PHILOSOPHY ARCHIVE

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November 10, 2023

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THE AGE OF AI?

So I have been having insane amounts of fun with ChatGPT, DALL-E, DALL-E 3, ChatGPT 4 (only available on the plus edition, only $20 a month!). To me, my thought is that it is the ultimate new creative …

November 9, 2023

Sculpture Thoughts

What is the best way to start the day? Have your coffee, as quickly as possible, get your ass outside as quickly as possible and immediately start walking. First you start walking, then the thoughts will come to …

November 8, 2023

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THE AGE OF AI?

So I have been having insane amounts of fun with ChatGPT, DALL-E, DALL-E 3, ChatGPT 4 (only available on the plus edition, only $20 a month!). To me, my thought is that it is the ultimate new creative …

November 8, 2023

Handsome?

ChatGPT doesn’t lie! I’m handsome because I have clear skin, sharp facials features, I look like a beautiful classic statue What do I look like? In the image, there’s a person with a strong, focused gaze. Their facial …

November 7, 2023

THE GARDEN OF EDEN IS BORING.

Perhaps what prompted Adam to take a bite out of the apple, even though his life was so good was that he was just bored? Why is that I think a lot of us see some sort of …

November 6, 2023

Culture Clash?

I think a big problem in today’s world, whether interpersonal, within families, nations etc.… Is this issue of culture. For example, I am Korean, Korean American, born and raised in the states. Also, marrying Cindy, who is Vietnamese, …

November 6, 2023

How to Be a Visionary?

The notion of “visionary“, comes from the notion of vision. That is, what is your creative vision, your life vision, your art vision, or your idealized vision of the world? First, I think we need to deposit some …

November 6, 2023

Culture Clash?

I think a big problem in today’s world, whether interpersonal, within families, nations etc.… Is this issue of culture. For example, I am Korean, Korean American, born and raised in the states. Also, marrying Cindy, who is Vietnamese, …

November 5, 2023

ERIC KIM STOIC PHYSIQUE

ATLAS FLEX All natural Flex: Beast GAINZZ Fitness also is a broad concept?

November 5, 2023

PHYSIOLOGY, PHOTOGRAPHY & THE FUTURE OF AI.

A quick overview of some recent thoughts, namely, around physiology, our human physiology as well as AI, ART, ETC: Something I have cared for a lot ever since I was a fat kid in New York, was diet …

November 5, 2023

PHILOSOPHY BY KIM

Essays by KIM Masters of Philosophy » Personal Philosophy » Stoicism » Zen Philosophy » Life Lessons » Learn more: Start Here > STOICISM 101 Become invincible: The Stoic Masters Learn from the master stoics: See all philosophy > Dominate street photography: Video …

November 3, 2023

Why Think?

The summit of your ambition? The summit of your grandeur, of your ambition, etc.? Perhaps the most important thing to consider is the ambition of a single man. Or woman. The question to consider is in regards to …

November 3, 2023

Feats of human Strength

What is impressive? No no no, nobody cares how many miles you could run or whatever. I think also to a certain extent, nobody really cares that much about long-distance bicycle riding either. I think what we really …

November 2, 2023

AI VISION

I think i’ve discovered the next $10 trillion industry; AI, artificial intelligence etc. My vision I have some grand visions for AI: First, some sort of photo creation AI, or some sort of AI that helps you cull …

November 2, 2023

Physiology Thoughts

Something I have cared for a lot ever since I was a fat kid in New York, was diet health physiology and everything in between. Ever since I was 11 to 12 years old, fat with a triple …

November 2, 2023

What is Stoicism?

Stoicism is the art and approach and philosophy of manliness? STOICISM 101 Become invincible: The Stoic Masters Learn from the master stoics: See all philosophy >

November 1, 2023

Physiology Thoughts

Something I have cared for a lot ever since I was a fat kid in New York, was diet health physiology and everything in between. Ever since I was 11 to 12 years old, that with a triple …

October 31, 2023

BECOMING A ZEN PHOTOGRAPHER

One of the books that I wrote which I’m the most proud of is my Zen Photography book, which I finished in the Vietnam, at the wonderful LA VIET coffee cafe compound. I think the reason why I …

October 31, 2023

BECOMING A ZEN PHOTOGRAPHER

One of the books that I wrote which I’m the most proud of is my Zen Photography book, which I finished in the Vietnam, at the wonderful LA VIET coffee cafe compound. I think the reason why I …

October 31, 2023

I disdain the weak and anemic

. It seems that the best SUV to get is a Ford Explorer ST; why? Essentially it is a cop car. Also, just getting white. Why? Easier to keep clean, and also less hot when it gets really …

October 30, 2023

THOUGHT VLOGS

I think what I enjoyed the most about studying AI, and thinking about AI, is that it allows me in encourages me to think more about what it really means to be human

October 30, 2023

Why AI cannot be philosophical

Artificial intelligence cannot be wise, because once again, it is just a really good filter, in regurgitating of what is on the internet and what has already been written. It takes a true visionary, a true individual genius …

October 30, 2023

AI doesn’t have a vision!

What is the role of us humans? We humans are visionaries! To become more human is the goal! What do we really want? I don’t think we want more money more power more resources, more health, whatever. Rather, …

October 29, 2023

Censorship

Censorship isn’t about blocking, or hiding things. Censorship, censor comes from censeo— “to have an opinion, I have an opinion”. Therefore in regards to censorship and Internet censorship, it is wise to consider that in fact, these Internet …

October 29, 2023

AI THOUGHTS.

Played around with ChatGPT 4 this morning, and was very impressed. DALL-E 3 is also a great addition. AI THOUGHTS > Why Photographers Still Matter I’ve observed that ChatGPT as well as DALL-E is very fascinating, and also …

October 29, 2023

Elon Philosophy

I think ultimately there is an underlying philosophy behind it all. Some innovation thoughts:

October 29, 2023

Hard Philosophy

harduz— *kort-us, *kret— strong, powerful.  kratus— strong. Krakos— strength, power, dominion.  *kret- Insight, intelligence, strength. Harduz— strong, brave, hard. Hard — like hard, solid like a stone? Like a diamond!

October 28, 2023

AI THOUGHTS

Photo Thinking Played around with ChatGPT 4 this morning, and was very impressed. DALL-E 3 is also a great addition.AI THOUGHTS > Why Photographers Still Matter I’ve observed that ChatGPT as well as DALL-E is very fascinating, and …

October 26, 2023

The New Hippies

I have a realization: all of these new weird modern trends, they are just like the noveau hippies. What does this mean? For example, anyone who is too into craft beer, spirits and alcohol, marijuana, drugs, EDM electronic …

October 26, 2023

ASKESIS

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OR END GOAL OF TRAINING? Staying insanely local? In terms of how to conquer living in LA something that I have gleaned; first and foremost, it seems wise to live a life or a …

October 25, 2023

CARS, CULTURE & THE SELF.

CAR THOUGHTS Just went to the Petersen automotive museum, some thoughts: How I found out about it? I suppose one of the big upsides of living in LA, Los Angeles, is that there are so many epic and …

October 23, 2023

Miserable people

It seems that we pay more attention or give more heed or are more influenced by miserable people than happy people? For another words, one miserable person can outweigh the happiness of 1000 happy people? Thus, do everything …

October 23, 2023

Most people lack self knowledge

“Give them what they need, It may not be what they want” – Kanye (On Sight, YEEZUS ALBUM). Something I have observed; it seems that in actuality, when people say they want XYZ, and they ask you to …

October 21, 2023

7 Lessons Elon Musk Has Taught Me

How to Think Like Elon? Just finished the Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson and feeling super inspired. These are some practical things that I’ve learned or gleaned from it. 1. You don’t want to be Elon Musk …

October 20, 2023

THE POWERLIFTING PHILOSOPHER

Trust no philosopher who doesn’t pull at least 9 plates! Easy: 9 Plates a 10 & 2.5 pounder: Full Video Empty your mind:

October 20, 2023

Muscle Paradise?

Muscle is not zero sum. Everyone can get swole together. 1. What is the point of muscle? First and foremost, let us consider the purpose of muscle. What is the point of muscle? My thought is from a …

October 20, 2023

Immoral Ethics

Podcast Anti Empathy, Anti Compassion Audio Vlog New thoughts:

October 19, 2023

Society and body control

For example, I am seen with chagrin for wearing really really short shorts when out in public, when in reality, there is nothing illegal about it? Body comportment, body control?

October 18, 2023

Musk Mentality

How to Think Like Elon? Just finished the Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson and feeling super inspired. These are some practical things that I’ve learned or gleaned from it. 1. You don’t want to be Elon Musk …

October 18, 2023

Elon Musk Thoughts

Just finished the Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson and feeling super inspired. These are some practical things that I’ve learned or gleaned from it. 1. You don’t want to be Elon Musk The first practical and pragmatic …

October 18, 2023

Elon Musk Philosophy

I just finished the Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson, loved it. 12 stars out of 10. I even enjoyed it more than the Steve Jobs biography, up to date my favorite! Thought: perhaps Walter Isaacson should also …

October 15, 2023

ELON 5

Surprising. I hate too soft! Authority of a pickup truck. Change the form! Stainless steel doesn’t need painting!! Ultra hard Cold rolled — stainless steel alloy Exoskeleton Sharp lines, sharp planes , straight planes sharp angles Edgier , …

October 13, 2023

ELON IV

If you really want to be the best entrepreneur possible, it seems that the best strategy is to not drink alcohol Step one: question all of the requirements Delete delete delete “Delete them” Often times, just doing them …

October 12, 2023

ELON III

Is it possible to become a “lean“ sumo wrestler? Real friends “King crazy” Things to really worry about, things not to? Larry page … page rank. ERIC RANK Of course humans are the best. Make it truly open …

October 12, 2023

MUSK NOTES II

More acres? Scrappy. Scavenge, repurpose cheaply. Save money Anti flabby Upend cost structure concepts “Right” or being “wrong”? Time will tell. Accelerate the pace of innovation Fitness Innovation How much risk are you willing to tolerate? “Vindication” Border …

October 12, 2023

Gut Thinking

Become a fan of yourself. Become fanatical of yourself Stay away from strange people. Why do all the men look like women now? Not only that, but unattractive women. You cannot force me to be tolerant about something …

October 11, 2023

ELON NOTES

The zen of the sun and big airway strips? The real world has the richest visual information Concrete paradise The ocean is vast America is really really big. Risk seeking innovator Shut down fear, also shut down empathy? …

October 10, 2023

Anti-pressure, anti-expectations

The funny irony about pressure; the more you try to pressure somebody into doing something, the less likely they will do it. However on the contrary, when you tell people there is no pressure, they are more likely …

October 10, 2023

Minimum viable thoughts

Minimum viable food, the most effective, perhaps some sort of Grassfed ground beef, or even the new Wagyu ground beef at Costco. Also beef neck bone. Instant pot as well as air fryer. Minimum viable iPhone; the cheapest …

October 9, 2023

Satisfaction?

Why Doesn’t Anything Satisfy Me? But perhaps this is my superpower? Fortunately, the statics of Lumix G9 photos shot in grainy dynamic black-and-white mode and JPEG satisfy me! Also, meat satisfies me! Beef neck bone is phenomenal and …

October 7, 2023

How to Change the World

In this limited world, which are some big things you wish to change fix or resolve? 1. Traffic? One of the big things I am very interested in is fixing this issue of traffic. Honestly speaking, during rush-hour …

October 7, 2023

Food

Nietzsche once commented; what is it that woman knows about cooking, in the context of men? Is there a preferential difference between male consumption habits and food preferences versus female consumption habits and food preferences? First, I think …

October 6, 2023

Why?

What Are Big Issues I Seek to Solve? CHANGES? In this limited world, which are some big things you wish to change fix or resolve? 1. Traffic? So one of the big things I am very interested in …

October 6, 2023

What Are Big Issues I Seek to Solve?

CHANGES? In this limited world, which are some big things you wish to change fix or resolve? 1. Traffic? So one of the big things I am very interested in is fixing this issue of traffic. Honestly speaking, …

October 6, 2023

CHANGES?

In this limited world, which are some big things you wish to change fix or resolve? 1. Traffic? So one of the big things I am very interested in is fixing this issue of traffic. Honestly speaking, during …

October 5, 2023

The Ethics of Self Promotion

To promote yourself may be the most ethical and honest thing you can do? Much more honest than promoting other things or other people.

October 3, 2023

Social Philosophy

Was it Voltaire who once said that the best modern day inventions was society? Skills Social arenas

October 2, 2023

How to Become

Become, Becoming: What does it mean to become, and why does this matter? The first thought is you and things are not static. They are dynamic, changing, advert evolving, ever rotating etc. I don’t think there’s really an …

October 1, 2023

Pragmatic Thoughts

Some very pragmatic thoughts: 1. Wellness Waking up this early morning, with cold dreary overcast, no sun, and now, basking in the direction sun, what am I thinking about? Some pragmatic thoughts; how much I love the sun. …

September 30, 2023

Body Glory

Why is modern day man not allowed to glorify his body?

September 30, 2023

The Philosophy of Muscle

MUSCLE BY KIM: Why build your body? Your own body as a work of art! In Praise of Building Your Body My Muscle Philosophy: Treat your body as sculpture. This is not my body The first thing: I …

September 30, 2023

Body Euphoria

My new notion of body euphoria: the exact opposite of body dys-morphia. Body euphoria — insane godlike joy in one’s body and capabilities!

September 30, 2023

THE TRUE ELITE

THE SPARTAN ELITE. Despite what people think, the true elite is spartan, not pampered, weak and soft. 100% CARNIVORE DIET BABY!

September 29, 2023

The Pragmatics of Aesthetics?

I have a thought that aesthetics are often very practical. For example, things, spaces, and places which are aesthetically beautiful are often better for our health. Another thought, in regards to fitness: Some people go to the gym …

September 29, 2023

MAN VS WOMAN

Man desires to be out and about? Woman cares less to be out and about, and doesn’t mind *as much* to stay at home? The limits of our physiology? For example the downside of a woman and her …

September 29, 2023

DUTY.

My first duty is towards my wife and kid. To protect, defend, avenge them!

September 28, 2023

Happy Thoughts: The Philosophy of Happy and Happiness

Currently settling down in my new life here in Culver, Culver City (Los Angeles), and feeling insanely happy. Then the thought: what is the philosophy of happiness? Why happiness, and how to become it? 1. Health is prime …

September 28, 2023

Bitcoin Baby!

Time to re-up your Bitcoin baby! CRYPTO BY KIM Brave new world for photographers and crypto:

September 28, 2023

MAN VS WOMAN

Man would not desire the world without women, but if there were no men… Women would probably be fine?

September 27, 2023

ERIC THOUGHTS

Thought paving. Aesthetic Thoughts Some morning thoughts: what is the point and purpose of aesthetics? Why is it important and towards what ends? What is the purpose or point of beauty? The first thought I have is in …

September 27, 2023

Free

Free spirits, free souls. Why? They wish they were as free spirited and unbounded like me!