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how we die

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 08 Jun 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mortality
  1. Death is a natural part of life, with birth and death forming a perfect equation.
  2. Accepting death and being familiar with our own mortality can help us navigate the inevitable.
  3. Growing old is a process of regression, preparing us for the final destination without pause or rehearsal.

The Gravity of Immortality: Exploring the Human Drive for Power and Transcendence

Based Meditations • 0 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23
📖 Philosophy Mortality
  1. Humans are driven by the fear of death and the desire for power and control, seeking to conquer mortality and transcend their limits.
  2. Consciousness drives humans to envision a future beyond their current state, leading to technological advancements and societal contributions.
  3. In the grand scheme of influence and power dynamics, humans seem to follow a natural order of gravitational forces, seeking immortality through contributions to society and future generations.

On time

Letters from Lisa • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mortality
  1. Understanding our mortality timeframe can add preciousness to life and prompt us to evaluate how we spend our time.
  2. Life is a mix of joy, obligations, and challenges; finding balance and meaning is key.
  3. Take the time to engage in activities that bring you joy and cherish moments with loved ones.

What Can Familial Hypercholesterolemia Mortality In the 19th Century Teach Us About Genetics?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 12 Mar 11
🔬 Science Mortality
  1. Genetic studies may overestimate the impact of genetics and underestimate the role of the environment when the environment is uniform.
  2. Naming genes based on a singular observed trait, like associating a gene with a mortality risk, can be misleading and oversimplifies their functions.
  3. An allele's effects can be context-dependent, influenced by changing environments, making it challenging to accurately assess genetic impact with insufficient environmental variation.

Will Eating Meat Make Us Die Younger?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 09
🏥 Health & Wellness Mortality
  1. The study found a correlation between reported meat intake and mortality, but not a direct link between mortality and actual meat consumption. This highlights the importance of distinguishing between reported and true meat intake.
  2. Correlation does not imply causation. The study's findings do not provide scientific evidence that eating meat leads to increased mortality.
  3. Epidemiological studies, like this one, can generate hypotheses but are not ideal for proving causation. More rigorous experimentation is needed to confirm any potential health effects of red meat consumption.
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Debt, Death, and the Lightness of Living

Poems, Short stories and other things.. • 0 implied HN points • 16 Aug 25
📖 Philosophy Mortality
  1. True happiness comes from having no debts, whether financial or moral. It’s about carrying less burdens in life, not owning more things.
  2. Life is short, and every day should remind us to live fully. We shouldn’t wait to take chances or have meaningful conversations because time is precious.
  3. Simplifying our lives and letting go of what weighs us down can lead to more happiness. Awareness of our time here encourages us to live well and embrace possibilities.

Remdesivir Is Probably a Reproductive Toxin, and Its Benefit Is Unclear

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 20
🏥 Health Politics Mortality
  1. The benefit of remdesivir in COVID-19 patients is uncertain, with conflicting results from different studies.
  2. Remdesivir could have a time-dependent effect, showing potential benefits when given early in the course of the disease and potential harm when given late.
  3. There are concerns about the reproductive toxicity of remdesivir, particularly in male mice, raising questions about its impact on fertility in humans.