My recent competition experience at National Masters in Reno reminded me of just how challenging Competition or Performance in general can be. In addition to potential obstacles, the experience also underscored what’s important and how one’s process can flow more smoothly.
Competing is a skill. You have to practice it in order to optimize it. Competition is unique and cannot fully be replicated unless you’re in it.
Reno inspired this list of suggestions for general competition behavior, some obvious and some more strategic:
• Give yourself enough preparation time beforehand to lock in your goal totals
• Have a coach, or someone who’s supporting, especially to mind the competition board and Marshal’s table, and at best make sure they have a productive influence on you
• Have your weight class realistic and locked in so that it’s not a point of distraction
• If you’re traveling, plan ahead and be mindful of any changes in environment such as time zone, elevation, culture and food availability
• Be well slept and well fed
• Keep activities beforehand somewhat normal like a usual (difficult) training day
• Have a simple master list of tasks, including exact warm-up necessary for starting weight amounts in the time allotted, just like following a workout — prepare this beforehand so there’s no guesswork
• Slow down the pace by minimizing reactivity & enjoy the experience
• Move steadily and rest between lifts
• Realize there will likely be quick changes in the order of lifters — that’s one thing the coach is there to keep track of — so during the overall training cycle, practice decisive reps
• Have faith in your abilities, be proud of yourself and keep going!
Masters Nationals 2021 was a huge 3-day competition, and another great takeaway from it is that there’s a lot of strong masters lifters who continue to progress. Anyone can get on board and be a freak of nature, but you have to love it and be dedicated, able to put things in perspective to keep at it, and take great care of your overall health.
Lastly — though I wasn’t into the gambling scene, the Silver Legacy Spa in Reno is fantastic. After the competition I enjoyed a hot tub soak with a beautiful view of the Sierra Nevada!
Within this grand cosmic environment, we participate in a spiraling ladder of evolution not unlike the DNA helix. And when world shaking events occur, or big ideas come along, they effect our developmental tree of decisions, the choices we make as a species and as individuals. Then, we must grow and adapt within this magnificent web of intercausality.
One big set of ideas calling for more growth comes from an emergent ideology called Quantum Biology, an offshoot of Quantum Physics. Keep in mind though that these are formal academic words for much larger, even philosophical concepts that expand our consciousness and awareness. Now it can be said that not everybody out there is on the same page of self-awareness. There are levels. But everyone has the opportunity should they choose to keep learning and exposing themselves to new ideas. Though, it’s also said that under this vast umbrella called the universe, there’s nothing entirely new, that everything can be traced back to the same building blocks.
Quantum Physics is the study of these building blocks, the unseen forces, and with Quantum Biology their interaction and entanglement with our cellular systems. Some define these quanta as packets of light energy, or photons, infinitesimal yet cosmically important movers and balancers of everyday operations, and the elementals of all matter. ¹ And having such importance, they have their own set of special behaviors, such as being able to teleport or translocate like you’d see in a science fiction movie. That science fiction is based in reality though. Have you ever noticed how the visions and fantasies that capture our imaginations the most come into being? There are lots of examples, and perhaps we have the quanta to thank as helpers.
Whatever your feelings or beliefs about the immaterial, it’s clear there is a grand design in play, from the neurons in your brain to the branches of a tree — a work of art. There are many names for the subatomic energies that help move these pieces and comprise the fabric of existence, such as the quark, proton, electron and neutrino. These particles have been observed as having dual wave and particle function, among possibly other different behaviors. Have a look at the sand dunes in the photo. The sand is excellent example of a dual function, that’s within our visual spectrum. That’s because the sand can exist as both grains, or particles, and also as a larger wave, the dune crest of which you can clearly see. There are even different types of sand grains, depending on what mineral it’s made of.
This is a suitable analogy for the many “flavors” of quantum particles that have been discovered. As the ancient Emerald Tablet stated in a phrase that has again become popular today: “As above, so below.” The forms that we see on different levels of existence have counterparts or similar structures in other levels or dimensions. The grains of sand form the larger structure of the dune, and then dune interacts with the environment as a wave, and so on. Then behind the scenes, on the fundamental level, you have those cheeky little subatomic particles.
This is a but long way of introducing the vast network or web of existence, which we see part of, and yet don’t see all of. You could say this is a quantum physics concept, or the holographic or fractal universe. However, something very similar can be traced back 3,000 years to the Mahayana school of Buddhism.² The Atharva Veda states:
“If untold buddha-lands are reduced to atoms, in one atom are untold lands, and as in one, so in each. The atoms to which these buddha-lands are reduced in an instant are unspeakable, And so are the atoms of continuous reduction moment to moment going on for untold eons; these atoms contain lands unspeakably many, and the atoms in these lands are even harder to tell of.”³
Much later on in the 70s, author Francis Cook eloquently described Indra’s Net as follows:
“Far away in the heavenly abode of the great god Indra, there is a wonderful net which has been hung by some cunning artificer in such a manner that it stretches out infinitely in all directions. In accordance with the extravagant tastes of deities, the artificer has hung a single glittering jewel in each ‘eye’ of the net, and since the net itself is infinite in dimension, the jewels are infinite in number. There hang the jewels, glittering “like” stars in the first magnitude, a wonderful sight to behold. If we now arbitrarily select one of these jewels for inspection and look closely at it, we will discover that in its polished surface there are reflected all the other jewels in the net, infinite in number. Not only that, but each of the jewels reflected in this one jewel is also reflecting all the other jewels, so that there is an infinite reflecting process occurring.”
Many perspectives, worlds within worlds
Now that we’ve reflected on the crystal web of Indra’s Net — pun intended — that compliments the holographic and fractal universe conversations, let’s explore through that gateway some of the fascinating concepts in Quantum Biology and the quantum behaviors that affect and assist physiological processes. And in learning about another level of existence, we inevitably learn more about ourselves and our potential. We can appreciate the world around and within us that much more.
The first concept is Entanglement. And the simplest definition of that is one thing affecting another thing, and thus coming into relationship. When it comes to human relationships, one person can be affected by another, even at a distance, by thinking about the person and associated events, or be influenced by that relationship. It seems to work the same way with particles: One can be affected by another and exchange information at a distance. With particles, that happens instantaneously. They can even overcome seemingly impossible barriers by “quantum tunneling.”
Several recent proofs include one experiment from MIT involving light from ancient quasars “that two particles, no matter how distant from each other in space and time, can be inextricably linked.”⁵ The concept of a large interconnected structure made of the same material holds here. Not only that, descriptions of particle “spooky action” ⁶ are not unlike what happens with thought and the human brain, and Google quantum computing emulates this, because when thought occurs, there may be cause and effect, but it’s not a mechanical series — It’s cloud of entanglement that happens instantaneously. Technology using quantum processes is on the forefront of innovation right now, especially with communications and data transmission, as well as biotech.⁷
Quantum behavior is familiar to us in that the atomic and subatomic are part of us. Perhaps this universal landscape functions like a giant organism. Brilliant mind and father of wireless technology Nikola Tesla made practical use of that belief in pervasive intelligence. Indeed, there’s overwhelming visible evidence that the universe has intelligent design, and even consciousness. It’s surprising though a lot of scientifics don’t accept that possibility. Perhaps it’s controversial because both science and spirituality would be true, and by extension so would ethics in conduct. All in all — it doesn’t make much sense how we could originate from something unconscious.
Further delving into entanglement is “the observer effect,” an offshoot of relativity. Simply, this refers to how a subject of observation is affected by being observed. The most basic example is observing something and then changing it, like an item that needs repair. Examples in quantum physics experiments are by contrast somewhat bizarre, having particles change behaviors depending on what researchers are measuring, or even expect. The observer effect comes from the eye of the beholder, something we experience every day actually, the perspective of the seer. If someone’s watching us do something or vice versa for a specific purpose, that affects the experience and the outcome.
This again lines up with the concept of Indra’s net, and intercausality. Within the structure, there’s also freedom of choice — choice of what to focus on, how to feel, and what to believe based on the sensory data. A reality of interconnectedness could be looked at as either elegantly simple or extravagantly complex, and everything in between. Within this model, each person possesses a eye of perspective for their personal experience or parallel/pocket universe, yet the greater universe is the aggregate of organisms within a larger whole — not unlike the human body.
Entanglement, the observer effect and relativistic time — all of these concepts have philosophical roots in Hinduism, a spiritual tradition that allows for a noble multiplicity of reality. In fact, pioneer quantum physicist Erwin Schrödinger was a devotee of the Upanishads, which he considered to be beautiful guiding texts.⁸ He and Einstein before him in a way rebranded and elaborated on the already existing philosophies. And there’s a saying that if you look hard enough for something you’ll find it! Prolonged and consistent focused attention is a powerful energy. They definitely had it, and that leads to results.
The tree of philosophy or human thought branches out into roads of discovery. The Hindu Upanishads have inspired many and continue to. And that brings us to the next concept of Resonance. On our level of familiarity, the transmission of philosophy or ideas is a great example. If an idea “resonates” with us, we become interested, then perhaps actively engaged with it. It’s a fascinating metaphysical process that in part happens on the quantum or atomic level. Quantum resonance involves energy transfer, between atoms or molecules. Energy or information exchange happens on all levels of life.
When it comes to human biology, quantum processes have been linked to enzyme catalysis, sense of smell, DNA structuring and restructuring, and thought — just to name a few. With plants, photosynthesis. And then with animals, navigation.⁹ From slowing down time at the DNA/molecular level to treat Alzheimer’s and autism,¹⁰ to prolonging life, to even upscaling quantum tunneling and translocation for teleportation, the potential is immense for new levels of understanding, and thus revolutionary new treatments and technologies.
7. “Resonance Energy Transfer: From Fundamental Theory to Recent Applications” Garth A. Jones and David S. Bradshaw, School of Chemistry, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom, Frontiers In Physics, 12 July 2019, https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2019.00100/full
10. “On the impact of quantum biology and relativistic time dilation in autism,” Marco Ruggiero, Stefania Pacini, AIMS Molecular Science, 2018, Volume 5, Issue 1, https://www.aimspress.com/article/id/1907
Dive in — Water is considered a type of liquid crystal!
Let’s explore an everyday technology that is truly amazing, if not a bit mind bending. And that is LCD, or liquid crystal display, commonly used in phones, computers and televisions.
The life of an LCD screen sometimes begins in the earth, as many industrial products do. Quartz, of which Silicon is a part, is one of the most abundant minerals on earth, and it comes in many varieties. The structure of quartz is a framework of silicon-oxygen tetrahedra or pryamids.¹
Front facing views of these type of diagrams looks like the ancient alchemy & transmutation triangles and circles
These days quartz doesn’t have to be mined, and it’s probably better if it isn’t. The most common method of industrial production is called “hydrothermal synthesis,” in which crystallization is produced using a water solution plus high temperature and pressure.²
“Royal Quartz” by Studio Shangri-La
Liquid crystal is made by melting crystal. The resultant liquid flows but maintains its crystalline molecular orientation. They line up in formation. This degree of predictability lends to their use in even the screen of this iPad that I’m typing on.
Variable Electric current is applied to the liquid crystal in order to create/turn on and off light and dark shapes on the screen. The segments can be the pixels of an image.³ And then the light source behind the liquid crystal is LED, or light emitting diodes.
While there is currently a shift to LEDs only in screens, which is simpler, the iPad I’m typing on has the backlit design using both.⁴ As you can see in the photo, the entire screen is a complex sandwich of materials interacting with each other, and that creates beautiful results.
Crystals and crystalline formations or lattices are extremely useful for data transmission, storage and conversion of energy. The most recent incredible application is the Google quantum computing time crystal. You can read more about it at the Quanta magazine link below.
The earliest known forms of timekeeping, which is an expression of long term thinking, were found in the Semliki Valley of the modern day Congo, as a “hash-marked” bone dated 18000 BC,¹ and from later in 8000 BC, moon-shaped pits dug in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.²
More elaborate forms of timekeeping came with aboriginal and Meso-American cultures, ancient Egypt and Islam, and then the first mechanical clocks are attributed first to Chinese monk Yi Xing and then Egyptian Ptolemy.¹
Measurements and notions of time have evolved, yet sun up and sun down have remained the same. Nowadays though we have knowledge that goes beyond the relationship of Earth, Sun and Moon. For example, a day on Mercury lasts ≈1,408 hours, while a day on Neptune is ≈16 hours.³ And countless other different relationships occur in other star systems.
Those are all examples of Absolute Time. There is also the experience of Relative Time, in which “therate at which time passes depends on your frame of reference,” introduced most famously by Einstein.⁴
And then beyond Relative Time, is the Quantum realm of Timelessness, or Infinity, in which immortality may be experienced. The effects of the quantum or spiritual on our environment and bodies have recently come into mainstream study and technological application.⁵
When it comes to the human body, the sun our star holds the most sway over our cycles of life. Our retinas respond to light and dark, along with a host of corresponding chemical reactions within us. When it’s day we are active; when it’s dark we sleep, or regenerate. Darkness causes production of melatonin in the brain’s pineal gland. This is the typical Circadian Rhythym. The term comes from the Latin phrase “circa diem” or “around the day.”
The easiest way to maximize Sleep, one of our most valuable regenerative processes, is to follow the circadian rhythm of Sun Up / Sun Down. Many find it difficult to pull away from the stimulating light of electronic devices at night, but the solution is simple: After a certain hour, it’s time to power down.
Edgar Allen Poe once dramatically referred to sleep as “little slices of death,” which underscores the powerful importancy of cycles of dormancy to our biology. Many plants and animals use dormancy to dramatically prolong life.⁶
Sleep cycles affect the entire human body down to cellular and molecular levels. Of the cycles, Non-REM Stage N3 “slow wave” sleep is the most restorative for the entire body. It’s associated with delta brainwaves, slowed breathing and heart rate, tissue repair and growth, cellular regeneration and strengthening of the immune system.⁷
The human body could be viewed as a large circuit, that requires regularly running at low power in order to optimize pathways, including neurons. The brain flushes out waste by way of cerebrospinal fluid. That could perhaps in part explain occasions of nonsensical dreams.
Sleep is an overarching and also enjoyable maintenance process that facilitates many other useful processes. In order to maximize regeneration and longevity, smart self care must include deliberate periods of dormancy. That’s of course readily available to us now. For those struggling, creation of a relaxing environment or having a ritual is ideal.
Well known remedies and aids for sleep include Melatonin —which can come from plant food sources like Tart Cherry and Gogi — fresh Dill, Chamomile, Valerian, Lavender and more.⁸ It’s also been demonstrated that listening to theta and delta waves in the form of binaural beats before sleep helps to synchronize brainwaves.⁹
There are many more a/v links like this on YouTube
2. Gaffney, V., Fitch, S., Ramsey, E., Yorston, R., Ch’ng, E., Baldwin, E., Bates, R., Gaffney, C., Ruggles, C., Sparrow, T., McMillan, A., Cowley, D., Fraser, S., Murray, C., Murray, H., Hopla, E. and Howard, A. 2013 “Time and a Place: A luni-solar ‘time-reckoner’ from 8th millennium BC Scotland,” Internet Archaeology 34. https://doi.org/10.11141/ia.34.1
3. “How Long Is One Day on Other Planets?” NASA Official: Kristen Erickson, Program Manager: Heather Doyle | October 6th, 2021 | https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/days/en/
The TeaThe PasteThe Supplement Nerd says: Read up & research on supplements and herbal remedies first!
The Tea = Moringa + Holy Basil
• Moringa benefits include extremely high nutrient content that helps the body heal and build muscle.
• Holy Basil benefits include being a potent adaptogen that helps soothe stress.
The Extracts in The Tea = Chlorophyll/Peppermint Oil + Ashwagandha/Reishi
• Benefits of Chlorophyll include neutralizing toxins, healing damaged skin and promotion of red blood cell creation and health.
• Benefits of Peppermint oil include pain relief, preventing aches & pains, and hair growth.
• Benefits of ashwagandha, another potent adaptogen, include calming the brain and boosting fertility.
• Benefits of Reishi include improving sleep, plus lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
Now that is a fully loaded tea! Not a casual beverage, for special occasions but safe for semi-regular consumption. It’s important to pay attention to mineral content and not overdo it.
• Benefits of Flax Oil include being a high powered anti-inflammatory and locking in moisture.
• Benefits of Collagen may include improving skin elasticity and blood flow to the skin.
• Benefits of CBD oil include often immediate pain relief for muscles and joints.
• Benefits of Trehalose include skin moisturization and protection.
This is not a casual joint paste either and I consider it a reward for the reward of focused training! It could absolutely be used for joints in general, and the formula tweaked as one sees fit.
We don’t have to look far for examples of biological immortality. Upon closer examination, it’s clear we’re inspired and influenced by nature, in which we take part and are not separate from.
The first spectacular specimen comes from the world of flora, The Rose Of Jericho, also known as the “resurrection plant.” This desert moss repeatedly survives long periods of desiccation, reanimating upon hydration. One way it lasts is by producing a protective sugar called “trehalose” which preserves cell membranes. Trehalose is common to cocoons, and in the human realm, cryopreservation of cells.¹ Some dietary sources of the disaccharide include sunflowers seeds and shiitake mushrooms.
Perhaps the ancient Egyptians sought to emulate the behavior of desert plants when developing the mummification process, although inexactly because they did it after death instead of before. (The common ingredient in embalming fluid is the Trehalose in Acacia.) Plants in arid climates have developed advanced and fascinating methods for survival. They predate us by a long shot, and we have a lot to keep learning from them.
The Bristlecone Pine — how to live for thousands of years
A larger example from the plant kingdom is the Bristlecone Pine, a gnarly tree native to North America in high altitudes. What’s the secret to living thousands of years? A powerful stash of stem cells that functions as an ongoing back-up genome! The cells only divide when they need to, a process regulated by stress response proteins.²
Let’s translate this back to the human condition for a moment. For starters, stem cell treatments are becoming more common. And controlled stressors can be tools for longevity, such as: exercise, intermittent fasting, and sitting in the sauna — to name a few practical options. These types of activities are known to stimulate the FOXO (Forkhead box O, for the shape) protective genes, common amongst the animal kingdom, from the 30mm sea creature the Hydra to the human.³ Here are some dietary sources connected to FOXO: Green tea (ECGC), Apples (Quercetin) and Turmeric (Curcumin).⁴
Regenerative Axolotl looking cheerful
The Hydra and the Axolotl salamander are animals that definitely have us outFOXed. Both of them are able to regenerate limbs by using a remarkable on board healing process in which, upon trauma, cells begin rapidly dividing to create new complete structures. If this isn’t intelligence I don’t know what is. Exactly how they achieve this is still up for speculation — clearly though, a highly advanced immune system at work. Perhaps more answers lie in the emergent field of quantum biology, with concepts like transdifferentiation, resonance and transmutation.
The next curious specimen comes from tropical seas, the internet biology sensation: The “immortal jellyfish” or Turritopsis dohrnii. This creature reproduces asexually and is indeed biologically immortal, able to renew its life cycle.
Immortal Jellyfish, the OG – original guru
Jellyfish have been around for 500-700 million years, the oldest of the [known] old in addition to microorganisms. What may seem like primitive body structure at first glance is the product of the amazing evolutionary choice of simplicity in order to survive in their lane. That is, their bodies are nerve networks with no need for organs. Nutrients freely pass through their gelatinous membranes.⁵ In a way, a jellyfish is a floating brain.
Personally I have no desire to exist as a gelatinous membrane, but with the advent of nanotechnology, it’s possible for our cells and systems to learn new tricks. And this is a good moment to mention that I’m against animal testing beyond cultures or tissue samples. Given current developments and understanding, there’s no need for it.
Tardigrade aka “Water Bear” may have already colonized the Moon
Speaking of tricks, that brings me to the final example of biological immortality, although there are actually many more: The Tardigrade.
It should be no surprise that microorganisms like the Tardigrade are so advanced — they’ve been around 3.5 billion years on Earth. Like the Rose of Jericho, Tardigrade can survive desiccation, and then also radiation and the vacuum of space, to name a few. It was discovered by humans interestingly enough in 1773 and dubbed Tardigrada, or “slow stepper” in Italian, for its ability to slow down its metabolism to a state of “cryptobiosis.”⁶
Tardigrades are definitely advanced survivalists. In addition to producing the aforementioned sugar Trehalose in preserving themselves, they put several other techniques to use in extreme conditions. These include: transforming or “vitrifying” their cytoplasm into glass, producing large quantities of antioxidants, mechanizing proteins that protect their DNA from damage, and both sexually and asexually reproducing. In short, they’re at a relatively higher level in their evolution than we are.
There’s much for us to look forward to though, and look at in the present in amazement. Biology is an exciting field that continues to show us there’s more to be discovered; on Earth, cosmically and beyond. Life as a voyage of discovery is unending. On that note, I’m going to go have some green tea and sauté up some shiitakes.
Triphala is a synergistic blend of three plants — Haritaki (nut-like fruit), Bibhitaki (tree fruit) and Amla (gooseberry) — for different powerful remedies, including but definitely not limited to digestive issues. They are each powerful on their own, but as a combination even more so. In passing I read that Haritaki is used for, among many things, helping with dark circles under the eyes, which is in part a circulatory issue.
Triphala has been around at least a thousand years as a staple of Indian ayurvedic medicine, which has been getting more attention in the US — probably because that modality is gentler and more respectful of the body.
This article is very informative and I highly recommend:
Triphala is a part of this fiber blend I found recently. It became part of the next of my Super Yuck smoothies series. This one despite the name was delicious, though. The base is turmeric coconut milk from Trader Joe’s.
The Supplement Nerd keeps things basic by mostly sticking to the plant or main ingredient with little to no additives, and recommends research.
Not that I was totally surprised by this, but I Didn’t find any shampoo and conditioner at the TJ Maxx that passed my personal safety standards for toxins. And these are also to my knowledge the standards of California and Europe. All the products I looked at contain ingredients that I would definitely not want to rub on myself on a regular basis. It shouldn’t be hard to find simple bath, hair products and cosmetics that aren’t packed with suspicious ingredients, including known carcinogens. It’s funny science is cherry-picked or ignored in this category.
Many ingredients in these large department stores baffle me, like certain preservatives, because the shampoo doesn’t need to last for an eternity! (Plastic too – oops!) They need to move product off the shelves anyway.
Tonight’s most baffling moment was when I saw an ingredient called DMDM hydantoin on a sleek bottle. I look things up — I’m a conscious interested shopper. And I found out right away with my handy smartphone that DMDM hydantoin Is a formaldehyde releaser. It’s an anti-microbial and also a known carcinogen. Lots of personal products still contain known carcinogens. Pay attention and do a little research – that’s my unsolicited advice. There’s almost always a simpler healthier alternative. I walked out of there without shampoo and conditioner, but the good news is that I can buy my regular brand with all recognizable ingredients from Trader Joe’s.
The seeming prevalence of cancer is no surprise given the proliferation of products with irresponsible ingredients to say the least. As I said before, California and Europe are better about regulating. In my opinion these decisions whether to include possibly toxic ingredients or not should be a no-brainer for the manufacturer. To be fair though alcohol is toxic but people seem to Love the awful side effects. So then, it’s also a decision for the consumer, because the ingredients are clearly listed on the labels of packaged products.
For my part, I would rather keep my consumption to what I know is nourishing and works well. Environmental improvement is a large issue, yet these are relatively easy decisions that affect my personal environment and health.
The issue with using a lot of antibacterial and anti-microbials and trying to wipe out microorganisms is that we need them, and they are part of us and balanced biosystems and ecosystems. Most microorganisms are harmless, if not beneficial. Gut health has been a hot topic lately for this reason — Because antibacterials and anti-microbials have been overused in products *and foods.* Fighting things is increasingly showing to be futile. And it’s no wonder people have strange food allergies and are getting cancer when suspect substances are proliferating through products designed for everyday use. It’s all well and good to find cures but root causes also have to be addressed.
TJ Maxx is not alone among department stores in not currently passing the bath product inspection — I really enjoy that store though for other things. One has to pay a bit of attention at grocery stores too, depending on which one. Overall, when it comes to something I eat or rub on my skin, I am choosy. I mean, why add any formaldehyde to the mix? California says no to that, and also in furniture too.
I found out this information tonight about DMDM, for one, by typing some of the multi syllabic words on the bottle into Google, followed by a face palm. I’m posting this not to alarm but inform— I just feel like it’s important to point out that product choice is a controllable preventative health factor, that one could act on without having to wait for manufacturing (or adaptation…?) to catch up. Things will have to improve though and there are plenty of healthier choices out there without much price difference.
I have a rudimentary design of a trashcan that uses a laser in the process of vaporizing / gasifying or sublimating waste to either produce ideal byproducts like even Oxygen or Water, or quite “simply” keep infinitely re-energizing the process of the can! Fortunately these methods are up & coming in waste treatment plants. But individual use — that would really be a game changer:
One emerging technology is “plasma gasification” for mass applications or “plasma arc gasification.” See more description in the photo below. There’s also “cold plasma” — that’s another avenue.
And get this — the “slag” can become silicon, limestone, or aluminum, Among other useful byproducts! The technology and processes need to be developed and put to widespread use as soon as possible.
Industrial Plasma Gasification
Of course the housing or material for a trashcan has to be appropriate for a laser and included internal processes – some type of steel perhaps… The laser would pass between 2 points though, not touching the sides of the can.
As for the handheld portable lasers, that becomes the stuff of Star Wars! Hey, it’s out there. The above laser that instantly burns does indeed resemble a light saber.
What I have in mind for that is *ionic vaporization* though that sublimates or deconstructs molecular structure without combustion. The byproduct would have to beneficial like oxygen or nitrogen though… What a fascinating can of worms. To be continued.
What feels like way back in 2020, I explored possibilities of space mining with this drawing. It represents all the possibilities out there without having to carve up the earth. Robotics would no doubt come in to play with dangerous mining operations.
However, since I made the drawing I have been researching the synthetic mineral production techniques out there and it seems like that is a growing trend.
For example, the company Aether diamonds Is extracting CO2 from the atmosphere to make diamonds. Other types of crystals can be artificially or synthetically produced.
The overall point of the drawing is to expand beyond the earth and keep it real. There are numerous options besides continuing to dig in and dredge/destroy this planet. And of course mining can become ridiculously and destructively political as well.
I may create another post about companies focused on synthetic production because if it’s easy to do, there’s no conflict. Personally— although there is a multitude of minerals out there — I roll my eyes at the idea of potential space wars.
In order to experience a sustainable world environment, it’s necessary to promote the free flow of technology, ideas and resources.
The most important technology to adopt first on a large scale is that of green electric energy. Far from being a new concept, it requires no further justification.
Switching modes of energy should no longer be a matter of regulation, but of logic and improvement. There are many related green technologies with no emissions.
The most up to date, forward thinking technologies should be at the forefront. True solutions analytically address root causes.
No amount of words from me, for example, would equate to me either rolling up my sleeves And picking up trash off the ground, or finding or inventing a device that helps with waste management. Of course it’s not all on any one person — I’m just making a point.
Waste management is another important sector in which to prioritize the most cutting edge technology. In a previous post I mentioned Plasma arc Gasification, that converts waste into fuel and other useful byproducts.
That would be part of the revamped circular society, that puts the most logical sustainable solutions to pressing issues in place. That’s the future vision.
Educational curriculums should be current and encourage intellectualism. That is, People learn how the world and how organizing mechanisms operate. And there is a free flow of ideas and information, the continuation and extension of the digital age.
In my not original opinion, the utopian vision is a fusion of nature and human technology. They can in fact work side-by-side.
Green energy overall, innovative waste management techniques, generally eliminating the proliferation of known toxins and predatory capitalism, and also updating to the most efficient food production methods from different cultures. All of that contributes and amounts to a better safer world for all of us. Constant warfare has had its day, to say the least!
The US and other countries should cease being invasive for resources. The land is rich everywhere and so are the minds.
When it comes to mining, there are artificial synthesis techniques now to prevent environmental depletion. Silicon for example, in constant demand, can be easily produced.
And now, so can meat. The cultured meat industry is set to take off. As for any unease about that, it’s clear that animal husbandry on a massive scale is both environmentally destructive and cruel. We can adapt.
Returning to mining — Another possible avenue is space mining, especially asteroids. That’s not a casual endeavor, but it makes sense for plentitude of minerals and space exploration. Space mining could be a topic in another Sunday Investor post, with full recognition that mining could perhaps be mostly replaced by synthetic techniques.
The nature of currency is shifting a bit, but not the nature of value. I use the word “nature.” Nature and cosmos, aside from any system we use for organization, are inherently valuable.
And also being inherently valuable, WE Are here to witness and interact with our seemingly limitless surroundings.
You’ll never hear me complain about “Billionaires” launching themselves into space because I think humanity is due for expansion. (Yes though, I do think they should pay their fair share of taxes.)
That’s not the only mode of expansion, though. There is room for everyone to participate as desired.
Someone asked me recently: “Is there room for me?” in such and such a category or activity. And I said of course. There are so many avenues of expression open to us now, both natural pre-existing and that we’ve created for ourselves from those building blocks.
Plus once we get to other planets – especially those earthlike planets – with Deep space propulsion technology, there will be even more room!
The human mind is gifted with complex strategy — That’s where computers get it from.
Here’s an anecdote to illustrate: Seasonally a large amount of fish die out and beach on the banks of the Charles River. Boat pollution is of course another issue. Anyway, those fish find themselves oxygen deprived and not knowing what’s going on, and they just flop around aimlessly ‘til they pass on to Great Spirit.
Humans are not like this. We have strategy. I thought: Well, if a fish partially submerged itself and then breathed the air, it could perhaps survive until the water became more hospitable.
That’s a human strategy for survival. We’ve made it this far, thanks in part to the fish. Also, we’re not dinosaurs either. We have spaceships, we have solar technology, and all other aforementioned tools and innovations. We have logic, discernment, and judgment to be positively used.
Lastly, and the Sunday Investor will continue exploring this, there’s a treasure trove of undeveloped metaphysical Technologies that can and should be tapped into responsibly, Such as that of electrostatics and sound.
These valuable concepts and associated research should become mainstream, instead of on the fringes or tangled up in the jargon and red tape of academia and administrations.
I can’t make a specific recommendations but there are plenty of products on the online market for converting both cars and boats to solar.
Solar and electric conversions and more accessible than ever, as well as just buying a new vehicle. There are a growing number of solar boats companies now including SolarCat and Silent Yachts.
Here in Boston it’s relatively easy to find boat repair shops, and mechanics. Boat or car mechanics could perform the conversion for perhaps less than a new vehicle, depending on the vehicle.
Now here’s the grand finale — The Electric Barges:
At last! The company Wärtsilä is producing green barges and ferries using large onboard batteries. This should definitely be a new normal as large ships are a major source of ocean pollution. And the health of the ocean and earth is directly connected to our health.
The common yarrow with distinctive yellow flowers is an extremely valuable edible medicinal plant, so don’t mow it down – collect some or grow some, dry it out or use it fresh.
“Yarrow is used for fever, common cold, hay fever, absence of menstruation, dysentery, diarrhea, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal (GI) tract discomfort, and to induce sweating. Some people chew the fresh leaves to relieve toothache.”
“Yarrow has been used to induce sweating and to stop wound bleeding. It also has been reported to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding and pain. It has been used to relieve GI ailments, for cerebral and coronary thromboses, to lower high blood pressure, to improve circulation, and to tone varicose veins.”
Lastly, yarrow is edible raw and is easy to collect or “forage”:
“Yarrow is a soft herb, like tarragon. The herb has a strong licorice-like aroma with a sweet flavor and a somewhat bitter and astringent finish. The strong aroma remains even when Yarrow is dried.”
Somewhat common to Asian cuisine, the root of a burdock plant, or Arctium (meaning “bear”?), provides numerous preventative and remedial benefits as well as being tasty. The many benefits include digestive health and skin condition.
You may have encountered one before — they propagate themselves by hooking onto things with the burs the surround their flowers, a remarkable adaptation for spreading seeds. For this reason Burdock directly inspired the design of Velcro!
The entire plant with exception of the burs is edible, but the most benefit comes from the roots. It can be consumed as a dish, tea or extract.
Nikola Tesla’s patents are a treasure trove and in the spirit of advancement and intellectual development, the modern Tesla Inc‘s patents are available for use.
This is amazing news and how about just putting a stop to it now, instead of phasing it out. As I’ve been posting, we already have all the remedies that we need at our disposal thanks to planet earth. We also have technology now that doesn’t Rely on brutalistic testing.
A ban on animal testing is necessary but aside from law, all it takes Is a moral compass to stop doing this. One way to put a stop to suffering in the world is to stop inflicting it. Ceasing to engage in torture, murder, deliberate cruelty – that’s obvious stuff now. I care about animals very much because they’re bystanders, because they were here before us, and in a way helped make us. And don’t say I don’t care about people — All you have to do is look at the Previous posts here.
Putting an end to animal testing is *not* sacrifice because it’s technologically unnecessary. Eating vegan is *not* a sacrifice because plants provide more than enough nutrients. The political scheme or archetype of martyrdom or even crucifixion – there I said it – is completely ridiculous and archaic. No animal would naturally play circus or run into a burning building For the stupid things that humans do. Martyrdom would not even occur were it not for stupidity.
Consider this: what we are experiencing in part with the pandemic is nature defending itself against us since we’ve been identified as an invasive/destructive force or species. There is of course the saying that you reap what you sow — and the origins of COVID-19 are traced to animal cruelty.
Now nature is like: “I’ll show you balance of power.”
The new better definition of power is of the self-mastery and personal power variety, Not the domination and control of the other variety which has become quite obviously outdated, and also ineffective and fruitless. As I say this I realize I can only account for myself and my own choices. When I speak up about something like this I feel it’s important because they don’t have a choice. They’re not harming us either – quite the opposite. Torturing sentient beings is just wrong, Especially when it’s for so-called medicine that doesn’t even work anyway. I mean, what kind of medicine could possibly come out of torture — more torture!
Astragalus Is a flowering herb used primarily for but not only for immune system support and protection. It’s also been linked to healthy telomeres — Those are the end structures of chromosomes.
As I’ve mentioned before I prefer to take herbal supplements and remedies in alcohol-free extract form that’s alcohol free, for rapid absorption and ease of digestion. Here’s the linkto the Vitamin Shoppe line of extracts which are great.
I think an interesting thing to point out is that generations and generations did this trial and error Research before us to figure out what plants work for what conditions. There is more to figure out of course but one doesn’t have to start over at zero. There is multicultural documentation of plant remedies. And that’s what modern medicine is at its core — It just turned down a dark alley in my opinion.
Zoos are a travesty — that’s all I can really say. Oh, just think about if we encountered a more advanced species and how we would want them to treat us.
All of these can be found on Turning Art and coming soon on Saatchi art, society 6 And Fine Art America. TurningArt Boston has become my go to because they provide a multitude of services. The works can be rented or purchased both physically and digitally, which is great for both individuals and businesses for different purposes. Links can be found on the art page. I’m looking forward to when the new stuff hits Society6 because they produce different items, accessories and apparel.
The Road Ahead is made from different sunset photos taken in Medford along the Mystic River path. The total is inspired not only by the visual effect but also a song lyric that I got from a dream which will appear in the upcoming album.
Leaves of Paradise is quite simply made of the leaves of a bird of paradise.
You Are Here, which is a visually complex work, is a deconstruction of a deteriorated sign at Copley Place Boston. There are different symbols that reveal themselves in this work like gamma and epsilon. I could rattle on about physics here but I won’t for the moment. There are many ways of looking into and interpreting this work so please go right ahead.
Royal Quartz I posted about already check back a few blog posts ago.
