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Biological physics, also known as biophysics, is an interdisciplinary field that applies the principles and techniques of physics to understand biological systems. This field encompasses a wide range of scales, from molecular to organismal, and involves the study of the physical principles underlying biological structures and processes. Here are some key aspects of biological physics:

1. Molecular Structures and Interactions: Biophysicists study the physical properties of biological molecules like proteins, DNA, and lipids. Techniques such as X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and cryo-electron microscopy are used to determine molecular structures and understand how molecules interact within cells.
2. Mechanics of Biological Systems: This includes studying the mechanical properties of cells, tissues, and organs. For example, understanding the elasticity of cell membranes, the mechanics of muscle contraction, or the biomechanics of locomotion.
3. Dynamics of Systems Biology: Biophysicists use mathematical models and simulations to study the dynamics of biological networks, such as metabolic pathways, genetic regulatory networks, or neural circuits. These studies help to predict how changes in one part of a system can affect the whole system.
4. Quantum Biology: This emerging field explores the role of quantum phenomena, such as coherence and entanglement, in biological processes. Examples include photosynthesis, where quantum effects contribute to the efficiency of light harvesting, and enzyme catalysis, where tunneling effects are important.
5. Neurophysics: Studies the physical aspects of the nervous system. Techniques such as EEG, MEG, and fMRI are used to understand how neural activity correlates with physical processes in the brain, contributing to insights into brain function, perception, and consciousness.
6. Biophysical Techniques: These include a range of experimental and computational techniques used to measure and model the physical properties of biological systems. Examples include fluorescence spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and various forms of microscopy and spectroscopy.

Overall, biological physics is vital for advancing our understanding of the fundamental principles that govern life at various scales, from atoms to ecosystems, contributing significantly to fields like medicine, environmental science, and nanotechnology.

Where does Aristotle talk about first principles?

Aristotle discusses the concept of first principles primarily in his work “Metaphysics,” particularly in Book IV (Gamma) and Book VI (Epsilon). In “Metaphysics,” Aristotle delves into the foundation of being and knowing, where he identifies first principles as the fundamental basis from which knowledge is derived.

In these sections, Aristotle explores various aspects of first principles, including:

• The Law of Non-Contradiction: This is a crucial first principle for Aristotle, which states that contradictory statements cannot both be true at the same time. This law is foundational to all logical reasoning.
• Causes and Principles: Aristotle argues that understanding the causes and principles behind things is essential for true knowledge. He distinguishes between different types of causes and principles, essential for the study of metaphysics.
• Potentiality and Actuality: These concepts are central to Aristotle’s explanation of change and existence. He discusses how things move from potentiality (possibility) to actuality (reality) through the influence of first principles.
• Substance and Essence: These are also key elements in Aristotle’s discussion of first principles. He examines what it means for something to exist in its own right (substance) and what makes a thing what it is (essence).

Aristotle’s examination of first principles in “Metaphysics” is both deep and broad, covering topics that intertwine with his other works on physics, ethics, and logic, reflecting his comprehensive approach to philosophy.

Aristotle’s concept of “first principles” is a foundational aspect of his philosophy, concerning the basic building blocks of knowledge and reasoning. Here are a few quotes that illustrate his views on first principles:

1. “The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know.” – This aphorism, often attributed to Aristotle, highlights the endless pursuit of understanding first principles as one gains more knowledge.
2. “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” – This quote reflects Aristotle’s method of critical thinking and analysis, which is essential for understanding and questioning first principles.
3. “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – This emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in philosophical inquiry, which is crucial for understanding the first principles of ethics and morality.
4. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Here, Aristotle connects the principles of habits and excellence, indicating that foundational behaviors lead to virtuous outcomes.

These quotes encapsulate how Aristotle approached the concept of first principles in different domains, from ethics to epistemology.

Toxic people, toxic environments, toxic media, toxic society

*Should* it survive a bomb?

Gerald Butler was around 36 years old during the filming of the movie 300, I am now 36 years old. Very interesting

Gerard Butler was born on November 13, 1969, and the movie “300” was released in 2007. He would have been 37 years old when the film was released. However, considering that movies are typically filmed months to years before their release, he was likely around 36 years old during the filming of “300.”

Gerard Butler is Scottish. He was born in Paisley, Scotland.

As of 2024, Gerard Butler is 54 years old; he was born on November 13, 1969. Here’s a brief overview of his life story:

Gerard Butler was born in Paisley, Scotland, to Margaret and Edward Butler. His family moved to Montreal, Quebec, when he was six months old, but after his parents’ separation, Butler returned to Scotland with his mother at the age of eighteen months. He was raised primarily in Paisley and attended the Scottish Youth Theatre while a teenager.

Butler studied law at the University of Glasgow, where he was president of the university law society. However, despite being promising in his studies, he did not pursue a career in law. After being fired from a trainee lawyer position just one week before qualifying as a solicitor, he moved to London to pursue his passion for acting.

Butler’s acting career began with small roles in productions such as Mrs. Brown (1997), where he played opposite Judi Dench. His breakthrough role came in the 2000 adaptation of the musical “Dracula.” He gained worldwide fame for his role as King Leonidas in the action film “300” (2007), which was both critically and commercially successful. Since then, he has appeared in various film genres, including romantic comedies, thrillers, and action movies.

Throughout his career, Butler has been known for his versatility as an actor and his ability to perform in both intense and lighthearted roles. He’s also been involved in various charitable activities and has a passion for film production.

I don’t trust Beyoncé, I like her music, but… ultimately, I think she is not spectacular.

First, she is not a true feminist. If she really were, she would have divorced Jay Z a long time ago. Beyonce only cares about money, which is why she is still married to Jay Z even though he has cheated on her 1000 billion times. Ironically enough, I bet you that Kim Kardashian has better moral ethics than Beyoncé, at least Kim Kardashian had the wisdom to divorce Kanye West.

Racial makeup doesn’t make one ethnicity

I had this experience when I was in New England, on the East Coast, I met this one kid who was an Ivy League kid, with morphological features which made him look African-American. But ultimately I figured that he was just a white boy.

What does it mean to be “white”?

Whiteness has nothing to do with ethnicity, race, your family heritage or background. To me the notion of being white is simple:

How many generations has your family lived in America, and also, how much cultural heritage do you have left?

Being “white-washed”

I remember growing up in the East Bay, Alameda Oakland, 510 area code, I was born in 1988… In high school it was the apex of the hyphy movement, stupid dumb and hyphy, yellow bus retarded— E40, Keak da Sneak, etc.

One of the worst insults you could actually you could have at somebody was being “whitewashed”. Or I still recall, when my sister would ask simple things like having her own room or whatever… I would keep teasing her and saying “quit being so white”.

Similarly speaking, there were simple cultural things:

1. To be “white” there was a certain style you assumed, things you were into, the way you dressed, behaved, etc. For example, all of that Asian American kids were whitewashed would dress in booty shorts and UGG boots, they would wear flip-flops and rainbows, They would really be into surfing the beach, bonfires, Hollister, and this weird punk emo music, They will talk a certain way, wear seashell necklaces etc.

Your heritage?

Growing up in the east Bay, Alameda Oakland, was super fascinating for me because all my friends were Asian American, and I felt like my school was about 60 to 70% Asian Asian American. We ran the show.

Also later, getting into UCLA, which also at the time felt dominated mostly by Asian kids, I never felt like the minority.

Now being an adult?

Something I have discovered and uncovered, in my more advanced years:

People who seem to have ongoing traumas, ongoing difficulties, ongoing divorces, break ups, relationship mishaps etc., maybe the truces at the end of the day… They are the problem?

Not only that, but, it also seems that perhaps, it is precisely the good people who are the problem people. The people who have good souls, good intentions or whatever… Ultimately they are the ones?

Also nobody hates JAY Z

Be very very suspicious about people who are not hated by anybody.

Also—

Nobody hates J. Cole or Kendrick Lamar

People who hate “white people“, “old white men in power”, Donald Trump, “toxic masculinity”, climate change, the planet, meat eaters, Elon Musk, Kanye West, etc.

More critiques about modern day society:

First, it seems that we are all dying a slow death by self poisoning ourselves. We poison ourselves by—

1. First, it seems that we poison ourselves with life, modern day substances, media, games, cars etc.

1. Mental poisoning

I trust no man or woman who has any of the following installed on their phone:

Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, podcast, etc.

or, just take a peek at their Google Chrome browser, see whether they have AdBlocker or YouTube ad blocker enables, and or see their most commonly visited websites.

2. News poisoning

All news is toxic. My personal suggestion about the news is this:

The only news which is really relevant, at least in terms of political news is who to vote for and who not to vote for.

For example, there is zero reason to watch Fox News, CNBC, Al Jazeera whatever whether to vote for Trump or not to vote for Trump. Anyone who is watching the news, and is a left-wing progressive liberal is just self flagellating themselves, or they are addicted to “hate porn”—

3. Keep your family away from toxic (good) people

The hilarious irony —

Lots of problems here.

First, this cute notion “toxic masculinity”. I was doing some research on it, and apparently the origin of the word comes from this loser emasculated guy, ex-military veteran I think, who said that hero worship, men’s striving to become heroes was bad and toxic.

In more recent times, it seems that is mostly women, women and female academics, scholars, writers and opinion think pieces, movie producers, directors etc (the Barbie Movie) who says:

Yes, manliness, masculinity, manliness is toxic. Men should not strive to become dominant, masculine, muscular, and grand.

As a result, the fake ideal of the ideal man becomes this “woke”, progressive, sweet, skinny fat, kind man, who never shows any aggression, is 100% equal to all parties, etc.

Then the problem is as a consequence, the modern day man, who no longer strives to be manly find his manliness elsewhere. Alcohol, drugs, hallucinogens, marijuana, vinyl records, facial hair and mustaches (I call it “Hitler” staches), exotic sports cars, dark tennis sunglasses, baseball hats, anything which hides their lack of manliness.

Then the next step in stage is that this man has such a low testosterone, he can no longer beget children. And decides instead, to adopt a dog instead.

Fertility problems?

OK, once shit hits the fan, and then people grow up and want to have kids, there becomes a big problem with fertility. Based on just my basic observations, it seems that the modern day couple has lots of issues with conception and fertility, my personal theory is it Hass to do with the man having such a low testosterone. As a consequence, modern day couples have all this in vitro fertilization, trips to the fertility clinic which is quite traumatic for the women.

So I suppose the issue is here—

We modern day humans deny our hormones and sexual differences?

What does men do in produce and consume in private?

Seems that a lot of men, in private, when they are locked up at home and they think that nobody’s watching, it’s just lying on their couch, on their phones, whatever watching baseball, sports and hockey, UFC, smoking marijuana, drinking alcohol, turning on their VPN and dipping into Pirate Bay.

Feminism has nothing to do with men

Based on my observations, I think the big misconception about feminism is that it is all about women’s driving to eradicate men. This is actually not the case; I think feminism is about women trying to promote female advancement in the workplace, defying gender norms and beyond. I think this is a good thing. If I had a daughter, I would not want any societal gender roles to hold her back.

Who are men blaming?

I think the modern day man is a bit confused then. He adopts a more “woke” progressive diet, which is mostly “plant based“, limiting his consumption of meat and red meat, maybe he buys and eats chicken breast, or salmon thinking that it is “good for him”. He talks about saving the planet and whatever, yet he still purchases things on Amazon prime, is always keen to upgrade his Audi, or increase his vinyl LP record library. Or buy more plants.

The other men?

Where is the rest of the men?

Living here in LA has been insanely fascinating for me, both from a sociological perspective, and a practical one.

First, all of the rich successful men in LA all seem to either be really really short, really really old, really really bald, or anemic. I think the other day at the holmby Hills Park, I think I might’ve seen Jimmy Iovine, walking around the park, very very short and old looking, with a white baseball cap, and white clothes, looking very weak.

How men strive to be dominant in LA?

I think LA men are a bunch of losers. They tried to hide behind their 100% limit tinted cars, or in real life with their 100% tendance sunglasses, their facial hair, their Hitler mustaches, their baseball caps, their frumpy flan, their baggy clothes, whatever.

Some of them drive exotic sports cars, Ferraris, maybe Lamborghinis, Porsche 911s, Mercedes-Benz AMG wagons— and apparently their pseudo manliness is actually their antisociability.

Lots of contradictions here:

1. First, I find the whole thing a bit grotesque.
2. The hilarious irony is that even Apple, the App Store is helping advertise UFC 300, but… Isn’t Apple supposed to be about all this weird androgyny, anti-manliness, anti-masculinity stuff? I thought Apple wasn’t supposed to promote violence?

We convert our assets ,,,

Type 1 diabetic ,,, we store energy into fat.

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Strike  

Now that I am a bitcoin millionaire, and I have an own watch Now in my metaphorical digital gold, the great upside is that I feel that at anyone given moment, instantaneously, I could just buy whatever I want, given I really want to buy it.

I think this is the great beauty of bitcoin, you just have your bitcoins in your digital wallet, and you could instantly transfer your bitcoin to another party, pretty much with no annoying asshole banks to facilitate your wire transfer.

In the car, I used car or whatever… Especially when it is already modified, the best way to approach it is to just remove all of the superfluous accessories attachments etc. 

Example, if I ever purchased or inherited a secondhand “over landing” vehicle; the first thing I would do is try to get back the stock, the standard transmission and springs and shocks and suspension because it is much more comfortable when driving around town. 

Can a human being become his own overlander? 

Or the “over-human”?

A very interesting feature

A message is data *and* a token?

On ramp, token pool

The Bitcoin wallet address commonly associated with Satoshi Nakamoto currently holds approximately 99.75 BTC. This address has been involved in many transactions over time, mostly receiving small amounts of Bitcoin from various users possibly as a form of tribute .

Based on information retrieved online, Satoshi Nakamoto is commonly associated with the Bitcoin Genesis wallet address, which is “1A1zP1eP5QGefi2DMPTfTL5SLmv7DivfNa”. This address is known for containing the first 50 BTC mined from the genesis block of Bitcoin. The funds in this address are generally considered unspendable, and the address has received additional BTC over time as a form of tribute from other users .

For more detailed and real-time information regarding this or any other Bitcoin address, you can visit a blockchain explorer like blockchain.com and enter the address in their search tool.

CCIP EXPLORER

Public money — super fascinating…

https://ccip.chain.link/status

You can always travel with your Bitcoins! You cannot travel with your single family home or even Cybertruck!