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making mistakes as an antidote to the cult of productivity

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They say we live in a secular country, but whoever says that has not encountered the productivity gurus or the stationery YouTubers. bullet journal, intermittent fasting, hobonichi roof, cold showers at five in the morning“atomic habits“, journaling until you end up with blisters on your hands… let’s be clear: productivity and growth aspire to function as civil religions. Therefore, perhaps it is time to look for an old-fashioned way out, one inspired by Saint Augustine. The cult of productivity I know that talking about ‘civil religion’ may seem exaggerated, but the truth is that a very specific aspirational narrative has been normalized: one based on self-optimization. And it’s not all those things that I described above (getting up early, diet, metrics, discipline, etc…), it’s that not achieving it has become a ‘moral failure’. If you make a mistake, if you don’t arrive, if you don’t achieve it… it’s because you didn’t make the effort, you didn’t organize yourself, you’re not good enough. An example much discussed in recent days are all those readers who, given the evidence that they are not going to reach their “reading challenge” of the year, decide to discard books that they would like to read and prioritize short books in order to reach the numbers that had been marked. Error has become something we cannot afford. But Augustine did not agree. Louis Comfort Tiffany But, of course, St. Augustine had its moments. One of the most brilliant people of the late Roman Empire, Augustine of Hippo was a ‘pearl‘ in his youth and early maturity. But it quickly became one of Christianity’s sharpest swords. That, translated, means that he did not agree with many. He has not only written some of the greatest works of universal literaturebut he worked to destroy (theologically, philosophically and literally) Manichaeans, Donatists and Pelagians. That war changed Western thinking, but I don’t think anyone imagined it would be essential to defending ourselves from the productivity gurus. Saint Augustine vs productivity gurus “If I’m wrong, I exist” (“If I fail, add“), wrote the saint of Hippo in book That is, the idea that a mistake is not only a stigma: it is a piece of information, a learning, a reminder that we are human, but we are on the way. We could say that error is also productive (and there are people who defend it); but that’s not the point. The point is that, against what Byung-Chul calls the “performance society” (compared to the self-demand that is sold as freedom, but leads to self-exploitation), compared to the spiritual turn of your trusted technobro, there is an even deeper dimension: the right to be and be without the chains that bind us to the productive system. In a world that asks for “performance” and “utility” to have personal value, Augustine exposes that ancient Christian tradition that says that the ontological value of the person does not depend on anything; that even in the worst of failure, we are worth exactly the same. Because, pay attention to the fact, when Agustín talks about existing he is not just talking about existing. It talks about doing it, about knowing that you exist and about loving those two realities as a non-productivist theory of self. Image | Xataka In Xataka | The Catholic Church changed the psychology of Europe. Unintentionally, it sparked an era of technological innovation

Spain has an antidote to mental and emotional exhaustion: the nap

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In Spain, the tradition of the siesta has long been a cultural habit. However, today science claims it as a valuable resource to combat mental and emotional exhaustion. Different studies show that a well-planned nap not only helps you regain energy, but also improves cognitive functions and mood, something especially useful in times when stress and fatigue are the order of the day. Therefore, napping is an effective strategy to maintain active and balanced mind throughout the day. A mental reset called a nap The importance of the nap lies in its ability to refresh the brain and body, allowing people to face their daily tasks with better spirits and concentration, as highlighted a study from the University of Coruña. A quality nap increases energy, alertness and relaxation after rest. Improves concentration, memory and logical reasoning, promoting better performance in activities that require attention and mental speed. Besides, helps stabilize moodreduces impulsivity and makes it easier to calmly handle the frustrating tasks that often appear during the day. The scientific evidence indicate that even very short naps of just six minutes can be effective in improving sleep. processing of ideaswhile longer naps help consolidate long-term memories. For the nap to be effective, its ideal duration this between 15 and 30 minutesenough time for the brain to recover its capacity, but without entering phases of deep sleep that could cause drowsiness when waking up. Likewise, the best time to take a nap is between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., a time that coincides with a natural drop in energy during the day. If the nap lasts too long or takes place after three in the afternoon, it can negatively affect nighttime sleep, generating insomnia or a phenomenon known as “sleep inertia“, which consists of a feeling of drowsiness and difficulty reactivating after rest. Additionally, if naps become frequent and long without any noticeable improvement in performance when you wake up, it could be indicative of a sleep disorder underlying that should be evaluated by a professional. The nap is a break, not a substitute It is essential to clarify that the nap should in no case replace the need to sleep between seven and nine hours a nightsince this night rest is essential to maintain good general health and ensure efficient recovery, something that is only achieved when the brain reaches certain phases of sleep. “Sleeping well is much more than the time you spend in bed. The first is the number of hours you sleep. The second is the quality of sleep: having restful, uninterrupted sleep. The last is a regular sleep schedule,” assures Dr. Marishka Brown, sleep expert at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Not all people experience the same benefits of nap; The effects may vary depending on individual factors such as lifestyle and health. When you rely too much on long naps to compensate for fatigue, could be a symptom of health problems that require medical attention. In fact, some studies indicate that prolonged naps they associate in certain cases with metabolic problems such as obesity, although a direct causality has not been confirmed, but rather other factors related to lifestyle intervene. In Xataka | Sleeping in 90-minute cycles seemed like a magical solution to wake up like a rose: science doesn’t think the same Image | Pexels (Kaboompics.com)

Europe has found the antidote to Russian drones. So demand for a 100-year-old gun has skyrocketed.

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The war in Ukraine has become an immense laboratory for new war technologies, but it has also reminded us that beyond the sophistication of modern artillery, the experience of the past remains a weapon as powerful as any missile. we have seen optical illusionsthe return of the horses or weapons 1940’s vintage. In fact, Europe is arming itself against Russia’s hybrid war with a 100-year-old weapon. The resurgence of a legend. The war in Ukraine has returned a veteran of more than a century to the front line: the M2 heavy machine gun Browning, symbol of 20th century war engineering and now a key piece in the arsenal of modern armies. Designed in 1921 by John Moses Browning and mass produced during World War II, the M2 (capable of firing .50 caliber projectiles at a rate of up to 600 rounds per minute) has once again proven indispensable, especially on the Ukrainian front, where it is used on civilian trucks to shoot down Russian Shahed drones. Its mechanical simplicity, extreme reliability and devastating power have made it a weapon with no direct substitute, and its use has contributed to a surge in global demand reminiscent of the most intense years of the Cold War. Industrial boom. The rebirth of this icon runs parallel to the FN Browning expansionthe historic Belgian firm that from its headquarters in Herstal manufactures not only the M2, but also the FN MAG and FN Minimi (known in the United States as M240 and M249) along with FN SCAR rifles and ammunition of standard NATO calibers. After decades of relative calm, its production of machine guns has been doubled compared to 2022, and the demand for ammunition has quadrupled. Although the company does not sell directly to Ukraine, its contracts with allies such as the United States, the United Kingdom or France have grown exponentially. France, for example, has recovered thousands of M2s abandoned by US troops in 1945 for FN to modernize and return them to service with “like new” guarantees. The conflict has revived interest not only in new generation weapons, but also in those that have proven to be reliable under any circumstances. Economy of rearmament. The war has awakened a cycle of massive rearmament in Europe, with more than 930,000 million of dollars committed through 2030, and FN Browning has become one of the epicenters of this military reindustrialization. Despite a stable business volume (1.3 billion euros in 2024, after the acquisition of the ammunition producer Sofisport), the company is expanding its workforce and increasing the production of weapons and ammunition by thousands of units annually. The stagnation of its sports division, which flourished during the pandemic, contrasts with the avalanche of state contracts that consolidate its strategic role within the European defense ecosystem. The machine gun market, relegated for years, is experiencing a second youth marked by the urgency of replenishing depleted arsenals after the massive shipment of weapons to Ukraine and the perception of a persistent Russian threat. Classic weapons, modern warfare. The Ukrainian conflict has shown that even in the era of artificial intelligence and drone swarms, classically designed weapons still play a critical role. The M2 they have adapted to unmanned ground platforms and remote stations controlled by AI to improve precision in the fight against drones. F. N. Browning collaborates with technology firms to integrate automatic target recognition systems into their turrets, anticipating a convergence between mechanical tradition and algorithmic warfare. At the same time, European militaries, after decades of disinvestment, are faced with the need to rebuild their heavy fire capabilities from the ground up. From the past to the future. The longevity of the M2 It is a testament not only to its design, but also to a cyclical military reality: modern wars continue to depend on the reliability of steel and gunpowder. From the beaches of Normandy to the fields of Donetsk, this machine gun has accompanied Western armies through a century of changing conflicts, and today it once again symbolizes resistance in the face of technological adversity. For FN Browning, the resurgence of its most emblematic weapon marks not only the most active moment since the end of the Cold War, but also the beginning of a new era in which war tradition and digital innovation march, once again, at the same pace. Image | Wikimedia Cominos In Xataka | Europe has decided to take action against Moscow’s hybrid war. So Germany has started hunting for Russian drones In Xataka | “Why don’t we shoot?”: in the face of Russian drone incursions, Ryanair has its own alternative to the European wall

Ukraine has found the antidote to the Russian Kamikaze drones in World War

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During World War II a battalion became In “Immortal” For history books. They were not soldiers, but artists who dedicated themselves to create for the war campaign of the allies. From the creation of military sound recordings to the construction of tanks, airplanes and trucks. With a caveat: They were inflatable To confuse the Nazis. Now Ukraine recalled that story. THE WAR OF THE LOB. Yes, on the Ukrainian front, which seems like a battlefield loaded with artillery, drones and armored vehicles can hide an elaborate stage of deception. At least since 2023 They have multiplied Tests of how the two sides use wood tanks, plywood cannons, false soldiers and even inflatable drones to force the enemy to waste expensive ammunition. A Famous example It was that of a Russian drone that spread images of the destruction of an alleged Ukrainian tank, followed by a video of a soldier laughing next to the remains of his “wooden car.” This mixture of crafts and technology is part of a strategy that seeks to balance forces in a conflict in which each missile and each drone have enormous strategic value. In Xataka The hoteliers promised them happy with the huge business of the terraces. Until the new antitabaco law arrived Cardboard artillery. Among the most popular lures are replicas of the m777 obuse British manufacturing, fundamental in the Ukrainian artillery. Volunteer groups, such as Na chasi or reaktyvna posthta, manufacture wood folding models that cost Between 500 and 600 dollars and can be mounted in three minutes by two people without the need for tools. In front of them, Russia launches their Kamikaze Lancet drones valued at about $ 35,000 each, which makes the lures a minimum investment that achieves multiply wear enemy. Some of these false obuse, like one Nicknamed TolyaThey have been in the front for more than a year, resisting repeated attacks and being repaired again and again with adhesive tape and screws. M777 imitation obuses are especially popular among Ukrainian troops The art of deception. The effectiveness of a lure depends so much on its manufacture as its context. It is not enough to imitate the silhouette of a weapon: it is necessary Recreate the environment With wheel fingerprints, ammunition boxes and even latrines to give credibility. This attention to detail He has managed to confuse even to Ukrainian military controls. In addition, a tactic is used that consists of quickly withdrawing the real mortars after a shot and replacing them with copies, which forces Russia to waste resources in non -existent whites. Inflatable lures, such as this Ukrainian imitation of the acacia, are light, fast and simple to install, but they can be easily destroyed The Russian strategy. Russia, on the other hand, uses with the same intensity techniques of camouflage and deception. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, up to half of the drones in recent attacks They are cheap imitations that seek to saturate anti -aircraft defenses and force to shoot expensive missiles against whiteless whites. Companies Like Rusbal They manufacture 2D versions visible from satellite, lures that emit heat similar to that of an engine or simulate military radio traffic. They have even reached produce mannequins Dresses with uniform and internal heaters to deceive Ukrainian thermal cameras, demonstrating the amplitude of the resource. The historical precedent. Although today’s technological sophistication makes these lures look like innovative, they are actually part of a long tradition. In ancient times, armies like Aníbal’s created false camps to confuse the Romans. During the First World War, tanks and wooden planes were built to deceive aerial observation. In World War II, the famous ghost armyof the allies deployed inflatable tanks and fictitious airplanes in the south of England to hide the preparations of the Normandy landing. The goal was always himself: Make the enemy foured against shadows and spend their strength against anything. {“Videid”: “X8J6422”, “Autoplay”: False, “Title”: “Declagic video of the encounter between Russian fighters and the American drone”, “Tag”: “United States”, “Duration”: “42”} The War Economy. In the Ukraine War, where Western Arsenales of Anti -Jerio missiles are limited and each unit sent from the United States or Europe has a political and economic cost, the lures become efficiency multipliers. Make Russia waste a Lancet drone against a 500 model not only has a tactical value, but also economicalbecause each unfavorable exchange erodes the resources of the aggressor. Similarly, the cheap drones that Russia launches like false Shahed They force Ukraine to decide If you spend in expensive interceptors or risk the penetration of a real attack. The Lables War is, in essence, a budget fight: who makes the adversary consume more resources than he can replace. In Xataka Germany has had an idea to protect its population in case of war: buy huge amounts of Ravioli in can The future with lures. In summary, the conflict in Ukraine, even being technologically a Military Innovation Fieldhas turned something as “classic” as lures and optical illusions in A strategic tool first order. Not only allow resources to be saved in front of an enemy with great fire capacity, but also open a space where Civil innovation (Volunteer groups, improvised workshops) is integrated into national defense. Both on land and in the air, the imitation war demonstrates that, beyond the sophistication of modern weapons, the imagination remains a weapon as powerful as any missile. Image | Na chasi, Apate, Back and Alive In Xataka | What has not achieved the war in Ukraine has done 19 Russian drones: to test Europe and article 5 In Xataka | Russia has just launched the greatest order to Europe since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine. And Europe has responded with fire  (Function () {Window._js_modules = Window._js_modules || {}; var headelement = document.getelegsbytagname (‘head’) (0); if (_js_modules.instagram) {var instagramscript = Document.Createlement (‘script’); }}) (); – The news Ukraine has found the antidote to the Russian Kamikaze drones in World War It was originally posted in Xataka by Miguel Jorge .

Iran has found the antidote to the Israeli iron dome. Is called Fattah and overcomes the speed of sound

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Iran found A weakness In systems of Israeli defense. His offensive was focusing on the use of unconventional threats marked by Shahed drone swarms whose combat loss was very small compared to the missile cost to tear them down. Israel’s response was swift: fronts to unmanned devices He launched the Sarafcombat helicopters. Now the conflict has entered a new “hypersonic” phase. A hypersonic missile. On June 18, Iran marked a milestone in his confrontation with Israel to launch Your ballistic missile Hypersonic Fattahcapable of reaching at least match 5 speeds (and estimated, According to Iranbetween Mach 13 and Mach 15). This projectile, solid fuel, guided with precision and equipped with a mobile nozzle in its second stage, He managed to cross Israeli antimisile defense systems in what was defined by the body of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (CGRI) as a “turning point” in the Operation “True Promise III”already in its eleventh phase. Not just that. Iran He presented the Fattah As a symbol of the end of Israeli aerial invulnerability, stressing that its deployment represents a direct blow to the dissuasive capacity of Tel Aviv. The initial reports indicated FIRE AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGES in areas of the center of Israel as a direct consequence of the impact. Characteristics and innovation. The Fattaah missile represents one of the most ambitious bets of the Iranian Aerospace Program. It was presented officially in 2023 as a national technological revolution. With a scope 1,400 kilometers And a maneuvering capacity both inside and outside the atmosphere, this missile was designed to effectively avoid conventional defensive systems. In that sense, its design is key, which incorporates A re -entry vehicle maneuverable (Marv), which allows you to change direction in the final phases of your trajectory to evade aerial defenses. Your solid fuel engine gives you an immediate response to the launch and your advanced guide system, as we said, next to an orientable thrust nozzle, allows you to execute unpredictable maneuvers that hinder your interception. Unlike traditional missiles, its trajectory can vary dynamically during the flight, which makes it a practically unattainable goal for air defenses that depend on predictable trajectories. A fattah missile National symbol. The missile is much more in National Key. In fact, he was baptized by the leader himself, Ayatolá Ali Jameneí, who also made him a propaganda symbol With the phrase “400 seconds to Tel Aviv” printed In Hebrew on a banner hanging in Tehran. During the Mass attack of October 1, 2024, several fattah-1 missiles already They had been thrown Against Jerusalem, but its recent use in the current context marks the first time that on the current conflict is incorporated tactically. The weapon also It is described by the body of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as the “Israel’s beating.” The “hypersonic” club. The news has other readings. With the deployment of fattaah, Iran becomes In the fourth country in having and using hypersonic technology, adding to Russia, China and India. Each of these powers has developed Your own models with different characteristics in terms of launch platform, autonomy, type of propulsion and guidance mechanisms. The Iranian variant stands out for its Structural simplicity (solid propulsion in two stages) and its apparent tactical effectiveness. Plus: The ability to overcome multiple layers of Israeli defense during this phase of attacks positions Iran as an increasingly sophisticated actor in the field of ballistic deterrence. The Israeli answer. If the response to the Shahed were the Saraf, the Israeli reaction to the attack with hypersonic missiles has not been waiting. In the following hours, Tel Aviv launched a new OLADA DE BOMBARDEOS on military objectives in Iranian territory, intensifying a dynamic of cross retaliation that already adds seven consecutive days. Among the whites attacked They were included Five military helicopters at a base in Kermanshah, a land-land missile production installation, a war manufacturing center and a centrifuged plantwhich shows that Israel seeks to weaken both conventional capacity and Iranian nuclear infrastructure. The explosions felt even In the Iranian capitalevidencing that the Israeli campaign has expanded its spectrum of action and now points to nerve centers of Persian military power. Strategic implications. The last of the legs to analyze has to do with how the board changes in regional dynamics. The Fattah irruption In the battlefield it introduces a new destabilization factor in a complex conflict already. Beyond military symbolism, its effective use undermines confidence in Israeli defensive systemsconsidered among the most advanced in the world. This vulnerability could force Israel to reassess its air defense architecture and, at the regional level, it could alter the strategic calculations of other actors that until now considered unfeasible to directly challenge the aerial power of Tel Aviv. In addition, the fact that Iran can deploy missiles of this class from within its own territory gives it a significant operational advantage, reducing the need to depend on regional allies to execute long -range attacks. More technological and asymmetric. As In Ukrainethe crossing of attacks between Iran and Israel, more and more sophisticated, illustrates the evolution of modern conflicts towards scenarios where technological deterrence is A determining weight. While Israel maintains the Air Supreme Thanks to its fleet of F-35I and F-15 fightersas well as its operational experience, the appearance of weapons Like fattah Reduces its strategic advantage margin. Iran, limited in its conventional Air Force, has opted to compensate for its inferiority with the development of ballistic missiles and Advanced dronesin a wear war in which each new system can redefine the momentary balance. The Operation “True Promise III”therefore, it is not only a reprisal campaign, but an essay for a new Iranian doctrine based on speed, precision and unforeseen penetration. Image | HeuteHossein Zohrevand, Amin Ahoui In Xataka | Ukraine was the anticipation of what Israel has done: war is no longer a thing of fighters or missiles, but something much cheaper In Xataka | If the question is how much the iron dome of Israel can endure, the answer is simple: much more … Read more

A bomb is directed to Ukraine from the US. It is called GLSDB and is Boeing’s antidote to the “offensive triangle” of Russia

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Two news in the last hours reflect to what extent the war in Ukraine is a nonsense. On the one hand, the United States has confirmed that he is arguing with Putin LAs lands and energy plants that would find the long -awaited fire. On the other, a package is directed from Washington to Ukraine. Inside, some bombs They promise to change the current Russian advantage in the invasion. The “offensive triangle”. They counted several analysts over the weekend that as the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Russia has perfected a strategy that, although it has not achieved decisive advances on the battlefield, is Erosioning systematically the abilities and moral of the Ukrainian forces. The approach, called by British experts such as the “offensive triangle,” combines infantry, attack drones and planning pumps to subdue Ukrainian forces at constant pressure. Tactics has been particularly effective due to Current situation of Ukrainewhich faces the reduction of western military supplies, exacerbated by the decision of the Trump administration of freeze shipments of arms and all cooperation in intelligence (now reactivated both). Although Russia still does not achieve significant strategic advances, its approach is achieving an accumulation of small victories at a high human and material cost. The key role of UMPK. One of the most novel and effective elements of this strategy has been the intensive use of UMPK planning pumpswhich have allowed Russia revive your air capacity without exposing your enemy fire planes. These bombs, which transform conventional ammunition into low -cost precision weapons, have been a key factor for Russia since Your introduction in 2023. Unlike western systems such as The JDAM from the United States (used for more than 25 years), Russian UMPK prioritize quantity over precision. Although its accuracy is less than that of its western counterparts, its explosive power is devastating. Plus: These ammunition have proven to be particularly effective against Ukrainian trenches and bunkers, since even a close impact can destroy well prepared fortifications. It is estimated that Russia will increase its production of 40,000 UMPK bombs in 2024 70,000 in 2025which will mean an even greater challenge for Ukraine. American aid: GLSDB. The response of Ukraine to the Russian offensive triangle will arrive thanks to the reactivation of military aid and intelligence cooperation in the United States. To be more exact, a New improved version of the GROUND-LAUNCHED SMALL DIAMETER BOM (GLSDB). The bomb, which debuted on the Ukrainian battlefield months ago, had a disappointing performance, especially due to the advanced electronic warfare capabilities of Russia, which led to its use was suspended. However, with the growing need for long -range armament after the decrease in reserves of Atacms missilesGLSDB has been reevaluated and modified to counteract electronic interference and improve its effectiveness. The modifications. According to Reutersthe new versions of the GLSDB include structural reinforcements to better withstand launch tensions, in addition to an optimization in Your GPS navigation systemwhich would do it more resistant to blocking and supplantation of signals (Jamming/Spoofing). In fact, to validate these improvements, 19 launch tests were carried out recently. We remember that the bomb was developed by Boeing and Saab, a precision weapon released from the ground with remote attack capacity. Its design is based on the combination of two existing components. On the one hand, the small diameter pump GBU-39/B (SDB), used in air attacks. On the other, the M26 rocket engine, which is used in multiple launcher systems m270 mlrs and M142 Himars. How it works. The system allows the GLSDB to be triggered as if it were a rocket to use and, after reaching a certain altitude, displays retractable wings that allow it to plan without propulsion to its target, using its inertial navigation system and GPS. Its scope is approximately 150 kmwhich makes it especially useful for Ukraine in its attempt to attack Russian infrastructure and supply lines at a great distance. The initial problem. Although Saab had ensured that GLSDB had high precision (with a margin of error of only one meter), reports from the front suggest that their vulnerability to the Russian electronic warfare It was greater than expected. Russia has demonstrated an effective capacity to Block GPS signalswhich affected the precision of the GLSDB and reduced its effectiveness. Interestingly, the aerial version of the SDB has worked well in the Ukrainian Air Force, which has raised doubts about why the land version suffered interference problems. It is suggested that the greatest flight distance in GLSDB may have amplified the impact of GPS signal loss. Strategic importance and versatility. Be that as it may be despite its initial problems, GLSDB is still A key piece In the Ukrainian military strategy. Its great reach places the pump above the 227 mm rockets used in the MLRS and Himars, which allows deep attacks without the need for expensive tactical ballistic missiles such as the same Atacms. In addition, it has the advantage of being compatible with multiple launch platforms, including the MLRS M270 and the Himars M142which facilitates its integration into the Ukrainian Arsenal. Plus: Another important factor is the availability of components, since both M26 engines and GBU-39/B pumps have broad “stock” in the US and other allies, which makes the GLSDB pump a viable and scalable option to maintain the pressure on Russia and cope with that moscow wear war with Your offensive triangle. Image | Saab In Xataka | Russia has crowded a surprising blow to Ukraine: 100 soldiers walking for four days inside a gas pipeline In Xataka | The problem of Ukraine is not just the lack of weapons. The US has a “button” to deactivate the artillery already sent

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