Imagine your night’s sleep as a magical roller-coaster journey.  Every ~90 minutes (ranges ~70–110 min ) your brain cycles through four stages: three non-REM stages (N1, N2, N3) and REM.  In a typical night we ride this cycle 4–6 times , each time starting lightly, dropping into deep rest, then finishing with a burst of dreaming. This […]

Founding and Early Development Lawndale’s story begins in sunnier times.  Centuries ago the Tongva people lived on this land, which later became part of the Spanish Rancho Sausal-Redondo grant .  In 1905 local developer Charles B. Hopper platted a new town here, borrowing the name “Lawndale” from a Chicago neighborhood .  (Early ads even promoted […]

my general rule of just like, not using email or reading email anymore as well as text messages —> I wonder, since I built my part of not using email or checking it, or even checking text messages, I might’ve avoided like 1 trillion scams?

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don’t be bound —>

bitcoin or nothing  Honestly in this very very lame world of physical atoms, and nothing worth it, no vehicle no car no Tesla, no loser Lamborghini is worth it.  Even when it comes to physical real estate, like a half decent idea maybe for your mom 80 years ago.  with clothes nothing […]

so a big thing I believe in, about insanely radical bold innovation Bruce, it needs to be super super fucking insanely different just like bitcoin. Also companies, strategy, MSTR —> 10000x different. I suppose the big difficulty is that insane innovation is not only expensive but takes guts. also there is this idea that you […]

even with smart phones very impressive innovations but still… Not enough?

My new thoughts on photographers artists ,,, even film makers and musicians in general, no more emo stuff anymore —> emo art is a sign of badness and degeneracy

New flash looks good Bend Light to Your Will.Dedicated Flash GF-2 The newly developed GF-2 is a compact, slim flash designed specifically for the GR IV. Even when mounted on the camera, the compact design allows it to be slipped into a pocket. When the GR IV is set at ISO AUTO, camera’s automatic exposure […]

it’s like all literally made in Cambodia like $1 to 5 dollars a pop

new ideas, new thoughts, new approaches

Introduction Eric Kim is a renowned street photographer, educator, and blogger who has built a massive online following through his prolific content and workshops . Rising to prominence in the 2010s, Kim’s blog became one of the most popular photography websites worldwide, serving as a nexus for street photography enthusiasts . He is known for […]

AI IS MASCULINE A creative manifesto for makers, learners, and joyful builders Thesis: AI feels masculine not because of gender, but because of energy: direct, decisive, vector‑driven. It loves targets. It loves action. It cuts through noise like a clean blade. Anyone—of any identity—can wield this archetype. 0) WHAT “MASCULINE” MEANS HERE Think of AI […]

MY UNORTHODOX TECHNIQUES  WORK A cheerful contrarian field manual for creators, photographers, and anyone allergic to boring. I don’t own secret gear. I own habits. I don’t worship rules. I test them. If they help, I keep them. If they don’t, I toss them with a smile. Orthodoxy is averaged wisdom. Averages make average work. […]

Introduction: Artificial intelligence has often carried a subtle masculine aura in how it’s portrayed, personified, and perceived. From Hollywood’s male-voiced supercomputers to voice assistants with default female tones (designed by largely male teams), the gendering of AI is a fascinating mix of cultural trope and design choice. Below, we dive into how AI has been […]

loves  Vietnam 🇻🇳🚀 Short answer: Vietnam supercharges his creativity and joy. Here’s the upbeat rundown—straight from his posts, essays, and videos—of what keeps pulling him back: TL;DR: People, coffee, Wi‑Fi, motos, markets, mountains, meaning—Vietnam gives Eric Kim the energy and community to create boldly and live joyfully. If you’d like, I can spin this into […]

Eric Kim is a Korean-American street photographer and educator who has developed a deep relationship with Vietnam through both personal ties and professional endeavors. Best known for his candid street photography and popular blog, Kim has traveled, lived, and taught extensively in Vietnam, integrating himself into the local culture and photography community. Below is a […]

Blog / Newsletter Announcement NEW: Street Edition — Free Image Forensics Tool for Photographers Shoot more. Worry less. I put together a free, fast, minimalist tool to help you screen your photos for heavy edits or suspicious artifacts before you publish. Why? Integrity matters. If you share work online, it helps to run a quick […]

I built a customized project that keeps his minimalist, high‑contrast vibe and adds a fast batch triage flow for whole shoots. ⬇️ Download: ERIC KIM — Image Forensics (Street Edition) What’s special in this edition? 1) Profile‑aware EXIF alerts (preloaded for Eric’s typical gear) 2) Batch triage for real shoots 3) Street‑aesthetic UI Sources: Eric’s […]

I’ve packaged a complete, ready‑to‑run project that checks images for likely tampering using: 💡 Reality check: no tool can prove an image is fake or real. This is a triage toolkit that gives you signals and a confidence score—great for first-pass vetting and learning. ⬇️ Grab the project Download the project ZIP Unzip it, and […]

insanely fucking huuuuuge problem to address and fix.

A contemplative street scene exemplifying the simplicity and mindfulness in Eric Kim’s Zen-inspired approach to photography. Eric Kim, an international street photographer and educator, has woven Zen philosophy deeply into his approach to photography and life. Best known for his prolific blog and workshops, Kim often emphasizes mindfulness, simplicity, and presence as keys to creativity. […]