This essay explores how smartphones, by eliminating boredom and interstitial time, have led to the decline of daydreaming. I find the analysis on the profound impact on our creativity and humanity compelling.
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New Find Tim Ferriss advocates for the ketogenic diet to treat Lyme disease, sharing his personal success in resolving severe symptoms within weeks, with effects persisting for over a decade. I find this a nice read, though Ferriss's enthusiasm for keto is well-known.
This Wait But Why article offers a stark visualization of life's brevity, extending beyond total years to remaining interactions with loved ones. It's an effective 'memento mori' that pushes you to consider how little time is left with those who matter most.
This essay articulates how sustained attention fosters intense, self-reinforcing feedback loops across bodily systems, significantly amplifying perception. It contrasts this deep engagement with the fragmented, 'decohered' state resulting from rapid task-switching.
I found that industrial-grade bright lights dramatically improve my mood and productivity during dark winter months, unlike inadequate light therapy lamps. This guide explains practical ways to achieve that 'summer day' indoor lighting.
HMRC data debunks claims of a UK non-dom exodus post-tax reforms, confirming that raising taxes on the wealthy doesn't lead to mass flight as often reported.
This project details an impressive 380-element phased sonar array, LeSonar2, capable of detecting and identifying mosquitoes by their unique micro-doppler signatures for drone-based eradication. It's a fascinating application of advanced DSP and MEMS sensors.