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October 2025 Roundup: What I am Reading, Watching, and Listening To

October 2025 Roundup: What I am Reading, Watching, and Listening To

Gut Microbiome, Microbes & Mental Health: The Science of Stress
Emerging research shows that the microbes living in your gut may influence your stress levels, mood, and overall mental well-being. This article explores the gut-brain connection and the new wave of therapies aiming to improve mental health by targeting gut bacteria.

The 40-70 Rule: How to Make Decisions
A breakdown of General Colin Powell’s 40-70 decision-making framework: act when you have 40–70% of the information. It helps leaders avoid analysis paralysis while mitigating the risks of impulsive decisions.

10 Biohacking Trends for 2026 You Should Be Watching for Now
From glucose monitoring to brain stimulation and longevity-focused supplements, this article outlines cutting-edge biohacking innovations poised to shape health optimization in the near future.

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August 2025 Roundup: What I am Reading, Watching and Listening To

August 2025 Roundup: What I am Reading, Watching and Listening To

A New Theory Could Finally Make Quantum Gravity a Reality—and Prove Einstein Wrong Researchers propose a radical approach to unify quantum mechanics and general relativity. The theory may lead to the elusive goal of quantum gravity and challenge Einstein’s well-established framework.

Why Medical Device Companies Should Be Bullish on AI
This article explores how AI is transforming the medical device industry—from diagnostics to real-time monitoring and predictive modeling.

Swarms of Tiny Nose Robots Could Clear Infected Sinuses
Scientists have created nano-sized robots capable of clearing blocked sinuses with incredible precision, offering hope to millions with chronic sinusitis.

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May 2025 Roundup: What I am Reading, Watching and Listening To

May 2025 Roundup: What I am Reading, Watching and Listening To

Nanowerk: Programmable Shape-shifting Materials Explores groundbreaking developments in materials that can alter their shape in response to environmental stimuli, with potential applications across robotics, biomedicine, and aerospace.

Discover Magazine: Quantum Sensors Navigate by Earth's Magnetic Field Highlights new quantum sensors that could revolutionize navigation systems by using Earth's magnetic field, eliminating the need for GPS.

Google Research Blog: Teaching Machines the Language of Biology Discusses how large language models are being adapted to understand biological data at the single-cell level, enabling breakthroughs in healthcare and biology research.

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December 2023 Roundup: What I am Reading, Watching, and Listening To

December 2023 Roundup: What I am Reading, Watching, and Listening To

The Roman Empire Fallacy - by Frederik Gieschen
Have you ever looked at the US and thought 'man, this looks a lot like the late stage Roman Empire'? Powerful but divided. Rich but corrupt. Glamorous but dysfunctional. A source of marvelous technological achievements but unable to build things as it used to. Ruled by incompetent politicians, owned by a small elite, its masses trapped by unsustainable debt and distracting themselves with endless mind-numbing entertainment.

Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes by Morgan Housel
Every investment plan under the sun is, at best, an informed speculation of what may happen in the future, based on a systematic extrapolation from the known past. Same as Ever reverses the process, inviting us to identify the many things that never, ever change. With his usual elan, Morgan Housel presents a master class on optimizing risk, seizing opportunity, and living your best life. 

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