# 1-2 (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover 1-2. Page: Feed: --- ## [I spent 4 weeks reading the fish oil evidence. Here's what I found.](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/71673/i-spent-4-weeks-reading-the-fish-oil-evidence-here-s-what-i-found) _2026-04-12 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 1 min I spent about 4 weeks going through the omega-3 and fish oil literature. Trials, meta-analyses, prescribing data, supplement labels. What was supposed to be a straightforward guide kept forcing me to say "it's complicated" at every turn. It's finished. 5,000+ words. 24 citations. Covers what omega-3s actually do, who benefits, who doesn't, the dosing evidence, safety risks most… ## [Why Writing About Fish Oil Is Taking Me Forever](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/71472/why-writing-about-fish-oil-is-taking-me-forever) _2026-04-03 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 1.5 min This post isn't the fish oil post. This is the post about why the fish oil post doesn't exist yet. I went in thinking: omega-3s, fish oil, well-trodden ground. Long and complex, sure, but manageable. I was wrong. Oh, so wrong. My standards are simple: Base things on authoritative dietary and clinical guidelines. Not brands. Not wellness influencers. Massive systematic… ## [I Spent 12 Hours Researching a Single Supplement. I'd Do It Again.](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/70806/i-spent-12-hours-researching-a-single-supplement-i-d-do-it-again) _2026-03-08 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 1 min I've spent close to 12 hours on a single magnesium article. Magnesium is all over social media right now. People keep asking for my professional opinion, and I wanted to write something evergreen. Accurate. Balanced. Correct. So I started pulling apart the research properly. Then I couldn't stop. I checked study designs, sample sizes, flaws. I looked at whether the conclusions… ## [Recently discovered an actually good use of AI (LLMs)](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/70056/recently-discovered-an-actually-good-use-of-ai-llms) _2026-02-09 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 1 min Summary: LLMs can be useful as an accountability coach. I’ve been testing this for a while, and I’m finding it quite useful: Declare a goal to it, and your commitment / what you will do. Have it be a sort of life coach or accountability partner. Just declaring it (and getting immediate feedback) provides a level of accountability that is a strong motivator to take action. It’s… ## [Why I bought a very expensive mattress (and don’t regret it)](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/70009/why-i-bought-a-very-expensive-mattress-and-don-t-regret-it) _2026-02-07 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: ~2–3 minutes My old mattress wasn’t great. I often woke up with aches in my neck or back. For a period of my life, I stayed at a hotel. I never had back pain sleeping on the mattress there. Some time after, I sought out the manufacturer/brand and found the same (or a consumer, slightly modified version) of that mattress. I bought it. It was about four times more expensive than a… ## [Why You Should Chew More Gum](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/69827/why-you-should-chew-more-gum) _2026-02-01 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: ~2 min Summary: Chew sugar-free gum after eating or drinking anything other than water. It stimulates saliva production, which washes away food residues, neutralises acid, and helps your teeth re-mineralise, reducing the risk of cavities. Eating or drinking leaves residues in your mouth. Bacteria convert sugars in those residues into acid. The acid literally melts your teeth. Chewing… ## [I’ve been wearing the same outfit every day and barely anyone noticed](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/69657/i-ve-been-wearing-the-same-outfit-every-day-and-barely-anyone-noticed) _2026-01-27 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 0.5 min Over time, I’ve mostly consolidated down to a single outfit. I just have a few identical sets. So far, only one coworker has pointed it out to me. And yes, it’s obvious I shower and wash my clothes. They said, “It’s great you found your style.” I find it great for rushing to work in the morning and for laundry. No clothing decisions. No sorting. A lot of mental energy saved.… ## [Task Stacking: A Way to Make the Most of Limited Time](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/69507/task-stacking-a-way-to-make-the-most-of-limited-time) _2026-01-22 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: ~2 minutes Summary Problem: I have limited time and energy in the evenings. Approach: I stack tasks with built-in pauses or low attention demands into the same time slot. Outcome: More gets done without sleeping less. I multitask by stacking things that fit together. Usually that means tasks with built-in pauses, or tasks that don’t need full attention the whole time. That way,… ## [Why I’m Starting a Substack Alongside Memory Repository](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/69377/why-i-m-starting-a-substack-alongside-memory-repository) _2026-01-19 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 1 min I’ve been writing on Memory Repository for a long time. It’s been a useful place to think in public and keep notes. I treat it as a digital garden. I genuinely use it as a reference for reminders, things I’ve learned, and frameworks I’ve built or tested over the years. One limitation is that it’s effectively a blind box. There are no comments, no view counts, and very little… ## [Large Language Model AIs Are Tools, Not Thinkers](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/69326/large-language-model-ais-are-tools-not-thinkers) _2026-01-18 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: ~4.5 minutes Summary What most people call “AI” today are large language models that predict the next word, not systems that reason or verify truth They can sound confident while being wrong I treat them as assistants for language and thinking support, never as decision-makers You should always hold the “second nuclear activation key” when using them for anything that matters Large… ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Lw2EtBEmIx4P) _2026-01-18 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [3 Life Lessons I Learned Playing Animal Crossing When I Was a Child](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/69214/3-life-lessons-i-learned-playing-animal-crossing-when-i-was-a-child) _2026-01-14 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: ~2 minutes Summary (3 life lessons) Working hard and fast is not enough if you’re working on the wrong thing. Checking what actually works can save enormous effort. Anything important needs backups. When I was a child, I spent an embarrassing amount of time playing Animal Crossing: Wild World . In the game, you earn money (called bells ), repay your home loan, and slowly build out… ## [An Easy Inbox Automation to Save Time, Energy, and Reduce Decision Fatigue](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/66847/an-easy-inbox-automation-to-save-time-energy-and-reduce-decision-fatigue) _2025-11-03 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 1 min Automate your email inbox to filter the noise → auto-mark routine emails as read → only leave the ones that are actionable. Emails such as: Purchase notifications Billing confirmations Newsletters you don’t read every time How: Create a filter in your email client → filter by sender or specific keywords → set those emails to automatically mark as read (plus automatic folder… ## [MacroFactor: The First Nutrition/Calorie Tracking App That Actually Impressed Me (not affiliated)](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/66824/macrofactor-the-first-nutrition-calorie-tracking-app-that-actually-impressed-me-not-affiliated) _2025-11-02 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 1.5 min My Use Case I track my calories to manage my weight gain or weight loss cycles as part of my fitness routine. I usually just use my “laser eyes” to estimate the calories and protein content of meal. I'm quite accurate. Dietician vetted\*. Yes, I'm a certified calorie counter. But I often forget to actually document and calculate my daily or weekly intake.\*\* This is when I use… ## [Why Proton Drive Struggles With Lots of Small Files — And the Fix That Saved Me Weeks](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/66789/why-proton-drive-struggles-with-lots-of-small-files-and-the-fix-that-saved-me-weeks) _2025-11-01 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 3.5 min Summary: Proton Drive upload and download speeds struggle with many small files. Zip into 1 file before you upload/download to speed up. Consider Ente instead of Proton Drive if you want end-to-end encrypted photo backups. Proton Drive Struggles With Lots of Small Files I tried uploading a large collection of files to Proton Drive (over 100,000 files totaling less than 100… ## [In Search of a Minimalist Wallet that Carries Coins](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/65898/in-search-of-a-minimalist-wallet-that-carries-coins) _2025-10-05 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 1 min For years, I've been looking for better wallet designs. One that is small, slim, and carries both cards AND cash (including coins). Many of the modern, slimmer wallet designs in the recent years are either: Card holder boxes with a cash clip (does not carry coins and the banknotes are on the outside\*) Card holder with soft material (does not carry coins) No zipper or secured… ## [How I Practice Gratitude With a "Max-Lazy" Gratitude Journal](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/63269/how-i-practice-gratitude-with-a-max-lazy-gratitude-journal) _2025-07-06 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 1.5 min Summary: Practising gratitude is an evidence-based way to raise happiness. After trying numerous methods, I now use my task manager as my gratitude journal. There are numerous benefits to this task manager method (high habit consistency, benefits of digital, delight of easy cross-day review of daily wins/gratitude). There's evidence that practising gratitude raises your… ## [7 Tips For Designing Clear and Visually Appealing Informative Posters](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/58824/7-tips-for-designing-clear-and-visually-appealing-informative-posters) _2025-01-20 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 5 min To design a clear and visually appealing informative medical poster, you're going to need a handful of things. I once attended a healthcare communication course with over 400 other healthcare students. In this course, I designed a top scoring and well-reviewed medical poster explaining a complicated medical concept for a layperson audience. Designing posters can be… ## [Scanning Documents of Sentimental Value](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/58364/scanning-documents-of-sentimental-value) _2025-01-05 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 1 min I used to keep small documents that have sentimental value. Things like movie tickets, plane tickets, maps/guides, booking documentation, birthday cards / farewell cards, etc. Scanning (or just photo taking) is now so accessible and so clear on phones. There's no reason to keep such documents anymore. And so, I'm planning to say good bye to most these documents. Other Notes and… ## [How to Calculate How Much You Are Willing to Pay For Expensive Purchases If You Can Afford It but Are Very Frugal](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/58169/how-to-calculate-how-much-you-are-willing-to-pay-for-expensive-purchases-if-you-can-afford-it-but-are-very-frugal) _2024-12-31 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 5 min Summary: If you take ages to mentally approve expensive purchases, consider the following calculation method: "Total cost ($) / Life expectancy (days)" - Is this daily cost lower than what you would be willing to pay every day to use it? If yes, buy it (if it clearly improves your life). I take ages to mentally "approve" expensive purchases I have this problem. I can afford to… ## [The Unhealthy Problem With Greens Powders & Drinks](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/58117/the-unhealthy-problem-with-greens-powders-drinks) _2024-12-29 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 3 min Summary: Greens powders/drinks often contain massive amounts of unhealthy sugar and very little fibre. Consider psyllium husk if you want a fibre supplement. Psyllium husk has good research and medical backing behind it. The Problem With Greens Powders & Drinks So my partner recently picked up a "greens drink," i.e., a vegetable and fruit smoothie. We were on a trip, and our… ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/brPFqTJRnfiA) _2024-12-29 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [It took Me 5 Years to Finish the SCP Management Game Lobotomy Corporation](https://blog.memoryrepository.com/57874/it-took-me-5-years-to-finish-the-scp-management-game-lobotomy-corporation) _2024-12-21 · Memory Repository 🧠 · Memory Repository 🧠_ Reading time: 2 min I finished Lobotomy Corporation last week. It's a game where you manage "abnormalities", monsters or SCPs if you will, and manage threats that occur in your facility. I started this game in 2019. I finished in 2024. So difficult. So unforgiving. And such a great story. (Also very confusing plot until they re-translated the entire game. The lore is expansive with multiple far…