Week 11

Welcome to Day 71 of the One Year Fast. In today’s episode, we explore a fascinating philosophical and theological parallel: Calvinist predestination and modern artificial intelligence.

For centuries, theological determinism has debated divine sovereignty, foreknowledge, and the boundaries of human agency. As humanity builds complex neural networks, autonomous algorithms, and advanced robotics, are we unconsciously stepping into the role of sovereign creators, encoding deterministic pathways and "digital predestination" into machine intelligence?

We examine whether algorithms reflect divine design, the illusion of digital free will, and how ancient theological questions are finding new life in modern technology.

Health & Biomarker Testing Update

All biomarker results, raw charts, and comparisons will be published openly as part of the 52-week health log!

Key Discussion Points

Free Will vs. Determinism: Do autonomous systems possess choice, or are they purely bound to human-engineered providence?

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In today’s log, we dive into the practical realities of ending a fasting window. Plus, a frustrating tech experience, the new smart scale arrived to track body composition, weight trends, and bioimpedance data, but it is unresponsive out of the box.

In today’s episode, the new Hume Smart Scale is officially connected, calibrated, and logging data. We dive directly into the companion dashboard to examine the complete suite of bioimpedance metrics it tracks, exploring which data points offer meaningful signals for long-term health and which are daily metabolic noise. Beyond the numbers, we explore an essential philosophical tension: The Question of Hope vs. Being Present in the Moment. When pursuing a grueling 52-week health endeavor, is hope a necessary beacon pulling us forward, or does projecting our fulfillment into the future pull us out of the discipline required right now?

In today’s episode, I break my latest 24-hour fast with the second recipe in our refeed series: a refreshing blend of Watermelon, Cucumber, and Fresh Basil. We examine how the natural electrolytes, citrulline, and high water content make it a gentle way to wake up the digestive system without heavy GI strain. We also take a candid look at personal reflections on living in Maine—the rugged beauty, the isolation, and how long winters and the quiet atmosphere felt particularly heavy and depressing during the Covid period.

In today's log, I officially activate the Hume Health Band 2.0 and recollect the Garmin Venu. Beyond the hardware, I dive into a striking physical phenomenon I’ve noticed deep into this protocol: feeling noticeably more energized on fasting days compared to eating days, alongside a distinct sensation of expanded lung capacity and easier breathing during extended fasts. We explore the physiological mechanics behind why cutting out digestive load leads to a lighter diaphragm, reduced inflammation, and sustained sympathetic nervous system alertness.

Welcome back to Day 76 of my One Year Fast journey! I'm Alfie Hammersham, and in today’s check-in, we are diving deep into wearable tech comparisons and testing brand-new nutritional protocols to break my 24-hour fasts. Wearable Showdown: Hume Health Band 2.0 vs. Garmin Smartwatch I’ve been testing the new screenless Hume Health Band 2.0 alongside my trusty Garmin Smartwatch to see which device gives better, more actionable data during extended fasting windows:

Welcome back to Day 77 of my One Year Fast journey. Today’s check-in is all about confronting hard data, validating biometrics, and gearing up for one of my biggest challenges yet. The Reality Check: Hume Smart Scale Validates DEXA Scan