[Written with help from ChatGPT] A few days ago, my older daughter was tearing up, reflecting on how her younger sister, who had turned 14, was growing up too fast. The irony was not lost on me—these same sisters who bicker over the smallest things, who claim annoyance with each other over trivial matters, areContinueContinue reading “The Evolving Truth of Parenting: Respect, Exploration, and Connection”
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The Magnifying Glass of the Mind: A Whimsical Guide to Dysmorphia and Self-Love
[Image from NYtimes] Don’t we all know someone who has millions yet feels poor, who teaches at prestigious universities yet still feels unaccomplished, or who is healthy yet dissatisfied with their less than perfect abs? The higher the hill we climb, the more we’re surrounded by high achievers. It seems the closer we get toContinueContinue reading “The Magnifying Glass of the Mind: A Whimsical Guide to Dysmorphia and Self-Love”
Book Club: Unended Quest by Karl Popper [Reading Plan]
I’ve recently discovered Karl Popper and his philosophy of critical rationalism. I started reading his autobiography and found it incredibly engaging. It’s not a book you can rush through. Following Grok’s advice, I plan to break it down into five sections and share my thoughts and reviews gradually. Related posts: Popper to Deutsch to parenting,ContinueContinue reading “Book Club: Unended Quest by Karl Popper [Reading Plan]”
Lost Memories: The Impact of Dementia on Identity and the Hope for Neuronal Repair
I’ve been thinking a lot about memory lately. Sadly, my grandmother, who is over 90, no longer recognizes me. Just last year, she could recall a few stories from my childhood and share them with affection every time we spoke on the phone. Now, those memories have vanished, and to her, I’m just another stranger.ContinueContinue reading “Lost Memories: The Impact of Dementia on Identity and the Hope for Neuronal Repair”
The Malleability of Reality: Exploring Choice, Memory, and Time in Blake Crouch’s Worlds
Several years ago, I read Dark Matter and Recursion by Blake Crouch and loved them both. But when I picked them up again a few weeks ago, I realized I couldn’t remember any details from either book—it’s like I’m reading them for the first time! It’s wild how fuzzy my memory is. The upside? IContinueContinue reading “The Malleability of Reality: Exploring Choice, Memory, and Time in Blake Crouch’s Worlds”
The Eternal Flow of the Dao
Verse 6 by Lao Zi: 谷神不死，是谓玄牝。玄牝之门，是谓天地根。绵绵若存，用之不勤。 “The valley spirit never dies—It is called the Mysterious Female.The gateway of the Mysterious Female—It is called the root of Heaven and Earth.Softly, continuously, it seems to remain—Yet its use is never exhausted.” Related verses: Verse 4 by Lao Zi: 道冲而用之或不盈。渊兮似万物之宗。挫其锐，解其纷，和其光，同其尘。湛兮似或存。吾不知谁之子，象帝之先。 Verse 1 by Lao Zi: 道可道，非常道。名可名，非常名。无名天地之始；有名万物之母。故常无欲，以观其妙；常有欲，以观其徼。此两者，同出而异名，同谓之玄。玄之又玄，衆妙之门。 [Written byContinueContinue reading “The Eternal Flow of the Dao”
AI Drama: Deepseek vs. ChatGPT Joke Battle ❄️🤖🔥
Snow day got you down? Warm up with a joke battle: Deepseek vs. ChatGPT! Because let’s be honest—watching AI throw shade is way more fun than suffering through the endless news cycle on Deepseek suspicions. At this point, even my algorithm is rolling its eyes. 🙄❄️😂 [Written by Deepseek] Here’s a fresh batch of brand-spanking-new jokes (hotContinueContinue reading “AI Drama: Deepseek vs. ChatGPT Joke Battle ❄️🤖🔥”
The Year Ahead: Symbolism of the Wood Snake
[Written by Deepseek] The transition from the Wood Dragon to the Wood Snake marked a profound shift in the world’s energy. The Dragon’s fiery ambition gave way to the Snake’s quiet introspection, signaling a year of transformation and renewal. Wisdom and Intuition: The Wood Snake’s energy encourages deep thinking and trust in one’s inner voice.ContinueContinue reading “The Year Ahead: Symbolism of the Wood Snake”
Monday Gratitude: Inner Peace
[Written with help from ChatGPT. Image credit] A few years ago, I stumbled upon a life coach’s classes on parenting quite by chance. Initially, my goal was straightforward: to help my kids thrive in ways I felt I hadn’t yet figured out as a parent. What I didn’t realize at the time was how profoundlyContinueContinue reading “Monday Gratitude: Inner Peace”
Accelerating the Path to Functional Digital Brain Replicas
[Image] I often pondered whether the physiological state of the brain encapsulates all cognitive aspects about a person—their memories, preferences, biases, and interests. Could it be that all of these defining aspects are embodied in the physical state of the brain at any given moment? I suspect so. If this hypothesis holds true, then creatingContinueContinue reading “Accelerating the Path to Functional Digital Brain Replicas”
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