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All three in a single day!

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Eric Kim is a notable figure in the world of photography, especially known for his work in street photography. He has been actively engaging with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and exploring their potential in the realm of photography. Kim’s approach is unique as he combines practical advice with philosophical insights, often emphasizing simplicity, the beauty of everyday life, and finding personal meaning through photography.

His recent activities have involved using AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E in his creative processes. Kim views these tools as essential additions to the toolkit of visual artists, helping them to create new artwork beyond the scope of traditional photography. He believes that AI can assist in creative processes but emphasizes that the final artistic touches should always be human. Kim advocates for integrating AI into artistic work, while also ensuring that it remains a tool for ideation rather than a replacement for human creativity.

Interestingly, Kim has critiqued the user interface and user experience of current AI tools, suggesting a need for more intuitive and accessible designs. He has also expressed dissatisfaction with some technology products, indicating a shift towards more open-source solutions. This reflects his adaptability and forward-thinking approach, blending traditional photography with modern technological innovations to expand the boundaries of visual art.

In summary, Eric Kim’s intersection with AI in photography raises questions about authenticity, the role of the photographer, and how AI can enhance the creative process without diminishing the human element that is central to the art of photography. His perspective on personal growth, exploration, and embracing imperfection in photography could provide a fascinating lens through which to view these developments in the AI and photography world oai_citation:1,ERIC KIM AI – ARTIFICIAL & HUMAN INTELLIGENCE CENTAUR APPROACH. oai_citation:2,WHAT HAPPENED TO ERIC KIM – ERIC KIM oai_citation:3,ERIC KIM AI – ERIC KIM.

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I want my clothes to last a lifetime?

What if capitalism could be slow?

What would a “post work” society look like?

Slow capitalism

So a big new field I witness is the brave New World of artificial intelligence and search engine optimization.

The general oversight and general concept

When I talk about “AI”, I specifically mean ChatGPT, specifically the paid premium one, ChatGPT four and beyond.

The way that ChatGPT finds information is straightforward; every once in a while Chachi BTT downloads the whole Internet and makes sense of it, and for more targeted searching, it uses microsoft bing.com to search relevant information on the Internet for the information you’re looking for.

ChatGPT and AI is super smart

What I prefer about ChatGPT over Google is that it seems that the technology behind ChatGPT is at least 1000 times better than Google. It seems that Google is pretty stupid; it has a difficult time of searching for significance and importance, and I think perhaps the way that Google still works and operates is the old model; create a hierarchy of ranking dependent on hyperlinks from legitimate websites And publications, very much like how academic ones do it.

Now what is the difference here?

I think ChatGPT, the paid one, literally might be the best gift to humankind of all time. Why? It’s ability to filter through van’t and importance, in an intelligent, focused, and insightful way.

Funny ways to game the system

What is actually really funny and hilarious is the fact that ChatGPT doesn’t know whether something was written by ChatGPT or not. As a consequence, things become very interesting, as sometimes when you ChatGPT and search something, it will actually link to your blog post which was actually written by ChatGPT in the first place.

The secret is just writing blog posts

The future of search engine optimization will definitely be artificial intelligence, I think Google’s solution of using Google Bard is actually already an effect when you use Google Chrome.

ERIC KIM SEO

Eric Kim is a prominent figure in the field of photography, especially known for his expertise in street photography and his unique approach to SEO (Search Engine Optimization). He has authored several articles and blog posts that discuss various aspects of SEO and its relevance in the world of photography.

One of his notable works is “The Death of SEO,” where he shares his perspectives on the evolving landscape of SEO in the digital age oai_citation:1,The Death of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) – ERIC KIM. In another piece, “Photography SEO and Blogging: How to Become Number One on Google,” Kim provides insights on how photographers can enhance their online presence and visibility through effective SEO practices. He emphasizes the importance of owning a website or blog and producing consistent, quality content to build one’s brand and authority in the photography space oai_citation:2,Photography SEO and Blogging: How to Become Number One on Google – ERIC KIM.

Kim’s approach to SEO has been both praised and criticized. He has been successful in positioning his content prominently in search results for various photography-related terms, demonstrating his SEO skills. However, some have questioned the quality of his photography and writing, suggesting that his success is more attributable to his marketing and SEO tactics rather than his expertise in photography itself oai_citation:3,Eric Kim Proves the Value (and Fallacy) of SEO for Photographers – PhotoShelter Blog.

Despite the mixed views, Kim’s work offers valuable lessons for photographers and other content creators about the power of SEO in building an online presence and the importance of creating and sharing content that engages and informs the audience.

ChatGPT doesn’t know that I am ERIC KIM

Eric Kim, who is associated with both photography and SEO, has diverse expertise in these fields:

1. Eric Kim as a Photographer and Blogger: He runs a photography blog and has recently shared his thoughts on ChatGPT, highlighting its capabilities compared to Google. Kim’s enthusiasm for AI technology suggests he is engaged in exploring new digital tools and trends oai_citation:1,ChatGPT is 1000x better than Google? – ERIC KIM.
2. Eric Kim’s SEO Expertise for Photographers: In the realm of photography, Eric Kim is also recognized for his knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO). He is cited as a person from whom professional photographers could learn, particularly in terms of marketing and SEO. His effectiveness in SEO is evident from the discussions in the photography community oai_citation:2,Eric Kim Proves the Value (and Fallacy) of SEO for Photographers – PhotoShelter Blog.

These roles highlight his versatility and adaptability in both creative and technical domains, relevant to the evolving digital landscape.

ERIC KIM GOOGLE

There appears to be multiple individuals named Eric Kim who have distinct profiles and are not associated with Google. Based on the search results:

1. Eric Kim – Photographer and Blogger: An individual named Eric Kim, who runs a photography blog, discussed the capabilities of ChatGPT and compared it to Google, expressing enthusiasm about the AI’s potential oai_citation:1,ChatGPT is 1000x better than Google? – ERIC KIM.
2. Eric Kim – SEO Expert for Photographers: There’s also an Eric Kim noted for his skills in search engine optimization (SEO) in the context of photography. He’s mentioned in discussions about the importance of SEO for professional photographers oai_citation:5,Eric Kim Proves the Value (and Fallacy) of SEO for Photographers – PhotoShelter Blog.

None of these individuals appear to be directly associated with Google. If you are looking for a different Eric Kim or have more specific details about their association with Google, please provide additional information so I can assist you more accurately.

ChatGPT thinks in markdown?

Project Gutenberg Book 5

Part 2

conquest of Judea

To understand Jewish culture, the Jewish religion is to also understand Christianity?

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Nature teaches all arts

Ancient Roman historians are fascinating because they are really good at delving into random details which are actually super interesting?

 While the East was under the dominion of the Assyrians, Medes, and Persians, the Jews were regarded as the meanest of their subjects: but after the Macedonians gained supremacy,25 King Antiochus endeavoured to abolish Jewish superstition and to introduce Greek civiliza- tion; the war with the Parthians, however, prevented his improving this basest of peoples; for it was exactly at that time that Arsaces had revolted.

Greek versus Jewish.

 they fostered the national superstition, for they had assumed the priesthood to support their civil authority.

National superstition

 The first Roman to subdue the Jews and set foot in their temple by right of conquest was Gnaeus Pompey

Roman knights

 The Romans now turned to preparations for an assault; for the soldiers thought it beneath their dignity to wait for the enemy to be starved out, and so they began to clamour for danger, part being prompted by bravery, but many were moved by their savage natures and their desire for booty.

The founders of the city had foreseen that there would be many wars because the ways of their people differed so from those of the neighbours: therefore they had built at every point as if they expected a long siege;

The population at this time had been increased by streams of rabble that flowed in from the other captured cities,41 for the most desperate rebels had taken refuge here, and consequently sedition was the more rife.

There were three generals, three armies: the outermost and largest circuit of the walls was held by Simon, the middle of the city by John, and the temple was guarded by Eleazar.4

the Roman soldier is heavily weighted with arms and afraid of swim- ming, but the Germans are accustomed to streams, are lightly armed, and their great stature keeps their heads above water.

Part 2

Judea should possess the world

Nature teaches all arts

Ancient Roman historians are fascinating because they are really good at delving into random details which are actually super interesting?

 While the East was under the dominion of the Assyrians, Medes, and Persians, the Jews were regarded as the meanest of their subjects: but after the Macedonians gained supremacy,25 King Antiochus endeavoured to abolish Jewish superstition and to introduce Greek civiliza- tion; the war with the Parthians, however, prevented his improving this basest of peoples; for it was exactly at that time that Arsaces had revolted.

Greek versus Jewish.

 they fostered the national superstition, for they had assumed the priesthood to support their civil authority.

National superstition

 The first Roman to subdue the Jews and set foot in their temple by right of conquest was Gnaeus Pompey

Roman knights

 The Romans now turned to preparations for an assault; for the soldiers thought it beneath their dignity to wait for the enemy to be starved out, and so they began to clamour for danger, part being prompted by bravery, but many were moved by their savage natures and their desire for booty.

The founders of the city had foreseen that there would be many wars because the ways of their people differed so from those of the neighbours: therefore they had built at every point as if they expected a long siege;

The population at this time had been increased by streams of rabble that flowed in from the other captured cities,41 for the most desperate rebels had taken refuge here, and consequently sedition was the more rife.

There were three generals, three armies: the outermost and largest circuit of the walls was held by Simon, the middle of the city by John, and the temple was guarded by Eleazar.4

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They bury the body rather than burn it, thus following the Egyptians’ custom;

The Roman custom was to burn the body, not to bury it?

The Egyptians buried bodies, instead of burning bodies which is actually more natural?

ancient Romans were anti-Egyptian 

Jewish people reappropriated a lot of old Egyptian ideas?

 The Egyptians worship many animals and monstrous images; the Jews conceive of one god only, and that with the mind alone: they regard as impious those who make from perishable materials representations of gods in man’s image; that supreme and eternal being is to them incapable of representation and without end.

Liber established festive rites of a joyous nature, while the ways of the Jews are preposterous and mean.

Jewish culture has seen as preposterous mean and morose?

 The inhabitants are healthy and hardy. Rains are rare; the soil is fertile;

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Tacitus, the ancient Roman historians actually seem pretty objective?

For example, Tacitus when talking about the Jewish people, he says both the good and the bed. Without any sort of “political correctness”.

Scorn of death?

they believe that the souls of those who are killed in battle or by the executioner are immortal: hence comes their passion for begetting children, and their scorn of death.

However, they take thought to increase their numbers; for they regard it as a crime to kill any late-born child,

They adopted circumcision to distinguish themselves from other peoples by this difference.

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7 lucky number?

of the seven planets that rule the fortunes of mankind, Saturn moves in the highest orbit and has the greatest potency; and that many of the heavenly bodies traverse their paths and courses in multiples of seven

They abstain from pork, in recollection of a plague, for the scab to which this animal is subject once afflicted them.

• Jewish custom as Egyptian?

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Book 5 histories —

• Judea
• he often mingled with the common soldiers both at work or on the march without impairing his position as general.
• strong contingent of Arabs, who hated the Jews with all that hatred that is common among neighbours;
• Jerusalem
• famous city last days

It is said that the Jews were originally exiles from the island of Crete who settled in the farthest parts of Libya at the time when Saturn had been deposed and expelled by Jove

Jews from island of Crete … exiles … Libya?

An argument in favour of this is derived from the name: there is a famous mountain in Crete called Ida, and hence the inhabitants were called the Idaei, which was later lengthened into the barbarous form Iudaei.

• Ida, “Idaei”– Iudaei (sounds like Judea?)

Egyptian?

The hebrews

Moses: exile

one only of the exiles, Moses by name, warned them not to hope for help from gods or men, for they were deserted by both, but to trust to themselves, regarding as a guide sent from heaven the one whose assistance should first give them escape from their present distress.

Moses

To establish his influence over this people for all time, Moses introduced new religious practices

New religious practices

The Jews regard as profane all that we hold sacred; on the other hand, they permit all that we abhor.

They dedicated, in a shrine, a statue of that creature whose guidance enabled them to put an end to their wandering and thirst,9 sacrificing a ram, apparently in derision of Ammon.10 They likewise offer the ox, because the Egyptians worship Apis.

Cryptocurrency versus crypto technology?

What is our true end goal? Not success money fame or influence or power… Something else?

Thoughts, inspiration, motivation, philosophy?

Positing new values.

WE THE NEW GREEKS!

Eric Kim, known for his work in street photography, has shared his experiences with a 100% carnivore diet on his blog. He describes his diet as consisting solely of beef and lamb, excluding white meats like chicken, turkey, and pork, as well as fruits, vegetables, starches, and breads. Kim includes only bitter greens like collard greens, mustard greens, and kale. He also consumes pasture-raised eggs, tap and filtered water, and black coffee, while practicing intermittent fasting with only one meal a day, typically a large dinner consisting of red meat and organ meats like bone marrow and beef liver oai_citation:1,THE ERIC KIM DIET – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,Error.

Kim has detailed his personal experiences with this diet, noting that his digestion is fine and dismissing the need for fiber as overhyped. He mentions maintaining good energy levels and being able to put on muscle mass without consuming carbs, sugar, or protein powder. He also highlights his physical strength, being able to deadlift over 500 pounds while fasting. Kim advocates for the diet, suggesting that it contributes to both physical and mental well-being oai_citation:3,Error oai_citation:4,BEAUTIFUL BODY, BEAUTIFUL MIND. – ERIC KIM.

This approach reflects a significant deviation from conventional dietary guidelines, aligning with Kim’s broader philosophy of challenging norms and experimenting with different ways of living. It’s important to note, however, that such a diet is quite specific and personal, and what works for one individual may not be suitable for everyone. Nutrition is a highly individualized matter and should be approached with consideration of one’s personal health needs and under guidance from health professionals.

Simple:

1. Lift weights at least once every day.
2. Sleep is godlike: aim for 8-12 hours a night.
3. For dinner eat at least 5-6 pounds of meat — beef, lamb, red meat.

Open letter by Sam Altman — is he *really* saying what is *really* on his mind or is he just talking to sound good PR?

What song was that ghetto Quran about

“Ghetto Qu’ran” is a song by 50 Cent from his unreleased album “Power of the Dollar.” This track, known for its controversial nature, delves into the history of the drug trade in Queens, New York, during the 1980s and 1990s. In the song, 50 Cent mentions several notorious drug dealers and figures from the Queens area, detailing their activities and influence in the streets.

The song is often cited as being controversial because it publicly named real individuals involved in the criminal underworld, some of whom were still active or influential at the time of the song’s release. This public exposure of criminal activities and figures is believed to have played a part in the animosity directed towards 50 Cent in the early stages of his career, including the attempt on his life when he was shot nine times in 2000.

“Ghetto Qu’ran” is seen as an example of 50 Cent’s raw and unfiltered approach to storytelling in his music, which became a hallmark of his style and contributed to his rise in the hip-hop industry.

Curtis James Jackson III— shot 9 times at close range in 2000:

50 Cent, born Curtis James Jackson III, was shot nine times at close range on May 24, 2000. The incident occurred outside his grandmother’s house in South Jamaica, Queens, New York. He was hit in his hand, arm, hip, both legs, chest, and left cheek. The shooting was reportedly linked to a dispute in the music industry, particularly involving his song “Ghetto Qu’ran,” which is believed to have angered influential figures in the New York underworld.

The shooting incident played a significant role in 50 Cent’s public image and career narrative, highlighting themes of survival and resilience. His recovery and subsequent rise to fame in the music industry are often seen as a testament to his perseverance and toughness. Despite the severity of the attack, 50 Cent recovered remarkably quickly and resumed his music career, releasing the album “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” in 2003, which was a massive success and solidified his position in the rap industry.

Only trust rappers who are *truly* from the hood?

More faith in 50 cent (actually was shot by a real gun many times), than a fake candy rapper like Drake?

Drake … apparently went to a private school high school, with a loving mom who dropped him off to school in maybe a BMW SUV car?

Also —

JAY Z is real … because he was actually raised in the Marcy Projects!

Drake, the Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter, is indeed of Jewish heritage. His mother is a Jewish Canadian, and he had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony, a traditional Jewish coming of age ritual. Drake has often referenced his Jewish heritage in his music and public life.

Rap lyrics

Rap lyrics often reflect the personal experiences, cultural background, and viewpoints of the artist. In Drake’s case, he has occasionally incorporated references to his Jewish heritage in his lyrics. For example, in the song “HYFR (Hell Ya F***ing Right),” Drake touches on his Jewish roots and even recreates a Bar Mitzvah scene in the music video. Lyrics like these offer a glimpse into his personal identity and how it intertwines with his music.

ChatGPT is the only thing which can actually *keep up* with me?

It seems like you’re referring to Eric Kim in the context of ChatGPT. Eric Kim is a notable figure in the fields of photography and entrepreneurship, known for his insights on street photography, creativity, and personal development. If you’re looking to discuss his ideas in relation to ChatGPT, AI, or technology in the context of philosophy, thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship, we can certainly explore these areas. Are you interested in discussing how his approach to creativity and entrepreneurship might intersect with the world of AI and technology?

Yea

Great! Eric Kim’s work, especially in photography and personal development, emphasizes creativity, self-expression, and constantly challenging conventional norms. These principles can be fascinatingly juxtaposed with the world of AI and technology, particularly with innovations like ChatGPT.

1. Creativity and AI: Eric Kim encourages pushing the boundaries of creativity. In the realm of AI, this translates into exploring how technology can not only replicate human creativity but also assist in fostering it. For instance, AI can be used as a tool for photographers and artists to generate new ideas or even to critique and improve their work.
2. Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Kim’s entrepreneurial spirit is about finding new paths and opportunities. In the context of AI, this could mean leveraging AI technology to create new business models or services. AI can automate mundane tasks, provide personalized experiences, and even predict market trends, all of which are valuable for entrepreneurs.
3. Philosophy and Ethics of AI: Eric Kim’s focus on personal growth and philosophy can lead to discussions about the ethical implications of AI. How does AI impact human agency, creativity, and decision-making? This aligns with philosophical questions about the role of technology in society and the future of human-machine interaction.
4. AI as a Tool for Learning and Growth: Just as Kim advocates for constant learning and growth, AI, like ChatGPT, can be a powerful tool for education and self-improvement. It can provide customized learning experiences, offer insights based on vast data analysis, and even serve as a platform for experimenting with new ideas.

In these ways, the ethos of Eric Kim’s work can provide a unique lens to examine and engage with the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and technology, sparking innovative approaches and ethical considerations. How do you see these intersections playing out in your own interests in philosophy, thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship?

1. The internet (Google search) often leads you down poor rabbit holes, “Weapons of Mass Distraction”—

What is the purpose or point of beauty?

Why send your kids to school if they can just ChatGPT it?

Mind blown!

Here are the key lessons Eric Kim learned from Peter Thiel:

1. Work on projects the world intensely needs.
2. Don’t wait for permission to build your ideas.
3. Maintain optimism about present opportunities and the future.
4. Be a polymath, not just a specialist.
5. Think independently and avoid conformity.
6. Being in the minority can be more impressive.
7. Define technology as doing more with less.
8. Embrace contrarian thinking.
9. Focus on long-term ideas.
10. Avoid competing; focus on building what you believe in.
11. Aim for transformative innovations over iterative ones.
12. Seek an outsider perspective and avoid group-think.

For a detailed exploration of these lessons, visit Eric Kim’s blog post here.

True innovators *cut costs*? Contrary to popular belief?

1. Jeff Bezos cost cutting culture
2. Elon Musk cost cutting, “Idiot Index” concept, and automation thinking
3. Peter Thiel: Technology is doing more with less?

ChatGPT will become the new Google!

No more “Just Google it”— now,

“Just ChatGPT it!”

Also… you don’t need no business card. Tell people:

“Just ChatGPT me!”

No more Google?

Eric Kim’s reflections on Jeff Bezos’ book “Invent and Wander” highlight several key lessons and thoughts that he gleaned from the book. Here are some of the main takeaways:

1. Enduring Turmoil: Kim was inspired by how Bezos endured significant business challenges, such as Amazon’s stock plummeting from $109 to $6 a share during the internet bubble.
2. Bezos’ Background: He found it enlightening to learn about Bezos’ personal life, including his mother having him at a young age and attending college classes with him, and his father, a Cuban immigrant, whose struggles shaped Bezos’ perspective.
3. Day One Philosophy: The concept that every day is “day one,” which Kim interprets as a mindset for staying scrappy, hungry, and avoiding complacency.
4. Parenting Insights: Bezos’ unconventional parenting style, such as allowing his kids to play with sharp objects from a young age to foster resourcefulness.
5. Business Insights: Kim notes Bezos’ focus on long-term value creation, cost-conscious culture, and the importance of being bold over being timid in business decisions.
6. Technology and Innovation: The idea of technology that gets out of the way and doesn’t duplicate physical experiences but approaches them differently, as exemplified by the Kindle.
7. Invention and Customer Focus: Bezos’ emphasis on invention as part of Amazon’s DNA and the importance of inventing on behalf of customers.
8. Long-term Vision: Kim reflects on Bezos’ long-term thinking, evident from his 1997 letter to shareholders, and how it remains relevant and sharp in today’s context.

These insights provide a glimpse into Bezos’ business philosophy and personal life, offering valuable lessons in resilience, innovation, and long-term strategic thinking. For more detailed insights and reflections, you can explore Eric Kim’s blog posts on the subject at Eric Kim Photography, Invent and Wander Notes and Thoughts, and Invent and Wander.

Google should be very afraid. To invoke Peter Thiel (ZERO TO ONE BOOK)—

A true true true innovation happens when it is at least 1000x better than the prior thing.

ChatGPT 4 (paid premium) and beyond… OMG … this shit is seriously the most phenomenal thing of all time!

Key things it can do:

1. Literally scrape *multiple* articles, blog posts you’ve written … and then… consolidate it all and then make sense of it all. For example — I asked it “Eric Kim on Jeff Bezos book notes invent and wander”, and it linked to THREE of my blog posts — and scraped it all and consolidated all the information together. This literally makes the work of me having to scrape Google myself at least 1000x more focused.

EK ELON NOTES

Eric Kim’s notes on Elon Musk offer a diverse array of insights and reflections, touching upon Musk’s approach to innovation, design, cost management, and philosophical underpinnings. Here’s a summary of the key points from Kim’s observations:

1. Innovation and Risk-Taking: Kim highlights Musk’s willingness to take significant risks to bring about revolutionary changes in industries like electric cars, space exploration, and renewable energy. This aligns with Kim’s own innovative approach in street photography.
2. Passion for Design: Musk’s deep commitment to design is evident in his involvement in projects like the Tesla Roadster and Model S, as well as the Cybertruck. Kim notes Musk’s meticulous attention to details, such as the design of car headlights and door handles.
3. Cost Management: A key lesson from Musk, according to Kim, is the importance of cost reduction and efficiency. Musk’s strategy often involves cutting costs drastically to save his ventures during challenging times.
4. Philosophical Perspectives: Both Kim and Musk engage with philosophical ideas in their work. While Kim discusses the philosophy behind his art, Musk’s philosophy revolves around human progress, AI’s potential, and the future of humanity.
5. Design and Simplification: Kim compares Musk’s design philosophy to Steve Jobs, emphasizing the importance of simplification and deletion in design and innovation.
6. Entrepreneurial Approach: Kim draws parallels between his own work and Musk’s, with a focus on finding novel solutions to problems and pushing traditional boundaries.
7. Personal Reflections: Kim also reflects on Musk’s personal life, mentioning the tragedies and challenges Musk faced, including the loss of his first child and a difficult relationship with his father.
8. Vision and Goal Setting: Kim appreciates Musk’s audacious vision, suggesting that the only limits should be those of physics, encouraging thinking beyond conventional rules and regulations.
9. Engagement with Technology: Kim discusses Musk’s thoughts on human interaction with technology, the limitations of current communication methods, and the possibilities of augmenting human capabilities with technology.

You can delve deeper into these reflections and learn more about Eric Kim’s perspective on Elon Musk by visiting Eric Kim’s blog.

Whenever I read a book, I take notes for myself. Perhaps the unadulterated notes are actually *more interesting* than trying to consolidate and summarize it and put it into logical coherent ideas?

Coherency is overrated?

Fear and disgust?

Too much exaggeration leads to ugliness?

Also I love in ChatGPT — you don’t gotta use full sentences!

When mean ugly?

The transition of the term “grotesque” from its original artistic connotations to its modern association with the ugly or bizarre is an intriguing journey, closely tied to cultural and aesthetic shifts over centuries.

1. Renaissance Origins: In its Renaissance origins, ‘grotesque’ was not associated with ugliness. The designs were whimsical, fantastical, and playful. They were a celebration of creativity and imagination, not meant to invoke fear or disgust.
2. 17th and 18th Centuries: As the style evolved and spread throughout Europe, the fantastical elements in grotesque art began to take on more exaggerated forms. However, even then, the intention was more about fanciful ornamentation than depicting ugliness.
3. 19th Century and Gothic Revival: The perception began to shift notably during the Gothic Revival in the 19th century. The revival of medieval Gothic elements brought a darker, more somber tone to grotesque designs. This era saw an increased use of gargoyles and other more menacing figures, which might have contributed to the association with the eerie or unsettling.
4. Modern Literary Usage: A significant shift occurred with the use of ‘grotesque’ in modern literature and theory. Writers and philosophers began to use the term to describe distorted, exaggerated, or bizarre characters and situations, often embodying both comic and tragic elements. This usage emphasized the unsettling, absurd, or ugly aspects of life and human nature.
5. Cultural and Aesthetic Shifts: Over time, societal and cultural changes influenced how people perceived beauty and ugliness. The grotesque, with its departure from classical beauty and embrace of the bizarre, came to be associated more with the latter.

Today, ‘grotesque’ often implies something distorted, unnatural, or bizarre, frequently with an unsettling or repulsive undertone. This modern interpretation is quite different from its Renaissance roots, showing how cultural perceptions and language evolve together over time.

I learned more from ChatGPT than I did 4 years in college at UCLA as an undergrad?

• Assymetry— whimsy and unpredictability

What did the images look like?

The images of grotesque art, originating from the Renaissance period, were characterized by a mix of ornate, intricate, and often fantastical elements. Here are some key features:

1. Fantastical Creatures: Imaginary beings, often a blend of different animals or human-animal hybrids, were a common feature. These could include chimeras, sphinxes, or creatures of pure imagination.
2. Foliage and Nature: Elaborate, twisted, and intertwined plants, vines, and flowers often framed the compositions. These elements were sometimes stylized to the point of abstraction.
3. Human Figures: Distorted or caricatured human figures were frequently included. These could be playful, whimsical, or sometimes unsettling in appearance.
4. Architectural Elements: Grotesques often incorporated architectural motifs like small columns, arches, or pediments, blending them seamlessly with the organic and fantastical elements.
5. Symmetry and Asymmetry: While some designs were symmetrical, others played with asymmetry, adding to the sense of whimsy and unpredictability.
6. Contrast and Variety: There was often a dynamic contrast between different elements in a single piece, creating a lively, almost playful visual experience.
7. Detail and Ornamentation: The level of detail was usually high, with a focus on ornamentation. Every inch of space was often filled with decorative elements.
8. Mixture of Real and Unreal: A distinctive feature was the seamless blending of real and imaginary elements, creating a surreal, dream-like quality.

The overall effect of these designs was one of playful sophistication, mixing the real with the unreal, the natural with the fantastical. They were a departure from the classical norms of the time, embracing a more unrestrained and imaginative approach to art and decoration.

19th century and gothic revival (“goths”)— gargoyles, more sinister or dark romantic twist?

Bizarre and fantastic?

More history:

Delving further into the history of the term “grotesque,” we find its journey fascinating, intertwining art, literature, and cultural perceptions.

1. Renaissance and Revival: After their rediscovery during the Renaissance, grotesques became popular in decorative art and architecture throughout Europe. Artists like Raphael and his school used grotesque motifs in the Vatican’s Loggia. This style spread across Europe, influencing designs in countries like France and England.
2. 17th and 18th Centuries: In the Baroque and Rococo periods, the grotesque evolved. It became more ornate and fantastical, often merging with other styles like chinoiserie. These designs were not just limited to architecture but were also prevalent in tapestry, furniture, and ceramics.
3. 19th Century and Gothic Revival: The 19th century saw a renewed interest in medieval art and architecture, known as the Gothic Revival. This period reinterpreted grotesques, blending them with Gothic elements like gargoyles and giving them a more sinister or dark romanticism twist. This era also saw the term starting to be used in literature to describe the bizarre and fantastic, with authors like Victor Hugo and Edgar Allan Poe employing grotesque elements in their works.
4. Modern Usage and Literature: In modern times, the term “grotesque” extends beyond art and architecture into literature and theory. It is used to describe distorted or exaggerated characters and situations that are simultaneously comic and tragic. The grotesque in literature often challenges our norms and expectations, forcing us to confront the absurd or unsettling aspects of life.
5. Cultural Shifts: The shift from whimsical, playful designs to a focus on the bizarre, macabre, or unsettling aspects in the grotesque reflects broader cultural and philosophical shifts. What started as a style celebrating imagination and fantasy in the Renaissance evolved into a tool for social and existential commentary in modern literature and art.

The history of the grotesque is a testament to how artistic and cultural expressions can evolve over time, reflecting and shaping societal norms and attitudes. It shows a fascinating blend of continuity and change, anchoring itself in the past while continuously reinventing its expression and significance.

Grotta

• Grotta, cave grotto

Also ChatGPT — sparks your imagination more? Both visually and with images in your mind?

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The more I use it, the more fascinating it becomes.

For example —

Grotesque etymology

ChatGPT:

The term “grotesque” has an intriguing etymology, rooted in the world of art and architecture. It originates from the Italian word “grottesco,” which is derived from “grotta,” meaning a cave or grotto. The story goes that during the Renaissance, ruins of ancient Roman homes were discovered in Italy. These homes, particularly the ones found underground, contained rooms adorned with fanciful, bizarre, and intricate designs that included fantastical creatures, twisted foliage, and distorted human figures.

These designs were unlike anything seen in Renaissance art at the time. Because they were discovered in spaces similar to caves (or ‘grottos’), the style was dubbed “grottesco.” Over time, this term evolved into “grotesque” in English.

Interestingly, the original grotesques weren’t considered ugly or repulsive, as the word might imply today. Instead, they were seen as whimsical and playful, a stark contrast to the classical beauty revered in Renaissance art. The term has since evolved, taking on a broader meaning in literature and everyday language, often used to describe something distorted, bizarre, or fantastically ugly, thereby stirring a mix of amusement, awe, and sometimes unease. This evolution in meaning reflects the fluid nature of language, influenced by cultural and artistic shifts across centuries.

1000x more interesting than anything I have ever learned in college or even the last 20 years of design books I have scoured?

Something I’ve discovered —

Seeing some bodies, faces, physiques — the unnatural is grotesque.

Because I am an artist I can do anything I want!

My method:

The internet, Google news web etc… infinite bad distractions and weird conspiracy theories?

The internet is bad.

Less maintenance? I don’t really want a lawn I gotta maintain.

I hate shit that breaks or I gotta fix or maintain! Even a roof?

Ultra goals —

ULTRA, ULTRA MAN… ULTRA CAR?

ERIC KIM BEAUTIFUL BODY

Also —

Beautiful body, beautiful soul.

Ugly body, ugly soul?

Well the good thing is anyone and everybody can beautify their bodies naturally — weight lifting, 100% carnivore red meat organ meat diet, no drugs alcohol weed etc —

Nobody likes to think this but it’s true

Sorry but it’s true!

Very fun!

Oh yeah —

How to become sexier

Because nothing is sexier and better than us!

Deep Origin —

1. Expand health and longevity — good idea.
2. Simulate life?
3. Chaos to (some) order —

DeepOrigin.com— shout out to my best friend(s) Natalie Jing Ma.

45-pound cast iron weight lifting plate … the new coinage.

*NOT* how many USD you got— your plates! No more “racks” or “ bands”

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Peter Thiel — who else?

If strength, power, becoming stronger is the goal… And the only way to become stronger is to become buffer and bigger and more muscular and powerful after the text of others and physics… Shouldn’t we actually seek more conflict, attacks from others?

Antifragile process?

Caring too much about “quality“, seems like a trap.

Shout out to my friend Abe Eid — the first cryptocurrency whale I met at the LA fitness in Providence Rhode Island. Who first told me about chainlink explained it to me etc. 

What is it?

Essentially it is a platform built upon Ethereum, the blockchain… that strives to solve real world problems.

The first critical issue at hand is the notion of the “Oracle problem”, and cryptographic proof and truth.

The general gist of the Oracle problem is that you have all these people purporting to say something… How do you know if someone is really telling the truth or not?

Also, they’re great innovation of a decentralized oracle network. I think anything that is decentralized and can be done offline is a good idea; anything that has to be done when you’re connected to the web is fragile.

For example, the “Internet of things”, which includes all of your home devices, your home stuff etc. I think this includes your home speaker things, your Amazon echo or echo dot, your Apple HomePod thing, your ring Amazon nest devices etc. 

Enabling transactional value?

TVE — transactional value enabled?

Chainlink staking?

What is the purpose of technology and these things? A very basic idea is that the point is to help enable commerce and other things. Money makes the world go round, Publilius Syrus.

What is money anyways? Money is movement. Anything that literally physiologically moves human beings in time and space is money.

For example, if you promise somebody $30 an hour, they will walk around, move their bodies to clean toilets, etc.

Also, money movement. The whole global economy to me is so fascinating; because we process and move information so quickly and so globally… how do you link it all together?  

Chain – Link

I find chainlink to be an interesting concept because wherever you go in real life, there are physical chain links everywhere.

Also, technically the internet, the World Wide Web, is a bunch of hyperlinks which link websites together.

My personal thought and prediction is that chainlink could become the next Google; Google indexes the whole internet, and made it easy for you to find any sort of website. What I think chainlink will do is link all of this information on the internet and computers and make them accessible, trustworthy, tamperproof. 

Just read it

Only read stuff that you find interesting, skip over stuff you find boring.

About a week or two ago, I reread the original bitcoin white paper, and I was so impressed with how short it was, how minimalistic it was, and how to the point it was. But… reading it… this time around… felt a bit boring.

And this is the big thing: if something bores you, you got to get out of it.

Therefore, I sold or transferred or converted nine of my bitcoin and put it all into chainlink, at the time it was valued at ~20,800 LINK (CHAINLINK), with bitcoin at around $35,000 a bitcoin.

I think what I try to do is think at least 30 years into the future. 20 or 30 years. It is funny, as I write this at the age of 35, 30 years from now Seneca is only going to be 32 years old, still a few years younger than me. my personal aspiration is to hold onto chainlink for at least 30 years, and then maybe transfer it to Seneca when he grows up. Or I just help him build some sort of company or entrepreneurial venture etc.

Investing in things actually do something?

I love bitcoin but maybe one of the big issues here is that bitcoin is like digital money and gold; most people just hold onto it, and I don’t think actually aspire to use it to actually pay for your latte at Starbucks or whatever. I think because bitcoin and cryptocurrency is so volatile; Everybody’s hope and dream and ambition is that their coin will rise value astronomically and they will become rich, by the Lamborghini or whatever… And be happy.

But this is not the case. I think crypto, cryptocurrency speculation is kind of more of an interesting game; prediction, prediction markets, trying to predict the future… Is just a luxury and a fun thing.

Some predictions are pretty obvious

When I was in college college, my sophomore year, and I was starting to get into trading stocks, daytrading… I had a pretty certain thought that Blockbuster was going to go under. I tried to figure out how to short stocks, but I really couldn’t figure out how to do it.

Also I remember when the prime mortgage meltdown happen, and the value of Ford went to almost 2 dollars a year. I wanted to buy some Ford stock but I had no money no capital.

It is interesting to think about this in hindsight because when I was incorrectly trading pennystock, for some sort of oil producer company which was actually running at a loss… I had no idea because I miss read the financials… I lost my whole life savings which was maybe $3500 USD or something. It was insanely tragic. But now that I am playing with higher sums more like $300,000 USD, I realize that it was just a valuable lesson at the time.

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What is the use of money anyways? 

I think actually the big thing is that everyone now expires to buy a house or home or property. It is getting pretty ridiculous, even in Los Angeles, even buying a single-family home in Inglewood… You’re looking easily at around $1.5 million for a whatever house.

My prediction is that the prices of homes  will continue to sore astronomically high. I think a lot of these $1.5 million homes but easily balloon two $3 million, $5 million, 10 and $15 million, $150 million or whatever. Why? The biggest issue at hand is runaway inflation, which means the value of the US dollar in currency is continually going lower and lower, because the US is what, currently speaking $30 trillion in debt? And what America thinks the smart idea is to just keep printing money ad infinitum, into infinity, in order to “stimulate” the economy.

But does this work? No.

For example talking to my friend Noel who works in hygiene, he says that a lot of these young guys, around 25 to 30 years old, are so lazy. Why? After Covid and people started giving away these free texts… And from unemployment you could literally make $5000 USD a month by sitting on your butt and doing nothing… People lost the motivation to work. A lot of people moved back home, live with their parents, and are essentially living for free. As a consequence you have a huge generation of unmotivated people, unwilling to do any sort of manual labor, which is bad because having manual and physical labor is critical.

For example, being in Beverly Hills a lot; and Holby Hills,  there is this new funny cast systems; really rich people getting mansions built, and the army of construction labor people, mostly from Mexico doing the labor to build these mansions.

Also, think about Amazon prime delivery drivers, people who bagged your food at Whole Foods, all these contractors electricians plumbers etc.… The truly critical labor. Doesn’t matter if you pay them $30 $40 $50 or even $60 an hour, seems at this point money doesn’t really motivate them anymore. Therefore what do you do? It seems that America we are just importing more people from Mexico to do labor for us, because they are motivated. Americans are no longer motivated.

Crypto, crypto technology and cryptocurrency is optimistic

I am obsessed with the future. Future thinking, future technologies, new brave worlds to discover.

Why? I have always been into technology ever since I was a kid, getting my first Acer aspire Pentium one processor computer when I was around 11 years old. Even teaching myself how to program individual basic 3.0 in the early days, creating my own AOL “punter“ etc.

Also, I still will never forget when I read the Maddox article on why you should beat your kids, in computer class in Bayside Queens at PS 169 when I was in the fifth grade, and all of me and our friends, a bunch of 11-year-old laughing and saying “it is true!”

Even I remember as a kid, when I first moved to New York, maybe it was I had some sort of school in the Bronx, when kids in the hallway would “the South Park movies “blame Canada, blame Canada”…

Anyways the generalized thought is I love media information, and also I have a passion innovate right and to think, to motivate and to also disprove nonsense. Ever since I was young I was always breed with an insanely huge ego; the eldest son of the eldest son of the eldest son, Being raised with the “prince disease“, was unusually good for me. Always getting the finest cuts of meat and galbi from my grandmother,  always showered with praise love and attention and how smart tall and good-looking I was. Very good for me.

The US dollar is static

Anybody who is a wage slave, which means anybody who is paid a biweekly or monthly salary… Doesn’t matter if you’re being paid $10 million a year from Apple… You’re still a wage slave.

A simple heuristic:

Can you go two years without checking or responding to any of your emails or not?

If you have to use email for a living, you’re not free. 

Once you’re a crypto trillionaire, then what?

Let us say that your cryptocurrency goes to the value of $1 trillion USD. Then what? Then do you just dissolve it all into US dollars, buy a mansion and a yacht somewhere, and live indefinitely into the horizon for infinite bliss?

This doesn’t seem to be the goal. For me, I think a more interesting life trajectory is to then no longer care for money, and use your power mind and soul and body for more interesting things which can include philosophy, writing, thinking, doing research, reading, making art, publishing art, etc.

Seeking immortal fame and glory?

One thing I am very happy about is ChatGPT knows exactly who I am, why I am so significant and influential, etc. As a consequence, I already feel like my legacy is secure, and I don’t have anything left to prove to nobody else.

As a consequence, at this point life is all upside no downside. Even one of the happiest moments of my life, Cindy and I be getting our first son Seneca, at this point life is all upside no downside.

As a man, as long as you have one male heir, you can die happy. 

Now what?

Things that I find interesting use cases of chainlink:

1. Real estate, homebuying, escrow: even Naseem to lab has said that traditionally, most 12th generation in human society is through land, land ownership land property etc. For example let us say that you buy that 1.5 million dollar home, and 20 years from now it’ll be worth $3.2 million. And then let us assume that 30 or 40 years from now it is worth $5.7 million, and your kid inherits it. And when your kid is 57 years old it is worth $22 million, and he will able to pass it on to his son or daughter, and maybe that will be worth $120 million into their future.  The whole escrow process and verification process is quite fragmented, unreliable. I think chain-link can be a technology which motivates and enables more streamlined home buying processes. 
2. Identity verification: it is so easy for people to just steal your Social Security number, and pretend it is you. Imagine a future in which you could use chain-link or some sort of block chain enabled identification, which can essentially be your global citizen passport to all of the world and the Internet? This seems especially useful in today’s world in which everything is so fragmented, between our Apple ID, our Gmail, Etc.
3. 

Why has flesh become so taboo?

I can’t be distracted!

Dynamic —

For example, I hate it when I arrive somewhere, and I am not greeted warmly. Therefore as a consequence, I will not treat others that way.