The Sovereign Gazette

Optimism

This section is devoted to the natural optimism of knowing that a human can do anything that is possible, if we just create the right knowledge.

“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.”

-Ayn Rand

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Limitless

For centuries, predictions of imminent collapse due to resource depletion have been made, but have consistently proven wrong. From Thomas Malthus's warnings of population growth outpacing food supply to modern-day concerns about peak oil and climate change, these predictions have been based on flawed assumptions about the limits of human ingenuity and the availability of resources. In reality, human civilization has continued to grow and thrive, with technological advancements and improvements in efficiency allowing us to access and utilize previously untapped resources.

The idea that we are running out of resources is a myth, and one that has been disproven time and again. Whether it's coal, oil, metals, or food, the data shows that we are not depleting these resources at a rate that would lead to collapse. In fact, the opposite is true: we are becoming more efficient in our use of resources, and technological advancements are allowing us to access new sources of energy and materials. The real limit to growth is not the availability of resources, but rather our own ingenuity and willingness to continue to innovate and adapt. As long as we prioritize progress and development, there is no reason to believe that we will not continue to thrive and expand as a civilization, potentially even reaching beyond our planet and into the vast resources of the solar system and beyond.

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The End of Cynicism

David Deutsch argues that pessimism, which was once a natural response to the limitations of human knowledge, is now a cynical and intentional attempt to deny the reality of progress. In the past, people lacked knowledge about the natural world and the potential for human innovation, leading to a general expectation of stasis and suffering. However, as human civilization has developed, progress has accelerated, and people have come to expect improvements in their lives and in the world around them.

Despite the overwhelming evidence of progress, pessimism and cynicism persist, fueled by a negation of the idea that knowledge can be used to solve problems and improve human thriving. Deutsch argues that cynicism, which he defines as an excessive propensity to impugn people's sincerity or to deny that apparently good things are in fact good, is a major obstacle to progress. He identifies a historical continuity between ancient Cynicism, which denounced the trappings of civilization, and modern cynicism, which legitimizes pessimism and fuels anti-progress sentiment. Instead of succumbing to pessimism and cynicism, Deutsch urges us to exalt human civilization and its achievements, and to strive for further progress and innovation.

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Perfect Sleep

Bryan Johnson, leader of the Don’t Die movement, shared a series of tips for perfect sleep on 𝕏 . Among other things, he recommends regulating bedroom temperature between 60-77°F, creating a peaceful sleep environment by keeping the room cool, dark, and quiet, and avoiding work and electronics in bed. He also suggests getting sunlight within 15 minutes of waking to set the circadian rhythm, tracking sleep metrics such as heart rate variability and body temperature, and experimenting with different routines and environments to find what works best. Johnson emphasizes that improving sleep is a journey and encourages taking it one step at a time, and also suggests that societal norms around social activities could be changed to prioritize sleep and allow for fun activities during earlier hours.

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Limitless

The End of Cynicism

Perfect Sleep

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