Lucidance: Psychology, Finance, Science & More

Explore the philosophical, scientific, and ethical dimensions of AI consciousness as 17% of researchers believe current systems may be conscious.

35% of adults get <7 hours sleep nightly. Blue light suppresses melatonin 3 hours. Discover 8 science-backed strategies to improve sleep and health.

Explore 9 government systems from Louis XIV's 72-year monarchy to liquid democracy. Why Nordic countries rank 10th most capitalist despite high taxes.

Feel exhausted despite sleeping? Discover causes: decision fatigue, glutamate depletion, caffeine traps, blue light. Plus 5 proven solutions to restore energy.

Is wealth finite? Explore whether the rich gain at the poor's expense, or if innovation expands the pie. Evidence-based analysis of wealth creation.

Singapore's Smart Nation (2014): 1,000+ e-services. Barcelona: 30% energy savings. China Skynet: 200M cameras. Uganda: $126M Huawei, 836 tracked.

Red 40 damages DNA, contains benzene. Trans fats kill 500K annually (WHO). FDA banned partially hydrogenated oils 2021, but <0.5g loophole remains.

G.I. Bill enabled 4.3M home loans by 1955, but only 0.7% of 1.3M Black veterans succeeded. Student debt now $1.814T—260% increase since 2006.

Aquinas's Five Ways (1265-1274), Paley's watchmaker (1802—10 editions in 4 years), Mackie's 'Evil & Omnipotence' (1955), Pascal's Wager (1657).

Master 9 meditation techniques ranked easiest to hardest: mindful breathing (beginner) to Vipassana retreats (advanced). Science-backed guide for every level.