Stream of Consciousness
Political figures urge Vance to replace Trump as president
A surprising and controversial political suggestion has sparked debate in Washington and beyond, after a prominent conservative voice publicly called for a dramatic shift in leadership. On March 22, journalist Scott McConnell urged Vice President JD Vance to consider invoking the Twenty Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution to remove Donald Trump from office.
By Shirley Oyiadom6 months ago in Humans
After just one treatment, psilocybin provides quick and long-lasting improvement from OCD.
Researchers have discovered that in individuals who have not responded to conventional therapies, a single dosage of psilocybin quickly lessens the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
By Francis Dami6 months ago in Humans
20 Years Older
He was 20 years older than I was, give or take. In many ways, he was a fairly typical American man of his age. He had a wife and children, he worked a 9 to 5 job five days a week to pay most bills, and he was good at fixing equipment in his free time. I’m really not sure if he ever liked football, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he did.
By Snarky Lisa6 months ago in Humans
Managed, Not Healed
For people living with chronic pain, the most destabilizing realization is not that healing is difficult. It is that healing is often not the goal. The healthcare system that surrounds them is built to manage symptoms, document persistence, and ration interventions rather than pursue restoration of function. Over time, patients begin to notice a pattern. Short-acting medications are readily available. Repeated appointments are routine. Imaging is reviewed, notes are written, and pain is acknowledged. Yet interventions aimed at resolving underlying structural problems, restoring stability, or preventing long-term degeneration are delayed, denied, or classified as optional. The system responds continuously, but it rarely moves forward.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 months ago in Humans
The Different Love Languages. AI-Generated.
Love is one of the most powerful human experiences, yet it can also be one of the most misunderstood. Many relationships struggle not because love is absent, but because it is expressed in ways that the other person doesn’t fully receive or recognize. This is where the concept of “love languages” becomes incredibly valuable. Understanding love languages allows you to communicate care, appreciation, and affection in a way that truly resonates with your partner, friend, or even family member.
By Timothy A Rowland6 months ago in Humans
Against My Better Judgment: I Let My Dentist Talk Me Into Invisalign at 50
Against my better judgment, I got Invisalign at 50. I was reminded of this decision last Tuesday when my coworkers brought baked goods to a meeting. Carbohydrates are my weakness, and the taste of fresh baked sourdough bread and donuts would certainly get this meeting off to a great start. I then remembered the two pieces of plastic gripping tightly to my teeth. I remembered how difficult these pieces of plastic were to remove and how awkward it would be to stick my hands in my mouth to remove said pieces of plastic in a conference room filled with coworkers.
By Against My Better Judgment6 months ago in Humans
The Black Statistic
Europeans love statistics, there are whole job sectors dedicated to data driven analysis which covers all aspects of our lives from the way we eat to our shopping habits and how often we shit, if you look down a hole far enough it would be pretty scary as to how much personal data is known about us. I watched a recent documentary about undocumented people in China, and it is sad how there are people in the world today who are simply fighting to prove they actually exist as a result of this.
By Malachai Hough6 months ago in Humans
Gospel of Social Media Madmen: A High-Def Resurrection
Alright, you beautiful, screen-addled maniacs, gather 'round the digital fire for a tale of pure, LCD madness. I just watched a soul-crushing paradox unfurl on my timeline: this colossal, hypocritical carnival barker just drops a fiery, logic-bombed clip, right? The very next slide? A pious, self-serving decree to 'free your mind from the digital shackles!'
By Meko James 6 months ago in Humans
The Weight of Goodbye
I remember that run as if it were only an hour ago. My dad had just passed away from Alzheimer’s. Walking into Mum’s house and seeing him lying there, I felt a tangle of confusion, embarrassment, and anger. I knew this day was coming, but it still managed to catch me off guard. Only the day before, I’d listened to him talking about his Navy days, his memory for the past always sharp, the present not so much. As I was about to leave, he stared at me, a long, unsettling look, as if he already knew he was on his way out. That moment is etched in my mind. I forced a cheerful goodbye.
By G J Rowlatt6 months ago in Humans
