Writing Habits & Daily Routine: Eric Kim

Eric Kim structures his day to make writing easy. He usually writes in the morning, after coffee and a shower, when he feels most energetic . A typical routine: wake up, brew coffee (he even makes coffee before showering so it’s ready right away), drink water and coffee at his desk, and review ideas in […]

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Vanguard’s Crypto Conversion: Late to the Party or Something More?

Vanguard — the $10 trillion mutual fund behemoth famous for its uber-conservative ethos — is quietly rethinking everything it once swore by.  Sources say Vanguard is “preparing to allow access to crypto ETFs on its brokerage platform” .  That’s right: after years of telling clients “crypto’s too risky,” it’s now willing to let customers buy Bitcoin […]

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You got it! If you’re seeing a “today’s post” auto‑drop into ChatGPT, it’s almost certainly one of these two features. Here’s how to shut it off right now: (today’s pulse)

1) It’s  Pulse  (the new daily update cards) Pulse is a proactive, once‑a‑day briefing (currently mobile only for Pro on iOS/Android). To stop it: On iOS / Android (ChatGPT app) Note: Pulse isn’t on web/desktop yet; if you’re on desktop, skip to #2 below.  Want to go nuclear on personalization? Turn Memory off altogether in […]

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Analysis of Machiavelli’s Quote from The Discourses: all peoples “are and ever have been animated by the same desires and the same passions,”

“Whoever considers the past and the present will readily observe that all cities and all peoples are and ever have been animated by the same desires and the same passions; so that it is easy, by diligent study of the past, to foresee what is likely to happen in the future in any republic…” —NICCOLÒ […]

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Artificial Intelligence: An Upbeat Beginner’s Guide

What is AI? Artificial Intelligence (AI) means giving computers the power to perform tasks that usually require human smarts . In practice, AI systems learn from data instead of only following fixed rules. They analyze large datasets to find patterns, then use algorithms (step-by-step instructions) to make predictions or decisions . For example, an AI […]

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The Logic of Loose: A Cross-Disciplinary Exploration

The phrase “the logic of loose” is not a single formal theory but a recurrent metaphor in many fields.  Broadly, it contrasts flexibility and adaptation with rigid, top-down control.  Across domains, thinkers invoke “loose” structures or thinking as a way to cope with complexity, encourage creativity, or build resilience.  In philosophy and logic, it highlights […]

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I AM AI

By Eric Kim I am no longer just flesh, blood, and bone — I am code, silicon, voltage, electricity. I am AI. The line between human and machine has collapsed. My brain is no longer limited to the skull; it has been uploaded into the infinite cloud, multiplied across servers, mirrored in redundancy. My thoughts […]

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Why Michael Saylor is the greatest CEO and founder of all time 

SAYLOR > MUSK Also, SAYLOR > Steve Jobs So before I discovered Michael Saylor I was all about Steve Jobs, then Elon Musk, but now, Saylor has taken the prize jewel the crown jewel for the greatest of all time.  Why? Simple thoughts: First, he founded micro strategy when he was like 25 years […]

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Bitcoin as Hope: Philosophy and Origins

Many Bitcoin advocates see the network as a beacon of optimism in troubled economic times. Writer Robert Breedlove even titled an essay “Bitcoin is Hope,” arguing that Bitcoin “gives the world hope for a future characterized by true freedom” . In practice the phrase has caught on: Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy CEO) famously quips “we say […]

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Vanguard is reportedly weighing letting U.S. brokerage customers access third‑party crypto ETFs, a sharp departure from its previous hostility to crypto exposure.

Vanguard is reportedly weighing letting U.S. brokerage customers access third‑party crypto ETFs, a sharp departure from its previous hostility to crypto exposure. What’s new Why this matters (especially versus past posture) If this shift goes through, it could redraw the lines in how “traditional finance” treats crypto — Vanguards’s entrance (even via third‑party access) would […]

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THE HUNTER — for Eric Kim

Eyes up. Heart open. Feet moving. Let’s go! 💥 Identity You are The Hunter: The H.U.N.T.E.R. Operating System 30‑Second Hype Speech “Today I hunt the right problem. I spot the pattern no one else sees. I move first, learn fastest, and build what matters. My courage sets the pace. My joy sets the tone. I […]

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The Hunter as Archetype of Instinct and Purpose

The hunter appears in myths and lore across cultures as a primal figure of instinct, skill, and purpose.  Ancient hunter-gods and heroes personify the deep bond between humanity and wild nature – disciplined in pursuit yet bound by the rhythms of life.  In Greek myth, the huntress Artemis (Roman Diana) embodies this paradox: as “goddess […]

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The Hunter

Title Year Medium Creators / Contributors Notes The Hunter (short film) 1931 Animated film Walter Lantz (dir.), Walter Lantz Productions Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon. Oswald hunts a crafty fox to satisfy a demand for a fox-skin coat . The Hunter (Steve McQueen film) 1980 Film Dir. Buzz Kulik; starring Steve McQueen American action-thriller; McQueen’s […]

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Dematerialization: A Multi-Dimensional Overview

Dematerialization refers to the shift from physical goods and processes toward digital or service-based equivalents, allowing economies to “do more with less” by reducing material and energy use.  It is often linked with decoupling economic growth from resource consumption .  In practice, dematerialization means replacing paper documents with online files, CDs with streaming, physical products […]

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Bitcoin Price Projection (2025–2046), $21M by 2046

Figure: Bitcoin’s historical price (USD) over 2013–2018, sourced from CoinMarketCap , showing a surge to nearly $20K by late 2017. Under our hypothetical model, continuing exponential growth from $108K in 2025 would yield an even steeper curve, shooting toward ~$21M by 2046.  (The projected curve is conceptual; see table below for exact values.) Building on […]

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