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Funny enough, when all these people said that computers are bad for your eyes monitors are bad for your eyes etc., I think they were right. For example, busting out Cindy‘s old Dell monitor, and being shocked on …
Some morning thoughts: what is the point in purpose of aesthetics? Why is it important and towards what ends? What is the purpose or point of beauty? First thought I have is in regards to beauty, the philosophy …
What is the point of life? The first thought I have is the point of life is to feel more powerful, more dominant. I think there is a root and a stem both in the metaphorical and the …
Avoid miserable people like the plague! And miserable news! Just quit the news. Misos— hatred. Also people who are “miserly” (excessively scroogey about money and “saving money”)— it is all connected? Miserable people are miserly. Miserable people hate, …
Ever since my Ricoh GR 3X has died, I’ve been experimenting a lot with different camera setups. One of them is simple: just using the old Lumix G9 I had lying around, using the Lumix Leica 12mm F1.4 …
“Virtuous” uses of your time vs “foolish“ uses of your time?
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Over Achieve When I was a kid growing up, to be a “overachiever“ was seen as a double edged sword; on one hand, it was greatly respected admired, a desired thing. Yet at the same time, a lot …
My general thought is that morality “ethics“, religious rules of conduct is essentially soft forms of coercion and power control. For example, these “rules“ governing our speech, our social behaviors, our comportment and how we leverage and carry …
CRYPTO BY KIM Brave new world for photographers and crypto: The Philosophy of Durable, Durability Durable. Durability. Even Nietzsche once said, “Durability is the first rate good amongst human beings!” The importance of durable, durability? An interesting epiphany …
We hate things and people we cannot control. The genesis of hate and hatred: fear of the unknown, or fear of that which we cannot control? ETHICS by KIM Your Own Personal Code of Ethics
Our new goal and ideal: STOICISM 101 Become invincible: The Stoic Masters Learn from the master stoics: See all philosophy >
The Philosophy of Durable, Durability Durable. Durability. Even Nietzsche once said, “Durability is the first rate good amongst human beings!” The importance of durable, durability? An interesting epiphany that I had is that it seems that with modern …
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To become more intelligent … be very critical about your environment? My theory
When I was a kid growing up, to be a “overachiever“ was seen as a double edged sword; on one hand, it was greatly respected admired, a desired thing. Yet at the same time, a lot of kids …
The true gods are simple? They think simple, their lifestyle is simple, their concerns are simple, how they conduct their affairs is simple? Beyond simple!
The Philosophy of Durable, Durability Durable. Durability. Even Nietzsche once said, “Durability is the first rate good amongst human beings!” The importance of durable, durability? An interesting epiphany that I had is that it seems that with modern …
Beautiful subjects, beautiful aesthetics, beautiful compositions:
I first heard about this notion of mimesis., mimetic theory from Peter Thiel from his zero to one book, quoting his mentor Renee Girard. Essentially the gist and the notion is that most of our “desires“ are sociological …
When I was a kid growing up, to be a “overachiever“ was seen as a double edged sword; on one hand, it was greatly respected admired, a desired thing. Yet at the same time, a lot of kids …
A thought and theory; perhaps success, a “successful” person is somebody who has a healthy dose of autism or Asperger’s; being able to ignore avoid or not to placate to traditional desires. Anti mimetic desires. Entrepreneurship by KIM …
Is it really wisdom that we are seeking? Wisdom as a means to a greater end, not the end in itself. And wisdom maybe seems like wise actions which are beneficial to your desired ends or outcomes or …
For example, I am currently 35 years old. In a decade, I will only be 45, or 55 years old! Still young. And also, Seneca will only be 12 years old, 22 years old! Still young. Perhaps with …
“Life is a game of monopoly, go outside and cop yourself some property.” – MIGOS A random thing on the road to moving to LA is this — a random thing that was coming into my mind was …
Another big consideration on my mind is in regards to life narrative. When you’re on your deathbed, looking back at your life, thinking and considering certain parts of your life narrative that you were proud of attempting and …
The more you flex, the more virtuous you’ll become!
Do what you consider is the wise decision, not the ethically “right” decision!
The reason why video game is no longer interested is that there is no real risk associated with them; only grind. I wonder if modern day life is also the same; in America at least on the way, …
The stamina to keep shooting and to keep going!
Men scapegoats woman to be the root of his ills and vice versa. The German Nazis and Hitler scapegoated the Jews. Now America is trying to scapegoat China for her economic ills. Nobody has the extreme courage to …
Essentially — we, out of weakness, refuse to blame our present bad situation on ourselves and we seek someone else to blame instead? Solution: If you witness anyone scapegoating you, refuse to tolerate that shit!
Bricolage — essentially to just MacGyver it; what we Americans treat as a “ghetto” job. What this means is given you have fewer resources, how can you Jerry rig a more novel solution? To common problems?
After 995 pound atlas lift: So natty, so fresh:
To meditate just means to think. To reflect, to consider. *med– to measure, to heal, to consider
“Life is a game of monopoly, go out and cop yourself some property.” – MIGOS A random thing on the road to moving to LA is this — a random thing that was coming into my mind was …
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My new optimization in life. Moving forward, I will only opt for the insanely beautiful. I think this is paid off well. For example my wife Cindy, as insanely beautiful. As a consequence, my first son and child, …
It’s seems that man likes to think of the idea to seek paradise. But why, for the sake of what, towards what ends? I think typically when people think of paradise, I think of eternal happiness, joy, carelessness, …
Better Spartan than Stoic? 1. Reality calls The first thought is ultimately, reality is supreme. I love stoicism, but my overall critique of stoicism is that it seems a bit divorced from reality. That is, a lot of …
The website that I use more than Google is wiktionary.org. Typically what I do is this; When there is a word, a concept or thing that I’m curious about, I go to wiktionary.org and I study the history …
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Perhaps the best way to deal with the ‘bad’ stuff in life, just make it morosely entertaining for yourself! STOICISM 101 Become invincible: The Stoic Masters Learn from the master stoics: See all philosophy >
Critical, kritikos, means to judge. To think critically means to wisely judge things, whether you deem it fit or not. Or, judge it as being profitable or not, or advantageous or not. Steering clear of foolishness? There is …
Rather, the goal is to become a solo thinker:
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I studied sociology as an undergrad, and it might’ve been one of the most formative things for me. But what is sociology, and what is the difference between sociology and philosophy? My personal thought is sociology is practical, …
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The other day when going to a ReStore, some sort of random secondhand furniture store, I stumbled upon one of the greatest finds of my life; about 900 pounds of steel; a shitload of 45 pound plates, neatly …
Super inspired from the movie ‘FIGHT CLUB’– in terms of how to conquer my personal fears in life, how to break free from societal bullshit, and to become the best version of myself: Here are some life lessons …
I think for myself, ultimately one of my greatest passions is thinking and thoughts. And also health. But the question is this; how does one actually think better, and also, towards what ends? 1. Outside? Whenever I wake …
Life is too short to be basic. My personal recommendation instead is to think beyond and look behind. What does that mean? That means don’t just be another basic human being; set yourself insanely audacious life goals. Ultimately …
I think for myself, ultimately one of my greatest passions is thinking and thoughts. And also health. But the question is this; how does one actually think better, and also, towards what ends? 1. Outside? Whenever I wake …
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If I think more critically about things, I think my greatest detriment is when I spend too much time thinking and considering too much of other philosophies. Foreign philosophies. I believe the best philosophy is simply thinking about …
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When people seem to universally love a certain design, it is a sign that it is a bad design? For example, the new Prius or Prius Prime. Zero innovation in it? Or taken further — Any sort of …
Culver City is lit!
An idea from Peter Limberg— What are stoic aesthetics? 1. Don’t be a non-man The bad bias— In todays world, the criticism of calling someone a bitch is that you’re saying that they’re a (weak) woman. So to …
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Everyone wants to be happy, even our best friend Aristotle said it is the one thing that men seek for the sake of itself. What what is happiness? I think I got the answer; walking is happiness. Any …
Everyone wants to be happy, even our best friend Aristotle said it is the one thing that men seek for the sake of itself. What what is happiness? I think I got the answer; walking is happiness. Any …
Everyone wants to be happy, even our best friend Aristotle said it is the one thing that men seek for the sake of itself. What what is happiness? I think I got the answer; walking is happiness. Any …
Seneca at two years, seven months old:
Everyone wants to be happy, even our best friend Aristotle said it is the one thing that men seek for the sake of itself. What what is happiness? I think I got the answer; walking is happiness. Any …
Happy Thoughts Everyone wants to be happy, even our best friend Aristotle said it is the one thing that men seek for the sake of itself. What what is happiness? I think I got the answer; walking is …
Everyone wants to be happy, even our best friend Aristotle said it is the one thing that men seek for the sake of itself. What what is happiness? I think I got the answer; walking is happiness. Any …
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