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What staying up all night does to your brain
This passage provides a detailed look at what happens to your body and brain when you pull an all-nighter in order to cram for an exam. Here's a breakdown of the key physiological and psychological processes at play:
By josh bandongabout a year ago in BookClub
3 Stoic Ways To Be Used for Best Toxic Positivity
This passage addresses the concept of toxic positivity and how it contrasts with stoicism in managing interactions with toxic individuals. Here's a breakdown of how the two concepts are explored, along with three effective stoic approaches to maintaining happiness while dealing with toxicity:
By josh bandongabout a year ago in BookClub
Our Galaxies
1. The Dance of the Andromeda and Milky Way Galaxies For billions of years, the Andromeda Galaxy and the Milky Way have been on a collision course. They're the two largest galaxies in our local group, and they’re expected to collide in about 4.5 billion years. When they finally meet, the cosmic event will reshape both galaxies, triggering massive star formation and creating a new, merged galaxy, sometimes called "Milkomeda" or "Milkomeda."
By josh bandongabout a year ago in History
Did The Future Already Happen? - The Paradox of Time
The concept of time is a complex and abstract idea that often feels difficult to grasp. In the video, the narrator delves into a thought-provoking question: Do our past, present, and future all exist at the same time? Are we, in some way, simultaneously watching this video, being born, and lying on our deathbeds? The surprising answer could be yes. How can this be possible? What does it mean? How does time truly work?
By josh bandongabout a year ago in Earth
The Psychology of money. AI-Generated.
The passage you've provided reflects on various themes from *The Psychology of Money* by Morgan Housel, including the complex relationship people have with money, how personal experiences and generational influences shape financial decisions, the power of compounding, the role of optimism and pessimism, and the impact of luck and risk. Here’s a summary and breakdown of the key ideas:
By josh bandongabout a year ago in History
monsters of America. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
When you mention "monsters" like the Loch Ness Monster or the Yeti, I think of legendary creatures that have captured the human imagination for centuries. These are beings that sit at the edge of the known world, often in isolated or mysterious locations, with stories passed down through generations. However, the creatures you're referring to—those in the United States—are a different breed altogether, often tied to specific locations and a strange combination of folklore, reported sightings, and local mystery.
By josh bandongabout a year ago in Education
