Erasing America

Good morning, big thinkers,

Today, we're going deep into humanity's last test (seriously, it's an actual test intended to stump our robo-overlords), finding new ways to keep fit, and discussing everything in between. Take a sip of whatever fuels you, and let's get started!

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It's only been three days, but a "delete" key can bulldoze an entire digital landscape. Trump's removing anything that doesn't fit his vision: Poof goes the Constitution page, gone are reproductive health sites, and ¡adiós! to Spanish White House pages. The erasure of entire realities isn't new, but nowadays, it's possible without bulldozers or city ordinances.

Trump also threatens tariffs and quietly reshapes Big Tech's algorithms while the world reels from breakneck change. The flip side? Digital records are easy to wipe out, so they're also an Achilles' heel for empires built on deletion. Control, online or off, is always fleeting.

Cracking the Vault

One of American history's biggest time capsules just opened: JFK, RFK, and MLK assassination files. With a quick stroke of his pen, Trump told the CIA, FBI, and anyone else keeping top-secret documents to turn them over within 15 days for Kennedy's case and 45 days for the rest.

Is there anything hidden in these newly declassified records, or are they just reconfirming what we already know? In any case, Trump said, "Everything will be revealed," and he handed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the ceremonial pen. The rest of us? It'll be exciting to see if these sealed pages finally crack the code of 20th-century America's most haunting political murders.

Bonus: Check out the full documentary JFK Declassified.

Humanity’s Last Exam

Apparently, we're forging ahead with an AI quiz so fiendish it's literally called "Humanity's Last Exam." It's meant to stump those smarty-pants models who ace everything from the SAT to Ph.D. tests.

The gist? Experts whipped up 3,000 questions no machine—or mortal—could answer. And guess what? The best bots bombed with single-digit scores. We, humans, are left to wonder if we'd rather embrace our obo-overlords than keep trying to outrun them. Because, hey, if the AI apocalypse is inevitable, we might as well hope it's cozy.

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Don’t Sweat It

Maybe you're doing fitness wrong if your workouts feel like a chore. But don't worry: tons of cultures make exercise easy, natural, and even fun. Frozen temps don't stop Finns from walking (hello, Nordic walking poles!). Japan's answer to time crunches is radio-taiso—no sweaty spin classes needed. You can run for free with your local coffee crew at Parkrun in Britain. Surfing, dancing, soccer, and Samba are all on the beach in Brazil.

The moral of the story? You don't have to be alone and punishing to move. You could ditch the "drive to the gym" routine and try microbursts of fun. It's cheaper, less stressful, and a lot more fun.

💡 Core Wisdom

📸 Lens to Life

Here's a photo journey down America's spine.

🧮 Core Count: 10

Sleeping hours of Einstein.

🗓️ Flashback:

41 - After Caligula's assassination by Praetorian Guard officers, Claudius takes over as Roman Emperor.

1848 - James Marshall finds gold in Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California.

1857 - Calcutta University is founded as South Asia's first full-fledged university.

1899 - Humphrey O'Sullivan patented the rubber heel for boots and shoes.

1908 - Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell published "Scouting for Boys" as a guide to teaching boys outdoor skills. The book inspired the Scout Movement.

2020 - Apple Computer Inc. unveils its revolutionary Macintosh personal computer in a Super Bowl TV ad directed by Ridley Scott.

I'm glad we could get together here. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Fatih Taskiran