Everything we call civilization was invented in the last 500 generations—way too short a time for our bodies and brains to re-optimize. We're a bunch of primates in a totally unnatural environment, trying our best. Good thing to keep in mind!
God better have something similar to Spotify Wrapped like "Life Wrapped" or something. How much time did I spend asleep, in the shower, on the toilet? How many words did I say? How many people did I meet? Most consumed foods/drinks/etc? I want an excel spreadsheet in Heaven
Let’s talk words #56
Quintessence. Quint + essence. From Latin Quinta, meaning 5th. The 5th essence, which was thought to be the ether, after water, earth, fire and air. The soul of the thing that makes things the most like the thing they are is quintessential.
No one knows anything. Some people know a little about a lot of stuff. Some people know a lot about a little bit of stuff. But they all know jack shit about a ton of other stuff. No one knows everything. Mostly, no one knows anything. Try and remember this simple reminder.