• Our insatiable nature has evolved as a survival mechanism over millions of years.

• The rise of the hedonic human.

• Understanding our evolutionary roots fosters healthier relationships with our desires.

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• Our inner critic is a defense mechanism born from fear, shame, trauma, and conditioning.

• Ignoring the inner critic doesn’t work.

• The critic feeds on silence and grows in isolation.

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• An insecure sense of self leads to behaviors that reinforce pre-existing negative self-expectations.

• By becoming aware of these internal patterns,   better choices become self-evident.

• The path to greater security is hard to map out — seeking effective assistance is essential.

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The hosts in this YouTube video discuss the "gay uncle hypothesis," social cohesion benefits, and how human cultural biases have affected scientific reporting. From bonobo social dynamics to baboon friendships, the conversation reveals how modern science is moving beyond simplistic explanations to understand the true complexity of animal behavior. Featuring discussions about scientific methodology, primate studies, and the importance of recognizing joy and play in animal behavior.

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The purchase, backed by families who lost children because of the Sandy Hook shooting, would turn over Jones’ company to the Onion.

For the better part of a decade, Jones called the massacre a hoax and used his company to target the families who’d lost children and loved ones.

The judge overseeing Jones' bankruptcy case expressed concerns on Thursday regarding the way the auction was conducted. He has scheduled a hearing for next week following complaints from lawyers representing both Jones and a company affiliated with him, which submitted a bid of $3.5 million.

Jones’ legal team recently sued The Onion, challenging the legality of the purchase.

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For more, check out Dr. K’s Guide to Mental Health. The guide synthesizes his years of training as a monk and years of training as a psychiatrist to cover common topics like meditation, ADHD, addiction, and trauma.

The guides include over 100 videos that can be navigated based on your needs or interests, or you can choose your adventure. Be good now. 😈

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Medicine and wellness could be transformed in the 21st century as new types of light therapy show positive results for patients.

Key Facts:

• Transcranial infrared light therapy reduces inflammation and cell death post-mTBI.

• The treatment improved cognitive and balance functions in animal models.

• 810nm infrared light showed superior recovery outcomes compared to other wavelengths.

Source: University of Birmingham

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The new study suggests that our experience and recollection of events are shaped by the context and our priorities at any given moment.

Key Facts:

• The brain forms new “chapters” based on attention and personal goals, not just environment.

• MRI scans showed that people segmented stories differently depending on their focus.

• The research may help explain how expectations influence memory formation.

Source: Columbia University

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I only had 2 minutes to grab my Chromebook, sit at my desk, and get the lighting right before my appointment with my therapist began. I only had enough time to pee, not enough time to brush my teeth, shower, or watch a cartoon.

The appointment went well. But near the end of the session, I told her for the first time that I smoked marijuana—sometimes 2-5 times a day. I also mentioned a YouTube channel created by a psychiatrist who helps gamers and young men work through addiction and unhealthy habits in their lives.

I found his channel on YouTube over a year ago, right around the time when I started investing and trading options.

It’s a fantastic channel! I watch it to better understand my relationship with games like Pokemon Unite, Modern Warfare, and GTA Online.

Personally, I think the ability to respawn over and over, the absence of physical danger, and my interest in statistics and trends mainly explain why I enjoy gaming.

But it doesn’t fully explain why gaming feels easier than washing the dishes, writing a paragraph, or sitting down for my daily meditation.

Motivation comes and goes for many of us. If you’re navigating life or considering making big changes to your lifestyle, this channel is a great resource; I hope you’ll find it enlightening and timely.

In the age of virtually unlimited content, rapid news cycles, and digital communication, finding ways to manage overstimulation and risky avenues of physical stimulation is the next frontier for the human race.

For more, check out Dr. K’s Guide to Mental Health. The guide synthesizes his years of training as a monk, along with years of training as a psychiatrist, to cover common topics like meditation, ADHD, addiction, and trauma.

The guides include over 100 additional videos that can be navigated based on your needs or interests, or you can choose your own adventure. Be good now. 😈

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When friends and family visited my apartment, they told me I had a green thumb—a lot. I didn’t think so, and I still don’t.

But if I’ve learned anything from gardening and introducing succulents and bonsai plants to my different apartments throughout my 20s, it’s about the relationships we form with plants over time.

We change our entire lives and schedules to create the best environment for plants in our care.

Learning where the light shines in our homes. Water. Soil. Nutrients. Pruning. And the experience of watching your plants thrive or die.

I’ve never been good with flowering plants. When I did buy flowering plants, they stayed on my balcony. I’m guessing here, but maybe autumn is an excellent time to bring a baby orchid home. I’ve cared for an orchid once before. I’d like to try again.

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I thought the first film was theatrically beautiful. Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn is a treat.