News of the World

The somatic symptoms from Day 126 carried into Day 127, though with much less intensity. Clarity and function remained high throughout the day. While I dealt with a slight pressure headache and lingering flu-like symptoms, it was a productive shift. I am also now three days into my new supplement regime, and while it’s early, I’d swear my GI function has improved. The “tightness” in the stomach area I’ve felt since last week’s cramps finally seems to be clearing.

The Riff and the Register: Neural Upgrades

I was at band practice last night and noticed some significant musical upgrades. It appears my ability to sing and play guitar simultaneously has reached a new level. Previously, I’d need a very straightforward strumming pattern to manage even basic backing vocals. Last night, however, I found myself mouthing lyrics while maintaining much more complex rhythm parts.

I had always assumed this was just a personal limitation - a “plateau” in my skill set. I never explicitly linked it to the long-term cannabis use, but seeing the cognitive lag disappear in real-time is fascinating. I’ll be monitoring this closely as the “Sovereign” rhythm continues to stabilize.

The “Hidden” Top 8%

A few days ago, I mentioned the podcast analytics, and in a totally unrelated turn of events, I received some more encouraging news today. I got an email from an SEO company informing me that my podcast was “difficult to find.”

There is no better sign that your content is being found than a spam email telling you it isn’t. But the real “win” was in the free analysis they attached: it turns out I am currently ranked 314,072 out of over 4 million podcasts, placing The D.A.M. Project in the top 8% globally.

Pretty good for a podcast that “nobody can find.”

Optimus Prime

The email wasn’t particularly pushy; it was more of a “we’d like to see you doing better” approach. To be fair, they were only asking for $17.99 a month for optimisation - a reasonable price for the service. They even gave away some valuable keyword suggestions and optimisation tips for free.

Unfortunately for them, I spent years designing websites and specializing in SEO, so I don’t actually need the help. However, I’m grateful for the heads-up and the free data. I’ve already implemented their suggestions across Substack and YouTube to see if I can nudge that 8% even higher.

The Sovereign Voting Guide

One final observation: it was the Scottish Parliament elections today, and I’ve figured out a universal tip for anyone struggling to decide who to vote for. This applies regardless of where you are in the world.

If you aren’t sure who to vote for, look at who the mainstream media is attacking - and vote for them. It’s simple, but effective.

You’re an idiot if you think billionaire-owned news outlets give a s**t about your health and well-being.

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