Sanity Check

Most smart kids want to be a lawyer earning $100,000. Rather than a scientist with entry level $30,000. Inventions built in a lab owned by a university or large corporation means they own your creation. While by contrast owning & operating your own independent lab is prohibitively cost ineffective. Given the dubious nature of copyright and intellectual property protection laws, foreign powers might simply steal your invention. Producing at lower cost than you yourself could ever afford to. Everything about markets, higher education and the economy are stifling & unfriendly to innovation / progress. And so people shifted career trajectory and found other things to do.

Aside from random things like lithium batteries there hasn't been much progress in technology either. Try googling "Father of artificial intelligence". The name of a man from the 1940s will pop up. Alan Turing. A huge chunk of AI work was completed around 1940s. The only reason AI didn't become mainstream sooner is due to lack of hardware necessary to make it function. Tech has also been a dead end in terms of innovation and progress. But maybe its ok. It might give our spiritual power a chance to catch up to our scientific power?

Do not fear change, more than you fear death. Or you will wind up extinct like Barney the Dinosaur.

https://www.cbs17.com/news/milk-soda-more-hydrating-than-water-according-to-study/ Scientists release study claiming soda pop is more hydrating than water. Its almost like they're on a personal quest to make themselves appear unsmartiest.

Eh. In the year 2025, science is disappointing. I think most would agree with me on this. But to each their own.

Which part of that paper "punches a hole" in my argument? LLM is large library model. Its identical to the small(er) library model that used previously. The only thing relevant about it is its size being larger in contrast to library models of past eras. The same with the chess program that defeated Garry Kasparov. The software was virtually identical to chess programs of past eras. The only difference was the hardware it ran on having more memory and more computational power.

The hardware to support LLMs did not exist under recently. It is actually Moore's Law that is driving progress in AI. LLM. Large Library Model. Its simply a bigger library file. Let's say in the year 1980 a library file for AI was 10 kilobytes. While in the year 2025 a library file for AI (LLM) might be 50 gigabytes. Is that really a major achievement? it is in terms of functionality but there were no improvements in software, its all hardware based. Anyways, are there no good ambassadors for science in 2025? What a strange thing that is, eh.

I think you completely misunderstood the question. Past eras had Stephen Hawking, Einstein, Newton, Tesla. Who is a good ambassador for science in the year 2025 It seems you cannot name a single name. In which case we might conclude science as an institution is in a decline.

If you wanted to name a good scientist in 2025. Who would it be? Also if its hard for you to select a name, wouldn't that imply science as an institution is failing?

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Well, think of this. I'm a christian. I say its real. The existence of it can be inferred via logical deduction, like this. A. Acupuncture is proven to be legitimate medicine. It is acknowledged by modern medical science as producing effects which cannot be explained by science. B. The tangible effects of acupuncture prove the existence of meridians and other things as well. You don't have to agree with me or think like I do. But to say that there is no evidence for it... is kinda sorta questionable.

eh nvm

I may have seen evidence cats can tell what I'm thinking. They communicate through body language, etc. And are very good at reading posture and gestures, etc.

Are Cats Nature’s “Perfect Creature”? Cat owners have long suspected their feline friends might just be flawless. Research, it turns out, may agree Are cats nature’s perfect creature? Research into cat evolution, intelligence, and behavior suggests they might be. From DNA studies showing little change in 9,000 years to their unrivaled hunting instincts and mysterious independence, cats appear fine-tuned by nature itself. Discover why scientists, as well as cat owners,believe felines may be the closest thing to perfection in the animal world. But what does “perfect” really mean in biology? Let’s dig into the research. Are cats nature’s perfect creature? The DNA That Barely Changed “Cats have changed remarkably little in nearly 9,000 years.” Unlike dogs, who humans actively shaped for herding, hunting, and guarding, cats essentially domesticated themselves. DNA studies comparing ancient wildcats to modern house cats reveal that felines remain strikingly similar to their wild ancestors. The biggest difference? Coat patterns and colors. That genetic stability suggests cats already had the right tools to thrive in both the wild and alongside humans. In other words, they didn’t need to reinvent themselves — they were already “good enough.” Born Hunters, Built for Efficiency “Every feature of a cat is optimized for predation.” From needle-sharp claws to eyes adapted for low light, cats are precision predators. Their teeth are specialized for slicing meat, their flexible spines allow explosive leaps, and their whiskers act as finely tuned sensors. Scientists note that cats are “highly specialized carnivores,” with very little evolutionary “waste.” Every part of their body serves a purpose, creating a predator that is sleek, efficient, and incredibly effective. Intelligence With a Twist “Cats can be as smart as dogs — they just don’t always care to show it.” Studies of feline cognition reveal cats are capable of solving puzzles, recognizing human cues, and even remembering events for months at a time. The twist? Unlike dogs, they’re less motivated to perform for humans. This independence is part of their evolutionary success. Cats didn’t need human approval to survive; they developed as opportunists, thriving whether or not people were involved. That autonomy is part of what makes them so fascinating to live with. Adaptability Without Compromise “Cats thrive in almost any environment — from ancient deserts to modern apartments.” Cats originated in desert regions, but today they flourish on nearly every continent. Their ability to live in both wild habitats and human homes shows just how versatile they are. While many species rely on humans for survival, cats remain semi-independent. Even feral cats, descended from domestic stock, can survive without direct human care. That balance of closeness and independence makes them unique among companion animals. The Caveats of Perfection “Perfection in one context can be a flaw in another.” Cats’ strict carnivorous diet limits their adaptability if prey becomes scarce. Free-roaming cats are devastating predators in fragile ecosystems. Their independence means they can be misunderstood as aloof or untrainable. In biology, “perfect” doesn’t mean flawless. It means perfectly adapted for a specific role — and cats have mastered theirs. Why Cat Owners Love the Idea Cat owners already know: living with a feline feels like living with a little marvel of design. Their grace, their independence, their ability to be both wild and cuddly — it’s a package that feels complete. The quoted research gives language to what many pet parents sense every day: cats aren’t just companions, they’re evolutionary masterpieces. “Cats are evolution’s reminder that sometimes, nature gets it just right.” My Take: Are Cats the Perfect Creature? If by “perfect” you mean well-adapted for a carnivorous, stealthy, largely independent lifestyle — then yes, cats are among the closer approximations. They are superb at what they do, with minimal evolutionary “waste.” https://catanddogtips.substack.com/p/are-cats-natures-perfect-creature

Today I stumbled across a biblical reference which may have inspired some to write their own versions of things.

... Is there an organism with anatomical symmetry closer to that of seraphim angels described in the bible. Than the octopus. Could the choice of an octopus representing cthulhu have been biblically inspired.

Zero point energy? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero-point_energy There is an entire field of pseudoscience devoted to it.

Lot took matters in his own hands in offering his daughters to the mob. He leaned on his own understanding, rather than God's. The better option may have been to ask God for advice on how to handle the situation. The way King David would have. Had he done this maybe his wife would not have turned into a pillar of salt and his daughters would not have done what they did. Lot was in conversation with God on a regular basis. Which most modern people are not. And so what applies to Lot might not apply to most christians of today.

Fun fact on hermetics. The most famous person in the world to study it is. JK Rowling the author of Harry Potter. Who named her character Hermione after hermetics. Peak daobums right here.

No, this by itself will not trigger any such thing. But if an AI uprising does happen at some point. Maybe its not hard to see why.

I'm not saying where it happened or who it happened to. But not long ago in the news there was a case where someone was found keeping their elderly wife chained up in a shed in the backyard and it went viral. Apparently she had been chained up in the shed for years, maybe even decades. "Tie her to a pole and leave her in the back of the garden" sounds like a joke. Crazy to think things like this still happen.

Kind of strange but the chorus is nice.

I don't think I ever had issue with Lot's choices. People of today say: "why didnt Lot simply call the police". They don't understand what it means to live under threat of violence. Which isn't to say that Lot made the right choice by offering up his daughters. He may have made the wrong choice which is why he was later punished by his daughters getting him drunk.

Think of wars, genocides and clan feuds that occurred throughout the ages. Were those things ever prevented by tribal policeman. In modern society people can call the police and they'll often show up in 5 minutes. What was law enforcement response time in ancient eras? If you sent a messenger to call them, they might not arrive for weeks or months. In some cases, they might not show up at all. Has there ever been a case of a king or emperor implementing specific measures to keep their working class safe from harm? If the ruling class cracked down, it was usually because there was a band of thieves and raiders who were harassing merchants who had the wealth & influence to demand the ruling class step in to protect them. It was not so much to protect lower social classes or commoners. Under those circumstances, the best model for longevity & safety was for people to have a warrior culture which prepared them to best defend themselves. And perhaps this is where we see family inherited styles of martial arts being developed. People developed these warrior skills to protect themselves & their families in eras where they could not rely on governments or the ruling class to dispense justice.