The text appears to be a collection of random thoughts, observations, and musings on various topics, including life, death, technology, language, and human behavior. The author notes the fragility of life, the inevitability of aging and death, and the impermanence of human existence. They also comment on the quirks of language, the absurdity of certain human behaviors, and the rapid pace of technological advancements.
The text also touches on the idea that our perceptions of reality are influenced by our surroundings and experiences. The author notes that our brains are capable of learning and adapting, but also that we often take things for granted and overlook the complexities of the world around us.
Throughout the text, the author injects humor and wit, often using clever turns of phrase and wordplay to make their points. The tone is generally lighthearted and conversational, with the author seeming to invite the reader to share in their musings and observations.
The text concludes with a promotion for a streaming platform called CuriosityStream, which offers educational content on a wide range of topics. The author encourages the reader to explore the platform and satisfy their thirst for knowledge.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. There have been only 365 different birthdays for nearly 8 billion people.
2. If you live to be around 80, you spend a third of your life sleeping.
3. Antarctica is statistically the best place to have a baby, with a zero percent infant mortality rate.
4. There are only 11 babies born in Antarctica.
5. Aging is considered a disease with a 100% mortality rate.
6. There are more dead people laughing on old TV shows than living people watching them.
7. In the future, there will be more dead people on social media than living people.
8. All the materials needed to create today's technology have existed since the beginning of the earth.
9. Humans can live longer than most animals.
10. The brain is capable of recreating scenarios with people in dreams.
11. No one has ever dreamt about popcorn until it was invented.
12. Almost everything you have ever owned is still on earth somewhere.
13. The company Vic is known for making lighters and pens, which are frequently stolen items.
14. Teachers make money off of the fact that students don't know how to add numbers or speak a language properly.
15. Doctors only make money because people get sick.
16. Lawyers make money because people make mistakes.
17. The world hasn't changed much over the past 700 years.
18. People used to paint still-life scenes of food during the Renaissance.
19. It's likely that another kid will grow up in your childhood home and have similar experiences.
20. Almost everything you have ever owned is still on earth somewhere.
21. The materials needed to create today's technology have existed since the beginning of the earth.
22. You can be smarter than almost anyone in the past 2 million years with access to the world's information.
23. Over 100 billion people have ever lived on earth.
24. You can access the world's information at your fingertips.
25. Curiosity Stream is an award-winning streaming platform that offers thousands of documentary features and series.
26. There are visually stunning and thoughtful shows on Curiosity Stream, including those from Stephen Hawking and Veritasium.
27. Curiosity Stream is available worldwide on computers, TVs, and mobile devices.
28. You can get a 30-day free trial on Curiosity Stream using the promo code "aperture".
29. Unlimited access to Curiosity Stream costs $2.99 per month.