The universe may be fundamentally incomprehensible to human minds.Our cognition evolved for survival on a small blue planet: pattern-seeking, causality, discrete objects, linear time. But reality at quantum, cosmic, and informational levels routinely violates these intuitions—non-locality, superposition, emergent spacetime, the measurement problem, the nature of consciousness, why there are mathematical laws at all.We can build ever more precise models and equations that predict outcomes spectacularly well, yet the deepest “why” questions (Why these constants? Why anything rather than nothing? What is qualia made of?) appear to lie beyond the grasp of any finite, embodied, evolved intelligence.The most honest position might be: the universe is intelligible up to a point, but its ultimate nature is likely inaccessible to creatures like us—forever.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limits_of_reason https://arxiv.org/abs/1612.03489
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Has geography been weakened by modern technology?Yes, significantly — but not completely.Modern tech (internet, instant communication, global logistics, cloud computing, video conferencing) has dramatically reduced the friction of distance. Knowledge, trade, culture, and even personal relationships now flow with far less regard for physical location.However, geography still powerfully shapes:Climate & natural disasters Resource distribution (energy, rare earths, water) Military strategy & geopolitics Supply chain vulnerabilities Cultural inertia & time zone differences Conclusion: Technology has greatly compressed geography's influence, but has not eliminated it. Distance matters less, but place still fundamentally matters.Related websites: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/geography-isnt-dead/ https://www.economist.com/special-report/2017/07/13/geography-is-not-dead
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Film festivals exist to discover, celebrate, and amplify cinema that mainstream markets often overlook.They provide:A platform for independent, experimental, documentary, short, and world cinema Direct bridge between filmmakers and audiences, critics, distributors Opportunities for networking, funding, awards, and international exposure Cultural exchange and dialogue across borders Preservation and reevaluation of film history In short: festivals are where cinema breathes freely, finds its first audience, and sometimes changes the industry.https://www.festival-cannes.com/en https://www.berlinale.de/en https://www.sundance.org https://iffr.com/en
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