‘Science’ here means Natural philosophy We lament the potential loss of general ancient knowledge, not just works relevant to science. Considering in particular the uncertain history of demise of the library of Alexandria. What science is, is investigated? This is done using Aristotle's method of examining Causes for existence but modernized to take into account current knowledge unavailable to Aristotle (384–322 BCE). The same sort logic is applied to the subject of science. Enabling comprehension of the multifaceted raison d’etre of it. There are many different ways in which science could be different; Science could be different if ancient knowledge hadn’t been lost. The subject matter itself; such as if classification is updated to include extraterrestrial life. If it were taught differently for example requiring prior training in grammar, logic and rhetoric. Followed by training in metaphysics and ethics. The practice of science; More thorough examination of subjects as single highly accurate studies are still only relative truth. The possibility of AI innovation by trial and error, is considered; science trailing behind studying and trying to mitigate the harms done. Problems of relying on mathematics are outlined. Biology could have taken the lead on understanding relativity. Evaluation of scientific studies; It is suggested that replicating experimental work could become a specialty, maybe with its own dedicated journal. The potential of AI to assist in alleviating some of the problems with the current peer review system.

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ear plugs towards silence , self discovery/ self reflection/and language free autonomy/
a new conscious experience perspective
not only by being large amounts in to non voice, interacting silence -people could truly get to appreciate images ,-
it is a novel pathway however. a rich source for inspiration, a simple easy to try method .

some people (including me) can control the eardrum such that i can reduce the level of hearing by a certain amount,
either by increasing pressure, or by creating a vibrating interference noise

i'l do a thought experiment
i never had an infection so spread that would lead me to septicemia because i take vitamins above average. lets say not just me does this practice , all the people have and use the knowledge on how to prevent generalized infections, what this thing would could lead/converge in a very long term ?

situation is stable, does not change , or either apparition of new diseases that can hijack the immunity system,
an other idea
if the mechanism becomes well understood/ controlled, people could try to get septicemia on demand like taking a roller coaster (that gives the impression of dangerous life risks) to see how it feels to experience new sensations. learn something.

    cristi marcovici
    Thanks for sharing your ideas. Pity they don't relate to the essay. Vitamins alone will not prevent infection. The specific physical conditions in the body can prevent easy clearance by the immune system. The feeling is of profound weakness, I have read that it is due to the destruction of ATP supplying mitochondria. Prior to that fever, delirium, vomiting, and other unpleasantness-far from an exiting roller coaster ride of perceived danger. Coming through it does make you reevaluate though.
    I am currently experimenting with red light and infrared 'light' therapy. Primarily for stimulation and recovery of mitochondrial function following illness.
    I have heard good reports of visualization on learning and physical improvements. Finding ways of enhancing visualization is , it seems to me , not unreasonable. Getting the right sound for synergistic effect is ideal. 40hz I have read is useful for entraining gamma waves ,associated with being wide awake ,alert, focused and leaning and memory formation. Whereas visualization is more closely associated with relaxation, meditation, much slower theta waves.

      maybe not in the foreseeable future,it can give ireversible damage
      do you have beautiful caring nurses ?
      in a hitchhiking guide there are warning about not getting cold during long trips that last more than a couple of months
      destruction of ATP supplying mitochondria. i guess happens in most of the coldsickness,only to a various extent. the idea is to avoid getting an infection/ or multiple locations of infections at the same time,to prevent,

      bacteria and mitochondria have roughly the samesize, in the history of life on earth back billions of years ago it was (maybe i'm not sure)a kind of sepsis that made mitochondria have the present day role. people being vulnerable to sepsis is a trace of that event. a very very conservative estimate for the roller coaster ride would be that it could take the same amount of years for science /life/us/ people/ to have the sepsis completely risk free.