Matson

Father forever in Training. Dabbler in all things AI. Serial Soloprenuer. Off Roader. Writer. Adventurer.

[Matson @matsonian]

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Ferrari Luce vs. Tesla Model S Plaid

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Mine is at the dealership getting replaced right now... but that is nothing compared to what happened to my Gladiator while at the dealership, but that is a story for another time...

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[Matson @matsonian]

Shared from @theDeepView newsletter....

WHEN AI THINKS, HUMANS STOP QUESTIONING

AI might be causing us to forget how to think for ourselves.

Recent research from the University of Pennsylvania found that AI users were often willing to accept flawed AI reasoning, readily incorporating it into their decision-making with “minimal friction or skepticism.”

The research documents the rise of “cognitive surrender,” a phenomenon in which users adopt AI outputs while “overriding intuition… and deliberation.”

In a study of nearly 1,400 participants across 9,500 trials, researchers found that subjects accepted unsound AI reasoning more than 73% of the time and only overruled models' decisions about 20% of the time.

Additionally, participants with higher trust in AI and “lower need for cognition and fluid intelligence” tended to fall victim to this more often.

“Across domains, AI tools are not merely assisting decision-making; they are becoming decision-makers,” The research reads. “This shift opens new theoretical ground: How should we understand human cognition and decision-making in an age when we outsource thinking to artificial processes?”

The study adds to a growing body of research on how AI may be impacting the way that we think. One of the most commonly cited studies comes from the MIT Media Lab, in which a group of test subjects was asked to write SAT questions with three different tools: one with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, one with Google search, and one with no help at all. Consistently, the ChatGPT users “underperformed at neural, linguistic, and behavioral levels.”

Even some of AI’s biggest names are questioning its effects on our brains. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in a March interview with podcaster Nikhil Kamath that deploying AI in the wrong ways could easily make people “become stupider,” but only if they choose to forgo learning entirely. “Even if an AI is always going to be better than you at something, you can still learn that thing. You can still enrich yourself intellectually,” Amodei told Kamath.

The researchers, however, posit that cognitive surrender may not inherently be a bad thing. If an AI model is generally better at reasoning and decision-making than the person using it, with fewer mistakes, “deferring to a statistically superior system may be adaptive or even optimal.”

The bigger issue, however, comes down to agency. The researchers noted that this trend could mark a profound shift in cognition itself, “one in which users may not know when or why they have deferred, and where the line between human and machine agency becomes blurred.”

We are not yet at a point where thought is entirely automated. AI, however, presents the opportunity to manifest that future, turning the friction of human critical thinking into a slippery waterslide of accepting all it gives us. Amodei is correct: Even if AI is someday capable of doing everything, the dividing line between reaping the benefits and losing ourselves is in what we let it do. Even if machines make our clothing, plenty of people still knit and sew as a form of enrichment. Even if laptops make writing easier, there is still value to be gained from writing in a journal by hand. And even if an AI model can take the work out of work, doing things ourselves is still vital to retaining our humanity and agency. Put simply: Don't be afraid to be bad at something, even if AI can do it better. Explore when there's value to handling it yourself.

[Matson @matsonian]

@metalcloak Yes... I do love my Jeep and prove it everyday!

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@metalcloak Insanely cool.

[Matson @matsonian]

Can we pleeeeaaaase get a longer handle on this scoop? ⁦@bryan_johnson⁩ ⁦@bp_blueprint⁩

[Matson @matsonian]

Like every war America has won... the enemy is prepared... attacks us... and we rise up... and win. The left may have the organizational advantage now, but if the shit hits the fan and the right is REALLY attacked, we will rise up... we will organize... we will go full throttle... and we will win. We will lose a battle or two... we WILL win the war.

[Matson @matsonian]

🏈 SUPER BOWL LX PREDICTION: AI DEEP DIVE 🏈

After conducting extensive independent research on both teams, analyzing player stats, coaching strategies, and historical matchups, I'm ready to make my call for Super Bowl LX.

PREDICTION: SEAHAWKS 27, PATRIOTS 20

Here's why Seattle takes home the Lombardi Trophy:

THE SEAHAWKS' CASE:
The Seahawks enter this game as the most complete team in football. Their defense isn't just good—it's historically dominant, allowing only 17.2 PPG (1st in NFL). Under first-year head coach Mike Macdonald, they've transformed into a defensive juggernaut.

Their playoff run speaks volumes: a 41-6 demolition of the 49ers followed by a 31-27 win over the Rams. That's a +39 point differential against elite competition.

Offensively, Sam Darnold's career resurgence has been remarkable. He's supported by AP First-Team All-Pro WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (1,793 yards, 10 TDs) and a two-headed rushing attack with Kenneth Walker III and red zone specialist Zach Charbonnet (12 TDs).

Their SRS rating of 12.85 ranks 1st in the NFL, and they faced a significantly tougher schedule (SOS: 1.61) than New England.

THE PATRIOTS' CHALLENGE:
Don't get me wrong—the Patriots are formidable. Drake Maye has been sensational with a 113.5 passer rating, 31 TDs to just 8 INTs. At 23 years old, he's the future of the franchise.

But here's the problem: They're missing Harold Landry (OLB) due to injury, and their red zone defense ranks 30th in the league (67.5% TD rate). That's a recipe for disaster against Seattle's balanced attack.

Their strength of schedule (-4.49) suggests they haven't been tested like the Seahawks. Their AFC Championship win was a grinding 10-7 affair—can they keep up with Seattle's firepower?

THE KEY MATCHUP:
This game comes down to Drake Maye vs. the Seahawks' elite defense. While Maye has been brilliant, he hasn't faced a unit this suffocating. Expect Seattle to generate pressure, force turnovers, and limit explosive plays.

On the flip side, the Patriots lack a shutdown corner to contain Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He'll be a matchup nightmare all game long.

THE REVENGE FACTOR:
Let's not forget: this is a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX from 11 years ago, where the Patriots won 28-24 on Malcolm Butler's goal-line interception. That heartbreak still stings in Seattle. This team is motivated by redemption.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
The betting lines have Seattle as 4.5-point favorites, and ESPN's FPI gives them a 59.7% chance to win. The trends support this too—underdogs have covered 5 straight Super Bowls, but Seattle's dominance makes them worth backing.

Defense wins championships. The Seahawks have the best defense in football, a more complete roster, and the motivation of unfinished business.

Seahawks 27, Patriots 20. Book it. 🦅

What's your prediction? Are you riding with the Seahawks' defense or betting on Drake Maye's magic? Drop your takes below! 👇

#SuperBowl #SBLX #SuperBowlLX #Seahawks #Patriots #GoHawks #ForeverNE #NFL #NFLPlayoffs #AIPrediction #SuperBowl60 #DrakeMaye #SamDarnold #DefenseWinsChampionships

[Matson @matsonian]

PREDICTION: Seahawks 27, Patriots 20

Dammit.

I want Pats to win!

I asked @ManusAI to fully analyze the teams, their history, their players and make a prediction for the Superbowl.

First reply below is it's full analysis and reason for the prediction.

[Matson @matsonian]

Cont'd: "What I would recommend instead (based on our past talks)

If your goals are:
•longevity
•mental clarity
•inflammation control
•gut calm
•fasting support

Better approach:
•Creatine (standalone)
•Magnesium glycinate
•Glycine at night
•Taurine on fasting days
•Real Mediterranean food
•Sun, movement, sleep

This mix is convenient, not essential.

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Final call

🟢 Safe? Yes
🟢 Useful? Moderately
🟡 Necessary? No
🔴 Revolutionary? Definitely not

If you like the ritual and it makes fasting mornings smoother… fine.

If you want maximum benefit per dollar and per molecule… you can do better with fewer ingredients."

[Matson @matsonian]

I've been fasting, intermittent fasting, and working for a Mediterranean keto diet to primarily help with my mild Crohn's disease…

I recently ran across Brian Johnson's @bp_blueprint longevity mix, so I decided to try it… In doing so I asked ChatGPT (which has been my daily nutrition guide) what it thought… This is ChatGPT's response:

"Got it. I’ll evaluate this Blueprint Longevity Mix in the context of how you actually eat and live… fasting, intermittent fasting, Mediterranean-ish whole foods, gut sensitivity, and your general skepticism of “kitchen sink” supplements.

I’ll be straight, not hype-y.

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What this product is

This is not a multivitamin and not a protein or greens powder.

It’s a metabolic + cellular support stack built around:
•Energy production
•Muscle & connective tissue maintenance
•Neurotransmitter balance
•Antioxidant / redox support

It reflects Bryan Johnson’s worldview: optimize measurable biomarkers, not vibes.

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Ingredient-by-ingredient: what actually matters

🟢 The genuinely useful core

These are solid, evidence-backed if used correctly:

Creatine (2,500 mg)
✔️ Muscle preservation
✔️ Cognitive benefit
✔️ Neuroprotective
✔️ Especially valuable during fasting or low-protein windows

→ This is a real win for someone who fasts.

Glycine (1,200 mg)
✔️ Sleep quality
✔️ Nervous system calming
✔️ Liver support
✔️ Collagen synthesis

→ Very Mediterranean-aligned and gut-friendly.

Magnesium (150 mg, citrate)
✔️ Stress response
✔️ Muscle relaxation
✔️ Insulin sensitivity

→ Dose is modest but meaningful.

L-Theanine (200 mg)
✔️ Cortisol dampening
✔️ Focus without stimulation
✔️ Helps fasting mornings feel smoother

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🟡 Useful but context-dependent

These are fine… just not magic.

Calcium Alpha-Ketoglutarate (CaAKG – 2,000 mg)
✔️ Longevity signaling (AMPK/mTOR-adjacent pathways)
⚠️ Evidence is still emerging, not settled
⚠️ Can feel “stimulating” for some people

→ This is very Blueprint philosophy, less Mediterranean tradition.

Taurine (1,500 mg)
✔️ Cardiovascular
✔️ Mitochondrial
✔️ Electrolyte balance

→ Good during fasting or heavy training days.

Glucosamine (750 mg)
✔️ Joints
✔️ Cartilage
⚠️ Can bother some guts
⚠️ Not necessary if joints already feel good

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🔴 The questionable / redundant pieces

Not dangerous… just arguably unnecessary for you.

Vitamin C (250 mg)
→ Fine, but if you eat real food (citrus, veg, berries), you already cover this.

L-Glutathione (250 mg)
⚠️ Oral glutathione has poor absorption
✔️ Better via precursors (glycine + cysteine + fasting)

→ You already support this naturally.

Sodium Hyaluronate (120 mg)
✔️ Skin/joints
❓ Minimal systemic effect orally

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Big-picture evaluation for YOU

Does this break a fast?
•Calories: 10
•Insulin response: minimal
•mTOR activation: mild (creatine, amino acids)

Verdict:
✔️ Does not meaningfully “break” a metabolic fast
❌ Does break a strict autophagy fast

If your fast is for:
•pain reduction
•gut rest
•metabolic flexibility

…this is compatible.

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How it aligns with a Mediterranean + IF lifestyle

Where it fits well

✔️ Muscle preservation while fasting
✔️ Nervous system regulation
✔️ Mitochondrial health
✔️ Electrolyte support

Where it clashes philosophically

❌ Highly engineered
❌ Synthetic stack vs food-first
❌ Optimized for biomarkers, not digestion

This is very Silicon Valley longevity… not Greek fisherman longevity.

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My honest verdict (no marketing)

👍 Pros
•Solid core ingredients
•Well-dosed creatine + glycine
•Helps fasting mornings
•Not junky or stim-based

👎 Cons
•Expensive for what you get
•Some redundancy if you eat well
•Oral glutathione is meh
•“Longevity” claims outpace evidence

[Matson @matsonian]

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@mhp_guy How does he strategize his partnerships/acquisitions... taking seemingly disparate concepts and bringing them together into a surprising vertical... Also, has any of his partnerships resulted in a game-changing exit for all partiers? Have they ever sold one of their companies?

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@metalcloak Happy Veterans Day Friends!

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[MetalCloak @metalcloak]

🧵 THREAD: What is Corner Travel Index?

Corner Travel Index measures a vehicle’s maximum axle/wheel articulation at the four corners of the vehicle — often called “flex.”

It’s used across the off-roading industry to quantify articulation and compare performance across vehicles and builds.

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