Things Worth Noting
The spirit’s departure from the body varies by belief. Science marks death at brain death, with consciousness fading in minutes via lingering brain activity. Christianity and Islam say the soul leaves instantly at the last breath for judgment or afterlife. Hinduism’s Atman may stay up to 13 days, influencing rituals. Some spiritual views cite a […]
Are you truly free, or living on autopilot? Studies show 90-95% of people operate on subconscious habits, driven by societal conditioning and automatic behaviors, while only 5-10% consciously shape their lives. Autopilot stems from the brain’s energy-saving mode, using mental shortcuts and ingrained beliefs to handle daily tasks like work or scrolling. This leads to […]
The simulation hypothesis suggests our reality might be a computer-generated virtual world, like an advanced video game. Popularized by philosophers, it questions if we’re in a base reality or a digital construct created by a posthuman civilization. If true, “outside” could be a higher realm with advanced beings running ancestor simulations for research or entertainment. […]
What happens after we die? This timeless question sparks diverse answers across religion, science, and philosophy. Christianity describes heaven or hell based on judgment, while Islam envisions Jannah or Jahannam after Barzakh. Hinduism and Buddhism focus on samsara, reincarnation, and liberation through karma, aiming for moksha or nirvana. Judaism mentions Sheol or Olam Ha-Ba, and […]
The “God gene” hypothesis by Dean Hamer suggests human spirituality is partly hereditary, linked to the VMAT2 gene, which affects monoamine levels in the brain, potentially providing an evolutionary advantage through optimism. Critics argue spirituality’s complexity beyond genetics, involving cultural and personal factors. Long Version The “God gene” hypothesis, introduced by geneticist Dean Hamer in […]
Cell phone radiation may disrupt sleep by suppressing melatonin production. While research is mixed, reducing your exposure to cell phone radiation is a good practice. Keeping your phone at a safe distance, using a headset, avoiding phone use before bed, and limiting overall use are all ways to reduce exposure. Long Version Cell Phone Radiation […]