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Reality behind Reality: If Memories Fade, What Remains?
If our lives hinge on memories—real, imagined, or ephemeral—then what is reality? A collective hallucination? A neurological glitch in an indifferent cosmos? And if Alzheimer's or a rogue dream can dissolve it all, why persist? What purpose animates our striving—the careers we chase, the bonds we nurture, the dreams we dare? Why should we do anything when the ground beneath us is quicksand?
S A
Sep 284 min read
The Willpower Myth: Why Obesity Isn’t About Personal Responsibility
Every decision you make — what to eat, whether to snack, how much to serve — draws on this limited pool of cognitive energy. Psychologists call this decision fatigue: the more choices you face, the weaker your self-control becomes.
This is why dieting is so hard. You’re not only fighting hunger hormones and cravings, you’re draining a limited mental resource dozens of times a day. And when it runs out, biology takes over.
S A
Sep 265 min read
Busting the Biggest Myths About Energy Balance
If a calorie is not a calorie — if we can’t reliably know how much of it is absorbed, how much is lost in digestion, and what its metabolic fate will be — then how would anyone know how many calories to cut?
S A
Sep 2511 min read
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