PROJECT GUARDIAN — Singapore.

Study MAS —

https://www.mas.gov.sg/schemes-and-initiatives/project-guardian

Report

Enabling Open & Interoperable Networks  (17.1 MB) report proposes a framework for designing open interoperable digital asset networks. The report was jointly developed with subject matter experts at the Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructure (CPMI), with contributions from participating financial institutions

The Interlinking Networks  (1.07 MB) report proposes a common model for linking digital asset networks implemented on diverse ledger technologies and describes common archetypes for the issuance, distribution and transfer of digital assets and introduces a reference model for cross-network exchanges. The report was jointly developed in collaboration with the Financial Industry, FinTechs and Industry Groups.

1. It is their external avatar. Tell me what you drive, and I will tell you who you are.
2. Our second or third home?

Apollo acquired Yahoo in 2021 for 4.25 billion USD in cash? Why?

Price

APO — The current stock price of Apollo Global Management (APO) as of January 9, 2024, is $95.66. This price is subject to market fluctuations, so it’s recommended to check a live financial news source for the most up-to-date information. oai_citation:1,Error

Yahoo is currently owned by Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm. Apollo acquired Yahoo in September 2021. Prior to this acquisition, Yahoo was a part of Verizon Communications. The deal with Apollo included a $4.25 billion cash payment and a preferred interest of $750 million oai_citation:1,Error.

Who’s apollo owned by

Apollo Global Management is a publicly traded company, so it is owned by its shareholders. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol APO. The ownership of Apollo is divided among various institutional investors, private investors, and its own executives and employees. The largest shareholders typically include a mix of mutual funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors. As with most public companies, the exact distribution of ownership can vary over time based on stock trading and investment shifts.

Sugar is positively *causing* heart disease, cancer, Type 3 Diabetes (also known as “Alzheimer’s”), obesity, fat, overfat, metabolic disease.

Don’t trust Warren Buffet— common, just look at him. Overfat, obese man— drinks Coca Cola I think?

3M? MMM stock ticker.

What happened? Since 2017– almost 7 years ,,, practically no new innovations?

Now that COVID is over,,, now what?

I can provide a brief overview of 3M’s stock prices over the past five years, highlighting significant highs and lows for each year:

• 2020: The stock reached a high of around $180 and a low near $115.
• 2021: There was a peak at approximately $200 and a dip to about $170.
• 2022: The highest point was close to $180, with a low near $140.
• 2023: The stock saw highs around $160 and lows close to $120.
• 2024: As of now, data is ongoing for the year.

For exact figures and detailed analysis, it’s best to consult a financial database or stock market tracking website.

Vs robots?

The trifecta!

New innovation?

2017 – Staying Visibly Active

• A new type of 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material becomes an attractive product for athletic activewear manufacturers. The washable, stretchable and stain resistant product adheres to a variety of fabrics and becomes reflective when illuminated at night.

1995 – Internet Debut

• 3M launches its first website, giving its customers links to thousands of pages of information on 3M programs, products and technologies.

1980 – Something to Post About

• 3M introduced Post-it® Notes, creating a whole new category in the marketplace and changing people’s communication and organization behavior forever.

Wow — the old 3 M logo?

1978 – Seeing Red

• The blue 3M logo is replaced with a new, rounded logo in a specially formulated color – 3M Red.

Scotch magic tape!

1961 – Vanishing Act

• 3M introduces Scotch® Magic™ Tape, the innovative matte-finish tape virtually invisible on light-colored paper and envelopes. Unlike glossy tapes, users could write on it with pen, pencil or marker.

Wow

Scotch tape

1930 – Scotch Cellophane Tape Launched

• Richard Drew saw another customer need. Cellophane was popular, but there was no attractive way to seal the clear material. He coated samples of cellophane with 3M adhesive. 
• Scotch® Cellophane Tape was born and soon hundreds of practical uses were discovered, such as during the Great Depression, people found the product to be useful for mending torn book pages and documents.

1925 – Masking Tape Invented

• While testing abrasive samples at a body shop, Richard Drew, a 3M lab assistant, noted that painters were having trouble masking car parts. He got an idea that led to the invention of masking tape. 
• The tape was a hit and the Scotch® brand tape product line was born, as was 3M’s growing emphasis on product diversity.

3M Timeline

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company

3M is the shit!

More than a century ago, 3M started as a small-scale mining venture in Northern Minnesota, then named Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. 

Most great invention — 3M, Vinyl Automotive wrap (matte black)— the reason why I find it so great:

First — non toxic. Spray paint, masking tape, is fun and fine, but the fumes are honestly quite toxic.

Second — insanely easy. People don’t know, but putting on a vehicle wrap literally takes like two seconds. It’s just a big ass sticker! The secret is doing a seamless job, but doing a ghetto job only takes seconds.

Third, if you mess up, you can unpeel it and re-apply it!

Fourth, better to do *a* job than *no* job!

Applying a 3M vinyl wrap to your car can be a rewarding DIY project, blending philosophy and innovation. Here’s a practical and interesting approach:

1. Preparation: Clean your car thoroughly. Any dirt or grime can hinder the vinyl’s ability to adhere. Consider philosophically how a clean foundation is essential for transformation.
2. Tools: Gather your tools—squeegee, heat gun, utility knife, and isopropyl alcohol. The right tools are like the right thoughts: essential for effective action.
3. Cutting the Vinyl: Measure and cut the vinyl slightly larger than the section you’re covering. Precision in measurement is like precision in thought.
4. Applying the Vinyl: Peel the backing off and carefully place the vinyl over the area. Use the squeegee to smooth it out, working from the center outward to avoid bubbles or wrinkles. This is where patience and a steady hand mirror the steady development of a well-thought idea.
5. Heating and Stretching: Use a heat gun to gently warm the vinyl. This makes it more pliable and easier to stretch around curves and edges. Innovation often requires flexibility and adaptability, much like the vinyl.
6. Trimming and Tucking: Trim off excess material and tuck the edges around. The precision here can be likened to refining an idea or concept to its most effective form.
7. Final Touches: Go over the entire area with the heat gun and squeegee again to ensure full adhesion. This is the final step in ensuring that your concept—like the vinyl—sticks and endures.

Remember, applying a vinyl wrap is as much an art as it is a technical skill. It requires patience, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and adapt. Each step mirrors a stage in bringing an innovative idea to fruition. Enjoy the process!

My theory; capitalism and consumerism is anti body.

Why? Capitalism and consumerism is predicated on the idea that if you want to become more beautiful, you must purchase things to become more beautiful.

Also don’t trust nobody with facial hair?

Also, CrossFitters are a bunch of losers

The new lulu? Tenthousand.cc

Black on black … very innovative at the time!

Black on black, so they won’t get dirty
Lookin’ like a grown man, feelin’ like I’m ’bout 30

So democratic!!

But I bet I’ll snatch your chick with my got damn vans on
Holla at ya boy, but I can tell ya where I got these
Vans don’t cost cheese, real niggas wear these vans (yeah)

Throw away Nikes!

Man, we be sportin’ Vans and we throw away Nikes
If you wanna get right, stop buyin’ those Nikes
Get some new fuckin’ Vans and you’ll bet you look icy (hey)

”Fuck coke whites”— (All white Air Force 1’s)

Only $36 bucks for vans??

[Verse 1: Lil B]
Got my Vans on, finna out walk out the door
Put five on the grapes so you know I’m gon’ blow
Got the new pack shoe, bought it right out the door
Holla at the dope girls, dope boys all go
Man, if you really tight, then you gotta get Vans
See me in the club, bitch I’m a grown man
If you see me at a party, then it must be crack
Cost 36 dollars, all black, yes

[Chorus]
Young L
Got my Vans on, but they look like sneakers
Got my Vans on, but they look like sneakers
Got my Vans on, but they look like sneakers
You wearin’ coke whites but my Vans look cleaner
Got my Vans on, but they look like sneakers
Got my Vans on, but they look like sneakers
Got my Vans on, but they look like sneakers
You wearin’ coke whites but my Vans look cleaner

GENIUS LYRICS

“Get your grown man on —“

The Pack, known for their song “Vans,” was active from 2004 to 2018. The group consisted of members Lil B, Young L, Stunnaman, and Lil Uno. They gained recognition with their mixtapes and were signed by Too Short to his label, Up All Nite Records. The Pack is remembered for their skateboard-themed raps and explicit song content. Their notable releases include the album “Based Boys” and the mixtape “Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 1” and “Vol. 2”. After their initial success, they faced challenges with their record label due to poor album sales and eventually signed with Indie Pop. There’s no recent information about their current activities post-2018 oai_citation:1,The Pack (group) – Wikipedia.

Stop buying those Nikes! Real niggas wear these VANNNNSSSSSSS —

“The Vans Song” by The Pack is a hip-hop track released in 2006 that gained significant popularity, particularly among the youth. The song is essentially an ode to Vans sneakers, a brand synonymous with skate culture and casual streetwear. Its catchy beat and repetitive chorus (“Got my Vans on, but they look like sneakers”) helped it become a cultural anthem of sorts, celebrating the laid-back, nonconformist ethos of skateboard culture.

The Pack, a group from the Bay Area, used this song to express their personal style and preferences, mirroring how young people often use fashion and music to define their identities. This song is an excellent example of how specific brands can become deeply integrated into youth culture and music, influencing not just what people wear but also the art they create.

What happened to the pack

“The Vans Song” by The Pack is a hip-hop track released in 2006 that gained significant popularity, particularly among the youth. The song is essentially an ode to Vans sneakers, a brand synonymous with skate culture and casual streetwear. Its catchy beat and repetitive chorus (“Got my Vans on, but they look like sneakers”) helped it become a cultural anthem of sorts, celebrating the laid-back, nonconformist ethos of skateboard culture.

The Pack, a group from the Bay Area, used this song to express their personal style and preferences, mirroring how young people often use fashion and music to define their identities. This song is an excellent example of how specific brands can become deeply integrated into youth culture and music, influencing not just what people wear but also the art they create.

The philosophy of being off the grid, or thinking about the “grid” is in itself, a fascinating concept and idea.

First, the grid as a metaphor, or a metaphorical way to think about almost everything. The grid, essentially imagine like a geometric box, cubes, shapes etc. For example grid gridlock traffic, traffic is a grid, one of the great upsides of walking is that it is multi directional; you could decide to walk on the sidewalk, walk close to the curb, walk in the bike lane, enter stores etc.

Do you remember that scary thriller “CUBE” horror film from the 90’s? Same grid idea.

Walking is non grid like

Funny; nobody really talks about how awesome it is to walk, the upsides of walking, the idea that when you’re walking you could be omnidirectional; you can weave around the sidewalk, go up and down the curb, different elevations and directions, and also turn around whenever you want. The problem with the car is that you are stuck in a singular plane; you can only drive forward, stay in the lane, turn when you’re told to turn etc.

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Your legs run the world

Therefore, the first idea is this: to walk, walking is at least 1 billion times superior to driving, doesn’t matter if you have a Ferrari or a Lamborghini or whatever, etc.

The second thought, it looks like having a membership, a gym membership, any sort of membership is bad. Why? I believe perhaps the issue at hand is that you are still confined to a box, a cube, another form of metaphorical grid. For example, the day I toured an equinox, and I was curious, and honestly, it is very overrated. Only thing they really have going for them is that they have hammerstrength (life fitness) squat racks and power racks, but you could find that at any golds gym or even crunch fitness. For the plates, iron grip is the best, but beyond that… The barbell sucked. It is cool to see that they have some trap bars, but don’t people know, you could buy your own barbell which quality is at at least 1 trillion times better? Texas power squat bar.

Look at the brands

For example, equinox uses iron grip barbells; it feels like cotton candy, so cheap. My Texas power squat bar feels at least 1 billion times superior in terms of overall quality. 

Buy Texas Power Squat bars!

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Off the grid thinking

I don’t know if I am different or exceptional or perhaps I am more similar than dissimilar to other people, but at least for myself I’ve discovered, I am insanely extremely easily distracted.

For example, the only time where and when I could really think is when I am in airplane mode. That is, when I’m just walking out and about on my iPad, iPad Pro without an Internet Wi-Fi connection. This is also why really really long international flights are good for thinking, because when you are devoid of an Internet connection and distractions, it is finally a good opportunity to start to think.

In fact, one of the ex founders of the company I used to work for, demand media, which later was rebranded into the “leaf” group, Byron Reese, he actually told me when I was 21 years old that one of his passions was writing, and he would actually intentionally go on really really really long international flights without Wi-Fi connection in order to get good writing done.

I think it is true; it is funny because in today’s world, a lot of these flights now have Wi-Fi, but still the good thing is that in mostly sucks. Therefore my suggestion is simple; even if you have the option, don’t use Wi-Fi on a plane, doesn’t matter whether domestic or international. In fact, the privilege of being able to go on a long international flight or domestic flight is via negativa — the privilege of NOT being contactable and the privilege of NOT being wired to the internet.

What do you need more … oxygen or WiFi? – Kanye

Once again, the new privilege is being disconnected, to be without an internet connection etc. 

Do you remember that scene from the Matrix — when you have all the humans linked up like batteries to the mega machine? To unplug yourself in the cerebral spine is painful, but the ultimate desired thing.

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My formative years of thinking

Around 2017 I consider the peak of my philosophical goal thinking and inquiry. Why? First, from the period of around 2016 to 2017 to a little bit of 2018, Cindy and I were pretty much off the grid. I got rid of my phone, turned off my phone number and phone plan, and when we are living in Vietnam, we were just either renting a tiny studio apartment, in Hanoi for only $320 USD a month, all gas electricity plumbing water and gigabit internet included, totally brand new apartment built from the bottom up, brand new furnishings, up lighting, even this infrared heater thing in the bathroom, all furniture included. And we will just eat out every single day, even all you can eat Korean BBQ for one person was maybe around seven dollars USD, And an espresso at my favorite local coffee shops in Hanoi or maybe around 10,000 Vietnamese dong, around 22,000 Vietnamese dong is worth one dollar, so essentially a cup of coffee or espresso is less than $.50. 

Also, when we were just living in Saigon in one of the hotels there, maybe paying $20 USD a night, for a really nice hotel, across the park, Le Van Tam park, and our life was insanely simple; we would wake up, Cindy would have some breakfast upstairs, I would get some eggs, to store for later, we will just grab a Uber or grab taxi to the archives for Cindy, she would do her research, I would just plug myself inside a coffee shop and do some reading writing research and thinking, we would reconnaissance later, have an early dinner at the mall at around four to five p.m., chill and hang out, talk, go back to our hotel, maybe around eight p.m., and just go to sleep.

The reason why this was such an interesting life workflow was that when you’re living in a hotel, you literally cannot buy anything or accumulate anything. First of all, there is literally nowhere to put it, our hotel room was tiny. It just fit a bed, a single bed that both Cindy and I slept on, maybe it was a full-size mattress or a small queen, a tiny dresser where Cindy could do make up or I could have my evening “eggs snack”, eating around 6 to 8 hard boiled eggs as a post dinner supplement, and literally no storage, we would just wash our clothes in the shower every single day and hang dry it, life was very very straightforward.

Anti states living

Now back in the states, life becomes a little bit weird. One of the big problems about life in America is that there is too much stuff, too many possessions, too many opportunities to purchase things. As a consequence our storage units, our lockers, our garages, closets, end up filling with so much stuff.

For example, I am probably the most minimalistic person that I know, and still… I have an own so much shit! I have random clothes from maybe 5 to 7 years ago that I still got in Costco Kirkland trash bags, randomly tossed haphazardly in the closet, some at our new apartment at some in storage at Cindy‘s mom‘s house, and also all this old camera equipment and other stuff in random bags.

What is the big issue here? 

The biggest issue of living in America is there are too many distractions. I include distractions like TV, movies, shows, things to buy, it looks like in LA, the reason why everyone is so broke is that they either squander their money on cars, eating out, alcohol, clothing and fashion, makeup and silly overpriced stuff at Sephora (owned by the Louis Vuitton LVMH group), silly gym memberships at equinox, I think an equinox gym membership is maybe close to $400 USD a month? As a consequence, people are living paycheck to paycheck, or even worse; racking up their credit card bills.

How do you become less broke?

Simple ideas include paying everything in all cash, because you better have a sense of your spending habits, when you got physical paper cash money, it seems more real, and also you feel more pain when actually buying stuff. For example can you imagine going to the local ATM where the bank, withdrawing $1000 USD of hundred dollar bills or $20 bills or $50 bills, I’m going to the Apple Store and paying for an iPhone in all cash? Probably not. But if you put on your credit card, you don’t really think about it twice.

Debit cards?

There are certain things that I think in today’s world, you cannot even purchase it with cash even if you wanted to. I think this includes airline fares, flights. And I’m also sure with Airbnb, Uber, other transit related things, you gotta use some sort of visa credit card or debit card.

At least the good thing about using a debit card is that with debit cards, you’re technically using money that you already got. I feel that credit cards are such fucking scam – they tempt you with all these “rewards, “cashback“, but the reason why it is a scam is that ultimately, the “cashback” you get from these purchases are nominal, and I wonder if in the long-term it actually nudges you into spending more money, more money on things, which equals a net negative for you. 

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So why does this all matter? 

Well, I think the reason why it matters is because ultimately, everyone strives for happiness, and I think people believe that the secret to happiness is rooted in money. But, this is not true. Money is simply a tool, tool to get people to do stuff for you.

For example, where is Tru wealth created? Through constructing, building stuff. For example, ultimately you need labor, skilled labor, or unskilled labor in order to build stuff. This includes buildings, architecture, museums, roads and infrastructure, etc.

For example, look at all these insanely epic new buildings being built, for example the new Lacma, bankrolled by David Geffen, or even the new George Lucas museum, museum of the narrative arts.

Would actually find very interesting is that these two Titans, David Geffen as well as George Lucas, both of them actually made their fortune in media, cinema, movies, and “entertainment”.

For example David Gethin, he is the one who essentially “platformed“ all of these notorious and successful singers, artist, blink-182, black-eyed peas etc.… People don’t understand that David Geffin, through Geffen records, produced a lot of the superstars.

Fill up my cup… mazeltov!

Mazeltov, it’s a celebration bitches! – JAY Z

What people don’t seem to understand is that media, music has such a strong allure and influence on us.

“I’ll be looking flashy in my Mercedes-Benz”- (I’m coming up so you better get this party started!”

Things I know, or things I don’t know; how much of modern day music culture and movies has an influence on our purchasing behaviors, or desires?

For example, one of the most formative songs in my childhood growing up was the VANS song by “the pack”. I am 35 years old, born in 1988, and I was raised and grew up in a very formative time in the bay area, Alameda, Oakland, East Oakland, the Bay Area movement, stupid dumb and hyphy, yellow bus retarded, E-40, Mac Dre, Keak da Sneak etc.

Essentially, a lot of these artists, both modern day, and old school, the general idea was a very democratic one; anyone and everyone could become cool simply if they had “I bang in my white TEE”– the basic idea that being cool and dressing well was open to all; all you needed was a simple white T-shirt, something you could easily pick up at any footlocker, I think I remember buying 10 white T-shirts for only $10 or something, and blue jeans, preferably dark denim.

The reason why the VANS song was so influential to me was multi fold: first and foremost, at the time, only weird skateboard kids or vans snickers, not black kids or any kids from the African-American population, and hip-hop. It wasn’t interesting time because to be a “skater”, was only for white kids, punk rock kids, which was not yet mainstream nor cool. But came out this very innovative song and concept that in fact, you could be black, African-American, into hip-hop music and rap, and still somehow wear vans sneakers, and skateboard?

“Real niggas wear these VANS…” – The Pack

“Stop buying those Nikes”

Nike sneakers were very interesting to me as a kid growing up because first and foremost they were so expensive. As a kid, the cheapest pair of Nike sneakers I think was maybe $80? For a kid that was a lot of money. Instead, I preferred to buy Adidas sneakers, there was a deal I remember at footlocker, a typical Adidas sneaker was maybe $60, but if you bought two Adidas sneakers, or any of the sneakers listed, you could buy two for $100, which equal only $49 a sneaker. This is how I started collecting sneakers as a kid, specifically Adidas sneakers, the château, as well as the case Swiss classic tennis shoe; when I was in high school, and also middle school, just having a simple pair of all white case Swiss tennis shoes were in. And once again this was great because they were quite affordable, you could buy two pairs of them for only 100 bucks, which was $49 a sneaker.

Weird things nowadays, why is it that in two days world, 2024, almost 20 years later, sneakers are more expensive than they were in the past? Wouldn’t you think that with industrialization, advancements and technology and whatever, that shoes should be cheaper, not more expensive?

For example, is still befuddles me how and why people would spend $200 on a loser Adidas ultra boost shoe, the only reason Adidas became cool was because of Kanye West, yet everyone still likes to hit on him. And also, spending $700 on a Balenciaga Knitted shoe, which also only became popular because of rap music, Cardi B, etc.? And also let us not forget that Demna, Kanye West, their collaboration is actually what made Balenciaga cool as well.

Also, Kanye West is the one who made Kim Kardashian so famous, and also, I think he actually did help Taylor Swift become somewhat famous as well.

“I made that bitch famous, not really but somewhat famous!” – Kanye Famous outtake song

In 2017, I downloaded a unreleased version of the life of Pablo, I think I found it somewhere on Google, Reddit, which was just hosted on Google Drive, which included a bunch of outtake songs, not the final versions of a lot of his iconic songs on the album “the life of Pablo“. One of them which I found fascinating was the one quoted.

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Why think off the grid?

The reason why I like this idea and notion of “off the grid” thinking is that it is more fun, interesting, creative, and advancing.

Even Nietzsche in one of his books wrote that in order 41 to advance their thinking, one needed some sort of pseudo metaphorical monastic life, in which one had to do a “strict refusal of letters”. Back in the day, we can consider  “letters” the same thing as email. 

In fact if you really think about it, email, which stands for electronic male, and what is sent in the mail? Letters.

I think the reason why there is so much weird modern day angst about email and letters is that we treated with the same gravity and gravitas as handwritten letters. I think this is bad. Let us bifurcate the two; make real letters long form, written by hand and personal, And let email be more like text messaging. Ideally voice dictated, or even AI generated?

I even like this idea that when you open up your inbox, you could create this funny Gmail email app, or plug-in that every time you actually load up and open up an email in your inbox, the client will automatically populate “confirming receipt of your email, I will get back to you later… And funny, even if you never get back to them… At least you acknowledged receipt of it?

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Getting rid of the tedium of every day life. 

The purpose of life and living is to live more, not to be behelden to all of these hateful tasks.

For example, not negotiable things like paying your bills and utilities, paying your taxes, etc. But beyond this, a lot of our “obligations”, are not real obligations.  Rather, it seems like “busy working “, like all of this BS work you had to do in K-12 education, which both you and the teacher knew was busy work.

Otium vs Negotium

OTM is the Latin Roman notion of leisure. Even the ancient Greeks knew well; the true apex was this virtuous, creative leisure, a life of learning thinking philosophy and advancement. 

Even for the ancient Romans, like the stoic sage Seneca, everyone knew that business was a hateful thing, everyone wanted to get rid of their duties, even Seneca and one of his letters is talking to his friend Lucilius, saying that he should stop playing for political office, stop having to manage the price of bushels of wheat etc.

Seneca says, “retire now!”

It doesn’t matter how much you plow the Earth, still, you will be a slave to something! 

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Ancient.

Thinking more ancient


Doda; defense of the ancients, actually a really good idea entitled because perhaps when it comes to the military, the philosophical concept should be centered around defense, not offense.

For example, ancient Spartans. They were all about defense, defending their city state from outside intervention. For the most part, this part just wanted to be left alone.

This is where politics, international politics, culture and the culture wars is so weird;

Just leave them alone!

For example, if somebody wants to be LGBTQ, whatever; why do you care? Just leave them alone!

I suppose they’re a big issue at hand is when you want to be left alone, and you talk and interact in society a certain way, and then other people don’t leave you alone.

For example, let us say that I refer to a person as, boy, girl, man, woman, whatever; I don’t think anybody should “correct” me; shouldn’t they leave me alone and just let me talk the way I want to talk?

Similarly speaking, if somebody is talking a certain way and I don’t like it… I don’t go and “correct” them– I just ignored, turn away, walk away, and just focus on myself?

Social justice warriors are on both sides

What the right, the conservatives, the alt right doesn’t understand is actually, they are also being a “social justice warrior”; they believe in some sort of righteous Christian God-fearing nation, and as a consequence, they don’t want the LGBTQ people to perform a certain way?

Leave the gays alone!

Also, there seems to be a lot of criticism, this ridiculous Fox News talk of “alphabet soup”. But once again, if someone wants to be a man woman or trans or whatever… Why do you care?

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Why thinking ancient is good

I think the big issue in today’s world is a lot of these modern day notions are feeble at best. For example, even though I am a huge fan of Kanye West, listening to some of his interview with Lex Fridman, reading some of the transcript etc.… I think the issue is that Kanye thinks too modernly;  using modern analogies like “downloading as much information as I can“, the reason why this is a bad analogy is that we are still stuck in uncritical  modes of thinking, which are connected to technology. Technology for the most part is bad, as even the ancients didn’t really care for technology that much.

Technology, tekhne– technician, these were the craftsman, the art creators of the ancient Greek past; for the most part, they were seen as middle-class. The people on top — if we think about ancient Sparta, the Sparta nobility were part soldier warriors, this Spartan hop lights, I suppose you had king Leonidas, who was also on the front lines of battle, putting his own personal life at risk to defend Sparta.

Apparently back in the day, when it came to war and conquest, thinking about Alexander the great etc.… You had to put your own personal life at risk, at stake, if you partook in war.

 an interesting idea that Naseem Taleb had was if a certain US military general or politician wanted to go to war, the requirement is that you need at least one blood can to be on the front lines of battle, and as a way, you have some sort of indirect skin in the game.

For example, let us say that we reminded ourselves, the past 10 or 20 years; when all this nonsense about weapons a mess destruction, and apparently the guy who popularized the whole “world is flat “concept, might have indirectly convinced the American public to go to war.

Now that I am a pater — and I have a son, Seneca at almost 3 years old… Let us assume that he grows up and becomes 18 years old or 21 years old, would I be comfortable having him suit up in army combat apparel, give him a gun, and have him fight a census war overseas, simply to regain oil power? No.

Similarly speaking, I think the only legitimate form of war and battle is one about defense. For example, let us say that we went in an alternate time universe, and somehow, the German Nazis invaded the shores of Los Angeles and whatever, and that we had to suit up, arm up, And defend the shores of Long Beach, the Los Angeles airport whatever. Then I would actually not think about it twice; grab a gun or whatever, and defend the shores of American soil from outside enemies.

I think the big issue is that America, people don’t seem to realize that we are the bad guys. Truth be told, all the stuff about Palestine, Gaza, the Gaza strip, and Israel is the red hearing; the big bad guy here is America, American military interventionalism,  essentially more or less, the Israel state was created partly by American intervention, because we wanted to secure some sort of military power and influence in the region.

I see a lot of these signs nowadays for “free Palestine“, and some American public hating on Israel, etc. But once again, just read the department of defense website, even the governor general of the US military, I think Lieutenant Austin, quoted and said “we have an ironclad commitment to Israel“.  if anything, perhaps we should consider Israel as a new colony of America; just like how South Korea can be considered a military outpost of the United States as well, to protect American interest from North Korea, China, etc.

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Who’s on top?

 in ancient Greek times, the trend was to avoid anything that had to do with politics, and even war; and instead, the focus was to focus on philosophy. This is an interesting strategy because ultimately, philosophers, and their philosophical thoughts have lasted, whereas Military generals, politicians have not.

For example, everyone knows Aristotle, Plato, Socrates etc. Yet Napoleon has fallen out of vogue, even Alexander the great is not as renowned as he should be. 

Technology innovators?

One very underrated tech figure is ERIC Schmidt, the ex Google CEO who built it up into what it is today. Nobody talks about him nor does it seem that anyone cares about him. It is interesting because in fact, ERIC Schmidt has authored many books, the story of Google and beyond; but once again, nobody really knows who he is nor cares for him.

Also Larry Ellison, nobody really knows who he is nor does anyone care. Even Richard Branson, for people my generation nobody really cares for him.

Who has remained relevant? Steve Jobs. Even Jony Ive — i’m a huge fan of him, but nobody really knows who he is anymore nor cares for him. The same thing goes with Steve Wozniak; it seems that the Japanese are crazy about him but once again, no 18-year-old or 12-year-old today knows who he is. Nor cares.

True influentials?

Every 12-year-old kid or 16-year-old kid or a 18-year-old kid nowadays, highschoolers in college students, of course everybody knows who Kanye West is. Same goes with Elon musk. Or at least Tesla cars.

Jeff Bezos, not so much.

So the question is how do certain individuals become so embedded in the public consciousness of certain individuals and age groups, while others don’t?

My first thought is there are some individuals who care too much for money, traditional modes of success, etc. For example I put zero faith in anybody who mentions Napoleon Hill or Steve Covey or anybody who mentions effective habits about something… Or secrets to success, or think and grow rich? None of them is wise.

What do they look like in real life, how tall are they? What is their bodily physique? How does their voice sound?

I was randomly doing some research about Zac Efron, and apparently in real life he is only 5 foot eight? Something people don’t know about me is that I am actually quite tall, around 5 foot 10 1/2, 511, or 181 or 182 cm. of course I am over exaggerating my height, maybe by 5%

The reason why I find this so critical is this: 

just go on Amazon prime video and watch the old footage of Napoleon Hill, in his office, he looks like a loser  old, emaciated, skeletal looking figure, who is once again to focused on this modern day notion of “success“. Success as the modern day notion, we should just get rid of the concept altogether. 

Matrix Life Lessons

Eric Kim’s interpretation of the “Matrix” metaphor in life revolves around the idea of overcoming adversity and reshaping one’s perception of reality. He draws lessons from iconic scenes in the film “The Matrix” and applies them to real-life challenges and personal development.

One of his key insights is likening the act of dodging bullets in “The Matrix” to avoiding negativity and criticism in real life. Kim suggests that just as Neo dodges bullets, we can visualize ourselves evading negativity and hate, symbolizing resilience and the ability to rise above challenges.

Another concept he discusses is the famous “There is no spoon” scene from the movie. Kim interprets this as the idea that we cannot bend reality at will, but rather, we can change our perceptions and responses to it. This means transforming our personal narratives to view life’s challenges as heroic battles rather than instances of victimhood.

Additionally, Kim emphasizes the importance of self-belief and overcoming self-doubt, drawing parallels to Neo’s journey of self-discovery and empowerment in the film. This aspect of his philosophy underlines the power of individual agency and the importance of breaking free from the constraints of conventional thinking.

These lessons from Eric Kim reflect a broader philosophy of resilience, self-belief, and the power of perception. They align with the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging us to challenge the status quo, innovate, and create new paths.

For more detailed insights and quotes, you can explore Eric Kim’s discussions on his philosophy further on his website: Eric Kim’s Matrix Philosophy and Life Lessons From the MATRIX.

Search Eric Kim matrix metaphor to life and quotes

Eric Kim’s matrix metaphor applies to life in a way that encourages us to challenge and question the constructed realities we live in. Just like in the film “The Matrix,” where the protagonist discovers the ordinary world is an illusion, Kim suggests that much of what we accept in life, especially societal norms and expectations, may not be the ultimate truth.

Innovation and entrepreneurship, much like philosophy, often involve seeing beyond these accepted ‘realities’ and thinking outside the box. This metaphor pushes us to ask deeper questions about the nature of our world, our values, and the systems we are part of. It’s about breaking free from conventional thinking, much like an entrepreneur would when creating something new and valuable.

In essence, it’s a call to be more mindful, critical, and innovative in our approach to life, not just accepting things as they are but questioning and exploring them for deeper understanding and potential improvement.

20 cars, matte Bitcoin — (Future)

My visions

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Something weird; apparently it is not legally acceptable in California to have an all men’s or all women’s gym; but, you can have an all boys or an all girls private school?

The existence of all-boys or all-girls private schools, while seemingly at odds with anti-discrimination laws that govern public accommodations, is allowed due to a combination of factors:

1. Private vs. Public Institutions: Private schools, unlike public schools or businesses open to the general public, have more discretion in setting their admission criteria. Public schools are subject to stricter anti-discrimination laws because they are government entities.
2. Historical and Cultural Factors: Historically, single-sex education has been a longstanding practice. Many of these schools have traditions and legacies that predate current anti-discrimination laws. They often continue to operate based on cultural and educational values that support single-sex education.
3. Educational Philosophy: Some educational philosophies argue that single-sex environments can be beneficial for learning, offering an environment tailored to specific developmental and educational needs that some believe differ by gender.
4. Legal Framework: The legal framework in the U.S. generally allows private schools to set their own admission policies, as long as they do not violate certain federal laws. In California, while public accommodations like gyms are required to adhere to anti-discrimination laws like the Unruh Civil Rights Act, private schools operate under different legal considerations.
5. Exceptions and Exemptions: Certain exemptions exist in anti-discrimination laws that allow for single-sex education in private settings. These exemptions recognize the unique role and historical context of private single-sex educational institutions.

For more detailed information on this topic, you can refer to the California Department of Justice website and other educational policy resources.

The difference between sex and gender; sex is biological, male or female, gender is sociological.

Just leave the transgender people alone!

For example, a crunch fitness gym, had this big issue. Actually after reading the article and use report, I had deep compassion for the individual who in his her 60s transitioned from male to female. I think under no regards is acceptable that his her genitals were grabbed, and also he she was called a “fucking faggot” in the male locker room.

I suppose the issue is, the issues has to deal more with people who will try to “troll” the system. But, I think 99.99% of these troll theories are hypothetical and never really happened. Therefore they should be discounted.

In California, opening a gym that only allows men could be legally problematic due to the state’s strong anti-discrimination laws. The Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code § 51) prohibits business establishments from denying anyone “full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges, or services” because of their sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, among other traits. This law means that people of all genders have the right to full and equal participation in public accommodations like gyms oai_citation:1,Rights of Transgender and Nonbinary People in Gyms and Spas | ACLU of Southern California.

Additionally, California law explicitly protects the rights of transgender and nonbinary individuals in public accommodations, which would include gyms. Businesses cannot deny access to facilities or services based on an individual’s gender

In California, opening a gym that only allows men could be legally problematic due to the state’s strong anti-discrimination laws. The Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code § 51) prohibits business establishments from denying anyone “full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges, or services” because of their sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, among other traits. This law means that people of all genders have the right to full and equal participation in public accommodations like gyms oai_citation:2,Rights of Transgender and Nonbinary People in Gyms and Spas | ACLU of Southern California.

Additionally, California law explicitly protects the rights of transgender and nonbinary individuals in public accommodations, which would include gyms. Businesses cannot deny access to facilities or services based on an individual’s

In California, opening a gym that only allows men could be legally problematic due to the state’s strong anti-discrimination laws. The Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code § 51) prohibits business establishments from denying anyone “full and equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges, or services” because of their sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, among other traits. This law means that people of all genders have the right to full and equal participation in public accommodations like gyms oai_citation:2,Rights of Transgender and Nonbinary People in Gyms and Spas | ACLU of Southern California.

Additionally, California law explicitly protects the rights of transgender and nonbinary individuals in public accommodations, which would include gyms. Businesses cannot deny access to facilities or services based on an individual’s gender identity or expression. The law also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in public accommodations oai_citation:3,Know Your Rights | State of California – Department of Justice – Office of the Attorney General.

There have been legal cases in California where gyms were sued for discriminatory practices based on gender identity. For instance, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing sued a gym for refusing to allow a transgender woman to use women’s locker rooms, highlighting the legal risks of gender-based discrimination in gym facilities oai_citation:4,ACLU: Crunch Fitness Gym Sued for Refusing To Let Transgender Woman Use Women’s Locker Room | ACLU of Southern California.

Therefore, opening a men-only gym in California could potentially violate state anti-discrimination laws, and consulting with a legal expert is advisable to understand all applicable laws and regulations.

So the big issue I see with gyms is that for some people, some gyms, men and guys go there to impress women? But, if that wasn’t really a thing or possible… would this be better?

For example, it is very common that there are certain private schools, Catholic schools, which are only for boys or only for girls. The theory is that if a school is only male, or only female… they will be less distracted by the other sex? Is this true? Probably. I remember in high school, when my hormones were at all-time high, I loved looking at all the pretty girls, in class, etc. very distracting, but still… taught me skills to interact with girls and women?

Your preferences as a kid, teenager or child versus your wisdom as an adult?

so this is the tricky thing; I am 35 years old, and certainly in some ways I am much wiser than I was when I was 15 or 16 years old. Actually I’m about to be 36 years old. Born in 1988.

Ultimately I am wiser now than I was in my high school self. All that time I wasted playing video games StarCraft etc. or Diablo, it would have been much more beneficial if I had a father figure help guide me and personally trained me doing more physical activities. Like what I am doing with Seneca. At age 3.

In California, as in much of the United States, businesses are generally subject to anti-discrimination laws. This includes the Unruh Civil Rights Act, which prohibits businesses from discriminating based on sex, among other characteristics. Opening a gym that only allows men could be considered discriminatory against women and potentially others, and would likely violate this law.

It’s important to note that there are some exceptions and nuances in the application of these laws. For example, private clubs with selective membership criteria might have more leeway. However, a typical gym open to the public would likely fall under the broader anti-discrimination statutes. If you’re considering opening such a business, it would be wise to consult with a legal expert to understand all applicable laws and regulations.

In California, am I allowed to open up a gym which only allows men?

Is it legal to make a male only gym?

Me trying to think 8-10 months, maybe even 11-12 months ahead —

Think and consider … this difference:

First, would you prefer a very steady, daily 1-5% return, maybe let’s say a good 3% daily return or even good 5% daily return on your investments … if you’re playing with $500,000 USD on the line then that’s $25,000 USD a day. For fun, assuming rent is $3,200 a month, that equals around 7 months of rent, 8 months of rent if you round out. Interesting:

1 day of return at a moderate return of 5%… in a single day… and you can pay 8 months, close to a year of rent? By technically “doing nothing”?

Safe, “safer” route:

90% of your assets in Chainlink, 10% in Bitcoin.

Risk, riskier “greedier” or sexier or more interesting strategy to me (currently):

90% Bitcoin, 10% Chainlink.

BACK IN THE BITCOIN GAME — 10+ BitcoinBBB squad!

What if I want to *increase* risk?

To *reduce* risk?

The term “hedge fund” originates from the investment strategy of “hedging,” which is used to reduce risk. In traditional investing, hedging involves taking offsetting positions in different securities to mitigate the potential losses from market fluctuations.

For example, if an investor owns a stock that they believe might decrease in value, they might “hedge” this risk by also investing in a financial instrument that would increase in value if the stock decreases. This strategy can involve a variety of financial instruments like options, futures, or short selling.

Hedge funds, when they were first created, extensively used these hedging techniques to protect the capital of their investors from market downturns. Over time, however, the term “hedge fund” has evolved. Today, hedge funds may use a wide array of investment strategies and are not solely limited to hedging practices. They are known for their aggressive investment strategies seeking high returns, and their clientele often includes wealthy individuals and institutional investors.

Why evolution to aggressive

The evolution of hedge funds from primarily using hedging strategies to adopting more aggressive investment approaches can be attributed to a combination of factors:

1. Search for Higher Returns: Investors often look to hedge funds for returns that outperform traditional markets. This demand drives hedge funds to seek more aggressive strategies that can potentially offer higher profits.
2. Competitive Market: As the number of hedge funds grew, the competition among them intensified. To stand out and attract investors, funds began exploring innovative and riskier strategies.
3. Advancements in Financial Instruments: The development of complex financial instruments and derivatives provided hedge funds with new ways to speculate and leverage, allowing for more aggressive strategies.
4. Less Regulation: Hedge funds operate with fewer regulations compared to mutual funds and other investment vehicles. This freedom allows them to engage in strategies that are off-limits for more regulated entities.
5. Globalization: As markets became more interconnected, hedge funds started exploiting global opportunities, which often involve higher risks and potentially higher returns.
6. Performance Fees: Hedge fund managers typically earn a significant part of their income from performance fees. This fee structure can incentivize managers to pursue high-risk strategies that promise higher returns.

This shift doesn’t mean hedge funds have abandoned hedging entirely; many still use hedging techniques as part of their broader investment strategies. However, the emphasis has shifted more towards achieving high returns, even if it involves taking on more risk.

Crypto hedge fund, starting your own hedge fund?

Everything is relative?

New local “luxury” gym — it sucks, costs $250 USD a month??? That’s a lot. If you even bought $250 a month of your own home gym workout equipment waaaaay cheaper!

$32,890 — around $33k

Or $37,890 — around $38k

Model Y performance, $41,390– around $41k

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$28k or $33k for a Prius and plugin Prius prime —

Even for the cheapest base level car, $33k for base Model Y vs $28k for a base level Prius, only a $5,000 USD difference (an iPhone pro for $1500 USD, laptop for $2,500 USD, and other stuff for $1,000)— isn’t the more logical strategy to buy the Model Y?

Or in other words, why would you ever buy a Prius or a Prius Prime if the price difference it between it and a Tesla Model Y is nominal at best?

Also, Tesla Model Y— even in performance is not that expensive?

Idea and theory —

Only do things in which you can personally do all the labor yourself?

Anti “work” (busy, business, negotium)— otium, leisure is the goal!

The leisure to chill out in the middle of the day, lying down super relaxed on your tatami mat, luxuriously reviewing your photos on your iPad Pro.

Podcast

Stop buying those Dollars!

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Haptic, haptic feedback, essentially the feeling of holding something in your hands.

HAPTO— to touch.

Bitcoin and chainlink instead —

Stop buying those USD dollars, start buying those bitcoins.

I suppose what is so interesting about bitcoin is that you could download the whole bitcoin core, for only about 500 GB of data? That is actually pretty small, considering that you could buy a flash one terabyte hard drive for maybe nowadays only 80 bucks? So in theory, for around $40 USD, you can store all the bitcoin node information?

Check your bandwidth and space

Bitcoin Core requires a one-time download of about 500GB of data plus a further 5-10GB per month. By default, you will need to store all of that data, but if you enable pruning, you can store as little as 6GB total without sacrificing any security. For more information about setting up Bitcoin Core, please read the full node guide.

Apparently Sergey has said the only things which are worth it or good or valuable is bitcoin, Ethereum, chainlink. The trifecta.

Apparently, the rumor from one of the crypto whales that I know, Abe Eid is that there are rumors that Sergey Nazarov may indeed be Satoshi, the guy who invented bitcoin in the first place. This is probably 99.9% false, but still… It is easy to see apparent that Sergey is a visionary and a genius.

Bitcoin GitHub.

Is bitcoin open source

Yes, Bitcoin is an open-source project. This means that its source code is publicly available and can be reviewed, modified, and distributed by anyone. The open-source nature of Bitcoin is fundamental to its design, allowing for transparency, security audits by anyone, and collaborative development. This openness has been key to its growth and the development of a wide range of applications and services built around the Bitcoin protocol. You can find and review Bitcoin’s source code on platforms like GitHub.

What is the future of paper money?

First, millennials, modern-day millennials, most people, most people that I know preferred to use their credit card, Apple Pay, tap with their phone etc. Some people like doing it with their Apple Watch.

The big critical issue that Apple has is that most people don’t or don’t want to go through the 30 second process of linking their Apple Pay with their VISA credit card. A simple suggestion for Apple is maybe… Is there a way in which you could make the new Apple credit card included with a new iPhone, iCloud account? Maybe have a new user start off with five dollars USD, or $10 USD, and then… You can trap them in the Apple Apple payment ecosystem?

Why are so many people so anti-paper money?

The number one critical issue here is having to do with change. For example, Americans, all the Americans that I know, and all the Americans I have witnessed see change, coin change as a positive nuisance to their life, a positive bad thing, something they would otherwise want to throw in the trash rather than collect.

The upside of traveling and going abroad etc. is looking and witnessing that interesting thing is in other countries, such as in Europe, because Euros are so popular, everyone has a coin purse or a coin wallet of some sort. And as a consequence, europeans don’t really mind coin change, especially if they could use it later down the line to leave a tip, or to buy a cup of coffee etc.

Fraud?

So I believe a big issue here is that apparently a lot of employees steal. They steal money from institution, and they could game the system and get away with it because you cannot trace or track paper money.

Traceability?

Chain.link — one of the great promises of chain-link, is the fact that you could start the building in track ability to finances, have a paper trail for things. This is very very useful because one of the big issues at hand is that when it comes to finances, the financial sector etc., there is often no paper trail or accountability.

Why does this matter?

I think a lot of the financial sector, finance has a big issue with efficiency. For example, a really big issue with the financial sector is that a lot of money is lost in fraud, lost money, etc. Or money that has randomly disappeared, and nobody has any idea where it is.

For example, just read the book “going infinite“. One of the most interesting things that I learned from the whole book was with FTX, the collapse of FTX etc., all this random money disappeared but nobody has any idea where it went? Even Sam Bankman Fried, who seems to be a genius, but is mostly inept, he has no idea?

You can track the bitcoin

But I love about bitcoin is that you can easily track it, it may not be the fastest system out there, but for the most part, it is tamperproof, reliable, permission list, and isn’t bitcoin truly open source?

A concept that I got from Cindy; builders vs users. Builders & Users

One interesting thought I have is that in the context of a lot of things in life and in the world etc.… The difference between being a user versus a user.

For example, one of the most eye-opening things and experiences is going to the Home Depot, and actually seeing in real life how cheap everything is. To me this is so critical, for example getting a brand new gas range oven thing, a good whirlpool brand is only $900 USD! Or $1000! For the price of a new iPhone, you can get a brand new range?

Or even something that I find very important and useful; a washer and dryer, especially in today’s world. I see that LG has a new wash combo all in one, an integrated washer and dryer, a single unit for only $2000 USD? This is legitimately a simple thing that can make your life 1 trillion times better.

In modern day life, one of the big issues is having to simply wash and dry your clothes. If you have to plan your life around doing laundry, your life sucks.

Or another modern day luxury which is super nice, having a brand new fridge and freezer; a brand new LG freezer fridge is only $2000 USD!

I have never owned property before, never owned a house or condo etc.… I think one of the annoying things is that you cannot just buy yourself these brand new appliances, and get it installed whatever. But, it can and maybe be the best investment you can make, to legitimately improve the quality of your life.

Also, something that I spend a lot of time in is the kitchen, so for me, having a nice ass kitchen is critical for me. Ideally it would be all white, some sort of fake marble, white granite etc.

Also the sink. To me the sink is insanely critical because it is the thing you use every single day, all day every day. 99.99% of sinks suck.

Another thing I am randomly passionate about is bathrooms and toilets. Once again, you spend a lot of your life in your time on a toilet and on the toilet; don’t you want a nice ass toilet? And also, specifically a toilet which is easy to clean by yourself?

No maids, no house maids , no servants, just do it yourself

Another big thing is that it is not good, I don’t believe it to be good to have servants, slaves, maids, cleaners or whatever. Why? Honestly it is easier to just do the work yourself. Faster cheaper, more efficient.

The problem with having a maid or a cleaner or whatever is that you have to plan your life around them. And also this weird funny bias is this; if you know that your maid or your cleaner is coming in a few days, you actually have motivation and an incentive to not clean up, because you have to justify paying somebody else for doing the dirty work for you.

My simple tip is just keep a simple oil cleaner all surface Myers spray on the toilet seat, on top, with a roll of toilet paper or paper towels, and keep it as clean as humanly possible.

Also one thing that I am very curious about; how can you design a toilet which doesn’t get any annoying pee splatter all over the place?

A photo is faster more direct, more to the point. Videos… Often times I don’t have the patience for videos?

Both literally and metaphorically.

irs.gov— their mission.

So some big issues at hand:

First, it seems that Americans don’t want to pay taxes, etc. But, how can we change the American mindset which it is actually good cool or sexy to pay your taxes, and how to make the IRS cool again?

First, don’t call the IRS. The IRS is almost like a dirty word, Lexing Nazi or something. Instead, just say the full term; Internal Revenue Service.

Second, update the website

irs.gov website; why have you not updated your Twitter icon yet?

so I’m interesting I am currently witnessing is that a lot of places no longer except cash, a lot of restaurants say that they are now “cashless restaurant“, why is this significant and or interesting? First, the issue that what is the future of cash, cash money etc?

Also something that is super interesting is that— even paying my quarterly taxes, on the irs.gov website, apparently now, you could actually pay using Venmo or PayPal?

A big thing will be once bitcoin will be accepted to pay taxes! Apparently this is already possible in another countries?

Who will supervise the supervisor?

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As of the latest data available, the cryptocurrencies with the highest market capitalizations are as follows:

1. Bitcoin (BTC): Holding the top spot, Bitcoin’s market cap is approximately $835.14 billion.
2. Ethereum (ETH): Ethereum ranks second with a market cap of around $304.75 billion.
3. Tether (USDT): This stablecoin, pegged to the US dollar, is third with a market cap of about $95.02 billion.
4. BNB (BNB): The Binance exchange’s native token is fourth, with a market cap near $48.25 billion.
5. Solana (SOL): Solana holds the fifth position, with a market cap of approximately $41.02 billion.
6. XRP (XRP): XRP, associated with Ripple, is sixth with a market cap of around

As of the latest data available, the cryptocurrencies with the highest market capitalizations are:

1. Bitcoin (BTC): Bitcoin continues to lead with a market cap of approximately $835.14 billion oai_citation:1,Today’s Top 100 Crypto Coins Prices And Data | CoinMarketCap.
2. Ethereum (ETH): Ethereum holds the second position with a market cap around $304.75 billion oai_citation:2,Today’s Top 100 Crypto Coins Prices And Data | CoinMarketCap.
3. Tether (USDT): Tether, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, ranks third with a market cap of about $95.02 billion oai_citation:3,Today’s Top 100 Crypto Coins Prices And Data | CoinMarketCap.
4. BNB (BNB): Binance’s native token BNB is fourth, with a market cap near $48.25 billion oai_citation:4,Today’s Top 100 Crypto Coins Prices And Data | CoinMarketCap.
5. Solana (SOL): Solana stands fifth, with a market cap of approximately $41.02 billion oai_citation:5,Today’s Top 100 Crypto Coins Prices And Data | CoinMarketCap.
6. XRP (XRP): XRP, associated with Ripple, is sixth, with a market cap of about $31.34 billion oai_citation:6,Today’s Top 100 Crypto Coins Prices And Data | CoinMarketCap.
7. USD Coin (USDC): Another stablecoin, USD Coin, is seventh with a market cap around $25.5 billion oai_citation:7,Today’s Top 100 Crypto Coins Prices And Data | CoinMarketCap.
8. Cardano (ADA): Cardano follows in the eighth position with a market cap of nearly $18.92 billion oai_citation:8,Cryptocurrency Prices, Charts And Market Capitalizations | CoinMarketCap.
9. Avalanche (AVAX): Ranking ninth, Avalanche has a market cap of about $13.32 billion oai_citation:9,Cryptocurrency Prices, Charts And Market Capitalizations | CoinMarketCap.
10. Dogecoin (DOGE): Dogecoin rounds out the top ten with a market cap of approximately $11.61 billion oai_citation:10,Cryptocurrency Prices, Charts And Market Capitalizations | CoinMarketCap.

For more details and the latest updates, you can visit CoinMarketCap.

Lately, I’ve been waking up unusually early. It is a bit annoying, waking up at 3 AM, 3:30 AM etc. But I suppose the great upside of fortunately having a great Home Depot nearby, the Home Depot on Jefferson in LA is that it is huge, massive, a great place to walk around early in the morning, well heated, a great refuge during these colder winter months, even in LA this morning, it is 45° outside! Fahrenheit.

The great thing about Home Depot, especially the one here on Jefferson is it opens up super early, 5 AM! And I am surprised at this time, I already see about 20 or 30 cars in the parking lot?