What does SynapticNulship mean?
I have been using the handle SynapticNulship for several months, and now it is the title of this blog. I created this term because it conveys my interest in cognitive neuroscience combined with the concept of an advanced flying device. A nullship is an antigravity conveyance—one might imagine a small volantor (flying car) or a large hovering ship not limited by typical aircraft lift constraints. I was introduced to this word via a Heinlein novel that I read as a teenager (unfortunately, searching for “nullship” on the web turns up almost…null). Spelling “null” as “nul” is unnecessary, but it could be considered an extra nod to computer nerds and those into the whole brevity thing. A synapse is an interface between neurons in the brain, and the brain (along with the rest of the nervous system) is the captain’s chair of the mind (not the best metaphor but it sounds cool). That notion paired with the notion of a futuristic antigravity ship results in a vague sense of flying above current minds with future technology. Or it could mean a rising propelled by one’s mind.
