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Movies
A journalist's investigation into strange occurrences becomes a haunting study of grief and fear of the unknown.
Music
How a synth-pop hitmaker became the most radical voice in British rock by falling silent.
Health
A review of 16 trials suggests creatine may help memory, attention, and processing speed in adults.
Retro Games
A 1993 FPS that put players in a space marine's boots, fighting demons with 2.5D graphics and fast-paced action.
Artificial Intelligence
Programming is changing: from "Talk is Cheap, Show me the Code" to "Cognitive Coverage", with AI increasingly taking over implementation and our role as developer moving to high-level implementation.
Longevity
A review of cellular reprogramming as a possible way to slow age-related decline, with caveats.
Health
A human cell study found that silencing the PURPL gene can reverse signs of aging in cells.
Retro Games
A 1998 FPS where you fight a corrupt mega-corp in a cyberpunk city.
Life in General
A reflection on one of Padre Quevedo's most thought-provoking interviews
Life in General
In an interview, writer and professor Olavo de Carvalho presents a very critical view of Brazilian education and the role the State should play in this process. For him, one of Brazil's big problems lies in how we view education. While in some countries a person can build a dignified life through work even without an academic background, in Brazil the diploma often functions as a kind of passport to dignity and social mobility. This difference completely changes how society regards studying.
Life in General
Karate Kid was never really about fighting. The actors, like Pat Morita, were not professional fighters, unlike Ian Griffith, who had martial arts experience. What made the story wonderful went far beyond the fights and the romance. It was in Mr. Miyagi's wisdom and in what we can call Miyagism, a philosophy based on balance, discipline, patience, and self-knowledge.
Movies
In Cube (1997), directed by Vincenzo Natali, a group of people wakes up inside an apparently infinite structure made up of cubic rooms. Some offer temporary safety. Others hide mechanisms capable of instantly killing anyone who enters.
Movies
A professor's farewell party takes a wild turn when he claims to be 14,000 years old.
Movies
Andrei Tarkovsky’s Stalker is a film that has captivated audiences and critics for decades. To many, it stands as a cinematic masterpiece a profound, lingering exploration of existential themes. For others, however, it presents a challenging watch. Its lengthy runtime, deliberate pacing, ambiguous conclusion, and complete refusal to offer conventional narrative arcs or neat answers often leave casual viewers unsatisfied.
Health
A review of 13 human trials suggests curcumin plus piperine may lower inflammation and oxidative stress.
