Archive - Cristi Vlad

The Silent Cellular Mess That Ages Us

As we age, our bodies slowly accumulate misfolded proteins, aggregates, and other “protein garbage” that cells can’t easily dispose of. Can we do…

Mar 28 •

A Checklist for nginx Pentesting

Below is a 50-item checklist for pentesting nginx, crafted by o1-pro from OpenAI.

Mar 9 •

February 2025

Life’s Hidden Marvels

Many facets of existence appear contradictory. We crave closure yet fear endings. We want both freedom and security. We chase novelty while clinging to…

Feb 25 •

Closed Timelike Curves and The Fabric of Spacetime

A closed time-like curve is a path in the fabric of spacetime that loops back on itself, allowing an object or signal to return to its own past.

Feb 20 •

Countdown to Superintelligence

The first system to achieve self-improvement could leap ahead, and an hour later no human institutions could catch up.

Feb 17 •

Information and Intelligence in the Universe

Intelligence is the universe’s way of organizing and reflecting on itself—emerging from raw matter and thermodynamics, shaped by evolution, and refined…

Feb 15 •

Extremophile Pathways for Disease Prevention

Extremophiles – organisms thriving in conditions lethal to most life – have evolved robust biomolecular adaptations that counteract DNA damage, protein…

Feb 5 •

January 2025

Could reality itself be a sophisticated simulation?

Could the reality we experience every day—complete with the tactile sensations of a coffee cup in our hands, the brilliance of a rising sun, and the…

Jan 14 •

November 2024

88 Short Insights to Supercharge Your Conversations

With a good deal of prompting, I’ve crafted (using ChatGPT) these 88 powerful short insights for you to keep in mind for effective and impactful…

Nov 22, 2024 •

Say Hello to Optimal Think

A structured approach to extracting maximum value from any situation.

Nov 4, 2024 •

October 2024

The Possible Future of CRISPR-Cas9

The Promise and Perils of Genome Engineering

Oct 15, 2024 •

April 2024

Hello (again) from the Trenches

I’ve been so immersed in my non-creative endeavors for the past few months that there’s been little room for the creative stuff. I used to write books…

Apr 25, 2024 •

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