Autor: Nick Weisser

  • Why is the GOAT a Symbol of Greatness and Excellence?

    Why is the GOAT a Symbol of Greatness and Excellence?

    What’s the cultural and historical meaning?

    The use of the animal «goat» as a symbol of greatness and excellence has historical and cultural roots. In ancient cultures, they were often associated with strength, virility, and fertility. They were also believed to have magical or spiritual powers. In many cultures, they were sacrificed as part of religious rituals or offerings to the gods.

    In some cultures, they were also associated with wealth and abundance. In ancient Greece, for example, the god Pan, who was known for his wild and untamed nature, was often depicted with the legs and horns of a goat. The Roman god Bacchus, who was the god of wine and revelry, was also depicted with the legs and horns of a goat.

    In many cultures, the goat is also considered as a symbol of determination and resilience, as they can survive on limited food and water in harsh environments.

    In summary, the association of «goat» with greatness and excellence is likely due to a combination of its physical attributes, cultural and historical symbolism and its association with wealth, fertility, and power.

    Young-Michael-Jordan-The-GOAT-with-a-goat

    What does it mean if a person is referred to as «the GOAT»?

    «GOAT» is an acronym that stands for «Greatest of All Time.» So, «being the GOAT» means being considered the greatest of all time in a particular field or industry. It is often used in sports, referring to the best players ever in a specific sport, but it can also be used in other fields such as music, business, and so on. It is a term to refer to someone who excels over others in their field and is considered to be the best of all time.

    Since when has the term been used in this context?

    The phrase «GOAT» as an acronym for «Greatest of All Time» has been used in the sports and entertainment industry for several decades. It is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, with the first known usage in print being in a Sports Illustrated article from 1991, which referred to Michael Jordan as the «GOAT» of basketball. Since then, it has become a popular term used by fans, journalists, and athletes themselves to refer to the best players or performers in a particular field.

    It’s also worth mentioning that, the term «GOAT» has been used for centuries, in different cultures and languages to refer to a real animal “GOAT” . The term “GOAT” as an animal has been used as a symbol of greatness and excellence since ancient times and it’s possible that the term as an acronym, comes from this use.

    Credits

    Picture courtesy of Robin Gaillot-Drevon and Midjourney.

  • Kinder wollt ihr ewig leben?

    Kinder wollt ihr ewig leben?

    Ein virales Bild von zwei kleinen Kindern, die ukrainische Truppen auf Panzern vorbeifahren sehen, hat im Internet die Runde gemacht, während sich die ukrainischen Streitkräfte gegen eine Invasion aus Russland wehren.

    Die Kinder halten sich an den Händen, während die Panzer vorbeifahren. Das eine, das eine rosa Jacke trägt, hält ein Stofftier. Das andere, mit einem Spielzeuggewehr über der Schulter, salutiert vor den Soldaten.

    Das Foto ist ein echtes Bild und rief auch bei mir zweifellos echte Emotionen hervor. Aber es zeigt nicht den Konflikt, der sich derzeit in der Ukraine abspielt. Es wurde online falsch betitelt. Das Originalbild stammt aus dem Jahr 2016. Über Twitter, Facebook, Reddit und Imgur wurden Beiträge geteilt, die das Foto so darstellen, als sei es aktuell.

    Da mich das Bild tief bewegt hat und es auch im 2022 «hochaktuell» ist, wollte ich es hier mit weiteren Bildern des gleichen Fotografen festhalten. Die mit einem Wasserzeichen versehenen Fotos sind von Dmitry Muravsky. Er teilte die Fotos 2016 auf Facebook, ebenso wie das ukrainische Verteidigungsministerium.

    Über Dmitry Muravsky

    • Geboren 1968 in Kiew.
    • Hat die Schule in Kiew abgeschlossen.
    • Im Jahr 1986 wurde er in die Republikanische Armee eingezogen.
    • Hochschulabschluss an der Universität für Physik und Chemie.
    • Glücklicher Vater von zwei Töchtern und einem Sohn.
    • Seit 1995 ist er Sportler im Kiewer Sportflugverein «Chaika».
    • Fast 1000 unabhängige Flüge.
    • Sehr viel Flugerfahrung mit Dutzenden verschiedener Flugzeugtypen und Hubschraubern.
    • Zehnjährige Erfahrung in der Kampffliegerei mit einem breiten Spektrum an Ausrüstung
    Dmitry Muravsky

    Jetzt stellt sich eigentlich nur noch die Frage, ob Dmitry der legendäre «Ghost of Kyiv» ist, der in nur wenigen Tagen 14 russische Flieger vom Himmel geschossen hat?

  • Lifespan

    Lifespan

    In his book, Lifespan, David Sinclair has proposed a radical new theory of aging, suggesting that the aging hallmarks are symptoms of epigenetic changes that occur over time, but that the original genetic code remains very much intact.

    If we can reset the code, we can slow, stop and even reverse aging.

    David Sinclair is a professor in the Department of Genetics and co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging at Harvard Medical School, where he and his colleagues study sirtuins—protein-modifying enzymes that respond to changing NAD+ levels and to caloric restriction—as well as chromatin, energy metabolism, mitochondria, learning and memory, neurodegeneration, cancer, and cellular reprogramming.

    Sinclair has suggested that aging is a disease—and that we may soon have the tools to put it into remission—and he has called for greater international attention to the social, economic and political risks and benefits of a world in which billions of people can live much longer and much healthier lives.

    https://youtu.be/GhEVgWnbWos

    David doesn’t give health recommendations or endorse brands, but he does share his personal supplementation which is closely related to his research.

    David’s Daily Supplement Regimen:

    • Resveratrol – 1 gram daily – mornings with yogurt
    • NMN – 1 gram daily – mornings
    • Metformin (prescription drug in the US) – 1 gram daily – 0.5 grams in the morning & 0.5 grams at night – except on days when exercising
    • Statin – a cholesterol lowering prescription drug taken since his early 20s due to family history of cardiovascular disease
    • Aspirin – 83mg daily
    • Vitamins – Aims to get majority from diet, but has mentioned supplementing the following:
      • Vitamin D3
      • Vitamin K2
      • Alpha Lipoic Acid
      • Coenzyme Q10
      • Quercetin