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In Search of Memory
Book Review: In Search of Memory by Eric R. Kandel In Search of Memory is a remarkable work that combines autobiography, historical insight, and scientific discovery in a way few science books manage. Nobel Laureate Eric R. Kandel tells his life story while explaining how our understanding of memory grew from scattered observations into a rigorous, modern science.
By Rosalina Jane13 days ago in Humans
(3) Authority Without Consequence
- The Moment Authority Became Untethered - Every functioning system of governance relies on a constraint so fundamental it often goes unnoticed until it disappears: authority must be exposed to consequence. When those who make decisions experience the downstream effects of those decisions personally, power is naturally disciplined by risk. That discipline does not require virtue or foresight. It operates mechanically. Decisions that produce harm are abandoned because they injure the decision-maker, and decisions that succeed are reinforced because they reward restraint. Modern political systems did not lose this constraint through a single reform or moral collapse. They lost it gradually, through delegation, bureaucratic layering, procedural complexity, and the normalization of distance between action and outcome, until authority could be exercised without meaningful exposure to its effects.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast13 days ago in Humans
(2) From Stake to Abstraction
- The Original Logic of Representation - For most of human political history, representation was not conceived as a mechanism for expressing individual preference or personal identity. It was understood as an extension of responsibility. Political participation flowed to those who bore the material risks of maintaining the community, because those risks imposed discipline on decision making. To have a voice in governance meant being exposed to the consequences of governance. That exposure included taxation, compulsory service, property seizure, legal punishment, and, in many cases, the obligation to physically defend the community. Representation was therefore not grounded in abstract equality, but in the practical need to align authority with liability so that decisions would remain tethered to reality rather than sentiment or impulse. The system did not assume wisdom or virtue. It assumed self-interest and constrained it by consequence.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast14 days ago in Humans
(1) Seeing the System Clearly
- The Shared Feeling No One Can Quite Explain - Most people do not need to be convinced that something is wrong. They feel it in rising costs that never seem to stabilize, in rules that change without explanation, in institutions that demand compliance but no longer command trust, and in a political process that feels permanently hostile yet strangely ineffective. These experiences are not isolated. They are widespread, persistent, and remarkably consistent across demographics, ideologies, and personal circumstances. What differs is not the feeling, but the explanation people are given for it.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast14 days ago in Humans
(0) Prologue: Before You Read
This series is written for readers who sense that something in the structure of modern life no longer works the way it once did, but who have found most available explanations unsatisfying. It assumes the reader is capable of sustained attention and willing to engage with complexity without demanding immediate resolution. It does not assume political alignment, ideological agreement, or shared conclusions. What it does assume is a willingness to slow down long enough for clarity to emerge.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast14 days ago in Humans
How to Choose Quality Himalayan Salt Bricks for Bulk Orders
When constructing a salt room for a premium spa, designing a salt wall for a restaurant, or stocking salt bricks for retail, salt bricks set the wellness and natural aesthetic for your project. Sourcing salt bricks in bulk is a significant investment, and the profit of the investment relies on the quality of salt bricks.
By Emily Rosie18 days ago in Humans
What is Application Development? A Detailed Guide to 2026
Think about the last app you used today. Maybe you checked the weather, ordered coffee, or scrolled through social media during your commute. Behind each of those taps and swipes is a world of planning, coding, testing, and refining. That's application development, the art and science of building software that actually works for people.
By Supreme Technologies18 days ago in Humans
Is Costco Open on MLK Day? What Shoppers Need to Know
Holidays often arrive quietly, then disrupt plans when we least expect it. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of those days. It is a federal holiday with deep meaning, but for many people, it also brings practical questions. Work schedules change. Schools close. Errands get delayed. Somewhere in the middle of reflection and routine, a simple question comes up every year: is Costco open on MLK Day? For families planning grocery runs, small business owners stocking supplies, or anyone trying to manage time wisely, this question matters. Understanding how Costco treats this day helps avoid frustration and last-minute confusion. The answer is not complicated, but the context around it is worth understanding.
By Muqadas khan19 days ago in Humans
How One Neurology Book Changed the Way I Understand the Human Mind
Reading “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” Made Me Question What It Means to Be a Person I picked up The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat thinking it would just be one of those clever science books. You know, the kind that explains how the brain works and throws in a few strange cases. I wasn’t really prepared for how weirdly emotional it would feel. Not in a dramatic way. More like the kind of feeling that sits with you quietly while you’re reading.
By Rosalina Jane22 days ago in Humans
Kyrsten Sinema
Kyrsten Sinema is an important American political leader. She worked for many years in the U.S. government and became known for being different from many others in politics. This article uses easy English and clear subtitles to help you understand who she is, where she came from, what she did, and what is happening now with her.
By Farhan Sayed23 days ago in Humans
