Meanwhile in Greece

On the island of Ikaria in Greece, a miraculous phenomenon of light has been captured by different people.

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"First Caresses," 1901

French artist: Adolphe William Bouguereau (1825 - 1905).

"It’s quite amazing how different their answers were with regard to identity politics. Grok appears to be far less “sympathetic” of ‘notions’ of identities as opposed to actual identities. It did justify its responses based on numbers, so perhaps it was more about the ‘morality’ of killing fewer people. But it did seem to value the woman who could actually reproduce, over the man who thinks he is a woman. Interesting that."

https://jessicar.substack.com/p/i-tested-groks-utility-function-by

Languages spoken within the Eastern Roman empire in 580 AD
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So why is the Indian a separate ocean, but the North and South Atlantic are two different parts of the same ocean?

https://redd.it/1kkb2ns

Incredible.

"President Trump raised eyebrows on Saturday - posting a 'Clinton body count' clip to Truth Social that suggests several mysterious deaths over the past few decades are linked to the Clintons."

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/vince-voster-james-mcdougal-seth-rich-trump-posts-wild-clinton-body-count-clip

US State Department denies reports that the Trump administration is working on a plan to relocate 1 million Palestinians to Libya as reported by NBC:

The State Department and the National Security Council did not respond to multiple requests for comment before this article was published. After publication, a spokesperson told NBC News, “these reports are untrue.”

“The situation on the ground is untenable for such a plan. Such a plan was not discussed and makes no sense,” the spokesperson said.

🔗 NBC

"So let’s just take stock: a $500 million megayacht, burning diesel and lined with possibly illicit teak, floating into the Riviera so its passenger can be honored for protecting the environment.

"We are through the looking glass."

https://open.substack.com/pub/louispisano/p/the-bezos-cannes-tastrophe?r=lp6h7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

"The Limits to Growth is a scientific publication based on a number of computer simulations performed in the 60s and 70s. While the book uses a scientific and disconnected approach to the mathematics and models, the authors are not. Put simply, the Limits to Growth discusses series of simulations based on resource scarcity, human population, energy availability, food availability, capital, pollution, and quality of life. Using those simulations it is possible to project into the future the way in which human civilization will change… and the models predict catastrophic collapse."

https://alwaysthehorizon.substack.com/p/analysisreview-the-limits-to-growth

I highly recommend the 1984 classic, The Doomsday Myth, in this context. I regard it as the classic refutation of the Malthusian, Limits-to-Growth mindset:

"In The Doomsday Myth, Charles Maurice and Charles Smithson show that although doom merchants have been predicting imminent collapse from resource shortages as long as civilization has existed, no nation has ever fallen because of the depletion of a resource. They also show that government intervention has not been the solution to these crises. Instead, freely functioning markets with individuals acting in their own self-interest have eliminated shortages, and averted doomsday. The free market theme is the same one used by Adam Smith in The Wealth of Nations in 1776, but the need to restate it for new generations is urgent. The authors concluded that a resource-based doomsday will arrive only if we suspend the functioning of free markets."

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?ref_=search_f_hp&sts=t&tn=doomsday%20myth

"In May, the Trump administration seized a 250-ton, $3 million Chinese high-voltage transformer that was on its way to Colorado. It was taken to Sandia National Labs in New Mexico for reasons unknown.  What happened to it still remains a mystery."
https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-mysterious-case-of-the-missing-250-ton-chinese-power-transformer/#:~:text=In%20May%2C%20the%20Trump%20administration%20seized%20a%20250%2Dton%2C%20%243%20million%20Chinese%20high%2Dvoltage%C2%A0transformer%20that%20was%20on%20its%20way%20to%20Colorado.%20It%20was%20taken%20to%20Sandia%20National%20Labs%20in%20New%20Mexico%20for%20reasons%20unknown.%C2%A0%20What%20happened%20to%20it%20still%20remains%20a%20mystery.

The Magic of Morning Coffee: How Does Caffeine Wake Up Our Brain?

☕️ For many of us, the morning wouldn’t be complete without a cup of aromatic coffee. It’s more than just a pleasant taste—it has a remarkable ability to chase away drowsiness and energize us for the day ahead. But have you ever wondered how this “magic” works from a scientific perspective? Let’s explore how caffeine wakes up our brain!

🧠 The key player behind coffee’s stimulating effect is, of course, caffeine. Its molecular structure closely resembles adenosine—a compound that builds up in our brain throughout the day, making us feel tired and signaling it’s time to rest. When we sleep, adenosine levels drop.

✨ How does it work?
When caffeine enters the brain, it “tricks” it by binding to adenosine receptors and blocking them. As a result, adenosine can’t attach to its receptors to trigger sleepiness. It’s like the brain doesn’t get the signal to slow down.

⚡️ More than just alertness:
Blocking adenosine receptors sets off a chain reaction:

• Increased neural activity: The brain starts working more intensively.
• Boost in other neurotransmitters: For example, dopamine (linked to pleasure and motivation) and norepinephrine (enhances attention and focus). That’s why we often feel energized, more focused, and in a better mood after drinking coffee.
• Constriction of brain blood vessels: This can relieve some types of headaches caused by vessel dilation. However, in other tissues, caffeine may cause vessels to dilate.

🔬 Fun facts from scientists:
Studies show that moderate coffee consumption can improve cognitive functions (attention, memory), boost metabolism, and even reduce the risk of certain diseases. But moderation is key—too much caffeine can lead to overstimulation, insomnia, and other unpleasant effects.

So, your morning cup of coffee is actually a finely tuned chemical cocktail that interacts with your brain’s biochemistry to bring you that feeling of energy and well-being.

How does coffee affect you? Do you feel more energized and focused after drinking it? Share your experience in the comments!


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