Josep Bellès
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Engineer. Pilot. Nutritarian. ESADE Alumni. UVic Alumni. Traded the corporate world for entrepreneurship, research, and exploration. Sometimes, I write too...
Another good article on how visualization (or the placebo effect) can help you improve your cognition.
How visualisation sets you up for success by changing your cognition
The vividness of your mind’s eye isn't fixed - and training it up is the secret tool of top athletes and businesspeople. Here’s how you can help develop yours
www.newscientist.com
May 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Another good article on how visualization (or the placebo effect) can help you improve your cognition.
After months of reading only non-fiction, I decided to take a break and enjoy this quick read during a brief escape to Maine! It offers a fascinating history inspired by the Many-Worlds interpretation of Quantum Mechanics and also highlights aviation, which made it even better!
March 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
After months of reading only non-fiction, I decided to take a break and enjoy this quick read during a brief escape to Maine! It offers a fascinating history inspired by the Many-Worlds interpretation of Quantum Mechanics and also highlights aviation, which made it even better!
What do #Quantum #Physics, seemingly random chance events, a fascinating new perspective on the brain-mind relationship, and the experiences of clinically hypnotized individuals who have progressed to future lives have in common?
More than one might expect...
#FoodForThought
More than one might expect...
#FoodForThought
February 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
What do #Quantum #Physics, seemingly random chance events, a fascinating new perspective on the brain-mind relationship, and the experiences of clinically hypnotized individuals who have progressed to future lives have in common?
More than one might expect...
#FoodForThought
More than one might expect...
#FoodForThought
An interesting and thought-provoking article about the evolution of the brain, its size, and the theories on why it began to shrink millennia ago—possibly triggered by social and “technological” advances.
#Brain #BrainEvolution #HumanEvolution
#Brain #BrainEvolution #HumanEvolution
Why did humans evolve big brains? A new idea bodes ill for our future
Recent fossil finds suggest that big brains weren't an evolutionary asset to our ancestors but evolved by accident – and are likely to shrink again in the near future
www.newscientist.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
An interesting and thought-provoking article about the evolution of the brain, its size, and the theories on why it began to shrink millennia ago—possibly triggered by social and “technological” advances.
#Brain #BrainEvolution #HumanEvolution
#Brain #BrainEvolution #HumanEvolution
As Zhenghao Liu puts it, “This experiment shows that quantum physics is more nonclassical than many of us thought. It could be that, even 100 years after its discovery, we are still only seeing the tip of the iceberg.”
#Quantum #QuantumPhysics
#Quantum #QuantumPhysics
Experiment with 37 dimensions shows how strange quantum physics can be
A search for particles’ most paradoxical quantum states led researchers to construct a 37-dimensional experiment
www.newscientist.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
As Zhenghao Liu puts it, “This experiment shows that quantum physics is more nonclassical than many of us thought. It could be that, even 100 years after its discovery, we are still only seeing the tip of the iceberg.”
#Quantum #QuantumPhysics
#Quantum #QuantumPhysics
Happy to finally have this book in hand! I had to order it twice since the first copy got lost in the mail... or maybe it never collapsed into particle form and remained in its wave state instead...
#Quantum #QuantumMechanics #QuantumTheory #QuantumPhysics #DavidBohm
#Quantum #QuantumMechanics #QuantumTheory #QuantumPhysics #DavidBohm
November 27, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Happy to finally have this book in hand! I had to order it twice since the first copy got lost in the mail... or maybe it never collapsed into particle form and remained in its wave state instead...
#Quantum #QuantumMechanics #QuantumTheory #QuantumPhysics #DavidBohm
#Quantum #QuantumMechanics #QuantumTheory #QuantumPhysics #DavidBohm
Here are some books I’ve recently read. Whatever your thoughts, beliefs, or points of view, the ideas in these books will force you to reflect on and reconsider many pre-established notions. Definitely worth reading!
#FoodForThought
#FoodForThought
November 7, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Here are some books I’ve recently read. Whatever your thoughts, beliefs, or points of view, the ideas in these books will force you to reflect on and reconsider many pre-established notions. Definitely worth reading!
#FoodForThought
#FoodForThought
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #742,582!
September 23, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #742,582!
I just finished reading The Circadian Code by Dr Satchin Panda. It's a must-read for anyone interested in optimizing how their body and brain function! Key takeaways include the importance of proper sleep, light exposure, time-restricted eating, and physical activity.
July 1, 2024 at 4:29 PM
I just finished reading The Circadian Code by Dr Satchin Panda. It's a must-read for anyone interested in optimizing how their body and brain function! Key takeaways include the importance of proper sleep, light exposure, time-restricted eating, and physical activity.
I just finished 'The Self-Aware Universe' by Amit Goswami, Ph.D. It's truly fascinating, exploring quantum mechanics, consciousness, and the relationship between our brain and mind. This thought-provoking read posits consciousness as the primary element in understanding the universe.
May 16, 2024 at 12:59 PM
I just finished 'The Self-Aware Universe' by Amit Goswami, Ph.D. It's truly fascinating, exploring quantum mechanics, consciousness, and the relationship between our brain and mind. This thought-provoking read posits consciousness as the primary element in understanding the universe.
Over the past couple of months, I've been immersing myself in the work of Dr Joe Dispenza. It's been both a thought-provoking and an eye-opening journey. I would strongly recommend everyone give it a try. The benefits you can get from it are worth your time!
April 17, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Over the past couple of months, I've been immersing myself in the work of Dr Joe Dispenza. It's been both a thought-provoking and an eye-opening journey. I would strongly recommend everyone give it a try. The benefits you can get from it are worth your time!
When we consistently expose ourselves to the same environment and daily stimuli over extended periods, our brains rely on familiar neural pathways established from past experiences. This reinforcement strengthens existing associative networks, anchoring us to habitual thought patterns. (1/2)
April 4, 2024 at 5:11 PM
When we consistently expose ourselves to the same environment and daily stimuli over extended periods, our brains rely on familiar neural pathways established from past experiences. This reinforcement strengthens existing associative networks, anchoring us to habitual thought patterns. (1/2)
Here's my #ThoughtOfTheDay: Have you ever considered what occupies the majority of your mental rehearsal, thoughts, and eventual actions? Whether consciously crafted or unconsciously formed, our thoughts and behaviors continually shape our sense of self. (1/2)
March 19, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Here's my #ThoughtOfTheDay: Have you ever considered what occupies the majority of your mental rehearsal, thoughts, and eventual actions? Whether consciously crafted or unconsciously formed, our thoughts and behaviors continually shape our sense of self. (1/2)
Nowadays, it seems that we frequently find ourselves consumed by material possessions. These possessions or external events serve to strengthen the ego, relying on the surroundings to reaffirm one's identity. To evolve, it is crucial to disrupt this cycle.
January 10, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Nowadays, it seems that we frequently find ourselves consumed by material possessions. These possessions or external events serve to strengthen the ego, relying on the surroundings to reaffirm one's identity. To evolve, it is crucial to disrupt this cycle.
Here's my #ThoughtOfTheDay: To address challenges in your external environment, it's essential to move beyond your memories and the associated emotions tied to those challenges. (1/2)
December 30, 2023 at 12:34 PM
Here's my #ThoughtOfTheDay: To address challenges in your external environment, it's essential to move beyond your memories and the associated emotions tied to those challenges. (1/2)
We constantly find ourselves bound by self-imposed limitations, believing that external factors are necessary to transform our internal state. This is exemplified by advertising, where an ongoing reliance on and consumption of external stimuli is promoted as the key to happiness and improvement.
December 21, 2023 at 1:19 PM
We constantly find ourselves bound by self-imposed limitations, believing that external factors are necessary to transform our internal state. This is exemplified by advertising, where an ongoing reliance on and consumption of external stimuli is promoted as the key to happiness and improvement.
Here's a thought: The stress we experience when we feel unsafe and threatened is not necessarily about the event itself but the result of unmanaged emotional reactions to the event.
December 15, 2023 at 1:36 PM
Here's a thought: The stress we experience when we feel unsafe and threatened is not necessarily about the event itself but the result of unmanaged emotional reactions to the event.
Here's a thought: In today's world, it often seems like we inadvertently lean towards finding reasons to reinforce our right to be annoyed rather than actively seeking the joys that contribute to a positive mental space. Let's strive to cultivate reasons for happiness and well-being instead.
December 4, 2023 at 1:17 PM
Here's a thought: In today's world, it often seems like we inadvertently lean towards finding reasons to reinforce our right to be annoyed rather than actively seeking the joys that contribute to a positive mental space. Let's strive to cultivate reasons for happiness and well-being instead.
The majority of what forms our adult identity, around 95%, is shaped by repetitive habits, where the body essentially becomes the mind, running on subconscious programming. In contrast, only 5% of our identity is consciously directed.
December 1, 2023 at 5:14 AM
The majority of what forms our adult identity, around 95%, is shaped by repetitive habits, where the body essentially becomes the mind, running on subconscious programming. In contrast, only 5% of our identity is consciously directed.
Reacting to conditions, or threats, in our external environment triggers the release of stress hormones, which moves the body out of balance.
November 30, 2023 at 12:41 PM
Reacting to conditions, or threats, in our external environment triggers the release of stress hormones, which moves the body out of balance.
Here's a thought: When facing adversity, the first problem you have to deal with is your own reaction. The only permanent solution to your problems is to let go of the part of you that seems to have so many problems with your personal reality. After that, you can deal with what's left.
November 21, 2023 at 2:49 PM
Here's a thought: When facing adversity, the first problem you have to deal with is your own reaction. The only permanent solution to your problems is to let go of the part of you that seems to have so many problems with your personal reality. After that, you can deal with what's left.
Here's a thought: If how you think and feel creates your personal reality, then by consistently thinking and feeling the same as yesterday, you're reaffirming the same life. So it's not just your personality creating your personal reality, but rather, your personal reality shaping your personality.
November 20, 2023 at 2:40 PM
Here's a thought: If how you think and feel creates your personal reality, then by consistently thinking and feeling the same as yesterday, you're reaffirming the same life. So it's not just your personality creating your personal reality, but rather, your personal reality shaping your personality.
Here's a thought: If a habit is a redundant set of automatic and unconscious thoughts, behaviors, and emotions acquired through frequent repetition, it would make sense that by maintaining the same routines and habits as yesterday, your tomorrow will likely be very similar to your yesterday.
November 17, 2023 at 2:44 PM
Here's a thought: If a habit is a redundant set of automatic and unconscious thoughts, behaviors, and emotions acquired through frequent repetition, it would make sense that by maintaining the same routines and habits as yesterday, your tomorrow will likely be very similar to your yesterday.
Here are some books, different genres and about different topics, I recently read and I would recommend. Let me know if you have any suggestions!
November 16, 2023 at 4:03 PM
Here are some books, different genres and about different topics, I recently read and I would recommend. Let me know if you have any suggestions!
One of the greatest challenges encountered during the process of #reinvention, or any #transformative journey, is dealing with the dual pressures of expecting to achieve a desired goal consistently and repeatedly, as well as the accompanying frustration of attempting to force its realization.
November 15, 2023 at 3:23 PM
One of the greatest challenges encountered during the process of #reinvention, or any #transformative journey, is dealing with the dual pressures of expecting to achieve a desired goal consistently and repeatedly, as well as the accompanying frustration of attempting to force its realization.