You (Probably) Don’t Need Peptides. You Need a Better Fitness Philosophy.
Fitness influencers are recommending tirzepatides to healthy viewers as a way to get to sub 10% bodyfat. Here’s why this is dangerous.
Maxhumanism
Maxhumanism is an expression I coined to describe the pursuit of “superhuman” abilities and traits through non-transhuman means. Transhumanism includes things such as brain implants, nootropics, gene doping, augmentation, etc. Conversely, maxhuman strategies include increasing proprioception, leveraging brain plasticity, and learning skills like free-diving, ecolocation, etc.
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How Cursive Changes Your Brain
Cursive may be one of the most powerful habits for brain function and especially verbal fluency.
Multiple Theories Suggest We’re Just Living Algorithms
Ideas like information simulation theory & the work of Max Tegmark, suggest we might be living data patterns. Here’s what it could mean.
The Testosterone Myth: Boosting Testosterone is Overhyped
Boosting testosterone with supplements, nutrients, and “biohacks” won’t yield the results that many are promising. Here’s why…
Decoding the Fruit Fly: Scientists Reveal The First Comprehensive Neural Map of an Insect Brain
Researchers have uncovered the first ever comprehensive map of an insect brain.
Encoding New Skills With Computer Game Based Learning (Avenues to Maxhumanism)
Can we use videogame design to accelerate motor learning?
We Don’t Need Transhumanism, We Need Maxhumanism
We are not yet ready for a transhuman upgrade…
Working Memory: Upgrading Cognitive Processing Power
This post explores shortcomings in the ways we attempt to train working memory and offers better ways to boost cognitive processing.
A Journey Into the Human Brain – Everything You Need to Know
Take a deep-dive into the inner workings of your brain!
Futureman: The Future of Health and Fitness (2021 Edition)
This post explores the future of fitness and health. How will health practices and trends change over the next 10, 20, and 100 years?