technologist-philosopher

debt— bleeding of money:

Stop the bleeding. Single first thing, right? You show up after any action, I look at you — stop the bleeding, because you’re going to be dead in a matter of minutes if you bleed out.

The term “iatrogenic” comes from a combination of two Greek words: “iatros,” meaning physician or healer, and “genes,” meaning origin or source. Thus, iatrogenic refers to any condition, disease, or complication that arises as a result of medical treatment or advice. Essentially, it denotes an illness caused by the medical examination or treatment itself, not due to the underlying condition of the patient.

This term is used across the medical field to describe outcomes that are not necessarily the result of medical error, but rather are unforeseen or unavoidable consequences of the treatment process itself. It underscores the complex nature of medical care, where interventions aimed at healing can sometimes lead to new health issues.

iatrogenic: attempting to do something good will actually yield more bad.

Michael Saylor: They will attempt to do good and they will and they will do good imperfectly and they will create oftentimes more damage than the good they do. Most government policy will be iatrogenic: it will create more harm than good in the pursuit of it — but it is what it is. The secondary issue is they will unintentionally pay for it by expanding the currency supply

What is inflation?

We’d have inflation as long as we have government that is capable of pursuing any kind of policies that are in themselves inflationary, and generally they all are.

Michael Saylor: The significance of laser eyes is to focus on the thing that can make a difference. and if I look at the civilization, I would say half the problems in the civilization are due to the fact that our understanding of economics and money is defective — half, 50%. I don’t know, it’s $500 trillion dollars worth of problems? Like, money represents all the economic energy in the civilization, and it kind of equates to all the products, all the services, and all the assets that we have and we’re ever gonna have — so that’s half. The other half of the problems in the civilization are medical and military and political and philosophical and natural.

Here are the visualizations of Plato’s Cave, illustrating the concept of perception versus reality. These images depict prisoners interpreting shadows on a wall as reality, unaware of the actual source of light and the true nature of the objects casting these shadows.

I have a passion for the light, physiologically literally and let us not forget that photography means painting with light.

For me, one of the greatest joys in life is just having direct light, the direct sun on my face and my body. I’ve also realized that having the light directly on you is 1 trillion times different than “reflected light”.

Even worse, some buildings, cars, the tint is so strong that even if you’re getting some lovely light that’s coming in, the tint blocks most of it.

Certainly tint is useful if you live in Arizona or Nevada and it is 120° outside. But, if it is just a moderate 70°, you want as much light, sunlight and direct light as possible!

Taking this further as an analogy, I wonder if the majority of civilization, adults kids etc., everyone is just devoid of the light. Everyone is living in Plato‘s cave, and what we think is light, it just reflected light, refracted light, or worse artificial light.

If you had put a hundred thousand dollars in this house you would have 305x return over 92 years.

But if you had put the money a hundred thousand dollars in a safe deposit box and buried it in the basement, you would have lost 99.7% of your wealth over the same time period. So the expansion of the currency creates a massive inefficiency in the society — what I’ll call an adiabatic lapse. what we’re doing is we’re bleeding the civilization to death.

This is why money is so bizarre; let us say that you just took $1 billion, and put it into a very simple 10% yield fund. Your money will naturally grow, $100 million a year — by sitting on your butt and doing nothing. And that number will continue to expand indefinitely.

10% of a billion dollars is $100 million.

My passion

It seems that in the world of bodybuilding, the general ideas that the more you eat, the better. However, I think a better way to think about it is about nutritional density. For example, better to eat 1 pound of 100% grass fed beef liver than maybe even 4 pounds of typical ground beef. 

The two are price adjacent

Wisdom

“Do not touch black tails: that is, do not associate with bad men”

Excerpt From
Plutarch’s Morals
Plutarch
https://books.apple.com/us/book/plutarchs-morals/id511195428
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“Do not wear a tight ring: that is, let your life be free, do not bind yourself by a chain”

Excerpt From
Plutarch’s Morals
Plutarch
https://books.apple.com/us/book/plutarchs-morals/id511195428
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“Do not poke the fire with a sword: that is, do not provoke an angry person, but yield to such”

Excerpt From
Plutarch’s Morals
Plutarch
https://books.apple.com/us/book/plutarchs-morals/id511195428
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“Do not eat the heart: do not wear away the heart by anxiety. Abstain from beans: that is, do not meddle in state affairs, for the voting for offices was formerly taken by beans. ”

Excerpt From
Plutarch’s Morals
Plutarch
https://books.apple.com/us/book/plutarchs-morals/id511195428
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“Do not put your food in the chamber-pot: that is, do not throw your pearls before swine, for words are the food of the mind, and the villany of men twist them to a corrupt meaning”

Excerpt From
Plutarch’s Morals
Plutarch
https://books.apple.com/us/book/plutarchs-morals/id511195428
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Taking on the sun topless — don’t people also realize this is another form of hormesis?

GOOD

GET FIT LIKE EK:

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LIFT & WALK IT OUT–

THE NEW LIFT OF THE GODS:

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Anti scalar —

Whoa.,, also don’t trust call of duty mobiles; it is made by Tencent— timi studio group!

No Riot Games, no Epic Games, no Roblox, no Discord.

No league of legends, Fortnite,

Tencent Games owns several divisions and studios, each responsible for developing and publishing a variety of games. Key divisions include:

• Aurora Studio Group: Focuses on games like “Moonlight Blade” and “Azure War.”
• LightSpeed Studios: Known for “QQ Huaxia” and “Freedom Fantasy.” It includes several subsidiaries, including LightSpeed LA and Lucid Games.
• Morefun Studios: Develops games such as “The Roco Kingdom” and “Naruto Online.”
• NExT Studios: Produces titles like “Unheard” and “SYNCED: Off-Planet.”
• Riot Games: Fully owned by Tencent since 2015, the studio behind “League of Legends.”
• TiMi Studio Group: Develops popular games like “Honor of Kings” and “Call of Duty: Mobile.”
• Tencent Institute of Games: Focuses on nurturing talent and professional development within the gaming industry.

Additionally, Tencent Games launched Level Infinite, a game publishing brand, collaborating with studios worldwide to publish various titles oai_citation:1,Tencent Games – Wikipedia.

Certainly! Here’s a numbered list detailing Tencent’s involvement in media outlets and significant investments:

1. Tencent Games: Known as the world’s largest video game publisher, Tencent Games is a key division of Tencent Holdings, focusing on the development and publishing of video games. The company has stakes in several international game studios, including Riot Games (developer of “League of Legends”), Epic Games (creator of “Fortnite”), and others oai_citation:1,Tencent – Wikipedia.
2. Tencent Music: This subsidiary of Tencent operates some of the biggest music streaming services in China, such as QQ Music, Kugou, and Kuwo, catering to millions of users by providing access to vast music libraries and streaming services oai_citation:2,Tencent – Wikipedia.
3. Fanbyte: Tencent acquired this online gaming publication but later faced controversy for laying off nearly all of its editorial staff. This move highlights the challenges and decisions multinational corporations like Tencent navigate in the tech and media landscapes oai_citation:3,Tencent lays off nearly all of staff at its gaming site Fanbyte | TechCrunch.
4. Investments in Social Media and Tech Companies: Tencent is not just limited to games and music; it also owns WeChat, a superapp that combines messaging, social media, and mobile payment functionalities into a single platform. It has also made significant investments in other tech companies, contributing to its status as one of the largest venture capital firms and investment corporations globally oai_citation:4,Tencent – Wikipedia.
5. Venture Capital Activities: Beyond its direct subsidiaries, Tencent has stakes in over 600 companies, including various tech startups across Asia. This broad portfolio demonstrates Tencent’s role as a major player in supporting and shaping the future of the digital economy worldwide oai_citation:5,Tencent – Wikipedia.

For more in-depth information on Tencent and its operations, consider exploring their official website or detailed profiles on platforms like Wikipedia, which offer comprehensive insights into the company’s vast range of activities and investments in the technology and media sectors.

Tencent is a vast Chinese multinational conglomerate that has significantly impacted various sectors, including media and technology. It is recognized as the world’s largest vendor of video games and has made substantial investments across the global tech landscape. Here are some key highlights of Tencent’s media ownership and investments:

1. Tencent Games: A division focused on publishing video games, Tencent is the largest in the industry globally, holding stakes in multiple international game studios such as Riot Games, Epic Games, Roblox, and Discord.
2. Tencent Music: Another major entity under Tencent, it encompasses music streaming and download services, catering to a vast audience with a variety of musical tastes.
3. Fanbyte: This is an online gaming publication that experienced nearly all of its editorial staff being laid off by Tencent. Despite Tencent’s vast revenues and significant presence in the global gaming market, this move indicates the complexities and challenges within the tech industry, including financial adjustments and restructuring efforts.

Tencent has positioned itself as a leader in multiple domains, including social media, through platforms like WeChat, venture capital, and investment corporations. Its strategic investments span over 600 companies, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, entertainment, and other technology-related services. The company’s influence extends beyond its own products to a broad portfolio of investments in tech startups across Asia and globally, emphasizing its role as a key player in shaping the digital landscape oai_citation:1,Tencent – Wikipedia oai_citation:2,Tencent lays off nearly all of staff at its gaming site Fanbyte | TechCrunch.

For more detailed information on Tencent and its vast array of subsidiaries and investments, visit the Tencent official website and their Wikipedia page.

To the ancient Romans or the ancient Greeks; either your Roman or Greek, or a barbarian. Simple binary.

to me, America is the new Greece, America is the new Rome. Therefore, a simple thought I have is we should treat America, being American as a race and nationality and ethnicity;

Are you American, or a barbarian?

I think the thing which is ridiculous is there are too many strange Interamerica politicking that happens, whether you’re from the south, Republican Democrat whatever. This is a foolish thing: instead it should be—

America vs China

Anyone in cahoots with China should be seen with deep suspicion. This includes Apple, who is essentially best buddies with Foxconn in mainland China to make your beloved iPhone Pros, TikTok, or any of these other social media video game companies which are combined with Tencent (which is essentially mainland China)—

A funny thought while looking at my beautiful suntanned body:

The pigment and melanin in my skin is assigned and an indicator of my own wealth and my bodily wealth.

Essentially I captured the power of the sun, and I converted it into my body. In modern daytimes, especially where everyone is office leaves, to have a full body tan is assigned that you’re either really really rich, or some sort of beach bum; and the funny thing is that a lot of these beach bums, and surfers are actually very successful.

Dump the banks, break up with the banks. JP Morgan chase; they outsource all of their customer support, and their stuff, all to the Philippines. You could tell very simply; I’ve been to the Philippines a bunch of times, and Filipino people have a certain accent and friendly upswing.

The reason why this is so problematic is because the whole system is inefficient. If I wanted to just transfer $125,000 to my crypto account, why did this whole process take three weeks?

Certainly to a large extent, we still need banks, I don’t want to just have my fiat currency just lying around at home, too much anxiety.

But perhaps the simple thought is to think beyond the banks. To not be stuck in this ghetto state of mind, in which these greedy banks and landlords are just milking you for every single cent and profit.

I think the number one reason why I hate the banks is because they are gatekeepers of your money. Which means;

I want to wire my own money into my own crypto account, and I signed all the goddamn paperwork, in person, at a real life banking branch, why did you hold my money hostage for two weeks and prevent the wire transfer, because you have some bullshit “fraud protection” program, somewhere outsourced to the Philippines?

The purpose and the point isn’t to go off the grid, but rather to create your own grid. 

Crypto Economist

Upon much thinking and consideration in terms of what bitcoin actually is; my personal thought is bitcoin is solidified energy.

For example, I find the economics on my name insanely fascinating. Basically you have a bunch of nerds with super computers, consuming lots of electrical energy and power in order to solve mathematically very difficult equations, to be rewarded with bitcoin per block.

As a consequence, this computing power, and electrical energy power is then converted and solidified into bitcoin.

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Is Bitcoin bad for the planet?

No this is the annoying question that everyone asks, whether it is bad for the planet or not. People talk about all of the Chinese producing cheap energy through coal power plants, in order to mind these bitcoins. Yet nobody seems to have any problems talking about how the same mainland Chinese companies like Foxconn also burn through cheap sources of energy like Cole in order to make your iPhone Pro. 

Also, the lithium batteries in your Tesla are bad for the planet. Your Amazon prime subscription is bad for the planet. You streaming Netflix and Spotify all the time is bad for the planet.

Therefore I feel like this question of whether something is good for the planet or bad for the planet is the red herring. Which means, it isn’t really a significant question.

In fact, who knows maybe all this desire to mind more bitcoin or crypto will encourage more innovators and industrialist to perhaps invest in solar power. Truth be told there is no power more powerful than the sun. Even for myself is a human being, biological human being, I drive the most car in energy when I am in the direction. In fact my idea a paradise, or a perfect house or a home is a house or a home that gets sunlight, From sunrise to sunset. Kind of like a panopticon of the sun.

 This is where Elon Musk and Tesla is so genius; if you end up getting the Tesla solar roof, and getting a Tesla vehicle, in theory you can become your own energy producer your own utility, and to some extent, create your own grid.

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What is the point of bitcoin anyways? 

This is where we have to delve into a more critical line of inquiry about the purpose of wealth and money in general.

For example, some things that money is good for include paying for airline airplane airline tickets, paying for rent, maybe paying your mortgage, buying a car, buying meat food and groceries at Costco, etc. 

Also money is good for paying for your Internet connection, preferably a gigabit fiber optic Internet connection, I just got thing.com connected at my apartment and I love it, and also using money to buy your digital camera, your iPad Pro or whatever.

So basically, the purpose of money is on one hand to acquire beneficial tools for you and your thriving.

As a creator, innovator, artist, certainly you need some tools. You need some sort of camera digital camera, some sort of computer laptop or iPad device, some sort of Internet connection or Wi-Fi network somewhere. And also you gotta eat; so certainly you got to spend some money on groceries food and meat, once again, Costco is a good bet because Costco doesn’t make a profit on their proceeds; they just make profits off of their membership. Therefore as consequence, you know that when you’re buying anything at Costco, you’re essentially paying rock bottom prices. 

How you could use your bitcoin to buy real life things

A very subtle and massively innovative thing is the Coinbase Visa debit card. Basically you could link it with your crypto account, and you could essentially pay for your trips to Costco or whatever using your bitcoin or your crypto balances. The reason why this is such a big deal is that the number one critique about bitcoin and crypto that people have is that you can’t Use it to buy real life things now you can.

Also, interesting innovations in the world of Jack Dorsey, Square, block.XYZ, the cash app, the bitcoin lightning network which makes it possible to send bitcoins and Satoshis in a fraction of a second. The reason why this is such a big deal is that now, you could use your bitcoin for real life transactions, pretty much instantaneously, if you want to.

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So should I spend my bitcoins? 

Now this is the $10 trillion question; should you spend your bitcoins?

The first interesting thought is according to Michael Saylor, you should never spend a single bitcoin or a Satoshi. His idea is ideally you just keep borrowing Fiat money that, and hedge that against the historic rise of the price of bitcoin, and essentially forever maintaining your own lifestyle simply through debt.

To me, this is really fascinating, also not intuitive. For example if you could get a loan from the bank at 4%, 4.5%, 5% whatever, assuming that historically bitcoin value goes up 100% year over year, on average, Then if you think about the basic math, hundred percent versus 4%; you cannot lose.

I think the tricky thing here is patience, and thinking insanely long-term. Trying to think for at least 100 years into the future.

This is difficult because we humans are not programmed to think that far into the future. This is where it’s useful having children, because if you think about intergenerational wealth, creating your own family Empire, then what that means is you don’t just think about your kids, you think about your kids kids, or your kids kids kids.

This for my kids kids kids for when my kids kids kids have kids — Ye

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Why build intergenerational wealth? 

I suppose this is where it is useful to think of like a philosopher, an emperor, a titan a tycoon etc. The basic idea is you don’t just think about yourself and your own life, you think about your future lineage.

No this is where things get interesting; why care about your own future lineage, if it is not you?

First, I think everyone should have at least one kid. Why? It transcends you.

It is impossible to convey the phenomenal amazingness of seeing your own blood child grow up, develop, gain greater intelligence, etc.

For example, Seneca at age 3 years, about two months old… His intelligence is getting out of control. And truth be told I think all kids are born geniuses, I really think that intelligence and knowledge in a kid is really 99.9% upbringing. It just depends on how much engagement and resources they get from their parents, their teachers etc.

 I was randomly reading a book by Plutarch on the art of child rearing. He brings up an interesting example from Lycurgus, one of the great Spartan kings in which he took two puppies from birth, separated them, had one raised hunting and strong, the other one living a pampered life of luxury. When the two dogs grew up, he then brought out a rabbit, a hare, and one of the dogs confidently demolished the rabbit, while the other pampered dog ran away in fear. Lycurgus then says —

“See! Both of these dogs were born from the same mother, yet how they were raised dramatically changed how they became.”

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Think your future lineage

American Society is a bit strange; we are too individualistic, we are two into ourselves. I think the primary reason why a lot of people, young people or slightly older people no longer want to have kids is that it is a strange backwards myopic self interested idea:

I don’t want to have kids, because the kids will positively ruin my life.

This makes zero sense. In fact, having a kid is like having a mini clone of you. All of these silicon valley fools are trying to upload their consciousness to the cloud or live 1 trillion years or whatever; isn’t it just easier and more effective to have kids instead? 

Especially being a man, having at least one male son, one male air; I think any and each and every man, assuming that you have at least male son, you can die happy.

Once again, if you’re a man, and your first kid is a son; and fingers crossed your kid did not have any tragic mortality issues early on, consider yourself instantly blessed, life is all just upside from there, no downside. All the additional kids are just “BOGO” kids (buy one, get one free).

This is actually why I find it very impressive when people I know, or people I see, when they have multiple kids, and the oldest kid is a boy, it is truly a sign in a signal that they indeed do love kids, or wanted to have multiple kids. I always find it entertaining whenever I see families with two girls, three girls, four girls, or even five girls; it is a short tail sign that they were shooting for a boy, but eventually gave up. 

If you believe in Bitcoin it’s obvious. If you don’t believe in Bitcoin, maybe you shouldn’t be in the business. If you’re going to look me in the face and you don’t think Bitcoin is going to $1 million per coin and then $10 million per coin, I don’t think you should be a Bitcoin miner. I don’t think you should be a Bitcoin exchange. I don’t think you should be a Bitcoin wallet. I just don’t think you should be pure-play focused in the business at all, because you’re already a loser.

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Typically, we put our money where our belief is 

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Filthy

The Spartans grant permission to the Chians to be filthy.’10

“Are stones so scarce?”

When someone saw almonds of the hard sort11 selling at double the price of others, he
said, “Are stones so scarce?”

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15 A man plucked a nightingale and finding almost no meat, said, “It’s all voice ye are, and naught else.”12

You are all voice, no meat

courage over skill

They appointed no trainers to instruct in wrestling so that the rivalry might not be in skill, but in courage.21 This is the reason why Lysanoridas, when he was asked how Charon had conquered him, said, “By his great resourcefulness

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Neither

Philip wrote at the time when he entered their country, asking whether they wished that he should come as a friend or as a foe; and they made answer, “Neither.”

Friend or foe., neither,

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Quick enough, brave enough.

Boy

become more manly!

Some people, encountering Spartans on the road, said, “You are in luck, for robbers have just left this place,” but they said, “Egad, no, but it is they who are in luck for not encountering us.”2

They are lucky for not encountering us!

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How to be free

Womanish archer

Womanish Gun Owner

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Guns are for weaklings

Maybe we should make hand-to-hand combat cool again

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ships

In answer to the man who called Lampis36 of Aegina happy, because he seemed very rich in having many cargoes on the sea in ships, a Spartan said, “I do not pay much atten- tion to happiness that hangs by ropes!”

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Throw up the peace sign!

“ What you wrote about, no”

When Philip of Macedon sent some orders to the Spartans by letter, they wrote in reply, “What you wrote about, ‘No.’ “4
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Better to die than to live like a slave
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Collections for the gods?

A Spartan, seeing a man taking up a collection for the gods, said that he did not think much of gods who were poorer than himself.

The gods are poor than you?

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Never stay in the shade

There are certain things which are shameful

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Die twice

Another, passing by a tomb at night, and imagining that he saw a ghost, ran at it with uplifted spear, and, as he thrust at it, he exclaimed, “Where are you fleeing from me, you soul that shall die twice

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Another, in the thick of the fight, was about to bring down his sword on an enemy when the recall sounded, and he checked the blow. When someone inquired why, when he had his enemy in his power, he did not kill him, he said, “Because it is better to obey one’s commander than to slay an enemy..

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Or energy?

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Flowing from the analog world into the digital world?

Capital appreciation

Making money — what everyone wants to do with money

Money is capital

Convert analog wealth into digital wealth?

What kind of power do we want, when?

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Liquid power in the form of oil, rocker feller

Digital power, digital power providers; bitcoin and mining

Weakness is the sole bad.

Anything which gives you more power is good,

52 weeks a year … just add 1 pound of muscle each and every week?

Seems doable …

Played outside linebacker sophomore year of high school, middle linebacker my junior year!

1.4 million bitcoins left —

As of January 2024, there are approximately 19.6 million bitcoins in circulation, with about 1.4 million bitcoins left to be mined until the maximum supply cap of 21 million is reached. The Bitcoin network releases new bitcoins about every 10 minutes with each new block mined, and this issuance rate is halved approximately every four years in an event known as “Bitcoin halving.” The most recent halving in May 2020 reduced the block reward to 6.25 bitcoins, and the next halving, expected in April 2024, will further reduce the reward to 3.125 bitcoins. This decreasing issuance rate contributes to Bitcoin’s scarcity, making it a deflationary asset over time.

It’s also important to consider the significant number of bitcoins that are lost due to reasons like unrecoverable wallets, forgotten wallets, deceased owners without shared private keys, and burnt coins, further contributing to Bitcoin’s scarcity. The exact number of lost bitcoins is challenging to quantify, but estimates suggest that a significant portion of the total supply may never be recovered or used again.

For more detailed insights on Bitcoin’s total supply, the process of halving, and its implications, you can refer to the information provided by Crypto News oai_citation:1,How many Bitcoins are there? | Bitcoin’s total supply and Crypto.com oai_citation:2,How Many Bitcoins Are There in Total?.

Not “pound for pound” or weight class …

Rock passion

The process of melanin production and the principles behind skin pigmentation are universal, affecting all human beings regardless of ethnicity. However, genetic variations influence the amount, type, and distribution of melanin, contributing to the diverse spectrum of human skin colors. In the context of Koreans and people of East Asian descent more broadly, several specific genetic factors and characteristics can influence their skin pigmentation and response to sun exposure:

1. Type of Melanin

Koreans, like other East Asians, predominantly produce a type of melanin known as eumelanin, particularly the lighter, brownish form. This differs from the darker form of eumelanin more commonly found in individuals of African descent. Eumelanin provides some protection against UV radiation, which is why people with higher amounts of this pigment tend to age slower in terms of skin appearance.

2. Melanocyte Activity

While the number of melanocytes (the cells that produce melanin) is roughly the same across all ethnic groups, the size, number, and activity of the melanosomes (where melanin is stored) vary. In Koreans and many East Asians, melanosomes are often larger and more numerous than in people with lighter skin, but smaller and less dense than in individuals with darker skin tones. This influences the overall skin color and the skin’s response to sun exposure.

3. Skin Structure and Features

Beyond pigmentation, other features of the skin contribute to its appearance and how it responds to environmental factors like UV radiation. East Asians, including Koreans, generally have a thicker dermis than people of European descent, which contains more collagen and can influence the aging process. The skin structure can affect how quickly wrinkles appear and how the skin heals after injury or exposure.

4. Genetic Factors

Specific genes are associated with skin color variation among different populations. For example, variations in the MC1R gene, which influence the type and amount of melanin produced, have been linked to skin color diversity. In Koreans and other East Asian populations, specific alleles (gene variants) associated with lighter skin are more prevalent than those found in populations closer to the equator.

5. Cultural Practices and Sun Exposure

Cultural attitudes towards skin color and sun exposure also play a significant role. In Korea, there has traditionally been a preference for lighter skin, which is often associated with beauty and social status. As a result, there is widespread use of sun protection measures, including sunscreen, hats, and clothing, to reduce sun exposure and prevent tanning. These practices can significantly influence skin color and health.

Understanding the genetics and biochemistry of skin color provides valuable insights into not only aesthetic and cultural differences but also medical vulnerabilities, such as the risk of vitamin D deficiency or skin cancer. It underscores the importance of personalized approaches to skincare and sun protection across different ethnic groups.

The process of melanin production in the skin is both complex and fascinating, involving several cellular and biochemical mechanisms. Melanin is the pigment responsible for giving skin, hair, and eyes their color, and it plays a crucial role in protecting the skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Here’s a closer look at how skin produces melanin:

1. Melanocytes and Melanosomes

Melanin production occurs in specialized cells called melanocytes. These cells are found in the basal layer of the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. Within melanocytes are organelles called melanosomes, where melanin is synthesized and stored.

2. Tyrosinase Activation

The production of melanin begins with the amino acid tyrosine. The enzyme tyrosinase catalyzes the first step, converting tyrosine into DOPA (dihydroxyphenylalanine) and then into dopaquinone. This reaction is crucial and marks the beginning of the melanin synthesis pathway.

3. Melanin Synthesis

Dopaquinone can follow various pathways to produce different types of melanin:

• Eumelanin: This is the most common type of melanin, giving skin a brown or black color. Dopaquinone converts into eumelanin through a series of reactions, involving intermediates such as dopachrome.
• Pheomelanin: This type of melanin provides a red or yellow color and is synthesized when dopaquinone interacts with cysteine (an amino acid). The presence of pheomelanin is more noticeable in individuals with red hair.

4. Transfer to Keratinocytes

Once melanin is produced, it is packaged into melanosomes, which are then transferred from the melanocytes to the surrounding skin cells called keratinocytes. This transfer is essential for the distribution of melanin across the skin, contributing to the skin’s overall color and protection against UV radiation.

5. Response to UV Radiation

Exposure to UV radiation increases the activity of tyrosinase and stimulates melanocytes to produce more melanin. This response is a protective mechanism, as melanin absorbs and disperses UV rays, reducing the risk of DNA damage that can lead to skin cancer.

Genetic and Environmental Factors

The amount and type of melanin produced are determined by genetic factors, influencing an individual’s skin color and tanning ability. Environmental factors, particularly exposure to sunlight, also play a significant role in regulating melanin production.

In summary, the production of melanin is a sophisticated process designed to protect the skin from UV damage. Advances in understanding this process have implications for treating skin conditions and preventing skin cancer.

How I lift

Conquer the gravity!

To crack. To split?

The etymology of the word “kill” traces back to several Old and Middle languages, highlighting a long history that connects modern English with its linguistic ancestors.

• Old English: The word “kill” originates from the Old English “cyllan” or “cwellan,” which means “to kill, murder, execute.” This usage already carried the primary sense of causing death that we recognize today.
• Proto-Germanic: Going further back, the Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic “*kwaljanÄ…,” a verb which also meant “to kill or to strike.” This Proto-Germanic root suggests a common linguistic ancestry shared with other Germanic languages.
• Indo-European Roots: It is theorized that the Proto-Germanic term itself may have evolved from the reconstructed Proto-Indo-European root “*gÊ·elh₃-,” which had a base meaning related to hitting or striking. This root is the source of various words in Indo-European languages related to death, killing, or striking.

The evolution of the word “kill” from its Proto-Indo-European roots through Proto-Germanic and into Old English demonstrates how languages evolve and borrow from one another. The term has maintained its grim meaning throughout centuries, underscoring the universal and timeless nature of the concept it describes.

The best money is the one which easily moves,,, Bitcoin! Not the USD dollar ,,, fucking bullshit JPMorgan Chase wire holdups and international SWIFT bank account bullshits

Running leads to injury?

The whole notion of running is bad

1. First, it seems a lot of people run “exercise“; why not just walk instead?
2. The second point; people want to run to get their “heart rate“ up. Why not lift weights instead, or just sprint for short periods of time and distances? Better to increase your heart rate by 1000% for 30 seconds, rather than have your heart rate be at 125% for five hours.
3. Some people run to “lose weight“; but the real goal here is to lose fat, not “weight”. Running doesn’t cause you to lose fats; way to lose that is through intermittent fasting, no breakfast no lunch only dinner, and also by quitting all sugars starches fruits vegetables etc. 100% carnivore diet.
4. Some people run because it is free; but then again anyone who is serious about running will sooner or later drop two to $300 on shoes, therefore this logic is poor.

Read it backwards

Rest is the sauce of labor

Hesiod:

“Hesiod, “If to a little you keep adding a little, and do so frequently, it will soon be a lot”

“We must also keep our sons from filthy language. For, as Democritus says, Language is the shadow of action”

Language is the shadow of action;

The way how people talk is a reflection of how they act?

I guess Socrates was quite wise: 

“Socrates, when a very impudent and disgusting young fellow kicked him on one occasion, seeing all the rest of his class vexed and impatient, even to the point of wanting to prosecute the young man, said, “What! If a young ass kicked me would you have me kick it back”

How to deal when people mock you

“when Aristophanes brought his “Clouds” on the stage, and bespattered Socrates with his gibes and flouts, and one of the spectators said, “Aren’t you vexed, Socrates, at his exhibiting you on the stage in this comic light?” he answered, “Not I, by Zeus, for I look upon the theatre as only a large supper party”

It seems that the best way to deal with impunities is through haughty humor 

Anger

“the behaviour of Archytas of Tarentum and Plato. The former, on his return from war, where he had been general, finding his land neglected, called his bailiff, and said to him, “You would have caught it, had I not been very angry”

“I would have beat you had I not been angry “

Restrain your anger

“Plato, very angry with a gluttonous and shameless slave, called his sister’s son Speusippus, and said, “Go and beat him, for I am too angry.” ”

Govern the tongue

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The Ancients

Purple Death

In Homer’s works, the term “purple death” is used to describe a particular aspect of death. One of the references can be found in “The Iliad,” where the phrase appears to convey the grim finality of death in the heat of battle. The line from “The Iliad,” Book 5, verses 82-83, describes a scene where a warrior is overtaken by death, with the term “πορφύρεος θάνατος” (porphyreos thanatos) directly translating to “purple death.” This imagery could be seen as evocative of the nobility or royal connotations of the color purple, possibly indicating a noble or significant death in battle, or it could refer to the physical appearance of a severe wound oai_citation:1,BLOOD-COLOURED SWANS: HOR. CARM. 4.1.10 AND HOMER’S PURPLE DEATH

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Simple — focus your gaze on your kid, not your phone!

or in other words, there is nothing that motivates your kid more than having your two eyeballs fixed directly on them

“In the realm of fatherhood and the journey of childhood, the timeless wisdom ‘Nothing fats the horse as much as the king’s eye’ gracefully transforms into: ‘Nothing nurtures a child’s growth like a father’s attentive gaze.’ This interpretation beautifully encapsulates the profound influence of a father’s active engagement and heartfelt recognition on the development and flourishing of a child’s potential.”

“Nothing fats the horse as much as the king’s eye” is a proverb that emphasizes the value of attention, particularly from those in positions of power or authority. The essence of this saying is that direct attention or scrutiny from a ruler (or, by extension, anyone in a position of high authority or influence) can lead to rapid improvement or betterment, much like a horse appearing to gain weight (or ‘fat’) simply from the king’s notice. This can be interpreted in several ways:

1. Motivational Impact: The idea that being noticed or valued by someone important can motivate individuals or groups to perform better or improve conditions rapidly.
2. Resource Allocation: The proverb may also suggest that when a leader focuses on a particular area, project, or group, it often results in better allocation of resources towards that focus area, leading to improvements or growth.
3. The Power of Recognition: Recognizing someone’s hard work or potential can have a profound effect on their performance and well-being, much like the metaphorical horse that thrives under the king’s gaze.

Overall, the proverb underscores the significance of attention and care from those in power, and how such attention can catalyze improvement or prosperity.

Also, it seems that people who don’t want to have kids, they themselves do not have good childhoods

go to the fountain head

Combine public life with philosophical life

“as there are three kinds of life, the practical, the contemplative, and the life of enjoyment, and of these three the one devoted to enjoyment is a paltry and animal life, and the practical without philosophy an unlovely and harsh life, and the contemplative without the practical a useless life, so we must endeavour with all our power to combine public life with philosophy as far as circumstances will permit”

Philosophy is the most important and critical branch of study

“Philosophy, therefore, ought to be regarded as the most important branch of study”

“Pis aller” is a French phrase that translates to “last resort” or “if all else fails” in English. It’s used to describe a solution or choice that is considered only after all preferable alternatives have been exhausted or are unavailable. It often carries a connotation of reluctance or dissatisfaction, implying that the option is far from ideal but is the only one remaining.

“it is well to sail round many cities, but advantageous to live in the best. It was a witty remark of the philosopher Bion,21 that, as those suitors who could not seduce Penelope took up with her maids as a pis aller, so those who cannot attain philosophy wear themselves out in useless pursuits”

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Perhaps it is wise and a good idea to just treat things like a binary

Safe mediocrity is indeed praised

“Cf. Plato, “Cratylus,” p. 257, E. ὦ παῖ Ὶππονίκου Ὲρμόγενες, παλαιὰ παροιμἰα, ὃτι χαλεπὰ Ï„á½° καλἀ ἐσιν ὃπη ἔχει μαθεῖν. So Horace, “Sat.” i. ix. 59, 60, “Nil sine magno Vita labore dedit mortalibus”

Euripides—

“Euripides, “Unskilled am I in the oratory that pleases the mob; but amongst the few that are my equals I am reckoned rather wise. For those who are little thought of by the wise, seem to hit the taste of the vulgar”

” What pleases the vulgar, displeases the wise”

Our sons!

Have you lost anything? “Certainly not, for war cannot make any havoc on virtue”

Vice and virtue

“the precept of Diogenes, whose advice sounds rather low, but is really of excellent moral intent,15 “Go into a brothel, my lad, that you may see the little difference between vice and virtue”

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Suckle your own children

Two breasts — twins.

Good slaves are turned into money lenders

Phoenix, the tutor of Achilles? 

“Men, what can you be thinking of, who move heaven and earth to make money, while you bestow next to no attention on the sons you are going to leave that money to”. – Socrates

Feet

“I would add to this that such fathers act very similarly to a person who should be very careful about his shoe but care nothing about his foot”

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Don’t be niggardly

“Many persons also are so niggardly about their children, and indifferent to their interests, that for the sake of a paltry saving, they prefer worthless teachers for their children, practising a vile economy at the expense of their children’s ignorance.”

Two slaves

“Apropos of this, Aristippus on one occasion rebuked an empty-headed parent neatly and wittily. For being asked how much money a parent ought to pay for his son’s education, he answered, “A thousand drachmæ.” And he replying, “Hercules, what a price! I could buy a slave for as much;” Aristippus answered, “You shall have two slaves then, your son and the slave you buy”

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The name Phoenix (Greek: Φοῖνιξ, Phoînix) in Greek mythology carries an etymology that connects to the Greek word for the color purple or dark red, “phoinos” (φοῖνος). This connection is reflective of the association with the Phoenicians, who were renowned in the ancient world for their production and trade of a purple dye made from the murex shellfish. The color purple was highly prized in ancient times, symbolizing wealth, power, and royalty, due to its rarity and the expense of production.

The Phoenicians themselves were a Semitic-speaking people who established a powerful maritime trading culture across the Mediterranean from their cities in what is now Lebanon, as well as parts of Syria and Israel, from about 1500 BCE to 300 BCE. The Greek name for the Phoenicians, “Phoinikes,” likely derived from their association with the purple dye, reflects the Greeks’ perception of them primarily as traders in this valuable commodity.

In the context of the character Phoenix in Greek mythology, while the direct link between his name and the Phoenicians’ trade might not be explicitly drawn in the myths themselves, the etymology of his name could subtly evoke notions of richness, nobility, or even a connection to the sea and trade, given the maritime prowess of the Phoenicians. However, the mythological narratives surrounding Phoenix focus more on his role as a mentor and father figure to Achilles than on these etymological connotations.

In Greek mythology, Phoenix primarily goes by this name, especially in the context of his role as Achilles’ tutor in the Iliad. However, like many figures from ancient myths, the spelling and transliteration of his name can vary depending on the source and language. For instance, “Phoinix” is a direct transliteration from ancient Greek, reflecting the original pronunciation more closely. Yet, there isn’t a widely recognized alternate name or epithet for Phoenix that significantly differs from this primary nomenclature.

Mythological figures often have multiple epithets or names reflecting various aspects of their character, deeds, or lineage, but Phoenix’s identity is quite consistent across sources regarding his mentorship of Achilles. His narrative focus in mythology, particularly within Homeric texts, centers on this role, without the multiplicity of identities or stories that characterize some other mythological figures.

Phoenix is a figure from Greek mythology, particularly known from Homer’s epic, the Iliad. He served as a mentor and tutor to Achilles, the legendary Greek hero of the Trojan War.

Phoenix’s backstory is that he was a son of Amyntor, king of the Dolopians in Thessaly. Due to a family dispute fueled by a curse from his mother after she was slighted by Amyntor, Phoenix was blinded by his father. The blindness was later healed, either by Chiron, the wise centaur who was known for his medical skills and who also played a role in Achilles’ upbringing, or by Paeeon, using medicinal herbs.

After the incident, Phoenix fled to Phthia, where he was received by King Peleus, Achilles’ father, and became part of the royal household. Under Peleus’s instructions, Phoenix took on the role of tutor and mentor to the young Achilles, teaching him the arts of war and peace. His teachings were not only limited to martial skills but also encompassed morality, diplomacy, and the nuances of leadership.

Phoenix’s relationship with Achilles was deep and affectionate, resembling that of a father and son. This bond is highlighted in the Iliad, especially during the embassy to Achilles in Book 9, where Phoenix, alongside Odysseus and Ajax, attempts to persuade Achilles to return to the battle after his withdrawal due to a dispute with Agamemnon. Phoenix appeals to Achilles not only through the promise of glory and riches but also by invoking the personal relationship and history they share, showcasing his deep emotional connection and sense of duty towards Achilles.

Phoenix’s story exemplifies themes of reconciliation, loyalty, and the importance of mentorship, reflecting the complex interplay of personal and societal values in ancient Greek culture.