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Alcohol: A Seasonal Substance Transformed into a Drug
Found in nature in limited, seasonal amounts, alcohol turns into a drug when processed and concentrated beyond its natural state.
The Trap of the Past
Reflections on letting go of the past to reclaim presence and energy. This is a reading note from The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, covering insights from pages 90-91.
The Impact of Split-Screen Content and Dopamine on Attention and Cognitive Function
An overview of how split-screen content contributes to cognitive decline, often referred to as brain rot, and the role of dopamine in this phenomenon.
Critical Biases in Studies on the Hadza: A Closer Look
This note highlights the critiques of anthropological studies on the Hadza, emphasizing the biases in short-term research, the influence of Western frameworks, tourism, and the romanticization of hunter-gatherer societies.
Fundamental Study Guide for Developing Color Psychology and Branding
A guide to building your own approach to color psychology and branding, using seminal works to develop methods for testing and refining color schemes.
Understanding Depression, Victimhood, and Attachment to Pain
A summary comparing the views on depression from *Dark Psychology* by William and *The Power of Now* by Eckhart Tolle, along with recommended readings for further exploration.
Understanding Data-Loss Warnings During Schema Changes
An in-depth note discussing the potential risks and implications of data loss warnings when altering column types in a database schema, along with book recommendations for further reading.
Dairy and Milk History Collection
A curated reading list focusing on the history of milk, dairy production, hygiene hypothesis, and debates surrounding raw milk.
Jesus' Betrayal and Narcissism: A Study in Spiritual and Psychological Unconsciousness
A study guide exploring Judas’ betrayal of Jesus through the lens of modern psychology, focusing on narcissism, unconscious behavior, and spiritual growth.
Understanding Defensive Reactions to Ideological Challenges
A reading guide focused on the fundamentals of why people become defensive when their ideology is challenged.