Integrating IonQ 256‑Qubit System to Boost Quantum Advantage
We're pushing forward with our effort to unlock broad quantum advantage by adding a frontier system to our testbed: @IonQ_Inc 's next-gen 256 qubit system, which is expected to have more nines of fidelity than you can shake a stick at. Looking forward to seeing the system come together and to integrating it with Triple Alpha. See the press release for further details.
Individualistic, High‑income Societies Feel Smartphone Stress More
US and Western countries experience more severe negative effects from smartphone— life in highly individualistic, perfectionistic societies may amplify the psychological toll…anxiety disorders are more common in high-income countries. “It suggests something about the stress levels in these places —...
Pause Regularly to Boost Success and Joy
"We will be more successful in all our endeavors if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take little pauses to relax and re-center ourselves. And we'll also have a lot more joy in...
Hard Wine Work Comes Alive at Charleston Classic
It never gets old seeing all the hard wine work come to life. Excited to be back in Charleston leading wine seminars at the Food + Wine Classic Charleston. Tickets go on sale May 13. https://foodandwineclassicincharleston.com/
Alex Warren's "Ordinary" Marks Second-Longest Top‑Five Run
Alex Warren’s "Ordinary" holds at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 after a 10-week run at #1, logging a 44th week in the top five, now the second-longest run behind Shaboozey’s "A Bar Song (Tipsy)". https://t.co/qCHCINiZ3Q
Perfectionism Masks Teens' Fear
Decoding perfectionism. Teens who strive for it are trying to cover up... fear of failure fear of not being good enough fear of letting people down.
Pick Your Forever Watch—No Budget Constraints
One watch for the rest of your life No budget. What’s your pick? #patekphilippe #rolex #audemarspiguet #vacheronconstantin #richardmille
Aim for Peak Longevity, Not Just Healthspan
Check out my new https://t.co/lzzxyoQMxZ post titled "Peakspan: The True North of Longevity and Why We Must Aim Beyond Healthspan?". Link in the comments. Geroscience got a bit too woke for my taste. Can we set staying at or...
Next-Gen Yellow Fever Vaccine Shows Promise in Mid
My comments and interview with @Medscape Next-Gen Yellow Fever Vaccine Hits the Mark in Mid-Stage Trial https://t.co/kFfGH4c5gt
Female Debut Hits Dominated Billboard for 5+ Weeks
Every Female-Led Debut #1 That Ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for 5+ Weeks "Choosin’ Texas" - Ella Langley "Drivers License" - Olivia Rodrigo "Truth Hurts" - Lizzo "Thank U, Next" - Ariana Grande "All About That Bass" - Meghan Trainor "Fancy" - Iggy Azalea feat. Charli...
Sadness in Art Comforts Us, Even When Avoided
If we avoid sadness in life, why do we seek it in art? https://t.co/ShXE0gfuh4 New Psyche Idea by Tara Venkatesan @UMG Philosophers and psychologists have puzzled over the allure of tragic art. New findings show how sadness can be a...
Ella Langley’s Debut Tops Charts Five Weeks Straight
Ella Langley’s "Choosin’ Texas" holds #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a fifth week, becoming one of the rare debut #1 hits by a woman to lead for five weeks or more. https://t.co/T0WVX3v9Kn
When Confidence Wanes, Shared Control Disappears
Control comes in three forms: yours, mine, and ours. The challenge with this is that as confidence falls and "Me Here Now" thinking sets in, the third option naturally evaporates. And then, it become a clear choice. It is either yours...
Investor Mindset: Psychology Over Deals Drives Success
I'm not an investor. I don't buy stocks (just sp500). I'm not into PE stuff. I don't buy companies. My favorite category of MFM guests are investors and PE guys. Not even hearing about mechanics of deals or investing, but the...
Most Tendon Pain Is Self‑Inflicted—Here’s Why
Tendon pain is the most common reason people come to see me. Most of it is self-inflicted — from doing too much, too soon, or from doing too little for too long. Let's review what most people (including many doctors) don't understand...
Combined Creatine, Carbs, and Protein Boost Sprint Performance
Synergistic effects of creatine, carbs and protein 📈 This new study recruited 60 male participants who were randomly assigned to either… 1️⃣ Creatine (0.3 g/kg) 2️⃣ Creatine + Carbs (1.0 g/kg) 3️⃣ Creatine + Carbs (0.8 g/kg) + Protein (0.2 g/kg) 4️⃣ Placebo Each supplement was...
Artemis 2 Crew Set to Become Fastest Humans Ever
Imagine having this view as you’re commuting home. The Artemis 2 crew is now falling to Earth, picking up speed every second as gravity relentlessly pulls them. When they plow into the upper atmosphere they’ll be the fastest humans in history...
Fuel Recovery: 1‑2 Hours Post‑Run, 1‑1.2g/kg Carbs
If you’re training for a race or otherwise doing long distance endurance exercise, please do not dismiss how essential recovery fuel is for performance. On those long run or long distance days, prioritize your nutrition in the 1-2 hours after...
View mRNA‑CRISPR as Molecular Surgery, Not Drugs
What if we started thinking of mRNA-CRISPR gene editing as molecular surgery, not as a pharmaceutical product? Excellent @nytimes guest essay ⤵️ https://t.co/S61XwNRVZF
Rapamycin Fails to Slow Epigenetic Aging, Sinclair Concedes
David Sinclair says rapamycin had no measurable effect on slowing or reversing epigenetic aging in humans. This was a drug most of the longevity community supported. He was even a believer of it. It was found to extend lifespan in: • Inbred lab animals •...
Speak Up Safely: Observe, Report, Protect Clinical Culture
No surgeon. No anesthesiologist. One physician. Packed ED. @jessicasinghmd stabilized a critically ill patient with blood in their airway. Shift ends. The incoming physician, also an administrator, says in front of staff: "I need you to function." She reported it....
Confidence Needs Both Certainty and Control
And people laughed when I said confidence requires two things, a feeling of certainty and control.
Jeff Shell’s Exit May Halt Shortened‑window Push
Jeff Shell was one of the proponents of shortened windows before he was out at Universal. Hopefully, his exit from Paramount will keep the new regime from trying to push that envelope themselves.
Personalized Mental Prep Boosts Deadlift Performance
In research surprising no one. Individualised psyching up improves deadlift performance. The Effects of Psyching-Up on Deadlift Performance in... : The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research https://t.co/er3IN7W99H
Weight‑loss Drug Semaglutide Cuts Depression Risk by 42%
A 10-year study finds weight-loss drugs lower the risk of #depression and anxiety. Published in The Lancet Psychiatry, the #research revealed a 42% lower risk of #mentalhealth hospitalisation during periods of semaglutide use. https://t.co/CphnQl0Khx
Constraints Fuel Creativity: 20‑Color Artemis Poster Challenge
Used 20 colors from the Artemis II photos to make another set of posters. I find constraints like this to be a great catalyst for creativity. Pick a random shape, color palette, word, photo, or whatever and just run with it for...
Avoid Failure Paths: Invert to Achieve Success
''All I want to know is where I'm going to die so I'll never go there." — Charlie Munger This was his witty take on inversion: Instead of obsessing over success, identify the surefire paths to failure/ruin… then simply avoid them. Avoid stupidity...
Start Now: Act Deliberately, No Need to Wait
I often get asked, "When is the best time to start with your strategies?" My facetious answer is "10 years ago" Seth Godin puts it more elegantly... _______ Start where you are. Start with what you’ve...
Dads Matter, Even From Miles Away
Dads—your voice, your interest, your presence still matter… even from miles away. Tune in: https://t.co/ul8gmLgMr1 #Fathers
Use Inversion to Quickly Identify Success Requirements
Charlie Munger: The Inversion Process Is The Quickest Way To Find Out What You Need To Succeed https://t.co/mbtHnW3UlE
Three Eras, One Gay Journey: La Bola Negra
Premiering at #Cannes2026 in the Main Competition. La Bola Negra directed by Javier Ambrossi & Javier Calvo. Explores what it means to be gay throughout different eras, focusing on "three existences" that are connected through themes of sexuality, desire, pain,...
True Leadership Shines in Storms; Pleasing All Ensures Failure
Two thoughts from Publilius Syrus “Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.” “Seek to please many, and you seek a failure.”
Connection Silences Shame; Isolation Amplifies Negative Thoughts
Sometimes the negative thoughts get louder, not because they’re true, but because they’re alone. Shame grows in isolation. It shrinks with safe connection. It grows smaller in relationships.
Timing Helps, But Total Daily Protein Still Crucial
This interview explains an important nuance in the pre sleep protein research. Timing may help, but total daily protein intake still matters. Read the blog: https://t.co/3a6pwjH1e3 https://t.co/MVe8MnaPRG
Satirical Cannes Debut Explores Queer Identity Amid Crisis
Premiering at #Cannes2026 - Jim Queen. A gay influencer's life crumbles when a virus turns Paris's gay men straight. He teams up with a twink to find a rumored cure in the Marais district. A satire on identity, fame, queer...
Orbiting Compute Becomes Real Infrastructure
𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗱. Until you notice who is already moving. And the economics are changing fast. Launch costs have fallen from roughly $10,000/kg to around $1,000/kg, with some projecting near $200/kg by 2027. The moment orbit starts competing with prime terrestrial infrastructure,...
Muscle Damage Drives Overreaching From Cumulative Fatigue
Overreaching is the result of accumulating post-workout fatigue. It is possible that muscle damage may accumulate to a greater extent than the other post-workout fatigue mechanisms. Read more in the weekly free Patreon article. https://t.co/BddbpAg3lx
Samsung's New App Uses 100Hz Tone to Ease Travel Sickness
Hearapy Samsung has launched a new app, available on the Google play store, that significantly helps with reducing travel sickness A 100Hz tone plays and helps you feel better. The app works best with the Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Personality Mostly Built on Anxiety and Sadness Defenses
“The largest part of what we call ‘personality’ is determined by how we’ve opted to defend ourselves against anxiety and sadness.” — Alain de Botton
Michelangelo's 24‑Year‑Old Marble Masterpiece Radiates Sad Grace
The most beautiful marble sculpture in the world. Carved from a single block of marble by Michelangelo, showing Mother Mary with Jesus in her arms. Observe the emotions. The softness of the art. Pure sadness. Michelangelo was just 24 when he completed this.
Explore New Words Collection & Top Women’s Watch Picks
In this week's newsletter, we spotlight the new Words To Live By collection by Seal & Scribe. Plus, stories on the history of A. Lange & Söhne, trends in jewellery-watches, and a guide to the best women's watches to invest...
Loss of Smell Predicts Five‑year Mortality Risk
A failing sense of smell may be an early warning sign of biological decline. In a study of ~3,000 older adults, those who couldn’t identify common odors had 3–5x higher risk of dying within 5 years, independent of disease, smoking, or...
Western Overturning Circulation Drops, AMOC Nears Critical Tipping Point
New study finds "canary in the coal mine" for the #AMOC: a consistent decline of the western overturning circulation, down from 20 to 15 Sv during 2004-2023 at 26° N. AMOC "could be at or near a critical tipping point, potentially...
Avoid AI’s ‘Vampiric Effect’—Prioritize Sleep Over Hype
AI is addictive; Steve Xegge calls it the «Vampiric Effect», as you won't go to sleep and keep trying to instruct your agents all night long. DHH said tough, there's no limited sales going on, AI will be around in...
Schizophrenia Linked to Barrier Dysfunction and AhR Modulators
Schizophrenia as a Disorder of Biological Barriers: A Narrative Review and Potential Interventions https://t.co/IEkOVzShh6 @IJMS_MDPI "AhR ligands relevant to neuropathology. Microbial and synthetic phenazines, pollutants, lipid peroxidation derivatives, and nutrients are AhR modulators..."👇
Gold Doubles, Rolex Rises Only 9% in 2026
Gold prices have roughly doubled in the past year, yet a gold Rolex will only cost you 9% more in 2026. Why? Read my article for Watch Insider to find out how prices are impacting watchmakers. https://t.co/FbEJwqg8w2
How to Identify Genuine Solo Travelers, Not Opportunists
What are your tips for spotting people in your travels that are considerate and not just using you because they're travelling alone?
AI Redefines Scientific Discovery Beyond Speed
A new phase of scientific discovery is beginning. AI is enabling researchers to learn, reason and tackle complex biological challenges in ways that were previously not possible. This is more than acceleration. It is changing how discovery itself happens. https://t.co/yEh5pmDu5X @ConversationUS
Federal Scientists Celebrate Artemis II Success Amid Challenges
"Artemis II: Beleaguered federal scientists take a victory lap" by @chelseaeharvey for @EENewsUpdates /@politico: https://t.co/79kGMuySrj
Exploring François Ozon’s “The Stranger” In New Vlog
My vlog on François Ozon’s The Stranger is up here, please click, watch, share and subscribe: https://t.co/VnNqAUkgtC