Uncertainty isn’t a human flaw, it’s a feature of the world
"In contrast to the atomic hypothesis, Richard [Sha] offered the deconstructionist response: ‘Ontology is ideology.’ This slogan asserts that the reality of the world (ontology) is too complex, immense and slippery for mere language. Therefore, any metaphysical claims, including scientific claims, about what is ‘really real’ are necessarily ‘just ideas’. This ontological denialism makes the heads of metaphysical materialists, such as most scientists, explode."
"This is where “quantum monism,” as championed by Rutgers University philosopher Jonathan Schaffer, enters the stage. Schaffer has mused over the question of what the universe is made of. According to quantum monism, the fundamental layer of reality is not made of particles or strings but the universe itself—understood not as the sum of things making it up but rather as a single, entangled quantum state."
Brand new book. Just hit the shelves today by my favorite author. 41 pages in and completely enthralled. May or may not see you guys on the v herf tonight
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Aim: Given the myriad of negative sequalae associated with cancer and its treatment, the palliative use of cannabis by cancer patients is increasingly of special interest. This research sought to explore associations of acute and sustained use of legal market edible cannabis products on pain, cognition, and quality of life in a group of cancer patients.
Methods: In this observational study, cancer patients completed a baseline appointment, a two-week ad libitum cannabis use period, and an acute administration appointment that included assessments before cannabis use, one-hour post-use, and two-hour post-use. Participants completed self-report questionnaires related to the primary outcomes and the Stroop task as a measure of objective cognitive function.
Results: Twenty-five participants [mean (standard deviation, SD) age = 54.3 years (15.6); 13 females (52.0%)] completed all study appointments and were included in the analysis. Sustained cannabis use was associated with improvements in pain intensity, pain interference, sleep quality, subjective cognitive function, and reaction times in the Stroop task, but no change in general quality of life was observed. High levels of cannabidiol (CBD) use during the two-week ad libitum use period was associated with steeper improvements in pain intensity and sleep quality. Participants reported improvements in pain intensity and increased feelings of subjective high after acute use. High levels of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) use during the acute administration appointment was associated with steeper increases in feelings of subjective high. Improvements in pain were associated with improvements in subjective cognitive function.
Conclusions: This observational study is among the first of its kind to examine associations between legal market, palliative cannabis use, and subjective and objective outcomes among cancer patients. These early findings concerning pain intensity, sleep quality, and cognitive function can help to inform future, fully powered studies of this important topic (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03617692).
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Brand new book. Just hit the shelves today by my favorite author. 41 pages in and completely enthralled. May or may not see you guys on the v herf tonight
F'in Calvin got me into his work during the 1st Covid lockdown. That one sounds fantastic! Let me know what you think when your finished!
"Cooking isn't about struggling; It's about pleasure. It's like sǝx, with a wider variety of sauces."
At any given time the urge to sing "In The Jungle" is just a whim away... A whim away... A whim away...
@VegasFrank said:
Brand new book. Just hit the shelves today by my favorite author. 41 pages in and completely enthralled. May or may not see you guys on the v herf tonight
F'in Calvin got me into his work during the 1st Covid lockdown. That one sounds fantastic! Let me know what you think when your finished!
So you've read the passage trilogy? Those might be the best three books I've ever read. I don't know, killer angels and skunkworks are up there too.
After reading this book, it might be in the top three somewhere. It's unbelievable. It's exhilarating and heartbreaking and a total mindfuçk. I can't recommend it enough.
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But I'm not finished quite yet. I have about 40 pages left.
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I sent that trilogy to Wayne when he got Covid, because I figured he'd be bored out of his mind. I have a messed up sense of humor, and so does Wayne. Since this was when Covid was just starting to spread and he was one of the first to get it, I thought it would be funny to send him a trilogy about a viral apocalypse. I figured it would make him chuckle even if he didn't read them.
I sent that trilogy to Wayne when he got Covid, because I figured he'd be bored out of his mind. I have a messed up sense of humor, and so does Wayne. Since this was when Covid was just starting to spread and he was one of the first to get it, I thought it would be funny to send him a trilogy about a viral apocalypse. I figured it would make him chuckle even if he didn't read them.
I read the 1st two back to back in that first week. I have since shared it with a handfull of others. I put the Ferryman on my list. I'll grab a copy next time I'm allowed to buy more books
"Cooking isn't about struggling; It's about pleasure. It's like sǝx, with a wider variety of sauces."
At any given time the urge to sing "In The Jungle" is just a whim away... A whim away... A whim away...
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Uncertainty isn’t a human flaw, it’s a feature of the world
"In contrast to the atomic hypothesis, Richard [Sha] offered the deconstructionist response: ‘Ontology is ideology.’ This slogan asserts that the reality of the world (ontology) is too complex, immense and slippery for mere language. Therefore, any metaphysical claims, including scientific claims, about what is ‘really real’ are necessarily ‘just ideas’. This ontological denialism makes the heads of metaphysical materialists, such as most scientists, explode."
https://psyche.co/ideas/uncertainty-isnt-a-human-flaw-its-a-feature-of-the-world?
The Bullet Garden by Stephen Hunter. Excellent.
“Daylight” by David Baldacci. At Lee Pine series.
https://time.com/6273684/earth-day-religious-holiday/
How do fungi communicate?
Each fungus may “speak” with many other species— and it turns out they have a lot to say.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/04/24/1071363/fungi-fungus-communication-explainer/
Worth pondering:
"This is where “quantum monism,” as championed by Rutgers University philosopher Jonathan Schaffer, enters the stage. Schaffer has mused over the question of what the universe is made of. According to quantum monism, the fundamental layer of reality is not made of particles or strings but the universe itself—understood not as the sum of things making it up but rather as a single, entangled quantum state."
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/quantum-monism-could-save-the-soul-of-physics/
And this essay:
https://aeon.co/essays/monist-philosophy-and-quantum-physics-agree-that-all-is-one
I thought the universe was made of carbon.
Trapped in the People's Communits Republic of Massachusetts.
“Mercy” by David Baldacci. Probably the last of the Atlee Pine series.
This is starting to get interesting:
Quantum 'magic' could help explain the origin of spacetime
https://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/PhysRevD.106.126009#fulltext
And here is a plain English precis in case you don't want to wade through the longer paper:
https://phys.org/news/2023-04-quantum-magic-spacetime.html
Brand new book. Just hit the shelves today by my favorite author. 41 pages in and completely enthralled. May or may not see you guys on the v herf tonight
Cannabis knocks down pain, improves sleep and lifts brain fog in cancer patients
https://www.newswise.com/articles/cancer-patients-find-relief-with-cannabis
Aim: Given the myriad of negative sequalae associated with cancer and its treatment, the palliative use of cannabis by cancer patients is increasingly of special interest. This research sought to explore associations of acute and sustained use of legal market edible cannabis products on pain, cognition, and quality of life in a group of cancer patients.
Methods: In this observational study, cancer patients completed a baseline appointment, a two-week ad libitum cannabis use period, and an acute administration appointment that included assessments before cannabis use, one-hour post-use, and two-hour post-use. Participants completed self-report questionnaires related to the primary outcomes and the Stroop task as a measure of objective cognitive function.
Results: Twenty-five participants [mean (standard deviation, SD) age = 54.3 years (15.6); 13 females (52.0%)] completed all study appointments and were included in the analysis. Sustained cannabis use was associated with improvements in pain intensity, pain interference, sleep quality, subjective cognitive function, and reaction times in the Stroop task, but no change in general quality of life was observed. High levels of cannabidiol (CBD) use during the two-week ad libitum use period was associated with steeper improvements in pain intensity and sleep quality. Participants reported improvements in pain intensity and increased feelings of subjective high after acute use. High levels of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) use during the acute administration appointment was associated with steeper increases in feelings of subjective high. Improvements in pain were associated with improvements in subjective cognitive function.
Conclusions: This observational study is among the first of its kind to examine associations between legal market, palliative cannabis use, and subjective and objective outcomes among cancer patients. These early findings concerning pain intensity, sleep quality, and cognitive function can help to inform future, fully powered studies of this important topic (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03617692).
This is somewhat disconcerting:
Surge of neurophysiological coupling and connectivity of gamma oscillations in the dying human brain
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2216268120
“Robert Parker’s Blind Spot” by Reed Ferrel Coleman.
“Stranger in Paradise” by Robert B. Parker.
F'in Calvin got me into his work during the 1st Covid lockdown. That one sounds fantastic! Let me know what you think when your finished!
At any given time the urge to sing "In The Jungle" is just a whim away... A whim away... A whim away...
So you've read the passage trilogy? Those might be the best three books I've ever read. I don't know, killer angels and skunkworks are up there too.
After reading this book, it might be in the top three somewhere. It's unbelievable. It's exhilarating and heartbreaking and a total mindfuçk. I can't recommend it enough.
But I'm not finished quite yet. I have about 40 pages left.
https://forum.cigar.com/discussion/900808/from-calvin-with-love
I sent that trilogy to Wayne when he got Covid, because I figured he'd be bored out of his mind. I have a messed up sense of humor, and so does Wayne. Since this was when Covid was just starting to spread and he was one of the first to get it, I thought it would be funny to send him a trilogy about a viral apocalypse. I figured it would make him chuckle even if he didn't read them.
I read the 1st two back to back in that first week. I have since shared it with a handfull of others. I put the Ferryman on my list. I'll grab a copy next time I'm allowed to buy more books
At any given time the urge to sing "In The Jungle" is just a whim away... A whim away... A whim away...
https://www.sciencealert.com/we-were-gobsmacked-giant-study-reveals-why-moss-is-vital-for-the-planet
https://psyche.co/ideas/the-surprising-way-to-tackle-prejudice-in-the-real-world
A curious mathematical phenomenon called Benford’s law governs the numbers all around us
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-benfords-law-why-this-unexpected-pattern-of-numbers-is-everywhere/
Fascinating.
Roger's book.
Don't let the wife know what you spend on guns, ammo or cigars.
“Split Image” by Robert Parker.
Forgotten books offers a free pdf book everyday. They are not always winners but I like old books, seeing old/different perspectives.
Tried my hand at binding because I don’t like reading books from a screen.
Trapped in the People's Communits Republic of Massachusetts.
https://www.outsideonline.com/food/5-leftover-bacon-grease-uses/
“22 Seconds” by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.