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Cake day: July 9th, 2023

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  • We can satisfy this curiosity with a fair amount of scientific evidence.

    Of course, most regions of the brain are so densely and variably interconnected that the technical difficulty of “replacing parts” precedes the ethical consideration by many, many years. But we do have a great deal of evidence for how our subjective sense of self is affected by “losing/removing parts” of the brain. Patients are often unaware of change unless evidence for it is overwhelming, and even then are adept at healing/reconciling instinctively. It appears that this is just something brains have evolved to do.

    So while the technology (and sheer artistry) required to match and “stitch” these networks is quite staggering, basically magic, it is theoretically possible that a patient could have every part replaced without recognizing any continuity errors in the chimeric stages, until one day they wake up as a completely different person.



  • Yourself. Time and resources you invest in yourself usually grant the highest returns in the long run.

    Examples:

    1. When job hunting, prefer opportunities that give you more valuable experience when possible.
    2. While planning your schedule, give highest priority to activities that contribute to your physical and mental health.
    3. At the grocery store, choose fresh ingredients over the cheaper and easier premade options.
    4. When budgeting finances, pay yourself first by setting aside what you can for your future. If not yet possible, see 5.
    5. Invest in your continued education, which can include traditional credentialing such as degrees or certifications, but also online and night classes, or even self-guided study.
    6. Choose relationships and experiences over things. While things can temporarily improve lifestyle, relationships and experiences permanently expand the life you have lived.


  • I commute in a similar looking but less insulated Columbia Watertight II (Gray, M) and the sleeves are at least 2 cm longer than any other shell I’ve owned (a pleasant surprise for someone with long arms).

    It’s narrower at the waist than the torrentshell but similar at the hip, not as insulating but lighter, and it’s a bit stiffer material (e.g. headwind doesn’t press it against your skin as much as slinkier shells). This style of jacket isn’t specialized for cycling so it does bunch a bit in the front and could ride up in the back if your stance is low. And the hood isn’t removable to accommodate a helmet, so you sometimes have to shake the hood out at the destination.

    But it’s dry, comfortable, and has held up for 5 years of commuting. 🤙