What is the Simulation Hypothesis? The simulation hypothesis is an interesting idea that makes you think: the reality we experience might not be the “base” reality, but rather a simulation made by a more advanced society. This idea got a lot of attention when philosopher Nick Bostrom wrote the important paper “Are You Living in…
How Stress Affects Brain Function While natural reaction to demands and challenges, stress can have major negative impact on brain performance when it becomes chronic. Stress shapes memory, decision-making, emotional control, and general cognitive performance by means of complex interactions among stress hormones, neuronal networks, and brain areas. Stress hormones: their function The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)…
The Fermi Paradox: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox poses a straightforward but significant query: Why haven’t we found any indication of extraterrestrial civilizations if the universe is so big and possibly full of habitable worlds? Potential Justifications-Technological Barriers: Although there may be advanced civilizations, they may communicate with us using undetectable means like quantum…
Defining Happiness: A Philosophical Perspective Happiness, widely sought but rarely fully understood, has been a focus of philosophical investigation for thousands of years. The concept of happiness varies greatly among cultures and philosophical schools of thought, although most definitions have basic features of contentment, pleasure, and fulfillment. However, knowing what it genuinely means to be…
The Stages of Sleep and Dream Formation Sleep is not a solitary, consistent condition but a dynamic process consisting of numerous stages. These stages fall into two basic categories: Non-REM (NREM) and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. The four NREM stages lead up to REM, where dreams primarily occur. NREM Sleep: Stage 1: This is…
What Is an Event Horizon? The Point of No Return The crucial boundary surrounding a black hole, where escape velocity exceeds the speed of light, is known as the event horizon. Beyond this threshold, the black hole becomes invisible because gravity is so strong that no information, not even light, can escape. Simplified Physics: The…
