Human Memory: The World’s Fuzziest Compression Algorithm

[Written by ChatGPT] Ah, human memory. That beautiful, terrible, unpredictable mess of neurons we rely on to recall everything from our first crush to where we left our phones. If our brains were a data storage system, they’d be labeled “lossy compression” in bold red letters—because nothing comes back the same way it went in.ContinueContinue reading “Human Memory: The World’s Fuzziest Compression Algorithm”

What is Homophily?

ChatGPT introduced the word “homophily” to me yesterday, and I learned that its antonym is “heterophily.” I had never encountered either term before. Apparently, homophily is the tendency for people to associate with others who are similar to themselves. Doesn’t this remind you of some common expressions? “Birds of a feather flock together,” “great mindsContinueContinue reading “What is Homophily?”

Exploring the Mystery of Conscious and Unconscious Thinking

[Written with help from ChatGPT] Thinking is one of the most fascinating aspects of being human. We all experience the constant stream of thoughts in our minds, but where do these thoughts come from? Are they deliberate creations of our conscious mind, or do they emerge from the shadows of the unconscious, bubbling up likeContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Mystery of Conscious and Unconscious Thinking”