The Nature of Thought

CONCIOUSNESS
The Nature of Thought: A Universe Staring Back at Itself

Ok, let’s start with the obvious: what the hell is consciousness?

Some people say it’s your spirit. Others claim it’s just your brain firing neurons. And then there’s the idea that it’s the very fabric of the universe experiencing life through a physical vessel we call humans.

Me? I’ve thought about it (broken it down to its most granular form) and ended up more perplexed than when I started. Here’s the thing: we’re essentially made of protons, neutrons, and electrons (atoms). These atoms formed from reactions billions of years ago, creating the elements of the periodic table. Fast-forward a few billion years, and these same atoms somehow began to converse, create, and reflect.

If everything originated from the same construct of atoms, doesn’t it make sense they carried some kind of memory or instruction? That they knew how to react and form life as we know it?

For me, it’s almost as if the universe created intelligent life as a way to understand itself, a vessel to stare back at its own reflection.

Wild, right? That’s where my thoughts lead me on existential questions during my commute to the office.

From Thought to Survival

Now, let’s take this grand idea and bring it back to something real, something personal.

I’ve had plenty of moments where a single thought shaped my reality. One of the most profound happened when I was 29, sitting in a shower, completely broken.

Let me set the scene: I’d spent five years building my company, Enferm, pouring every ounce of energy (and money from family and friends) into it. We were transitioning between major contracts, and I was boarding a flight to Canada with my sister. What I didn’t know was that, as my phone went off, my co-founders and staff were preparing to resign en masse.

Our largest competitor—100x our size—had plotted for months, offering massive pay rises, cars, and retainers to poach my team. By the time I landed 10 hours later, my phone exploded. I found out they had gutted the company: resignations poured in, financial data stolen, client and candidate databases wiped. It was a full-on shark (no offence to the real sharks out there in the oceans) attack.

I turned right around, flew back, and walked into a bleeding, broken company. After three days with no sleep, I found myself sitting in a shower, thinking it was all over.

And then… just one thought…
My grandmother’s voice in my head: “Get up now.”

That one thought changed everything. I decided to fight. Days later, the pandemic hit. I vowed to thrive in the uncertainty and threw myself into helping the country. The result? Saved countless of lives, massive revenue generation, thousands of NHS placements, multi-million-pound investments, and government contracts worth billions.

That shower moment taught me one of the most powerful lessons of my life:

Pain + Reflection = Progress

LONGEVITY
Money + Thought = Cool shit

Spotlight: Brian Johnson and the Future of Longevity

Talk about Money + Thought = Cool shit

Meet Brian Johnson, the tech entrepreneur who’s made headlines for his obsessive pursuit of longevity. Through his Blueprint project, Johnson is working to reverse aging by focusing on precise, data-driven health regimens. From tracking biomarkers daily to experimenting with cutting-edge therapies, he’s redefining what it means to live a longer, healthier life.

His mission? To push the boundaries of what’s possible, challenging the idea that aging is inevitable and inspiring a global conversation about extending human potential.

Why This Matters to Me

Brian’s journey resonates deeply with me, not just because I’m fascinated by longevity, but because I want to witness the world evolve in ways most people can’t even imagine. Living longer isn’t just about time, it’s about seeing boundaries broken, “impossible” ideas realised, and being part of the journey that reshapes what humanity believes is normal.

For me, longevity is about curiosity. I want to know:

• How far we can go in space exploration.

• What humanity can achieve with AI and quantum computing.

• What mysteries of the universe we’ll uncover in my lifetime and beyond.

Practical Steps Toward Longevity

You don’t need a billionaire’s budget to start thinking about your own longevity. Here are simple, accessible steps inspired by Johnson’s work:

1. Track Your Health: Start small, log your sleep, hydration, or activity levels.

2. Experiment With Micro Changes: Try intermittent fasting, cold exposure, or daily meditation.

3. Focus on Recovery: Prioritise sleep and reduce stress, it’s the foundation for everything!