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Is Consciousness Fundamental?

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:00:18 +0000

Introduction About a year ago, I wrote an article called The Essence of Life: Two Potential Models. In that article, I explained that all the matter around us, which includes the bodies and brains of living beings, are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. These fundamental particles “swap out” all the time, and yet … Continue reading →

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Progress Comes in Bursts

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 16:19:23 +0000

In a previous post (Quality over Quantity), I mentioned my fondness for a book by George Leonard called Mastery. In that book he outlines that progress in any field can feel linear, but there will be a plateau. The plateau is unavoidable, but it does ultimately end if you stick with whatever you are trying to master. Then comes … Continue reading →

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Quality over Quantity

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:00:19 +0000

Recently I turned 30, so I spent some time pondering on what that means. In some ways, it means very little. Age is just a number and being 29 years, 364 days is essentially the same thing as being 30. I also know that at 30, I’m not that old yet. There are many happy, healthy, productive … Continue reading →

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The Essence of Life: Two Potential Models

Thu, 22 May 2014 14:00:29 +0000

Introduction – The Fabric of Life: Everything on Earth, and every other planet, is made up of the same matter. The fabric of life is the particles making up all matter in the universe, including the physical forms of living beings. These particles (simplified) are protons, neutrons, and electrons, with the energy coursing through these particles being … Continue reading →

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