Alain SUPPINI
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I’m Alain — a French critical care anesthesiologist who writes to keep memory alive. Between past and present, medicine and words, I search for what endures.
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The Great Grocery Escapade: When Shopping Becomes an Absurdist Adventure
Imagine stepping into your local grocery store, expecting nothing more than a routine shopping trip, only to find yourself caught in an epic saga where the tomatoes convene for secret council meetings to plot world domination, the self-checkout machines develop existential crises and start questioning the meaning of their existence, and the janitor, of all people, moonlights as a time-traveling philosopher—offering unsolicited lectures on the nature of time while subtly guiding your choices. Sounds ridiculous? Welcome to the world of the absurd, where even the most mundane moments become mind-bending odysseys, and reality is a mercurial, fleeting thing that laughs in the face of expectation.
By Alain SUPPINI10 months ago in Humor
Eternal Youth, Eternal Regrets: How We Broke Mortality (and Ourselves)
The Death of Death I remember the day they announced it—the cure for aging. Not a temporary hack or a fountain-of-youth scam, but real, irreversible science. They called it ChronoGenesis, a breakthrough that stopped cellular degradation, erased genetic mutations, and reset biological clocks indefinitely. The world changed overnight. People lined up to become eternal, but no one could predict what would come next.
By Alain SUPPINI10 months ago in Longevity
Breaking the Rules: A Bold Self-Edit of My Riskiest Writing Choice
Taking the Leap into Creative Uncertainty Every writer faces a moment of doubt when pushing the boundaries of conventional storytelling. This article is both a confession and a guide—a deep dive into my own risk-taking as a writer. I will share an excerpt that I once considered both flawed and full of potential. Then, I will analyze my editing choices, the risks I took, and how they reshaped my creative approach. If you have ever hesitated before breaking a rule in writing, this exploration might offer the encouragement you need.
By Alain SUPPINI10 months ago in Critique
Lyrics That Stick: The Art of Songwriting That Tells a Story
Why Do Some Lyrics Stay With Us Forever? Have you ever found yourself humming a song long after the music stopped? The best lyrics don’t just rhyme; they tell a story, paint emotions, and captivate listeners. Think of classics like Bob Dylan’s "Blowin’ in the Wind" or Adele’s "Someone Like You"—these songs aren’t just catchy; they connect on a deeper level.
By Alain SUPPINI10 months ago in Beat
The Perfect Future? Think Again
When Perfection Becomes a Problem Imagine a world where poverty, disease, and conflict are relics of the past. A world where artificial intelligence ensures fairness, genetic engineering eliminates illness, and human labor is a quaint memory replaced by automation. This is the utopia we dreamed of—a society sculpted by radical innovation, where technology and social change have erased humanity’s greatest struggles. But beneath the pristine surface of this perfect world, what hidden costs lurk? Could the pursuit of perfection create unforeseen challenges that mirror today’s dilemmas in unexpected ways?
By Alain SUPPINI10 months ago in Futurism
Aspirin: The Cheap Pill That Might Outsmart Cancer
A Tiny Pill, a Huge Discovery Imagine if the cure to one of humanity’s greatest medical challenges had been sitting in your medicine cabinet all along. No high-tech lab, no billion-dollar research, just a humble pill that has existed for over a century. Aspirin, the same drug used to relieve headaches and fevers, is now making waves in cancer research. Scientists are uncovering its surprising potential to prevent metastases—the spread of cancer from its original site to other parts of the body.
By Alain SUPPINI10 months ago in Humans
The Beautiful Breakdown: How Falling Apart Can Put You Back Together
Ever Felt Like You're Losing It? Good. What if your worst breakdown was actually the beginning of your biggest breakthrough? Imagine this: You’re sitting in your room, staring at the ceiling, feeling like a human-shaped puzzle with missing pieces. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if you’re the only person who’s ever felt this lost. Spoiler alert: You’re not.
By Alain SUPPINI10 months ago in Psyche
The Great Grocery Rebellion: When Tomatoes Take a Stand
The Day That Started Normally (Or So I Thought) Have you ever walked into a grocery store expecting nothing but a quick errand, only to find yourself in the middle of an existential crisis—or worse, a full-scale rebellion led by sentient produce? No? Well, buckle up. This is the tale of how my ordinary trip to the supermarket turned into a bizarre adventure involving talking vegetables, philosophical debates with a disgruntled cashier, and a cart that refused to cooperate.
By Alain SUPPINI10 months ago in Humor
Forever Young or Doomed to Decay? The Perils of Beating Death
The Promise and the Paradox Imagine waking up one morning to breaking news: a biotech firm has discovered a treatment that halts aging indefinitely. No more wrinkles, no more diseases of old age, no more ticking clock. Humanity, at long last, has conquered death—or so it seems.
By Alain SUPPINI10 months ago in Longevity
Why My First Drafts Look Like a Crime Scene (And Why Yours Should Too)
Do You Have the Guts to Butcher Your Own Work? Have you ever written something so imperfect that you wanted to set it on fire? Good. That means you’re on the right track. Writing isn’t about getting it right the first time—it’s about being brave enough to get it wrong, then ruthless enough to fix it. The true magic happens in self-editing, where creativity and cold-blooded analysis collide. But how do you edit without suffocating your originality?
By Alain SUPPINI10 months ago in Critique
The Grocery Store Odyssey: When Shopping Carts Lead to Chaos
The Grocery List That Started It All Have you ever walked into a grocery store expecting a mundane experience, only to leave questioning reality itself? No? Then perhaps you’ve never encountered a self-aware loaf of bread or a cashier who moonlights as a time traveler.
By Alain SUPPINI10 months ago in Humor
