What a remarkable essay. It frames very nicely the struggle to comprehend topics like consciousness and mind, that cross between science and narrative. Thanks!

Caffeine has been the only thing for me. Even half caffeine, half decaf coffee works.

I started reading the article, where scientists say that in lucid dreaming there are changes in the "...right central lobe...". What stupidity is this? There is no "central lobe". Scientists, the real ones, recognize the frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital lobes. That's it.

same here in London.

I watched the Leader's Debate last night. Take away impressions: Poilievre carries a lot of grievances. Blanchet defends la Francophonie. Carney wants to lead a nation. Singh wants to make sure Canadians are ok. If the last three could work together cooperatively, we might really have something.

A serious reply: stop analyzing and start acting. There are no repercussions if we point at personality or mental health issues, it is a waste of time and energy. There ARE repercussions for illegal acts. Focus on behaviour, not stories we tell each other.

You aren't alone. It is the individual equivalent of 'saving the furniture' in a political campaign. When the tides are against you, just keeping yourself whole can be a big task.