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Cake day: June 12th, 2023

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  • Summary from the youtuber that made this video “The living philosophy”:

    "For Nietzsche The Last Man stood as the opposite of the Ubermensch and the great danger of the “levelling” tendency of modernity. In this episode we are going to look at what Nietzsche meant by the Last Man and how his prophecy has come through. We look at The Last Man in 21st century society and what Nietzsche got right even while we should be cautious of fully embracing his ideal.


    📚 Further Reading:

    • Joseph S (2011) What Doesn’t Kill Us: The New Psychology of Posttraumatic Growth. New York: Basic Books.
    • McGonigal K (2015) The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It. New York: Avery, a member of Penguin Random House.
    • Seligman MEP (2013) Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment. Atria paperback edition. New York London Toronto Sydney New Delhi: Atria Paperback.
    • Nietzsche FW (1976) Thus Spoke Zarathustra in The Portable Nietzsche. New York: Penguin Books.
    • Nietzsche FW and Kaufmann WA (1974) The Gay Science: With a Prelude in Rhymes and an Appendix of Songs. 1st ed. New York: Vintage Books.
    • Nietzsche FW and Kaufmann WA (2000) Basic Writings of Nietzsche. Modern Library ed. New York: Modern Library."






  • The video above dives into some of the challenges in developing and administering experimental drugs that can be used as birth control options for men as the main ones available to men are condoms and vasectomies which isn’t a lot. From the video summary on youtube:

    “Condoms and vasectomies remain pretty much the extent of birth control options for people who produce sperm, and both have problems. So why is almost all hormonal birth control aimed at those with ovaries? There have been some successes targeting the biological feedback process for hormones that regulate new sperm production, but progress is slow.”



  • Summary from the video description:

    "When it comes to NYC, the rat is the undisputed king of the urban jungle — and we made it that way! Find out why with host and evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton in this episode of Human Footprint.

    Human Footprint is a show that delves into the impact of humans on the planet. Join Shane as he travels from farms to restaurants, from high-tech labs to street markets, and from forests to cities to uncover the consequences of our unique history. Are you ready to explore our past, present, and future as a species?"



  • From the description of the video above:

    "September 29th, 2023, will be etched in New York City’s history as the day the skies opened with an unparalleled ferocity. The deluge was so intense that JFK Airport recorded its highest 24-hour rainfall since 1948, with an astonishing 8 inches pouring down.

    Brooklyn faced nature’s fury head-on, as three hours of ceaseless rain equaled an entire month’s average downpour. Witness water roaring into basements, stranded vehicles, and impassable roads that brought the Big Apple to a standstill.

    This video dives deep into the heart of the devastation, spotlighting the worst affected regions like Brooklyn and Long Island. From shattered rainfall records to streets that became rivers, experience the magnitude of NYC’s epic flood crisis."