What It’s Like to Remember Almost Everything
For most of my life, I assumed everyone experienced memory the way I did.
When teachers gave us tests in elementary school, I genuinely didn’t understand the point. Why not just remember the textbook? Why not pull up the page in your head and read the answer?
I wasn’t trying to be smart. I thought that was how memory worked.
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What Was Humanity’s Greatest Achievement?
When people think about humanity’s greatest achievement, they often point to the Moon landing, the Internet, modern medicine, or the construction of the pyramids. These accomplishments are undeniably impressive. Yet all of them depended on a far older breakthrough that transformed the human story more than any other: agriculture.
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“My boyfriend reacts terribly to arguments”
My boyfriend and I have very different styles of arguing. I had a pretty traumatic childhood. My dad died, my mom and I don’t have much of a relationship, and I grew up around explosive fights where people said horrible things to each other and then acted like nothing happened.
My boyfriend, on the other hand, hasn’t had much conflict in his life. He’s also quite a bit younger than I am.
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The Hidden Cost of Never Being Bored
For most of human history, boredom was unavoidable.
People stood in line with nothing to do. They rode trains staring out windows. They sat on porches, walked through neighborhoods, waited for appointments, and spent long stretches of time with only their own thoughts for company.
Today, boredom barely exists.
Linkage
A Few Photos To Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy
A portable neck fan is one of those surprisingly useful gadgets that keeps a constant breeze on your face and neck, making hot days, outdoor events, and long walks far more comfortable without tying up your hands. – Amazon
Highly successful people use 5 phrases to disagree with their bosses: You’ll ‘earn their respect and trust,’ says expert – CNBC
Malaysia bans social media accounts for children under 16 but questions remain – AP News
China’s Big Bet on Wind Power Is Paying Off – NYTimes
South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls – NPR
Coding’s great reckoning: Inside the months when AI changed software engineering forever — and what comes next – Archive.ph
Today’s Internet Rabbit Hole – Ned Hardy
A monitor light bar lights up your desk and keyboard without shining in your eyes or taking up any desk space, making long work sessions noticeably more comfortable and reducing eye strain. – Amazon
About half of California waterways contaminated with Pfas, pesticide analysis finds – The Guardian
Scientists in ‘autonomous laboratories’ are starting to outsource work to robots – NPR
US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump – Reuters
Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after Blue Shield denies treatment claims – ABC7 News
Nearly 60 Idahoans sick after drinking raw milk in past two weeks – Idaho Capital Sun
George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades – AP News
The Dumping Grounds
12 Guys Reveal What Makes a Woman Wife Material
1. A girlfriend is someone with whom you enjoy the present. With someone who is wife material, you can see the future.
2. She decreases my stress instead of increasing it. It’s incredible the amount of women who add drama and stress into a man’s life, and the expect him to stay
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Why Does History Repeat Itself?
One of the most frustrating things about studying history is discovering how familiar it feels.
The names change. The maps change. The weapons, currencies, and technologies all evolve. Yet the underlying story often feels strangely recognizable.
A society becomes wealthy and powerful. Confidence grows. Success begins to feel permanent. Warnings are ignored. Problems that once seemed manageable become crises. Leaders make decisions that look reckless in hindsight. The public becomes divided. Institutions weaken. Eventually something breaks.
Why Those Lamborghini-Driving “Gurus” Are Full of Shit
You’ve seen the formula before.
Someone stands in front of a Lamborghini, a mansion, or a private jet and explains how they discovered a secret to wealth that schools, employers, and financial institutions somehow failed to teach you. The message is always the same: they have found the shortcut, and for the right price, they’ll show it to you.
At first glance, it looks like they’re selling financial advice.
What they’re actually selling is hope.
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