Things:

1. Ugliness as lacking melanin in skin, being indoors all day. People who look pale, sickly, unwell —

Another praise of the normal iPhone over the iPhone Pro:

Better to have only 2 cameras than 3?

For anyone who trades in a car or a phone,,, they’re truly an idiot?

For example the new iPhone Pro Titanium — why this strange multi-level worded marketing?

Titanium. So strong. So light. So Pro.

When you purport to be more than one thing, you become nothing?

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What is the key thing?

Something I’m trying to figure out with the new iPhone Titan Pro —

What is the truly huge #1 key differentiating thing?

Apple.com suggestions —

1. Kill and get rid of the “Store” button on the top menu bar
2. Get rid of the “Vision” menubar —
3. For Apple TV/Home — just make it say “TV”— get rid of “Home”
4. Get rid of the “Entertainment” bar, make it just say “One”— more focus on just trying to consolidate it into their “Apple One” service
5. Get rid of the “Accessories” tab —
6. Get rid of the “Support” tab

The big problem is that when on the Apple.com website on iPad Pro 11 inch,,, all these damn menu bar items are sooooop small that I can’t even click on nothing?

Critique of Apple and Tesla and many sites:

Don’t have drop down menus!

It is just a lazy and or uncritical and uncreative way to shove more information into a spot.

Problems:

It causes more “paralysis” by analysis —

Apple Vision Pro — just kill it?

Almost like after Steve Jobs got ousted from Apple, and the new heads of Apple came out with insanely bad inventions like the “Newton”— and when Steve Jobs came back, he axed 90% of the poor products?

No Drop Downs

JUST KILL IT.

Why? They crowd out your own thoughts and imagination!

I wonder if 90% of the modern day maladies of health can simply be attributed to the fact that people eat so poorly?

Thinking about money more philosophically now

Flesh and marrows of lions

Compare Scholiast on Hom. Il. xvi.37. According to Statius （Achill. ii.382ff.）, Chiron fed the youthful Achilles not on ordinary victuals, but on the flesh and marrows of lions. Philostratus says that his nourishment consisted of honeycombs and the marrows of fawns （Philostratus, Her. xx.2）, while the author of theEtymologicum Magnum, s.v. á¼ˆÏ‡Î¹Î»Î»ÎµÏÏ‚, p. 181 says that he was nurtured on the marrows of deer. Compare Eustathius on Hom. Il. 1.1, p. 14. The flesh and marrows of lions, wild boars, and bears were no doubt supposed to impart to the youthful hero who partook of them the strength and courage of these animals, while the marrows of fawns or deer may have been thought to ensure the fleetness of foot for which he was afterwards so conspicuous. It is thus that on the principle of sympathetic magic many races seek to acquire the qualities of certain animals by eating their flesh or drinking their blood; whereas they abstain from eating the flesh of other animals lest they should, by partaking of it, be infected with the undesirable qualities which these creatures are believed to possess. For example, in various African tribes men eat the hearts of lions in order to become lionhearted, while others will not eat the flesh of tortoises lest they should become slow-footed like these animals. See Spirits of the Corn and of the Wild, ii.138ff. On the same principle the ancients believed that men could acquire the art of divination by eating the hearts of ravens, moles, or hawks, because these creatures were supposed to be endowed with prophetic powers. See Porphyry, De abstinentia ii.48; Pliny, Nat. Hist. xxx.19. So Medea is said to have restored the aged Aeson to youth by infusing into his veins a decoction of the liver of a long-lived stag and of the head of a crow that had survived nine generations of men. See Ov. Met. 7.273ff.

Innards of lions and wild swine and marrows of bears!

fed him on the inwards of lions and wild swine and the marrows of bears

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When Thetis had got a babe by Peleus, she wished to make it immortal, and unknown to Peleus she used to hide it in the fire by night in order to destroy the mortal element which the child inherited from its father, but by day she anointed him with ambrosia.¹ But Peleus watched her, and, seeing the child writhing on the fire, he cried out; and Thetis, thus prevented from accomplishing her purpose, forsook her infant son and departed to the Nereids.² Peleus brought the child to Chiron, who received him and fed him on the inwards of lions and wild swine and the marrows of bears,³ and named him Achilles, because he had not put his lips to the breast;⁴ but before that time his name was Ligyron. 

Choices vs destiny —

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In the realm of ancient texts, direct quotes from characters like Chiron to Achilles are scarce, primarily because the original sources—epic poems, plays, and myths—often narrate actions and teachings rather than direct, quoted dialogues. However, the essence of Chiron’s guidance to Achilles, and heroes like him, can be distilled from the themes and lessons embedded in these myths.

While we don’t have exact quotes from Chiron to Achilles in the way modern literature might provide, the teachings of Chiron to his pupils, including Achilles, would likely have encompassed wisdom on living a life of honor, bravery, and wisdom. Here are some thematic statements inspired by the spirit of what Chiron might have imparted to Achilles, based on the broader context of Greek mythology and the character of Chiron as the wise centaur mentor:

1. On bravery and fear: “True courage lies not in being fearless but in conquering what frightens you.”
2. On wisdom and war: “Wisdom is the mightiest weapon in a hero’s arsenal, for it guides the hand in war and leads the heart in peace.”
3. On destiny and choice: “Destiny may direct the course of your life, but your choices define its quality.”
4. On honor and glory: “Seek not glory in death, but honor in life. For it is how you live, not how you die, that carves your name in the memories of men.”
5. On strength and compassion: “The strongest are those who wield power with mercy, for brutality begets only more darkness.”

These reflections, while not direct quotes, capture the essence of what Chiron’s teachings to Achilles might have included, emphasizing a balance between martial prowess and wisdom, the pursuit of honor and glory, and the importance of ethical conduct and personal integrity.

The microphone quality and audio performance of the iPhone SE (2022) and the iPhone 14 Pro Max do indeed show differences, reflecting their positions in Apple’s product lineup.

For the iPhone SE (2022), it scored 122 in the DXOMARK Audio test, indicating good overall performance with specific strengths in dynamics, few artifacts, and good timbre performances, especially at maximum volume. However, it was noted to have some limitations, such as a slight lack of bass and high extension in recording and an inverted stereo in landscape orientation during playback oai_citation:1,Apple iPhone SE (2022) Audio test – DXOMARK.

In contrast, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, with a DXOMARK Audio score of 142, shows an excellent performance across all tested attributes. It excels in timbre, offering deep low-end extension, great dynamics, and very good spatial performance in playback. For recording, it is particularly adept at handling loud environments like concerts, with good dynamics and artifact handling, although some midrange restitution issues were noted depending on the use case oai_citation:2,Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Audio test – DXOMARK.

The iPhone SE features built-in stereo speakers and microphones, aiming for a balance between performance and affordability oai_citation:3,iPhone SE – Technical Specifications – Apple. On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s more advanced audio capabilities are part of its premium feature set, designed to offer a superior multimedia experience.

These differences reflect the targeting of different market segments, with the iPhone SE aiming for affordability with competent performance, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max aims for the premium segment with top-tier features.

Achilles, under the tutelage of Chiron, received an education that was comprehensive, blending martial skills with arts, medicine, and ethics, reflecting the ideal ancient Greek hero’s balance between brawn and brain. Specifically, from Chiron, Achilles learned:

1. Combat Skills: Achilles was trained in the arts of war, including swordsmanship, spear throwing, and archery. Chiron, being a revered warrior in his own right, imparted his vast knowledge of warfare and tactics to Achilles, honing his prowess to near perfection.
2. Hunting: The centaur taught Achilles how to survive in the wild, including tracking and hunting animals. These skills were essential not just for survival but also for developing strategic thinking and patience.
3. Medicine: Chiron was known for his extraordinary knowledge of medicinal herbs and healing techniques. He passed this knowledge on to Achilles, enabling him to heal wounds and treat illnesses, which was a valuable skill both on and off the battlefield.
4. Music: Among the less martial teachings, Chiron also instructed Achilles in the art of music, particularly how to play the lyre. This was part of the well-rounded education meant to cultivate not only physical prowess but also emotional and intellectual depth.
5. Ethics and Morality: Chiron, being wise and just, also guided his pupils in matters of ethics and morality. Achilles, like Chiron’s other students, would have been taught the importance of honor, respect, and the virtues of leadership.

This education aimed to prepare Achilles not only for the physical challenges of life and warfare but also to develop his character and intellect, making him a paragon of the values and ideals cherished by ancient Greek society.

Chiron and Achilles are significant figures from Greek mythology, each embodying different aspects of ancient Greek culture and values.

Chiron was one of the Centaurs, creatures who were half human and half horse. Unlike his wild and unruly centaur brethren, Chiron was known for his wisdom, knowledge, and skills in medicine, making him a revered figure among gods and mortals alike. He was considered the wisest and justest of all the centaurs and was a teacher and mentor to many heroes of Greek mythology, including Achilles.

Achilles was a Greek hero, the son of the mortal Peleus and the Nereid (sea nymph) Thetis. He is most famously known for his role in Homer’s “Iliad,” where he is depicted as one of the principal warriors in the Trojan War. Achilles’ mother, Thetis, knowing that her son was destined to die young, tried to make him immortal by dipping him in the River Styx. However, she held him by his heel, leaving that part of his body vulnerable, which is the origin of the term “Achilles’ heel,” referring to a person’s critical weakness.

Chiron played a crucial role in Achilles’ life as his mentor. He raised Achilles on Mount Pelion and taught him various skills, including hunting, medicine, music, and martial arts, preparing Achilles to become the great warrior he was destined to be. The relationship between Chiron and Achilles highlights the themes of mentorship, the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next, and the shaping of one’s destiny through education and guidance.

This mentor-student relationship is emblematic of the values of ancient Greek society, emphasizing the importance of wisdom, learning, and heroism.

The most critical education?

An insane critique of the Apple Vision Pro demo; the only way in the best way should just be letting the people go wild on the device, figuring out how to use intuitively for about 15 minutes, not a loser guided tour.

Anything that requires a guided tour is either a poor product, or should be eliminated

In life, the way decision should be made; they should all be no-brainers.

Problems:

1. Too heavy. Already giving my neck and head pain.

2. Not very impressive technology. I was not blown away, the spatial video sucks.

3. Will the Apple Vision Pro bankrupt apple?

4. Light seal technology is poor, even with zeiss lens inserts

5. After even 15 minutes of using it, my eyeballs hurt really bad. Moving forward, you couldn’t pay me money to use it again!

6. I actually find the oculus rift S for superior; lighter and also better technology.

My new thoughts:

It don’t matter their race, ethnicity, color, background whatever … what matters more is this:

Are they beautiful or not?

The Philosophy of Aesthetics

1. BEAUTIFUL > BEST
2. AS DARK AS POSSIBLE (ADAP)
3. Depressing or Affirmative Art?
4. DISDAIN DETAIL.
5. Pragmatism as Anti Aesthetic
6. AESTHETICS ARE ALL.
7. AESTHETICS ARE THE ULTIMATE LUXURY.
8. No Aesthetic is Forever
9. Black is Boring
10. DARKER IS BETTER.
11. We Tire of The Beautiful, but Not of the Ugly?
12. Minimalism as an Aesthetic and Ethos
13. The Zen of Monochrome
14. SIMPLICITY IS THE SUMMIT.
15. AESTHETICS OVER FUNCTION
16. The Desire to Banish Ugliness from Our Eyes
17. Aesthetics Above All
18. Simple is Sexy
19. Towards a Philosophy of Aesthetics in Photography
20. The Philosophy of Aesthetics
21. ALL KILLER, NO FILLER.
22. The Most Compact and High-Quality
23. The Beauty of Imperfection
24. TASTE.
25. The More Obscure and Unclear, the Better.
26. Cultivate Your Own Taste
27. Image Quality and Great Photos
28. Imperfect Photos are More Beautiful
29. Do you photograph the world better, the same, or worse than reality? #aesthetics
30. Aesthetics are Ethics
31. Beauty over Truth #philosophy #aesthetics
32. Philosophy of Aesthetics and Beauty in Photography
33. Aesthetics in Photography
34. Aesthetics Strengthen, Simplify, and Focus
35. Not better image quality; more beautiful aesthetics!
36. Why Aesthetics?

Becoming more deaf to others, not listening; perhaps this is a virtue, and a sign of being a strong man.

They are hilarious; they speak their mind their truth, no bullshit or political correctness; they are not their job.

Same goes with janitors and people who work in sanitation.

beh2— to favor is to shine bright, shine, shine light —

faveo:

43 BCE â€“ c. 17 CE, Ovid, Fasti 6.249-250:Vesta, favÄ“! tibi nunc operāta resolvimus ōra,
ad tua sÄ« nōbÄ«s sacra venÄ«re licet.Vesta, be favorable! Devoted to you, we now unbind our lips; [that is], if we are permitted to come to your sacrifices.

Or can you run the world without moving?

The critical mistake or misstep of many of these new modern day philosophies and modes of thinking — they are still predicated on the individual.

What would a school of thinking *BEYOND* individualism look like? And not loser socialism or loser communism — something stronger, hardier, more robust,,, more spartan?

Less capitalism and consumerism, more martial, physical, philosophical, artistic?

PHILOSOPHY BY KIM

IDEAS BY KIM

1. MAN & WOMAN, LIGHT & DARK
2. A LIFE WITHOUT PAIN, DISCOMFORT OR (LIMITED) SUFFERING IS NOT A LIFE WORTH LIVING?
3. BIGGER IS WEAKER.
4. How to Become a Philosopher
5. Deep Vanity
6. Time Will Tell
7. What is Wisdom?
8. LOOK *BEYOND*
9. BECOMING MORE IMMORAL?
10. ‘LUCK’ VS COURAGE
11. ‘SKILL’ VS MERIT?
12. Becoming Antifragile
13. How to “Improve” Men
14. The Art of Virtue
15. How to Dominate
16. JUST SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES AND WISDOM WITH OTHERS.
17. How to Get More Done in a Single Day – MEMENTO MORI PHILOSOPHY
18. THINK FOR YOURSELF
19. Cruel?
20. GO DEMIGOD.
21. How to Be Happy: Challenge and Danger Philosophy
22. To Become Greater, You Must Become *LESS* Productive!
23. Imperfect Beauty
24. The Philosophy of Pleasure
25. What Interests You?
26. Anti Theory of Everything
27. Become?
28. STRONGER OR NOT?
29. Carte Blanche Ideals
30. CHOOSE JOY
31. Don’t Judge Your Impulses
32. On Becoming Less Human
33. COWARDICE.
34. The Philosophy of Futurism
35. PHILOSOPHY IS VALUE-SETTING
36. PHILOSOPHY IS NOT LIFESTYLE
37. WHY STANDARDIZATION IS BAD.
38. YOUR OWN TABLE OF VALUES.
39. RETRO IS BAD.
40. INSANELY LOFTY THOUGHTS.
41. Strive to *Lose* Weight, Not *Gain* Weight
42. DIABLO II ANALOGIES FOR REAL LIFE.
43. If You Know Your *WHY* You Can Discover Any *HOW*
44. Life is Too Short to Be Miserable
45. What Consumption Takes Skill?
46. OFF THE GRID.
47. REALITY IS CRUEL.
48. Pain is Information
49. WHY REMOVE VULGARITY AND DISORDER FROM OUR EYES?
50. AUTOTELIC.
51. UNPLUG.
52. How to Become a Philosopher
53. SUBOPTIMAL IS OPTIMAL
54. THE LUST FOR MORE.
55. TO DO IS TO BECOME.
56. IN PRAISE OF AGGRESSIVE.
57. THE PHILOSOPHY OF OPTIMISM
58. OUR PHILOSOPHICAL WILL TO EXISTENCE
59. Is Hope a Vice?
60. MOVE MEAN
61. Carte Blanche Ideals
62. One Interesting Thought
63. What Lasts? What Doesn’t Last?
64. A WOUND STIMULATES THE RECUPERATIVE POWERS
65. Children & Purpose
66. Thoughts on Becoming a Parent
67. Where Does Our Desire to Upgrade Come From?
68. WE ALWAYS NEED SOMETHING FURTHER TO ASPIRE TO.
69. Self-Task Yourself an Awesome Mission in Life
70. Differentiation vs Equalization
71. My Passion to *Become* Something More
72. No Aesthetic or Ethos is Forever
73. What is Your Higher Purpose in Life?
74. IT WILL NEVER SATISFY YOU.
75. How to Decide
76. Things You *Want* to Do vs Things You *MUST* Do
77. Towards a More Beautiful Mode of Existence and Future
78. EXTREME GRATITUDE.
79. AMAP (As Much as Possible) or None.
80. Why or How Does it Matter?
81. The Philosophy of Time and Events
82. How *Not* to Resent
83. FORWARD LOOKING
84. DOMAIN FLEXIBILITY.
85. The Miracle of Human Growth
86. EXTREME ADAPTATION.
87. Why Plan?
88. You Don’t Need to Justify Yourself
89. The Philosophy of Ego
90. True vs False Passions
91. How to Achieve Tranquility
92. On Making Your Own Philosophy
93. The Purpose of Life is to Create New Life
94. Think On!
95. The Wisdom of Doing Nothing
96. Congruency
97. My Thoughts on Meditation
98. The Philosophy of Purpose
99. Emulate Yourself
100. Good Fear, Bad Fear
101. For the Betterment of Humanity or Just Yourself?
102. What you *really* believe in and care for is manifested through your actions (or non-actions)
103. Why Culture is Your Enemy
104. YOUR EXPERIENCES ARE KING.
105. LIFE IS INHERENTLY GOOD.
106. Artistic, Physical, and Philosophical Muscles
107. All New Experiences are Good Experiences
108. What is the Purpose of X?
109. UTILITY.
110. Philosophy is a Luxury
111. The Attempt is More Interesting than the Result
112. Joyfulness vs “Happiness”
113. Effectiveness Over Happiness
114. Self Actualization
115. MAXIMAL ENGAGEMENT
116. Life & Pain
117. On Living Every Day with No Regret
118. Learn as if you’re going to live forever, live as if you’re going to die tomorrow
119. Live Every Day Like it Were the Last Day of Your Life
120. Self-Determination
121. FALSE GRATITUDE vs REAL GRATITUDE
122. HOW TO LIVE MORE
123. THE UPSIDE OF TRAGEDY
124. Satisfaction is a Sucker’s Game
125. Supreme Repose
126. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LIFE? According to ERIC KIM
127. STUBBORN, FLEXIBLE
128. EVERYTHING HAPPENS AS IT *SHOULD* HAVE HAD HAPPENED
129. Good Addiction, Bad Addiction?
130. What is the Best Life?
131. The Philosophy of Thinking
132. The Philosophy of Conspiracies
133. Conspiracies
134. Growth
135. Skepticism.
136. What Do You Really Want Out of Life?
137. Seem or Be?
138. Learn Through Pain
139. Respect Yourself
140. In Praise of Elitism
141. Why Independent Thinking?
142. I Will Never Die
143. Bitter is Better
144. The Genesis of Nihilism and Existential Dread
145. The Ethics of Personal Enrichment
146. Good vs Not Good
147. Punished by Privilege
148. Abstinence Over Moderation
149. Just Leave Others Alone
150. You Can Only Critique that Which You Truly Understand and Love
151. ERIC KIM Critique of Metaphysics
152. Only Trust Philosophers Who Deadlift
153. Heuristic: If Someone Talks Shit About Others Behind Their Back, Most Likely They’re Also Talking Shit About You Behind Your Back
154. Virtue is a Privilege
155. What Are Your Life Goals?
156. Honesty
157. Why I’m Anti Moderation
158. No Spite, No Malice.
159. Ascending Life or Descending Life?
160. Double Edged Sword
161. Ignorance.
162. Why I Don’t Trust “Nice Guys”
163. Why You Must Share Your Opinion
164. Selfish Isn’t Evil
165. Wisdom is the Goal
166. YOU ARE KING.
167. MASTER YOURSELF
168. What is “Good” for You is Often what is Bad for You
169. Care.
170. BITTERSWEET
171. ONE REP MAX
172. Morality and Ethics is the Snare
173. BY HELPING YOURSELF, YOU BEST HELP OTHERS
174. Insanity is Good.
175. Think Deep.
176. PHILOSOPHY IS THE FUTURE.
177. Open Mind vs Closed Mind
178. ENTHUSIASM IS GENIUS
179. Towards a More Critical and Rigorous Line of Thinking
180. How to Encourage and a Foster Independent and Free Thinking
181. What is the Purpose of Life?
182. WHY PHILOSOPHY IS SUPREME.
183. Elitism.
184. I Cannot Form an Opinion About Somebody Until I’ve Met Them in the Flesh
185. ALL GENETICS ARE GOOD GENETICS.
186. Happiness vs Freedom
187. The Birth of a Hater
188. My Way Isn’t the Right Way
189. Walking as an Existential Thing
190. Why I’m So Tolerant
191. Mortal Gods
192. THE HUMAN SPECIES
193. Why I’m So Skeptical
194. Just Follow the Money
195. Why Selfish?
196. WHY WE CANNOT BLAME OTHERS
197. Why Are We So Anti Elitism?
198. What Actually Interests You?
199. How to Become Yourself
200. SELF HATE
201. Optimistic Fatalism
202. Death is the Ultimate Creative Constraint
203. FLUX.
204. How to Think for Yourself
205. FLESH
206. How to Live the Best Life
207. Why Live a Life Without Regrets?
208. Why Plato Ruined Art and Aesthetics for Us
209. Self Respect
210. Hypocrite vs Contradict
211. Ideals vs Reality
212. Spaceship Philosophy
213. What is Your Ideal Life?
214. MY EXTREME GRATITUDE TOWARDS LIFE AND BEING ALIVE!
215. Critique of Utilitarianism
216. Don’t Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated
217. The Eternal Recurrence of Tragedy and Joy in Life
218. Elite Asceticism
219. Why I Don’t Like Numbers
220. Action and Reaction, Cause and Effect
221. The Antidote to Nihilism: The Philosophy of Nothingness
222. ERIC KIM Notes on Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
223. EXPLOIT CHAOS.
224. WHY I DON’T BELIEVE IN GENETICS
225. Self-Wisdom
226. The Future Belongs to the Fearless
227. INDIVIDUALISM
228. Why Live Forever?
229. THIS TOO WILL PASS.
230. Why Education?
231. How to Become Yourself
232. Things Shouldn’t Go Back to the Way They Used to Be
233. Why Am I So Cruel?
234. The Great Joy of Existence
235. Virtue for the Sake of Virtue
236. NO DISDAIN.
237. INTELLIGENT IGNORANCE
238. A LIFE WITHOUT PAIN, DIFFICULTY OR TRAGEDY ISN’T A LIFE WORTH LIVING
239. BITTER IS BETTER.
240. EXPLOIT THE BEST FROM TRAGEDY AND LIFE 
241. DISREGARD FOR SELF-PRESERVATION
242. PAIN.
243. WHAT IF EVERYTHING IS NOT GONNA BE ALRIGHT?
244. Tomorrow is Never
245. Life is the Ultimate Creative Constraint
246. EMBODIED REALITY
247. BLACK SWAN
248. THINGS WILL NEVER GO BACK TO THE WAY THEY USED TO BE
249. What are you *really* afraid of?
250. HAPPINESS ISN’T THE GOAL
251. Philosophy is King
252. Why is Selfish Evil?
253. YOU’RE CONSTANTLY IN A STATE OF BECOMING
254. ENTITLEMENT A SIN?
255. NARCISSISM
256. BE BRUTALLY HONEST WITH YOURSELF
257. WHY FREE WILL?
258. OBEY YOUR OPINION
259. EGO IS GOOD.
260. WHY IT IS GOOD TO BE INTO YOURSELF
261. Seek the Good Pain
262. Anti-Perfection in Photography, Art, and Life
263. Can You Become an End into Yourself?
264. WHY I LIVE
265. Why I Hate Decline
266. Why I Eat
267. Why am I So Positive and Optimistic?
268. EFFORT IS ENJOYMENT
269. Never Stop Gaining
270. TRUST YOURSELF
271. A Life of Maximal Personal Independence
272. What Do You Desire to Become?
273. What Do I Want from Technology?
274. Stratified Society
275. Do You Love or Hate Reality?
276. On the Brian, Body and Mind
277. I’m Maximally Happy, Now What?
278. Care over Fame
279. ACTIVE NIHILISM
280. Never Stop Subtracting
281. How to Live a Happier and More Epic Life
282. A Risker Life is a Better Life
283. Only Work on Things You Can Imagine Doing for Eternity
284. How to Maximize Your Happiness
285. Influence
286. The Gladiator Makes His Plans once He Enters the Ring
287. Meditations on Meaning in Life
288. There is Nothing More Interesting than Human Beings
289. Is Hope a Vice?
290. EGO
291. Why Be Unique?
292. Happiness is Metabolism Health and Strength
293. You’re the Hero
294. Is Productivity a Virtue or Vice?
295. Why Do We Prize the Rare?
296. The Joy of Uncertainty
297. How Should I Best Use My Time and Life?
298. A Life Without Pain or Suffering Isn’t a Life Worth Living
299. Free or Unfree?
300. What Do You Really Care For in Life?
301. Anti-Satisfaction in Life
302. Why Think?
303. The Eternal Return
304. Only Do What is Best for You!
305. Truthiness
306. Why Be Happy?
307. Permissionless Living
308. In Praise of Unconventional Wisdom
309. Become the Change Which You Wish to See in the World
310. Happiness
311. Beyond Freedom
312. Idolize People, Not Stuff
313. What Makes You Stronger? What Makes You Weaker?
314. Why Hate?
315. The Secret of Happiness
316. You’re Constantly in a State of Becoming
317. Life is about Choices, Not Obligations
318. Anti-Nihilism
319. First, Do What is Best for You.
320. Live Dynamic
321. How to Prosper
322. Is the Point of Life to Be Satisfied?
323. SUPREME EFFORT OF WILL.
324. How to Become more Idealistic
325. Thrivival 101
326. Create Yourself
327. Non-Small
328. Inspiration
329. How to Live a Heroic Life: Dare the Heights!
330. Human Augmentation
331. Prune
332. Happiness: Do What You Want to Do (And Don’t Do What You Don’t Want to Do)
333. Avoid Vain (Empty) Pursuits in Life
334. Modern Slavery
335. Kill the Leeches
336. Wisdom Augmentation
337. Why We Need Friction in Life
338. Straight Line Philosophy
339. What’s Your End-Game in Life?
340. Create Your Own Happiness Today
341. Desire Both Pain and Pleasure in Life
342. Try the Impossible
343. SELF-RESPECT
344. Anti-Social Extrovert
345. Never Blame Anybody But Yourself
346. Human Flourishing
347. Simpler, Not Better.
348. How to be Free
349. Embrace the Extremes
350. Cultivate Your Own Culture
351. COURAGE.
352. Thrivival
353. Inner Power
354. How to Live a Purposeful Life
355. My Definition of Happiness
356. Why Change is Good
357. Why Work?
358. How to Live the Happiest Possible Life
359. The Two-Pronged Approach to Maximize Joy in Your Life
360. You Always Have Another Option!
361. INFINITISM
362. Never Stop!
363. What is Your Self-Directed Purpose in Life?
364. Live Today Like it Were Your Last
365. Do You Photograph to Live, or Live to Photograph?
366. ARTIST-PHILOSOPHER
367. Live Life to the Fullest!
368. In Praise of Selfishness
369. Why You Must Be a YAY-SAYER to Succeed in Entrepreneurship and Life
370. Why I Love Walking
371. Live Life Like a Video Game!
372. Simple Luxuries in Life
373. Treat Your Life Like a Fun Experiment!
374. Only Prove it to Yourself
375. You Don’t Always Need to Feel Joyful to Live a Fulfilling and Meaningful Life
376. Life is Too Short to Be Bored!
377. Money Cannot Destroy Boredom
378. How to Find Inspiration in Life
379. Why You Must Ignore Haters to Succeed and Win in Life
380. An Active Life is a Happy Life
381. My Simple Joys in Life
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Says what humans *should* become, and what is the wherefore and why of society —

True successful people either become entrepreneurs, self employed, start their own sole proprietorship, start their own company etc —

My ethos to living life? Via Elon Musk—

Not in technology or devices but yourself!

The corrected Latin phrase you’ve provided, “Habuitque, quod est difficillimum, in juris sapientia modum,” translates to English as:

“And he had, what is most difficult, moderation in the wisdom of law.”

This suggests that the person in question not only possessed legal wisdom but was also able to apply it with a sense of moderation, which is acknowledged as a challenging feat.

Currently, there are just over 19.4 million Bitcoins in circulation as of 2024. This represents approximately 92% of the total supply, which is capped at 21 million BTC oai_citation:1,How Many Bitcoins are There in 2024? – Techopedia.

How many left— only 1.6 million bitcoins left

There are 1,600,000 Bitcoins left until the total supply cap of 21 million is reached.

116 years until end —

There are 116 years left until the estimated completion of Bitcoin mining in the year 2140.

The Bitcoin protocol is designed to release new bitcoins at a fixed rate, with the rate halving approximately every four years in an event known as “halving.” The last Bitcoin is expected to be mined around the year 2140, given this halving schedule and the decreasing rate of Bitcoin issuance over time. This timeline is an estimate and depends on the actual mining activity and how closely it adheres to the intended pace set by the Bitcoin protocol.

As of the week of February 21, 2024, there are approximately $2.331 trillion USD in circulation oai_citation:1,US Currency in Circulation – YCharts.

Believe.me, Ferdinand, men do not desire, nor do they deserve to be governed.”

Men do not desire nor do they deserve to be governed —

In ancient Rome and Greece, attitudes towards obesity varied, reflecting broader societal values concerning health, virtue, and aesthetics. These cultures placed a significant emphasis on physical appearance and fitness, which influenced their perceptions of obesity.

Ancient Greece

In ancient Greece, the ideal of physical perfection was highly prized, as evidenced by their art and literature. The Greeks celebrated the human body, emphasizing balance, proportion, and the importance of physical fitness. This cultural ideal was embodied in the athletes of the Olympic Games, who were revered for their physical prowess.

The medical understanding of obesity in Greece was quite advanced for its time. Hippocrates (c. 460 – c. 370 BC), often called the father of Western medicine, acknowledged the health risks associated with excessive body fat. He believed that a balanced diet and regular exercise were key to maintaining a healthy weight and preventing disease. Hippocrates famously stated, “Obesity is not only a disease itself, but the harbinger of others.”

Aristotle and other Greek philosophers also discussed the concept of moderation in diet and exercise, emphasizing the importance of balance for physical and mental health. Thus, while there was an appreciation for the aesthetics of the human form, there was also a clear understanding of the negative health implications of obesity.

Ancient Rome

In ancient Rome, as in Greece, there was an appreciation for physical fitness and beauty. The Romans admired the Greek ideals of beauty and incorporated gymnasiums and baths into their culture, promoting exercise and care of the body.

However, Roman attitudes towards food and diet were somewhat more indulgent than those of the Greeks. Banquets and feasting were common among the wealthy, and excessive consumption of food and wine was a sign of status. This led to obesity becoming more prevalent among the Roman elite, with notable figures such as the emperor Nero and the poet Vitellius being described as obese.

The Roman medical writer Aulus Cornelius Celsus, who lived during the first century AD, provided advice on treating obesity that echoed Hippocratic principles. He recommended exercise, fasting, and the avoidance of excess food and wine to manage weight.

Summary

Both ancient Greeks and Romans valued physical fitness and beauty, but their societies also displayed a complex relationship with food and body weight. While there was an awareness of the health risks associated with obesity, societal practices and values—such as the Roman penchant for luxurious feasts—contributed to varying levels of acceptance and prevalence of obesity. These ancient perspectives highlight the enduring complexity of

Obesity in Ancient Rome and Greece

The term “obese” originates from the Latin word “obesus,” meaning “that has eaten itself fat.” This etymology points to the literal translation of having consumed enough food to become overweight. Historically, obesity has been recognized and documented for thousands of years, but the societal perceptions and medical understanding of obesity have evolved significantly over time.

In ancient societies, obesity was often seen as a sign of wealth and prosperity because access to abundant food was limited to the affluent. For instance, in ancient Egypt, obesity was common among the elite, as depicted in tomb paintings and sculptures. Similarly, in Greco-Roman culture, excess weight was sometimes associated with status and health, although there were also contrasting views that praised moderation and physical fitness.

The medical recognition of obesity as a health issue dates back to the ancient Greeks. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, recognized that excessive body fat could have negative health implications, stating that “corpulence is not only a disease itself, but the harbinger of others.” This understanding laid the groundwork for future medical inquiry into the health impacts of obesity.

During the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, obesity continued to be associated with wealth and social status in Europe, as food scarcity made excess weight a symbol of prosperity. However, the industrial revolution and subsequent changes in society began to shift this perception. As food became more accessible to the masses, obesity started to be seen more as a health problem than a status symbol.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, with the advent of modern medicine and nutritional science, the understanding of obesity deepened. It began to be recognized as a significant risk factor for various diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer. This period also saw the development of the body mass index (BMI) as a measure to classify overweight and obesity.

Today, obesity is considered a global epidemic by the World Health Organization, with significant efforts focused on prevention and treatment. The historical journey of obesity from a symbol of wealth to a widespread health concern reflects changes in societal norms, economic conditions, and medical knowledge over time.

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if you started weightlifting today, totally carte blanche… How would you do it?

And also thinking and considering; what is the point or the purpose of weightlifting in the first place?

When I do my infamous Atlas lift, people become little confused on why I do it what is the purpose etc.; and also, superficially people think it is easy, but also they’re a little bit scared, especially when you see the barbell with seven plates, eight plates, nine plates, 10 plates, essentially the barbell being maxed out. Most human beings have never seen more than five plates, six plates, or even seven plates on a bar… Let alone eight, nine, 10 and beyond.

I think one very undervalued thing in the world of weightlifting is shoulder strength and stability. For example, if you want to try to lift 1000 pounds on your shoulders back and traps, you actually must have really strong shoulders.