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Timeless ideas at the intersections of science, philosophy, critical thinking, and history.
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It’s time to explore key ideas and takeaways.
First up. 2 “tales” from history.
Our first story.
From History: 229 Million Years Ago
Subject: First True Dinosaurs.
± 1.5 million years
Briefly.
The first true dinosaurs were predatory omnivores. These three toed birdlike animals gave rise to all dinosaurs and birds including the large carnivores and herbivores. Our line, the mammals, were still highly mammal-like synapsids called cynodonts. Live births would wait another 40 million years from now.
That Evolution Story,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
Now for our second story.
From History: 7.5 Million Years Ago
Subject: The Branch That Made Us: The CHLCA.
Hominini Tribe: Chimpanzee Branch Off
The central point is this.
We didn’t come from chimpanzees—we came with them. Around 7.5 million years ago, a single African ancestor split into two futures: one becoming the pan genus, the other becoming us. That ancient divergence shaped everything that followed.
That Great Apes Story,
was first published on TST 5 years ago.
Next up. Two “quotes.”
Tidbit number three, the first of two quotes.
Subject: Cultural Transmission.
- Bernard of Chartres.
- circa 1130 CE.
- Only humans can write down their ideas for the next generations..
Transcendental intelligence is the capacity to transmit ideas beyond individual minds and lifespans, allowing knowledge itself to accumulate across generations.
Simply put.
This speaks to the power of cultural transmission. While animals teach their young, humans alone possess the transcendental intelligence to record, describe, and write down ideas. This ability allows knowledge to endure across generations, transcending time and space, building on past wisdom to shape our future.
That History Quote,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
Tidbit number four, another quote.
Subject: The Consciousness Now.
- Gautama Buddha.
- circa 500 BCE.
A reminder to release attachments to the past and future and focus on the now.
So, to put it simply.
This teaching captures the heart of mindfulness: suffering grows when we cling to the past and future. By centering attention on the present moment, the now, we quiet mental noise, experience life more directly, and cultivate clarity, calm, and inner balance.
That History Quote,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
Finally, 4 frequently asked “questions.”
Now it is time for tidbit number five. The first of four questions.
Subject: Blood.
- Blood has been evolving for over 500 million years....
- ...and every drop in your veins carries that history..
Evolution < Science
The central point is this.
Blood evolved as a vital fluid for transporting nutrients and oxygen, starting around 1.2 billion years ago. The real breakthrough came 500 million years ago with hemoglobin, enabling efficient oxygen transport. This evolution allowed life to grow more complex, leading to the diverse organisms we see today.
That Science FAQ,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
Tidbit FAQ number six.
Subject: Earth History.
The updated history of Earth reveals a far more dynamic, violent, and interconnected story—one where geology and life co-evolved from the very beginning.
To clarify.
Earth formed about 100 million years after the Sun, survived catastrophic impacts including one that created the moon. It lost and rebuilt its atmosphere, and cooled into fresh water oceans that made life possible. Geology didn’t merely host life, it shaped it, partnered with it, all the way to the breakup of Pangaea.
That History FAQ,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
“Done.” Refresh for another set.
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Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
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Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
