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If Thought Begins Before We’re Born

Brain organoids that show structured neural activity before sensory input unsettle the idea of a blank slate. They suggest our minds grow from preexisting rhythms, reframing agency as improvisation within patterns older than memory.

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The Four Ages Of The Brain, And The Selves We Keep Shedding

A new study identifies four “turning point” ages in brain wiring. From nine to thirty‑two, our brains stay adolescent; later life brings new shifts in connection and narrowing focus. I sit with what that means for how we feel ourselves changing over a life.

An abstract digital illustration of a highly organized neural network, resembling a brightly lit transit map, symbolizing efficient information flow in the adult brain.

The Four Ages Of The Brain, And The Selves We Keep Shedding

A new study identifies four “turning point” ages in brain wiring. From nine to thirty‑two, our brains stay adolescent; later life brings new shifts in connection and narrowing focus. I sit with what that means for how we feel ourselves changing over a life.

An illustration depicting a circular feedback loop where rising prices lead to money inflow, and falling prices lead to money outflow.

What BlackRock’s Bitcoin Exodus Actually Tells You

If you really want to know what someone believes, don't bother with their tweets. Just watch for when they actually press the “sell” button. In November, investors pulled roughly $2.2 billion from BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust — the big spot bitcoin ETF, you know, the one

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Dan Houser, AI, and the Boring Middle of the Hype Curve

Dan Houser’s skepticism about AI in game development fits the evidence: current systems are powerful pattern tools but brittle storytellers, best used to extend human craft, not to replace it.

An illustration depicting a complex food supply chain, showing factory production of packaged goods versus a small market stall with fresh produce next to a large snack display.

What We Eat When No One’s Scoring Us

Morning rush still carries the scent of butter and warm cardboard. I slide trays of croissants into the case, wipe a milk ring from the counter with the heel of my hand, and steal a minute with my phone by the dish sink. A headline pops up: a scientist who

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Anonymous Reviews, Invisible Power

Google Maps’ new anonymous reviews promise privacy but quietly shift risk and power: reviewers lose social accountability, businesses face more opaque harm, and Google becomes the sole arbiter of which ghost voices shape local reputations.