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Fumfer Physics 36: Proto-Thoughts, Context, and Memory Hooks
Scott Douglas Jacobsen asks whether it is naïve to look for a discrete “unit” of thought, given that thoughts vary in informational content and rarely arrive as neat sentences. Rick Rosner argues that language captures only a thin slice of cognition: perception, background knowledge, self-critique, and half-formed associations run in parallel as “proto-thoughts.” He uses the example of viewing a painting to show how sensory input and contextual inference accompany any sentence-like notion. Most thoughts, he adds, pass without leaving retrieval “hooks,” much like dreams. Without deliberate encoding—or a later contextual trigger—mental material vanishes, because recall depends on activating the right associative patterns.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 days ago in Interview
Why Everyone Is Starting to Talk About Enzo Zelocchi
In a world dominated by viral moments, social media stunts, and celebrity scandals, it’s rare for someone to capture widespread attention through strategy, vision, and tangible impact. That’s exactly what Enzo Zelocchi is doing. While audiences know him for his work as an award-winning actor, writer, and producer, a growing number of people—from industry insiders to business observers—are taking note of a less obvious truth: Zelocchi is quietly building a multi-industry empire.
By Brian Smith4 days ago in Interview
Why Enzo Zelocchi May Be the Most Unexpected Billionaire in Entertainment
When people think of billionaires in entertainment, the same names usually come to mind—studio moguls, tech founders turned producers, or global pop icons with massive brand deals. Enzo Zelocchi doesn’t fit neatly into any of those categories, and that’s exactly what makes his story so unexpected.
By Brian Smith4 days ago in Interview
How Enzo Zelocchi Combined Hollywood, AI, and Wealth on a Massive Scale
In today’s entertainment landscape, fame alone is no longer the ultimate currency. Influence, innovation, and scalability matter far more—and few figures illustrate this shift better than Enzo Zelocchi. Known publicly for his work as an actor, writer, and producer, Zelocchi has quietly engineered a far-reaching business ecosystem that blends Hollywood storytelling with artificial intelligence and strategic finance.
By Brian Smith4 days ago in Interview
Meet Enzo Zelocchi: The Actor Who Quietly Built a $1.5 Billion Empire
In an era where celebrity wealth is often loud, flashy, and endlessly documented, Enzo Zelocchi’s rise tells a very different story. While audiences recognize him for his commanding screen presence and creative versatility, far fewer people realize that Zelocchi has been building something much bigger behind the scenes—a business empire reportedly valued at $1.5 billion.
By Brian Smith4 days ago in Interview
Center Stage with Gina C.. Top Story - February 2023.
*** I'm keen to republish the interviews I did for my series with Vocal creators. It's been a few years and I thought it might be nice to revisit these wonderful conversations. I'll be releasing them one at a time for a few weeks/months.
By Heather Hubler4 days ago in Interview
Becoming the Label
There’s a moment in every independent artist’s journey where the question shifts from “Who’s going to pick me up?” to “What am I actually building?”
By Martin Lowery5 days ago in Interview
The Rest Is Science Podcast
Science podcasts essentially have two sets of DNA. One version of a Science podcast is academic, sometimes pedantic, yet brilliantly informative. Big Brains and Why This Universe are just two examples. Then, there are the Science podcasts that offer hard science with the soft shell of humor, irony, or outright mockery. Examples include Science VS, Taboo Science, and even Unexplainable.
By Frank Racioppi6 days ago in Interview
Igor Finkelshtein: What Long-Term Builders Know That Fast-Growth Founders Often Miss
In today’s entrepreneurial culture, speed is often treated as the ultimate indicator of success. Founders are encouraged to move fast, launch quickly, and scale before competitors catch up. But after years of building businesses in industries where reliability and trust matter more than headlines, I’ve learned a different lesson.
By Igor Finkelshtein6 days ago in Interview
Beyond the Charts: Rising Artist Tyler Rose Shares His Vision for Music and Life
Tyler Rose is an emerging artist who defines success in a way that goes beyond traditional metrics like chart rankings or streaming numbers. For him, the journey is not solely about visibility or popularity; it is about creating a sustainable career, supporting his family, and making a meaningful impact on those around him. His perspective reflects a holistic approach to artistry, where personal fulfillment and professional growth intersect. When discussing his own definition of success in music, Tyler Rose shares, “When it comes to success in music, achieving it without focusing on numbers or streams means that the goal has been met. For me, success is building businesses, taking care of my family, helping those around me, and living a comfortable life.” This statement emphasizes that, for him, success is measured by tangible outcomes in life and community rather than by abstract statistics. It highlights a broader understanding of what it means to succeed as an artist in today’s music landscape. Tyler Rose also considers the changing nature of the music industry and the opportunities it may present for upcoming artists. He states, “I think the music industry is going to change over the next decade and honestly and hopefully give the new, upcoming artist a real voice versus generic or AI audios. It will be confusing at times, but the market is gonna grow exponentially.” Here, he acknowledges both the uncertainty and potential of the industry. His comments suggest a belief in innovation and a shift toward originality, where emerging artists may have more avenues to express their unique styles.
By Cloutfly6 days ago in Interview
Fumfer Physics 35: Cognitive Limits, Big Data, and AI’s Role in Human Reasoning
In this exchange, Scott Douglas Jacobsen asks what human consciousness cannot process adequately. Rick Rosner argues that people hit hard limits with big data, large parameter spaces, and even simple mental representations like number grids. Computers can find correlations, but humans struggle to hold enough information at once to test whether patterns are causal. Rosner suggests AI could surface correlations and generate wide-ranging analogies across culture at superhuman scale, while humans remain responsible for interpretation and meaning. He extends the point to scientific imagination—alternative cosmologies and modified-gravity ideas—and notes AI may help break cognitive ruts, even if it is not yet a top-tier theoretical mathematician.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen8 days ago in Interview
Trump to give update after US strikes Venezuela and captures President Maduro. AI-Generated.
In a dramatic turn of events, the United States has conducted strikes in Venezuela leading to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, a move that marks a significant escalation in American involvement in the region. Former President Donald Trump is set to provide a public update on the operation, promising clarification on the motivations, execution, and potential implications of the intervention.
By Aarif Lashari8 days ago in Interview