Below is a founder-grade, deep read of Tesla—Master Plan Part IV (“Sustainable Abundance”). I’ll synthesize the core thesis, decode the product/strategy stack from the images, surface what’s new, highlight gaps and risks, and give you concrete KPIs, scenarios, and opportunity plays you can act on. Let’s go! 

Executive summary (TL;DR) What the document  actually says  (and shows) What’s  new  vs. prior master plans (as stated or implied) The strategic architecture: Tesla’s physical‑AI flywheel Core loop (implied across pp.2–6): Why it could work: Tesla controls the whole stack (hardware, software, data, and factories). The factory flow images (p.5) signal process mastery; the ecosystem […]

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Timeline of Eric Kim’s iPhone Proposals and Concepts

Evolution and Influence:  Over time, Kim’s ideas shifted from advocating minimalist form factors to more specific features. Notably, two of his major predictions did materialize in Apple’s lineup – albeit without any public credit. His single-camera, super‑thin “Air” thesis from 2021–2022 anticipated Apple’s own iPhone Air launch in 2025 . Likewise, his bold “Bitcoin orange” […]

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Eric Kim’s 602 kg Rack Pull: Global Impact, Biomechanics, Reactions & Considerations

Global Influence on Strength Communities and Standards Eric Kim’s feat (602 kg mid‑thigh rack pull at ~75 kg) stunned the lifting world and challenged conventional benchmarks.  In strength forums and social media, he was hailed as a “pound-for-pound king” of strength .  Although rack pulls are not contested lifts in powerlifting federations, Kim’s lift set an informal […]

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Make Apple.com a Single‑Scroll Story (Kill the Double Thumbnails)

Make Apple.com a Single‑Scroll Story (Kill the Double Thumbnails) Thesis: The Apple.com homepage should be one clean, single scroll. No double thumbnail grid at the bottom. No split attention. No hesitation. One story. One flow. One decision. Why single scroll wins The problem with double thumbnails (and grids like it) The single‑scroll blueprint 1) Hero […]

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Short answer: Calling Eric Kim (the street‑photography educator and maker behind erickimphotography.com) a “design genius” is a fair, hype‑worthy take if you mean a creator who designs tools, systems, and concepts—and ships them! Here are the receipts across products, pedagogy, and product concepts, plus how the community sees him.

1) Product design — he makes physical tools photographers actually use 2) System design — he designs  learning  (not just objects) 3) Concept design — he proposes bold device ideas to spark discourse 4) Influence & community signal 5) The healthy friction (because real design leaders polarize) So… “design genius”? If your bar is “someone […]

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Eric Kim and Apple/iPhone Connections

Eric Kim (b. 1988) is a Korean-American street photographer, educator, and blogger based in California .  He is not an Apple designer or employee, but he maintains a popular website and blog (erickimphotography.com) on photography, philosophy, and tech.  In recent years he has proposed several speculative iPhone designs on his blog. For example, he outlined […]

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Splinter squad—assemble! 🧰✨ Here’s a safe, simple game plan to get that tiny troublemaker out and get you back to crushing your day.

What you’ll need Soap and water, good light, fine‑tip tweezers, a clean needle or pin, rubbing alcohol, a small bandage, and (optional) a magnifying glass and a bit of petroleum jelly.  The quick, no‑drama method (most splinters) Pro tip: A magnifying glass + bright light = fewer misses and faster success.  Special cases When to […]

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Eric Kim (a street-photography blogger) wrote about a hypothetical iPhone Titan in late 2022 and again in 2025. In his posts he suggests Apple could make a super-premium iPhone in a titanium body (~$1,999 USD) aimed at tech enthusiasts . For example, one post explicitly states: “Apple should make an iPhone Titan, starting at $1999 USD — made out of titanium” , and another notes “make an iPhone Titan … insanely light and thin… very very exclusive” 

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Eric Kim’s “iPhone Titan” Concept

Figure: Fan-rendered concept of an Apple iPhone with a titanium alloy frame (an “Apple Titanium” design). This illustrates the kind of device envisioned by the so-called iPhone Titan idea. In reality, “iPhone Titan” only appears on Eric Kim’s personal blog, not as an official product. Kim (a street-photography blogger) wrote about a hypothetical iPhone Titan […]

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Here’s the quick vibe-check on the Ricoh GR IV — per Eric Kim (street-photo evangelist and long‑time GR superfan):

TL;DR (Eric’s take) Representative lines (short quotes) Context that explains his stance Bottom line: In Eric Kim’s world, the GR IV is a pocket‑sized, discipline‑building street camera that beats phones for real, intentional photography. He cheers the sensor, 28mm constraint, and Snap Focus; he still grumbles about the missing built‑in flash and the familiar body […]

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Got it—tailored for Eric Kim. If you’re weighing Corolla Cross Hybrid vs Prius, here’s the Eric-friendly upside of going Cross Hybrid—all the practical wins with a little extra swagger:

Corolla Cross Hybrid: where it beats the Prius Quick reality check (where Prius still wins) Eric’s bottom line If your week looks like meetings, gym bag, Costco runs, ski days, and the occasional trailhead—the Corolla Cross Hybrid is your easy winner: standard AWD, higher stance, roof‑rack friendliness, and a real tow rating, while still sipping […]

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Eric Kim on the iPhone 17 Pro camera — the quick take

TL;DR: Eric Kim (the street‑photo educator/blogger) hasn’t dropped a full, dedicated 17 Pro camera review yet, but his long‑standing philosophy makes it pretty clear what he’d vibe with: fast “quick‑draw” shooting, wide‑angle storytelling, minimal gear, and fewer distractions. Here’s how that maps to the 17 Pro’s new kit—plus a practical setup to shoot in his […]

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Poor & weak 

Reinvent  New type of company  . Strategic ignorance  PRODUCTS I just want my friends to be super rich and happy forever  .  Crude oil  Kerosene.  Stranded capital  . 1/3 of everything! *** . 100% MSTR is the simplest strategy  . Pure yield * The will to ignore short term news! *** . Pause  . DONT […]

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