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Tessa Fights Robots is a Substack focused on examining societal issues, health, and the influence of technology and politics on the human condition. It raises concerns about misinformation, censorship, and the impact of prevailing ideologies like wokism, while exploring themes of healing, optimism, and the need for critical thinking.

Societal Commentary Health and Wellness Technology and Surveillance Political and Ideological Critique Censorship and Free Speech Mental and Spiritual Health

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Thank you

73 implied HN points • 30 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Self-Expression
  1. Expressing gratitude can be powerful and healing
  2. Kindness has the ability to make someone feel loved and supported
  3. Coming together with kindness can create a strong and impactful community
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GMO bacteria to detect colorectal cancer?

23 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Cancer Healthcare Technology
  1. Scientists are experimenting with genetically modified bacteria to detect cancerous DNA, particularly in colorectal cancer, by programming them to signal the uptake of cancerous DNA.
  2. The engineered bacteria, named CATCH, shows promise in detecting diseases like infections and cancers using cell-free DNA as input, but more refinement and safety evaluations are needed before clinical use.
  3. The goal is not just disease detection, but also pairing the detection with appropriate biological therapy, allowing for real-time response to diseases detected.

Dealing with Uncertainty

18 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
📖 Philosophy Existentialism Ethics Metaphysics Epistemology Spirituality
  1. Uncertainty is a fundamental part of life, and we should connect with our inner selves to navigate it.
  2. Warm, caring people, a strong sense of inner goodness, and reliance on loving spiritual powers can help us withstand uncertainty with courage.
  3. Predators thrive on spoiling communities and creating insecurity, but emphasizing our spiritual connection and goodness can protect us and bring peace.

Twitter is Censoring Substack

62 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship Social media Government Surveillance Great Reset
  1. Twitter is censoring Substack articles, including preventing users from liking posts with Substack links.
  2. The internet, including Twitter, has been influenced by larger corporations like the alphabets, leading to concerns about surveillance and censorship.
  3. The author suggests that society is living a lie and it may take a lifetime to realize and shed those falsehoods.

Happy humility: Philosophy Club call for paid subscribers

8 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
📖 Philosophy Great Reset Humility Social Commentary
  1. The article discusses the concept of a 'great reset' that aims to disconnect people from their empowerment and direct them towards centralized authority.
  2. Throughout history, reformers have tried to undermine rural communities to implement their top-down changes.
  3. Practicing 'happy humility' is crucial to dealing with challenges and focusing on personal responsibilities without trying to carry the weight of the world.