Alain SUPPINI
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I’m Alain — a French critical care anesthesiologist who writes to keep memory alive. Between past and present, medicine and words, I search for what endures.
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Mastering French Without Losing Your Sanity: A Realistic Guide for Beginners
Learning French can feel like solving a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. The tricky pronunciation, the never-ending grammar rules, and the surprising exceptions make it seem impossible. But don’t worry—equipping yourself with key expressions and effective strategies can turn frustration into fluency. Let’s simplify French and make learning enjoyable.
By Alain SUPPINIExclusive • 12 months ago
The Secret Superpower of Animals: How They Make Us Happier Than We Realize
The Unspoken Magic of Animal Companionship Animals have been part of human life for millennia—not just as companions but as silent partners in our emotional and physical well-being. Science supports what pet owners have long known: animals make us happier. But this happiness isn’t just about wagging tails or gentle purrs. It’s about an unspoken, almost mystical connection that transcends logic.
By Alain SUPPINI12 months ago in Humans
The Perfect Age? It's the One You're Living Right Now
Chasing the Illusion of the "Golden Years" People often look back wistfully: "Childhood was magical, carefree, and full of wonder." Teenagers long for adulthood, dreaming of freedom. Adults reminisce about youth, and older generations wish they had cherished their prime more.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Longevity
The Invisible War: How Global Conflict Has Already Begun. AI-Generated.
A War We Refuse to See In the silence of an operating room, the world outside feels distant. As an anesthesiologist, I've often watched patients drift into unconsciousness, unaware of the controlled chaos surrounding them. Today, it seems the world itself is under anesthesia, oblivious to a war already underway.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in FYI
The Enigmatic Life and Tragic Demise of Brian Jones: The Forgotten Founder of the Rolling Stones
A Promising Start, A Tumultuous Journey Born in 1942 in the English town of Cheltenham, Brian Jones displayed musical talent from a young age. He was a skilled multi-instrumentalist, adept at playing guitar, piano, and saxophone, and possessed a natural charisma that drew people to him. It was this charisma, combined with his striking good looks, that enabled Jones to form the Rolling Stones in 1962, recruiting the then-unknown Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to join his fledgling group.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Humans
Roses, Rifles, and Regrets: A Love Written in Gunpowder
Paris, July 17, 1916 My Dearest Élodie, They said the war would be swift. They lied. Today, the mud swallowed another man whole. One moment, he was lighting a cigarette; the next, he was gone, like a candle snuffed by the wind. It’s strange how silence follows death—not screams, not panic. Just quiet acceptance, as though the earth, having claimed its due, permits us a moment of reflection.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in History
Vladimir Putin: Tsar, Tyrant, or Just Another Politician?
The Man Who Refuses to Fade Few leaders command as much global attention as Vladimir Putin. Whether seen as a nationalist hero, a power-hungry autocrat, or a master strategist, Putin’s presence dominates modern geopolitics. His ability to maintain control for over two decades, despite economic sanctions, internal dissent, and shifting global alliances, raises an essential question: How does he endure?
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Humans
Trump and the Fractured States of America. AI-Generated.
A House Divided "Have you ever watched a family argue in the mirror?" That’s how it felt living through Trump's presidency. The morning headlines read like war dispatches—two sides locked in battle, words as weapons. As a physician anesthesiologist and intensivist passionate about social psychology and symbols, I observed this fracture as a complex diagnosis: the symptoms were obvious, but the deeper cause was hidden.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Humans
Cannelloni Chronicles: How Pasta Stuffed My Heart (and Stomach). AI-Generated.
Some dishes transcend taste. They carry memories, traditions, and the warmth of shared moments. For me, cannelloni isn’t just pasta—it’s a love letter from my nonna’s kitchen, wrapped in dough and smothered in sauce.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Feast
Flirt or Friend? Why Everyone Lies About Male-Female Friendships
"You know they're into you, right?" I can't count how many times I've heard this. As a doctor, I’ve spent years navigating intense professional relationships, often with colleagues of the opposite sex. Some dîners de service end with the same question, half-joking, half-serious: "But really, hasn’t there ever been ambiguity?"
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Humans
Does Marriage Redefine Fidelity?
The Wedding Ring: A Halo or a Handcuff? Marriage has long been the gold standard of commitment, but does it redefine the rules of fidelity? Does a legal union change what it means to be faithful, or does it simply reinforce pre-existing values?
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Humans
Vanishing Act: Earth’s Comeback Tour Without Humans
Day Zero: Humanity Checks Out Let’s imagine: One night, without warning, every human vanishes. No explosions, no plagues, no apocalyptic drama—just an empty world waking up to an eerie silence. As an anesthesiologist, I’m no stranger to the fragility of human life. But what if the entire species flatlined at once? What would happen next? Let’s take a tour of our abandoned planet.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Humans
