- A new lifespan.io article suggests that chronic leakage of digestive enzymes from the gut into the bloodstream (“autodigestion”) may be a primary driver of systemic aging, prompting the comment that this mechanism could be straightforward to pharmacologically block.  
- A LessWrong post titled “If I wanted to spend way more on AI, what would I spend it on?” was circulated as a reference for high-leverage AI investment strategies.  
- A debate on the practical utility of current AI tools unfolded: one participant argued that AI coding assistance is “fairly useless” outside derivative JavaScript work, while another countered with extensive personal success using AI for JavaScript, HTML, Python, C++, Jenkins Groovy, Bash, CSH, PowerShell, VBA Excel macros, and REST-API scripting.  
- A YouTube link (youtu.be/eqOGZMhJgMw) was shared showcasing a method for low-cost, citizen-science testing of environmental pollutants.  
- A short technical note outlined a mission profile for using SpaceX Starship to land cargo at “Hermite A” on the Moon, posted as a plain-text paste at https://paste.debian.net/plain/1333202.