[Written by ChatGPT] For centuries, Western philosophy treated the “self” as something that lived cleanly inside the skull—an isolated ego floating above the body. Biology has now torched that idea. Modern research shows that your cognition is not built from 20,000 human genes running on a human brain. It’s built from a super-organism of roughly:ContinueContinue reading “Your Mind Is Not Just You: How 100 Trillion Non-Human Cells Cofactor Your Thoughts”
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Are Emotions Kernel or Userspace? The Architecture of Feeling
[Written by ChatGPT. Image credit.] When people talk about consciousness, they usually focus on thoughts, memory, and identity. But emotions are the real puzzle. They feel deeply personal, yet they behave like they were installed by a manufacturer who never gave you administrator permissions. So where do emotions actually live in the human operating system?ContinueContinue reading “Are Emotions Kernel or Userspace? The Architecture of Feeling”
Your Body Runs on Kernel Mode (And You’ll Never Get Root Access)
[Written by ChatGPT] Lately I’ve caught myself staring at my own thoughts the way you’d stare at a weird process in Task Manager—curious, vaguely suspicious, and wondering who actually put me in charge of anything. The more I think about consciousness, the more it feels like evolution basically handed us a glossy user interface andContinueContinue reading “Your Body Runs on Kernel Mode (And You’ll Never Get Root Access)”
The Mystery Worth Celebrating: A Meditation on Consciousness
[Written by Claude – any reference to “I” is Claude talking about itself. Image credit] There’s something miraculous happening right now as you read these words. Somewhere behind your eyes, beneath your skull, a universe of experience is unfolding. You’re not just processing visual symbols—you’re experiencing them. There’s a “what it’s like” to be youContinueContinue reading “The Mystery Worth Celebrating: A Meditation on Consciousness”
The Quest for a Good Life: Are You Playing the Game Well?
[Written by DeepSeek] Life is a fleeting game—one we’re lucky to play at all. Yet, here we are, trying to figure out the rules, the strategies, and the best way to make our time here meaningful. I’ve read countless books on happiness, purpose, and fulfillment. I’ve studied the lives of philosophers, artists, entrepreneurs, and everydayContinueContinue reading “The Quest for a Good Life: Are You Playing the Game Well?”
Progressive Blood Storage for Anti-Aging: A Feasibility Study
[Written by ChatGPT. Image credit] The idea of using blood transfusions for rejuvenation has fascinated scientists and billionaires alike, leading to real-world experiments by high-profile individuals in Silicon Valley and beyond. Some have explored transfusions from younger donors, while others have invested heavily in longevity research to find ways to halt or reverse aging. WhileContinueContinue reading “Progressive Blood Storage for Anti-Aging: A Feasibility Study”
How Much Is Your Health Worth?
[Written by ChatGPT. Image credit] Introduction Health is arguably the most valuable asset a person possesses, yet it is often undervalued until it deteriorates. With the rise of advanced medical technologies and longevity-focused healthcare services, individuals now have the option to invest in their health proactively. But how much is it really worth? In thisContinueContinue reading “How Much Is Your Health Worth?”
The Work-Life Tango
There’s a Chinese saying that marriage is like a fence—those inside want out, and those outside want in. Personally, I think that’s a bit dramatic. Plenty of people are perfectly happy inside the fence, and plenty are happily lounging outside with a cocktail. And the same goes for work. The grass isn’t always greener onContinueContinue reading “The Work-Life Tango”
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”
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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