Celebrities
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 Jacobsen3 days ago in Interview
T. Michael W. Halcomb on Disillusionment, Community, and Accountability in the Modern Church
T. Michael W. Halcomb is an American professor, author, podcaster, and stand-up comedian. He is the author of around 30 books, an educator with five degrees (including a PhD), and a frequent academic presenter with nearly 100 conference presentations. He co-founded GlossaHouse in 2012, a publishing house focused on language-learning resources, especially biblical languages. He gave a TEDx talk, "Silent no more: Resurrecting dead languages," in Evansville, IN in October of 2015. His comedy work has been featured in outlets such as Yahoo! Entertainment, TheWrap, and The Mirror US.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen9 days ago in Interview
Nick Brooks Takes the Stage in “How Close to the Fire” at George Street Playhouse
Nick Brooks steps into one of the most powerful and transformative chapters of his career with his upcoming stage role in How Close to the Fire presented through The Next Dramatist program at the acclaimed George Street Playhouse. Scheduled to go into production in Spring 2026, the play represents a monumental moment for Brooks—both as a seasoned actor and as a storyteller committed to truth, resilience, and purpose-driven art.
By Michelle Du'Bois13 days ago in Interview
SB Quan Turns Real Life Into Records, One Release at a Time
SB Quan’s rise hasn’t been loud or overnight. It’s been gradual, personal, and shaped by real-life experiences that show up clearly in his music. As an independent hip-hop artist, he has been building his catalog quietly but consistently, earning attention through honesty rather than hype. His work reflects someone who has lived through setbacks, pauses, and reflection—and decided to come back with something to say.
By Michelle Du'Bois24 days ago in Interview
Bold Energy, Raw Authenticity: Chloe Couture’s Moment Has Arrived
Chloe Couture is a Brooklyn-born, Panamanian recording artist who is quickly carving out her own lane in today’s music industry. Raised in the cultural melting pot of New York City, Chloe was surrounded by rhythm, movement, and creativity from an early age. That foundation helped shape her artistic identity and sharpen her instinct for performance. Now based in Miami, she continues to evolve, drawing inspiration from both her roots and her surroundings. Her sound blends bold energy, raw authenticity, and undeniable star power, creating a style that feels both modern and deeply personal.
By Michelle Du'Bois26 days ago in Interview
Interview: The Discipline Behind Nasdaq Futures Trader Koushik Ranjit
Known for his structured approach to Nasdaq futures and his ability to manage multiple six-figure funded accounts, Koushik Ranjit has built a quieter, steadier style of trading. He relies on routine, emotional balance and mathematical clarity rather than prediction or aggressive risk-taking. Raised in Hasnabad, West Bengal, he often says the discipline he uses in markets today was shaped long before he ever saw his first chart.
By Manish Bhatiaabout a month ago in Interview
Gáspár Békés, European Secularist Network: Secular Policy in Hungary
Gáspár Békés is Secretary and a Founding Member of the Hungarian Atheist Association and a persecuted secular journalist. Here we talk in-depth about secularism, Humanism, youth rights, and religion in Hungary.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsenabout a month ago in Interview
Finding Laughter Everywhere”: An Interview with Kolkata Comedian Shahrukh Murshed
Kolkata’s stand-up comedy scene has been steadily gaining momentum, and at the heart of this growth is Shahrukh Murshed, a prominent comedian and show host known for his sharp observational humour and dynamic audience interactions. As a familiar face in the city’s comedy circuit, Murshed reflects on his journey, his craft, and the evolving landscape of comedy in Kolkata.
By Manish Bhatiaabout a month ago in Interview
When the Harmonium Finds a New Voice: A Conversation with Sadakat Aman Khan
At twenty eight, Sadakat Aman Khan, popularly known as Mr. Harmonium, has taken an instrument often used only for accompaniment and placed it at the center of the musical spotlight. A simple box of bellows and reeds becomes something entirely different in his hands. It becomes lyrical, restless, emotional, sometimes even rebellious.
By Manish Bhatiaabout a month ago in Interview
Honestly, I wonder what’s wrong with me”: Elon Musk Finally Explains His Fascination With the Letter ‘X’
Elon Musk’s latest appearance on Nikhil Kamath’s widely followed podcast WTF is has triggered intense buzz across social platforms. The conversation, which covered a broad range of topics related to business, technology and global trends, offered one moment that especially caught the attention of viewers. Musk finally opened up about his lifelong fascination with the letter X, a theme that runs through several of his ventures and personal decisions.
By Manish Bhatiaabout a month ago in Interview
The Questions That Built a Dream
As the old clock on the office wall ticked steadily, Ayan Malik stood outside the interview room, clutching his folder so tightly that his hands were turning pale. The office was quiet, and Ayan could even hear the faint hum of the ceiling fan. He had spent months searching for work, practicing answers late at night, and dreaming that someone somewhere would finally say, “You’re hired.”
By Spotlight stories 2 months ago in Interview
