The Most Sophisticated Piece Of Software Ever Written
The most sophisticated software in history was written by a team of people whose names we do not know.
It’s a computer worm. The worm was written, probably, between 2005 and 2010.
Because the worm is so complex and sophisticated, I can only give the most superficial outline of what it does.
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Re-wire Your Motivation with a Dopamine Detox
Struggling to find the drive to tackle your toughest goals? Feeling more drawn to video games and social media than studying or working on your side hustle? The culprit might be right between your ears—it’s called dopamine.
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How Porn is Rewiring Our Brains
Humans are hardwired to seek pleasure and avoid pain. It’s a primal drive that has helped our species survive and thrive. But in today’s hyper-stimulating digital world, could the pursuit of instant gratification through pornography be short-circuiting our natural reward systems?
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The Real-Time Deepfake Romance Scams Have Arrived – Wired
This is What It Would Look Like If Martin Scorsese Directed "Lord of the Rings" – Ned Hardy
How Scam Calls and Messages Took Over Our Everyday Lives – NY Times
Shortcut to getting bigger foreams and biceps fast – Amazon
The Complicated Reality of Doing What You Love – VOX
100 Greatest Drummers of All Time – Rolling Stone
How IKEA tricks your brain into buying more – The Next Web
The 50 Best Sandwiches We’ve Ever Made – Saveur
I’m a tax lawyer who helps wealthy people move to lower their taxes — and prepare for residency audits – Business Insider
Ryan Garcia Says He Made $10M Betting On Himself to Beat Devin Haney in Boxing Fight – Bleacher Report
Meta Releases Latest AI Model, Seeking to Build Out Rival to ChatGPT – WSJ
Art Uncovered: ‘The Raft of the Medusa’ by Théodore Géricault – Ned Hardy
This robot vacuum is widely considered the best performing robot vac in the mid-range price point – Amazon
A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works – NPR
The Highest Earning Athletes in Seven Professional Sports – Visual Capitalist
Is the Earth itself a giant living creature? – VOX
10 Plans Hitler Would Have Put In Motion If The Nazis Had Won – Listverse
5 Surefire Ways to Make Friends While Traveling – Outside
HOAs are the worst – Reddit
The Dumping Grounds
Identity: The Key to Creating Lasting Change
Alright, folks, let’s talk about the power of identity when it comes to creating lasting change in our lives. James Clear, in his book Atomic Habits, hits the nail on the head when he says that our behaviors are a reflection of our identity. In other words, we act in accordance with who we believe we are.
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Harnessing the Magic of CBT: Practical Strategies for Reframing Your Thoughts and Rewriting Your Story
Humans are storytelling machines. We’re constantly spinning narratives about our lives, our failures, our relationships, and our insecurities. Sometimes, these stories are not just misleading—they’re destructive. They hold us back, keep us stuck, and prevent us from becoming the hero of our own journey.
But what if I told you that you have the power to rewrite those stories? That’s where Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) comes in. It’s not just some trendy buzzword or a fancy technique reserved for the therapist’s couch. CBT is a tool that you can start using today to transform the way you think, feel, and act.
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15 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy
Buy yourself some fancy tellicherry peppercorns, put them in a pepper mill and put that shit on EVERYTHING! It will drastically improve the flavor of all your foods! – Amazon
How Often Should You Change Synthetic Oil? – Car and Driver
What It’s Like to Plan Vacations for Billionaires – The Cut
18 of the World’s Most Delightful Airport Features – Atlas Obscura
17 Things About Life in Sweden That Stun Even the Most Experienced Travelers – Bright Side
The 100 Best Movies Of All Time – Empire
Inside the Secretive Life-Extension Clinic Longevity; Evangelists are injecting people with experimental gene therapies. There are no guarantees—and no refunds – Wired
The Big Benefits Of Being Silly With Your Partner – Fatherly
20 Best 70s Movies and Where to Stream Them – Snip Daily
What’s So Great about the Movie Paprika? – Ned Hardy
I just moved into a new place and this air mattress has been pivotal in my transition. Its surprisingly comfortable and doesn’t lose air thoughtout the night – Amazon
How Phish turned Las Vegas’ Sphere into the ultimate music visualizer – The Verge
Here’s How Much Bad Habits Can Cost You Per Year – Life Hacker
The 15 Richest Neighborhoods in America on Google Street View – Linkiest
10 Wake-Up Calls People Receive Too Late in Life – Marc and Angel
The 40 Best TV Finales of the 21st Century, Ranked – The Ringer
Here’s What It Looks Like When Americans Retire Overseas Six: retirees open up about the financial and personal challenges of relocating abroad in retirement – WSJ
Tips From a Sign Language Interpreter for Overcoming Language Barriers – Afar
