That claim that cryonics is a scam because no one has been resurrected yet? That’s a common misconception en of course it’s not true. Cryonics is not a ready-made medical treatment that works now. It’s more like a huge bet on the future. The whole idea is that in, say, a hundred or two hundred…
Niet iedereen is ermee bekend, en ook ikzelf kende het niet totdat ik ernaar op zoek ging: er bestaat in de Nederlandse wetboeken een minder bekende bepaling die bemiddeling in een strafzaak mogelijk maakt. Deze bepaling, bekend als herstelrecht, biedt een alternatieve route voor iedereen die betrokken is bij een misdrijf, een pad dat vaak…
Cryonics is the practice of preserving human bodies at extremely low temperatures with the hope that future medical technology will be able to revive them, cure any diseases, and restore them to health. It’s a field at the intersection of medicine, science, and philosophy, driven by the belief that death, as we currently understand it,…
In today’s fast-paced world, where technology and social media dominate our lives, the art of human interaction has become an endangered species. As we navigate the complexities of modern life, it’s easy to get caught up in our own thoughts, distractions, and agendas, neglecting the most fundamental aspect of building strong relationships: active listening. Active…
As language models grow larger and more sophisticated with the evolving demands of natural language processing, the computational and memory demands similarly escalate. This burgeoning size poses significant limitations, from increased training costs to limited usability, especially for on-device applications. Fortunately, advancements in quantization present a solution. Among these, 1-bit quantization is emerging as a…
As we explored earlier in my magazine, the concept of Ubuntu resonates deeply with the principles of true democracy. This African philosophy emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals and communities, highlighting the importance of mutual respect, cooperation, and collective well-being. In the context of democratic governance, Ubuntu offers a refreshing alternative to traditional Western notions of…
Our brain. That one, incredibly complex organ that makes us who we are. It controls our thoughts, emotions, movements, memories, literally everything. But what if this most essential part of our body gets damaged? What if a stroke, an accident, or a congenital defect breaks the connections and changes life forever? The story of Gerwin,…
Have you ever met someone who was so full of praise and enthusiasm for you that you felt like you were priceless? I have to admit that this doesn’t happen to me very often. Well, the opposite is true. You meet someone who you find interesting and who you keep following. You become a fan….
Although I literally mean trading here, I want to say that I started selling at flea markets. Whenever possible, I am there every weekend, selling all kinds of used junk and also gems that can definitely use a second life. It started around King’s Day with selling old stuff to create more space. I like…
Discrimination starts at a young age. I don’t think it’s intentional, but if you’re a little bit different from the norm, kids will bully you. Not because they think darker people are ugly, but because it’s different and they’re not that familiar with it. You also see discrimination, which is deeply rooted in adults. I…