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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WHY ALL-CAPS FEELS LIKE SHOUTING (AND WHY WE STOPPED DOING IT)
WHY DO WE HAVE LOWERCASE LETTERS? Ever wondered why we juggle uppercase and lowercase letters? Wouldn’t life be simpler if we just stuck to capitals? Ancient civilizations did exactly that. The Romans, Greeks, and Phoenicians wrote exclusively in capital letters. Yet today, uppercase is reserved for emphasis, while lowercase dominates everyday writing. What changed? Enter a practical emperor, a group of efficiency-seeking monks, and a costly material that forced an unexpected revolution in the written word.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Writers
World War III Has Already Started—And You’re Losing
The War No One Notices No air raids, no tanks rolling through cities—yet, nations battle daily. Cyberattacks paralyze infrastructure. Hackers infiltrate governments. Fake news manipulates public opinion. The war is already here, but most people don’t realize it.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in 01
Love.exe: Can AI Really Find You the One?
AI, Dating, and the Death of Serendipity Once upon a time, love was unpredictable. You locked eyes across a crowded room, met through a friend, or struck up a conversation in line for coffee. Now, algorithms dictate romance. AI decides who you meet, when you match, and even how you flirt. But can a machine really replace fate?
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Futurism
Little Red Riding Hood 2.0: How Not to Get Catfished by the Big Bad Wolf
Once upon a time, in a world of Wi-Fi and endless scrolling, there lived a girl named Little Red. She had thousands of followers, a perfectly curated Instagram feed, and a knack for posting selfies with inspirational captions like "Lost in the algorithm, but still thriving."
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Fiction
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Hacks: Why the Future Looks a Lot Like the Past
The Future is Stuck in the Past We worship progress. AI, biotech, and cutting-edge medicine promise a better future. But look closely—most “breakthroughs” recycle ancient knowledge. Biohacking borrows from Ayurveda. AI mimics ancient divination. Mindfulness, fasting, and energy healing? Old news.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in 01
Merge or Be Left Behind: The AI Takeover Is Closer Than You Think
The Future Is Here: AI and Human Evolution The world races toward a technological upheaval once confined to science fiction. By 2030, artificial intelligence may surpass human intelligence in key areas, transforming how we live, work, and even think. Visionaries like Ray Kurzweil foresee humans merging with machines, unlocking unparalleled cognitive power and extended lifespans. Is this the utopia we imagined—or a dystopian nightmare?
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in 01
AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Algorithmic Ugly
Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. It’s here, and it’s reshaping our lives, jobs, and futures. AI powers self-driving cars, automates industries, and even curates our Netflix queues. But as machines grow smarter, humans face tough questions. Is AI making life easier or eroding privacy? Will it create opportunities or take away jobs? In this article, we explore AI’s sweeping impact—both its promise and its pitfalls.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in 01
China’s AI Power Play: World Domination or Sci-Fi Experiment Gone Wrong?
China’s AI Takeover: Fact or Fiction? Forget Silicon Valley—China now leads the AI race. With billions in funding, vast data reserves, and minimal ethical constraints, the country is shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Will this lead to global prosperity or a dystopian nightmare?
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in 01
Why Are Young People Miserable? And How We Can Fix It
Happiness used to follow a predictable arc: high in youth, dipping in midlife, then rising again. But recent data from economist David Blanchflower suggests young people today experience record-low happiness—lower than midlife adults. The U-curve? More like a flatline.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Families
Congratulations, Humanity! We’ve Officially Outsmarted Ourselves
The Age of Overload Technology promised progress, but reality delivered chaos. News cycles last minutes, algorithms dictate opinions, and deep thinking feels obsolete. We consume more information than any generation before us, yet wisdom is in short supply.
By Alain SUPPINIabout a year ago in Humans
