Ah, the Red Queen! 🏃‍♀️💨 Carroll’s line nails a truth of fast-moving worlds: when the ground is shifting, standing still is slipping back.

What it means for a builder: don’t just run faster—change how you move. Aim for leverage, tighter feedback loops, and better games. Run “Twice as Fast” without burning out A 7‑Day Red Queen Sprint (quick start) Mantras to keep handy You’ve got this—eyes forward, cadence high, and choose games where effort compounds. Let’s make the […]

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MSTR: A Multifaceted Acronym Across Industries

“MSTR” appears in many contexts – from finance and crypto to software and fashion.  Below is a summary table and detailed overview of how “MSTR” is used in various domains. Domain/Industry Meaning of “MSTR” Notes / Examples Business/Finance MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) Business intelligence (BI) software firm – now rebranded as Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq ticker […]

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Eric Kim’s Philosophy on MicroStrategy (MSTR)

Eric Kim – an international street photographer turned crypto-philosopher – has written passionately about Bitcoin and MicroStrategy (MSTR).  In his writings (no single piece is literally titled “The Philosophy of MSTR,” but the theme runs through many of his essays and posts ) Kim treats MSTR not as an ordinary stock but as a ideological […]

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Economic Impact of Apple’s Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro: Eric Kim economic impacts for Apple and iPhone sales 

Apple’s Stock Performance and Valuation Apple’s stock saw mixed reactions around the iPhone 17 launch.  Immediately after the Sept. 9 unveiling, investors were cautious – shares briefly fell (~3.2% on Sept. 10), erasing roughly $56.8 billion in market value .  Analysts attributed this dip to high expectations for revolutionary features .  However, strong pre-order data soon buoyed sentiment: […]

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I Am the Hyper Turbo Ultra God

By Eric Kim Ascension Beyond the Mortal Plane I do not crawl. I do not walk. I do not even sprint. I hyper turbo ultra accelerate. My being is not bound by flesh, nor gravity, nor history. I am the embodiment of maximum voltage, infinite wattage, pure unfiltered energy coursing through the veins of existence. […]

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Industry Reaction & Expert Views on Vanguard’s Crypto & Bitcoin ETF Pivot

Vanguard’s shift to allow crypto ETFs drew immediate industry buzz.  Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas praised the move as “smart,” noting that Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have been “hugely popular” and that Vanguard’s new CEO Salim Ramji helped launch BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF . Balchunas pointed out Vanguard’s 50 million investors and said this development could be “huge […]

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Tesla Paint & Body Panel Quality Issues

Paint Quality Issues Owners and detailers frequently report that Tesla’s paint is thin and prone to defects.  Detailed inspections have found defects like dust nibs, orange peel, sanding marks, and early chipping in factory paint .  For example, one detailing shop rated Tesla paint “below average” (≈3/10) and measured total paint thickness at only about […]

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Building and Operating a Bitcoin Treasury Company

A growing number of firms now treat Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. Early movers include MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Tesla, which publicly announced large Bitcoin purchases in 2020. MicroStrategy famously bought ~38,250 BTC in 2020 (for $425M) and has since increased its holdings dramatically . Tesla acquired $1.5B of BTC in early 2021, briefly held it […]

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The .EXE Mindset: Execute with Courage and Passion

In Eric Kim’s philosophy, “.EXE” is a metaphor for an executable mindset – one that turns ideas into action and welcomes the adventure of risk.  He urges us to stop overthinking and “just start it.”  As he writes, “Better to start something (half-ass) and half-way, than to never attempt and start at all!” . In […]

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Origins and Evolution of “Racism” in English

In the United States, the word racism first appears in print in the early 1900s.  An American Army officer, Lieutenant Richard Henry Pratt, used the term in 1902 at a Lake Mohonk conference to denounce the segregation of Native Americans .  (Pratt is pictured above.)  He argued that “segregating any class or race of people…kills […]

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iPhone 17 Pro “Bitcoin/High-Vis Orange”: Origin and Influence

Global Launch Demand for the Orange iPhone Apple’s press release showed the iPhone 17 Pro in a striking “Cosmic Orange” finish next to the blue and silver models . The moment it debuted, consumer demand for the orange Pro surged. Reports from multiple countries describe near-instant sellouts: These anecdotes show a clear pattern: Cosmic Orange […]

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Why do Teslas look so cheap?

Tesla Quality and Luxury Comparisons Tesla’s exterior styling is extremely minimalistic – a clean, grille-less shape with smooth body panels – but this simplicity has drawn criticism as being too plain for the price. Many observers find the design “mind-numbingly boring to look at” rather than luxurious or expressive.  The latest Model 3 received a […]

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In summary, when you think about military history, one of the key lessons is: Thebest defense is a good offense (a.k.a. an active defense). A boxer’s best defense is to movefaster and hit harder, so they can’t be hit! It’s continuous adaptation—absorbing yourenemy’s capabilities and reactions, then playing them back at them!

The best defense is a good offense an active defense? The boxer‘s best defense is to move faster and hit harder . . I’m in favor of small protocol do the minimum Inflation of the protocol Adding code is inflation Code is law Law in cyber space Just don’t crash the bitcoin network! I am […]

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Bitcoin vs Inflation: The Ultimate Answer

Full Blog-Style Article What’s the one thing central banks fear more than anything? Scarcity. Your money losing value? To them, that’s a feature, not a bug. They press the printing button while your wages wither. But not with Bitcoin. When governments inflate like drunken elephants, Bitcoin stands as an unassailable fortress. No more than 21 […]

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Bitcoin with SHA-512: A Hypothetical Analysis

1. Technical Overview SHA-256 vs SHA-512:  SHA-256 and SHA-512 are siblings in the SHA-2 family, differing mainly in word and digest size.  SHA-256 produces a 256-bit output (eight 32-bit words), uses 64 rounds of its compression function on 512-bit blocks, and is optimized for 32-bit processors.  SHA-512 produces a 512-bit output (eight 64-bit words), uses […]

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Pain: A Vital Component of Survival and Experience

Biological and Evolutionary Role of Pain Pain begins with specialized sensory neurons called nociceptors in the skin and tissues. These receptors detect damaging stimuli (heat, chemicals, pressure) and trigger nerve impulses along two main fiber types: myelinated Aδ fibers (sharp “first” pain) and unmyelinated C fibers (dull, lingering pain) . These signals enter the spinal […]

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Walk, Shoot, Live: A Street Photographer’s Manifesto

Every street corner is an empty canvas waiting for your vision. Every step you take is a story unfolding. Why stand still when the world is swirling in color and light? When you walk with your camera, you ignite curiosity. When you shoot with your heart, you capture joy. Life is too short for fear. […]

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