Chad Kovac

Corporations will do evil on behalf of the shareholder. Nonfiction.     Every "evil" action they take is ultimately done to benefit their shareholders. When people point to market competition or executive bonuses as driving corporate behavior, they're missing that these are just mechanisms serving shareholder interests. Companies compete to win market share to generate more profits for shareholders. They give executives stock options to make them prioritize shareholder value. Even automated retirement accounts and index funds make millions of regular people into shareholders who quietly benefit from corporate misconduct. So when a corporation pollutes rivers, exploits workers, or deceives consumers, it's not doing evil for evil's sake - it's doing evil because its shareholders profit from that evil, whether they want to acknowledge that responsibility or not.  

Disclaimer: This text was AI-assisted to improve readability. The content and theories are novel and warrant further investigation. ## Abstract This paper proposes a novel unifying theory positing that ionic mechanisms represent the fundamental basis of both disease processes and pharmaceutical action. While molecular biology has dominated our understanding of disease and drug development, emerging research in bioelectric signaling suggests that ionic behaviors may be the primary drivers of biological dysfunction and therapeutic intervention. This paper synthesizes current research in bioelectric medicine, ion channel biology, and drug mechanisms to present a new paradigm for understanding disease and treatment. ## Introduction Contemporary medicine primarily views disease through the lens of molecular interactions, focusing on proteins, genes, and chemical pathways. However, emerging research in bioelectric medicine and cellular biophysics suggests that ionic mechanisms may play a mor...

[Chad Kovac presents an immediately regrettable dystopian future based on current events and sponsored by the year of 2025; the year of generated content.] Also what does it take to get a like around here?   # Sarah stared at the blinking cursor, her reflection ghostly in the dark mode interface. "Write a story about..." she typed, then backspaced. No, too direct. "Help me create..." Backspace again. The AI assistant waited patiently, its response marker pulsing like a digital heartbeat. "I want something meaningful," she muttered, running fingers through her unwashed hair. "Something that says something about... about..." She glanced at the AI interface itself, and a small smile crept across her face. She typed: "Let's write a story about someone struggling with AI..." [ERROR: RECURSIVE LOOP DETECTED] Sarah blinked at the error message. That was new. She'd been using this AI for weeks, but she'd never seen that before. She ...

 Fiction. Dark. Rated M for implied violence. ACT 1 INT. OFFICE BUILDING - MAIN HALLWAY - DAY Cavalier strides down the corridor, clipboard in hand. His movements are purposeful, but there’s a slight weariness in his gait. He adjusts his tie, muttering under his breath. CAVALIER Five years of Mai Tais and sunsets, and I’m back doing this? They couldn’t find anyone else? He sighs, scanning the clipboard. CAVALIER Of course not. Professionals are hard to come by. --- SCENE 1: THE INTERN INT. INTERN’S OFFICE - DAY The cramped office smells of energy drinks and stress. RYAN, the intern, sits hunched over his laptop, headphones dangling around his neck. RYAN Oh, hey! You must be the new guy. I didn’t know we were hiring— Cavalier steps in, calm but deliberate, and sets the clipboard on the desk. Ryan’s grin falters as Cavalier takes a slow, pointed look at him. CAVALIER There’s been a… reassessment. RYAN Reassessment? Cavalier nods, moving closer. His voice is even but chilling. CAVALIE...

 Using a large language model to change styles to better get your point across based on your audience. Rewrite the simple sentence, "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog." As if you are a describing the event from the perspective of a pirate, then a wizard, then a modern druid, astrophysicist, tarot card reader, 6 year old, intelligent dog, regular dog. You can do a few sentences each if you need to get the point across. Pirate: "Yarr! That cunning, tawny beast took to the air like a ship leaping a wave, sailing over that no-good, slothful hound who lay sprawled like driftwood on the deck. A fine bit o' acrobatics, if ye ask me!" Wizard: "Behold! The swift vulpine creature, a blur of russet, performed an enchanted leap over the slumbering canine. A spell of agility must surely flow through its veins, for no mortal fox bounds so gracefully!" Modern Druid: "In harmony with nature's rhythm, the nimble fox danced through the air, soaring e...

Fiction In the heart of a state-of-the-art laboratory, Dr. Michael Levin observed the holographic projection of a human body, its cellular structures illuminated by intricate ionic patterns. Years of pioneering research had led to this moment, where the convergence of artificial intelligence and cellular biology promised unprecedented healing capabilities. "Initiate the Anthrobot sequence," Levin instructed. The lab's AI system responded, releasing a swarm of Anthrobots—microscopic biological robots crafted from human cells. These entities, endowed with a form of emergent intelligence, had been trained to navigate the body's complex cellular landscape. Their mission: to identify and reprogram malfunctioning cells, restoring harmony without adverse effects. As the Anthrobots entered the patient's bloodstream, they began their meticulous journey. Upon encountering dormant neural cells, they emitted precise bioelectrical signals, awakening the cells and reinstating t...

 This is a description of Dr Douglas Vogt's hypothetical solar micronova. Pulled from his YouTube collection of videos. Described by AI. For demonstration purposes. The original description summary.  During a nova, the sun will blast out a dust shell traveling at approximately 1500 to 1550 miles per second. This dust shell will be composed of glass-like beads and other particles. The equator of the sun will blow out towards the planetary plane, while the poles will blow out top and bottom. This event is not like a typical solar flare, and the star does not destroy itself in the process. The sun’s appearance will be affected as it emits cosmic rays, gamma rays, and ultraviolet light, which can affect DNA. There are various images of stars that have novad that look slightly different, like a personality. The dust shell of the nova will be so hot that it will appear white.   ### Like a Pirate  Avast ye, landlubber! Gather 'round and listen to a tale of cosmic proportion...

By the time AI achieved omniscience, humanity was still busy arguing about pineapple on pizza. We knew it was coming—quantum computers cracking encryption, AI automating hacks—but instead of preparing, we hid behind the digital equivalent of a locked screen door. Spoiler: the wolf got in, and it brought friends. The Great Hack of Everything Let’s talk about the concept of “secure data.” It's like Bigfoot—lots of people believe in it, but no one's actually seen it. Hackers have always been relentless, constantly upgrading their bag of tricks. They didn't need quantum computers to crack passwords; they just needed you to reuse "Fluffy123" on 17 different accounts. Then AI entered the game. Imagine an army of tireless, soulless masterminds that never need a coffee break. It didn’t just crack your security—it redefined the word "thorough." Your clever folder labeled "DefinitelyNotTaxes" didn’t fool it. That secret backup drive? Found, indexed, and ...

I felt a terrible stirring of essence in the missing time between the disappearance of celestial bodies and the rise of the golden carrier wave. The kind of stirring that sends shivers up the spines of those who don’t dabble in the grand chaotic arts. But not I. For I am a Grand Druidiotic Practicer, a wizard of unmatched—and often unpredictable—power. Impervious to the dangers that protective darkness might harbor, I strolled, staff in hand, to my portal dampening device. For when one’s portals are as potent as mine, safeguards are not optional. Last month, a minor miscalculation opened a rift to the Eternal Bakery, and now my goats won’t eat anything but croissants. The dampener buzzed softly as I approached. Everything seemed in order, no ominous flickering or stray sparks. With practiced ease, I opened my portal, fully expecting the usual swirl of harmless interdimensional ether. My goal was simple: retrieve a misplaced alchemy tome before the library realm slapped me with overdue ...

# The Growing Concern Over Plastic Pollution: What Science Tells Us Modern society's reliance on plastics has created unprecedented environmental and potential health challenges that merit careful scientific examination. While plastics have revolutionized many aspects of daily life, mounting evidence suggests we need to critically evaluate their widespread use and environmental impact. ## Understanding Microplastics and Their Prevalence Microplastics, defined as plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, have been documented in virtually every environment studied. Recent research has found: - Microplastics in human blood, with particles detected in 17 out of 22 study participants (Heather A. Leslie et al., Environment International, 2022) - Presence in human placenta, as documented in research published in Environment International (2021) - Widespread distribution in marine environments, with an estimated 24.4 trillion pieces of microplastics in the world's upper oceans...

 Disclaimer: This text was AI-assisted to improve readability. The content and theories are novel and warrant further investigation.     Every cell in our body depends on ions—tiny charged particles like sodium (Na⁺), potassium (K⁺), calcium (Ca²⁺), and chloride (Cl⁻)—to maintain life. These ions power everything from our heartbeat to our thoughts, and they are the foundation of cellular health. As I’ve explored the mechanisms behind various medications, a fascinating pattern has emerged: many, if not all, drugs may ultimately act by stabilizing ionic activity, either directly or indirectly. Could this mean that ionic regulation is the root of medicine itself? Ions: The Invisible Movers of Life To understand why ionic balance is so essential, consider a single nerve firing. For that electrical signal to travel, sodium ions flood into the cell while potassium ions rush out. This ionic exchange, driven by finely tuned gradients, powers our nervous system. Similarly, calcium...

Growing Human Homes: Exploring the Potential of Bio-Engineered Architecture Introduction Imagine a future where you plant a seed, nurture it, and watch it grow—not into a tree, but into a fully functional, personalized home. This seemingly fantastical idea draws inspiration from natural phenomena like wasp galls on oak trees, the groundbreaking work of Dr. Michael Levin on bioelectricity and cellular decision-making, and the emerging fields of agential material and bio-prompting. With advancements in our understanding of biological systems, this vision might not remain science fiction for long. This article explores the plausibility of such a future, assuming progress in areas like complex biological architectures and the development of an expanded anatomical compiler. --- The Blueprint: Nature’s Bio-Engineers Wasp galls on oak trees provide an excellent example of biological architecture. When a parasitic wasp injects its larvae into the tree, it also introduces chemicals that manipul...