.

    Under almost every argument, everybody wants the same thing: less suffering.

    Principle 1
  3. Film 2 of 8 · 1:21

    Good without anyone watching

    Kindness came first. No one needs to be watching.

    Principle 2
  4. Film 3 of 8 · 1:05

    You are not your thoughts

    The harsh voice in your head isn’t you. Notice it, and treat yourself like a friend.

    Principle 3
  5. Film 4 of 8 · 0:55

    Dehumanization begets dehumanization

    One sharp reply starts a pile-on. Someone has to go first to stop it.

    Principle 4
  6. Film 5 of 8 · 1:15

    Nobody is “just another” anything

    One word, and we think we know a person. We don’t.

    Principle 5
  7. Film 6 of 8 · 1:12

    Civility is a weapon

    Zingers win the room. Calm wins the person.

    Principle 6
  8. Film 7 of 8 · 1:01

    Forgiveness

    Why we’re afraid to apologize, and why forgiving is mostly for you.

    Principle 7
  9. Film 8 of 8 · 1:06

    The algorithm and the human

    Every A/B test asks what keeps you here. You get to choose what gets your attention.

    Principle 8