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2-Philosophy
Quote
“Identity is easy — it’s me, whatever that is.”
- Michael Alan Prestwood
- 2024
Identity
Identity feels solid, but it shifts with every stage of life. You are not fixed; you’re evolving. This line reminds us that “me” isn’t a static definition but an ongoing story. Knowing that frees you to grow, question, and become something better than yesterday’s version.
12 Dec 2025
2-Philosophy
Quote
“I have a worldview. So do you.”
- Michael Alan Prestwood
- 2024
Worldview
Every person walks through life with a personal lens shaped by experience, belief, and knowledge. Recognizing you have a worldview — and that everyone else does too — is the first step toward understanding, empathy, and clearer thinking. Once you see your own lens, you can finally adjust it.
12 Dec 2025
Evolution
Story
Platypus–Ape Last Common Ancestor
- 225 million years ago (±5 million years)
- When dinosaurs rose, our line quietly began.
Before Milk and Mind: Our Shared Ancestor With the Platypus
This tiny creature marks the branch point between what we became and what we could have been. Long before apes walked upright, the blueprint of mammalian life—warmth, fur, milk—was already taking shape in the shadows of the Triassic.
10 Oct 2025
Evolution
Story
Proto-Play
- 300 million years ago (±20 million years)
- When curiosity first became joy.
Evolution of Play!!
Proto-play emerged in animals as brains got more complex about 300 million years ago. Something like enjoyment or satisfaction evolved as animals mimicked survival-like skills.
10 Oct 2025
4-History
Article
No Kings Has Deep Historical Roots
From union leaders standing up to the boss to modern-day NO KINGS protests, the timeless struggle to limit power is about defending individual rights and freedom against the will of any king, boss, or crowd.
10 Oct 2025
2-Philosophy
FAQ
What is a realistic timeframe for humanity to terraform Mars?
- June 1, 3825.
- J.K. But realistically, maybe within 2,000 years.
The Civilization-Scale Commitment
The path forward might start with autonomous robots and AI-driven systems warming Mars, thickening its atmosphere, and preparing the soil. Genetically engineered microorganisms may come first, reshaping barren ground into something that can eventually support life. Humans will already be there, but living in domes, not outdoors.
02 Feb 2025
3-Critical Thinking
FAQ
Thinking: Why we only remember the good parts of vacations and forget the bad?
Rosy Retrospection
02 Feb 2025
2-Philosophy
FAQ
Who is the father of numerology?
Numerology
02 Feb 2025
2-Philosophy
Quote
Epictetus: “People are disturbed not by the things that happen, but by their opinions about the things that happen.”
- Epictetus
- 108 CE
Emotional Resilience
Emotional resilience is about developing the ability to withstand and adapt to life’s challenges, setbacks, and disappointments. According to Stoic thought, our emotional reactions stem primarily from our beliefs, judgments, and thoughts about events, rather than the events themselves. By managing your emotions more effectively, you can minimize the negative impact of adversity.
02 Feb 2025
1-Science
Article
The Double‐slit Experiment Explored
Wave-Particle Duality
We can clearly see the wave nature of very small things like particles and atoms, and that wave nature applies to all things. Does this wave nature imply a multiverse or free will?
02 Feb 2025
2-Philosophy
FAQ
Will AI systems attain consciousness?
Consciousness
What does it mean for an AI machine to be self-aware? Join Mike Prestwood in exploring the frontier between AI and consciousness where our understanding of reality itself is challenged. Take the deep dive and delve into the Mindscape Framework, where cognitive abilities and sensory perceptions intersect with the essence of being.
02 Feb 2025