SANDBAG:

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS ‘BAD WEATHER’, ONLY BAD CLOTHES —

Nobody cares how “smart” or intelligent your kid is… people are more impressed with their physique, height, strength, muscles, physical ability!

Only he or she with insanely abundant, overflowing health can actually innovate?

Talking heads?

Something invigorating and cozy, or comforting about looking at talking human heads?

Why not? AI can only take the past, what has already been done before, then “upcycle” or “recycle” it… rather than making something totally carte blanche brand new?

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UPCYCLE.

The notion I got from Berlin which I love:

The notion of ‘upcycling‘.

Essentially it is the new hipster notion of ‘recycling’, but to *UP* cycle it means:

To take the old, add to it, IMPROVE it, and then put it back into the human ecosphere.

Nice URL:

chain.link/cross-chain

CCIP?

Not just the chain, but in-between the chain, the links connecting the *NODES* on the chain?

CRYPTO BY KIM

Brave new world for photographers and crypto:

1. Ethereum?
2. Why Chainlink?
3. BIG AMOUNTS, SMALL AMOUNTS?
4. CRYPTO, CRYPTOCURRENCY THOUGHTS.
5. The Philosophy of Crypto
6. BITCOIN SHALL BE THE LAST CRYPTO STANDING.
7. Bitcoin Price Prediction
8. Trust chainlink for the most accurate prices for bitcoin or any other crypto
9. BITCOIN
10. There is No Web 3.0
11. 2 cents to 2 dollars?
12. Crypto.com?
13. Speculation vs Investing
14. Building with Bitcoin
15. DYNAMICS VS STATICS.
16. How Do You Know if the Timing Is Right?
17. BITCOIN IN THE NEWS
18. BITCOIN & UNCERTAINTY
19. Fake Money
20. Why I Bought More Bitcoin (Again)
21. How I Made Money with Crypto
22. Better to buy Dogecoin then buy a Tesla
23. NO LIMITS.
24. ALL DIGITAL FUTURE.
25. Digital over Physical Possessions
26. DIGIBYTE.
27. CHAINLINK.
28. The Excitement of Starting from Zero
29. HAPTIC INDUSTRIES NOW ACCEPTING CRYPTO AND BITCOIN
30. In Praise of Crypto
31. JUST BUY IT.
32. Why I’m So Bullish on Bitcoin
33. Bitcoin as the Simplest Cryptocurrency
34. Why I bought (more) bitcoin
35. Once You Become a Crypto Billionaire, Then What?
36. Why Crypto is Under-Hyped
37. The Joy of Speculation
38. BITCOIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
39. Why I Bought Bitcoin
40. Crypto Photography
41. Crypto Thoughts
42. On Making Money from Nothing

It is! Like Bonzi Buddy 2.0.

Let us consider … now if you install Google Chrome on your phone, iPhone, Android phone, Samsung phone whatever … that BS “relevant stories you would like” (clickbait stories, blog posts which is sponsored by Google Adsense advertising)… is turned *ON* by default. This means —

Advertising software … “ad-ware” (ad software)— is essentially what Google is and has become!

Even funny enough to say you work at Google nowadays … is almost like a bad word, a dirty secret?

I think not. iPhone, iOS at least 100000x better! Even just for FaceTime, throw your Android devices, Samsung phones etc into the trash!

Even honestly the sneaky strategy of Google— their long-term vision:

Make Android “open source”, and eventually Chrome (adware) shall propagate *all* devices!

Same goes with Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Maps, Google Drive etc.

I wonder —

Does Eric Schmidt still have a Gmail account or still use Google products?

Hmmm…

When reviewing photos … always go from the most recent shot, backwards.

Reverse chronology.

Even with books and summaries or movies … I prefer to watch them in reverse? The last line, chapter, or page… then subsequently flip *backwards*?

“Spoiler alert”?

Nobody cares for the ending aha moment. We read the Iliad *knowing well before* that Achilles will eventually die, and Hector dies, and Troy falls. But we still read it because the *process* of the story is what fascinates us.

I also wonder with media … best strategy is to start off by showing your most recent videos… footage, media, photos pictures whatever … like what you * JUST* recorded or whatever.

For example, if you just shot a video or vlog the other day, show what you *JUST* shot the other day, *NOT* footage from a week ago?

Super super super low angles

In praise of tilting articulating LCD screens, put your camera to the floor

Deadlift walk

New concept

Vlog

Podcast

Not a gasoline car— idle is too loud.

Either hybrid or electric car.

Vlog

After moving back to LA, maybe three months ago, and driving around town, all around the city, the politics of driving here is very interesting.

First, how can you see who the bad drivers are? Typically anybody who drives a Range Rover, a Mercedes-Benz an AMG G WAGON wagon, people who drive BMWs, BMW SUVs, and typically people driving Mercedes SUVs. Even Prius drivers!

Typically I don’t get road rage, but the big issue is now I drive a little slower, because I have Seneca in the car, who is only two years 10 months old. What people don’t understand is if you’re driving with a kid in a car, you will drive slower and more defensively.

So what to do?

First and foremost, I think generally speaking the best idea is avoid doing any maneuvers which might put your life at risk, especially the life of your kid.

Do you need to “educate” the other person?

Yes. About a month ago I was driving in Westwood, Holmby Hills, a little bit close to Beverly Hills, and I was driving normal speed limit in a residential area, 25 mph. Then some loser BMW SUV was driving super fast and trying to tailgate me, and eventually when they found an opening, tried to flex on me by speeding up really quickly, driving to the left side of the road, which is illegal, and then cutting in front of me, to show me up? I honked at them with extreme aggression.

I think we cannot criticize other people without having the courage or the chutzpah to educate them.

Tell me what you drive, and I will tell you who you are.

I always like to ask people what they drive, because the car somebody drives says a lot about them.

For example: I put zero faith in anybody who drives any sort of German or foreign cars; it’s signal some sort of insecurity.

The only people I trust are people who drive Priuses. Why? If You drive a Prius you really have nothing to prove.

I admit it; it was my fault!

Saw the other day about a week ago, I made a traffic violation; there was a red stop sign traffic light, and technically I was supposed to do a full stop wait and then turn right. But I did a rolling right turn on a red light.

I watched the video, and yes, I was at fault.

I watched the video, and the proof was right there:

https://videopress.com/v/Z95656QW?resizeToParent=1&cover=1&autoPlay=1&controls=1&loop=1&muted=1&persistVolume=0&playsinline=0&preloadContent=metadata&sbc&sbpc&sblc&useAverageColor=1

Paid the $555 ticket online, enrolled in traffic school online, did it real fast, and now my record is clear.

The funny thing was doing traffic school was actually, although it was ridiculous it was actually a bit informative.

The lesson:

Driving a car is like having a loaded gun; not only can you kill other people, other people can kill you. Even worse, you could die and the other person can die, and other random people on the road can die.

Other interesting things I learned

In California, other people cannot speed up and break the speed limit in order to overtake you. That is illegal. If you witness that behavior, honk at them with extreme fury, and or high beam them.

Justice on the road?

Over the shoulder 

Undistracted driving 

The law vs pragmatic sense 

It might save your life.

Save time 

Orange sign — warnings.

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Speed limit when driving in an alley: 15mph

What is the speed limit in school zone California? 25mph

What is it called when a police officer slows down the freeway and drives across all lanes of traffic? traffic break or rolling roadblock.

What speeds are typically safe in the city of California. 25mph and under.

what is the place where one line of roadway meets another roadway is called what? Intersection.

What are brown signs in California? recreation or cultural interest.

All vehicles on the road must be equipped with a horn that can be heard from a minimum of how many feet away. 200 feet.

Can your license be suspected for 6 months if you are convicted of road rage, California? yes.

When parking uphill with a curb, what should you do with your front tires? turn left.

When you want to turn, how far from your turn must you signal? 100 feet.

True or false, you may exceed the speed limit only when you are passing. FALSE!!!

You must stay how many feet behind an emergency vehicle when its lights and sirens are activated. 300 feet.

A vehicle is as dangerous as what? loaded gun.

My primary issue and critique of a lot of modern day clothing, baseball caps, hats, beanies, facial coverings, sunglasses, facial hair, hoodies and flannels or whatever… Is that they hide and conceal your form, rather than reveal it.

At the end of the day, the best outfit is naked. If you’re a man, topless, and maybe just walk around in a speedo?

Show your legs!

Being able to pay a $555 running through a right turn on a red ticket, via those stupid traffic cameras, and being able to pay it without thinking for a second

Whenever possible, like you got traffic ticket or whatever, better to pay the fine then have to deal with the time waste of going to court.

And just do the online driving school online.

OK, looks like a lot of these guys who live in LA don’t even put a license plate in front of their cars, especially if they are driving or Ferrari or Lamborghini or whatever. Even a Tesla.

First, it seems that nobody cares. The cops don’t really seem to care, CHP probably doesn’t really care either. The only issue may be these annoying traffic cameras that take pictures of you doing rolling drives through red lights or whatever.

Specifically, military grade clothing

Why Jordan is the GOAT — not Kobe?

Anyone who invokes religion, religiosity behind things is a bad actor.

Also alcohol.

Weird lineup.

Or like an Aston Martin?

Super fucking warm and temperature regulating?

My niggas dressed in ALL SAINTS — Pusha T

Who owns All Saints?

Lion Capital LLP— the Brits

Jimmy Choo?

AllSaints, the London-based fashion retailer, is owned by Lion Capital LLP, a British private equity firm. Lion Capital specializes in investments in the consumer sector and has a portfolio that has included well-known consumer brands like Weetabix, Jimmy Choo, Wagamama, Kettle Foods, and AllSaints oai_citation:1,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AllSaints oai_citation:2,AllSaints Gets U.S. Bankruptcy Court OK of U.K. Restructuring oai_citation:3,Lion Capital LLP – Wikipedia.

Founded in 1994 by Kait Bolongaro and Stuart Trevor, AllSaints began as a wholesale menswear brand, exclusively selling to high-end retailers such as Harvey Nichols and Harrods. The brand was created to reflect the founders’ taste and has since evolved into a prominent name in the fashion industry. Lion Capital acquired AllSaints in 2011 and has since been the owner of the brand. This acquisition aligns with Lion Capital’s focus on consumer brands, particularly in the fashion and lifestyle sectors oai_citation:4,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AllSaints oai_citation:5,AllSaints Gets U.S. Bankruptcy Court OK of U.K. Restructuring oai_citation:6,Lion Capital LLP – Wikipedia.

It takes more skill to live a good life in America, the states, LA than it is to live abroad.

Sigmund Freud .. only around 100 years ago … much more influential than we think he is?

Psycho analysis …. psychoanalyze

Sigmund Freud’s interest in fetishism was deeply rooted in his broader theories of psychoanalysis, which aimed to understand the complexities of human psychology, especially in the realm of sexuality. Freud’s exploration of fetishism was part of his efforts to comprehend how seemingly irrational behaviors and desires could be explained through unconscious processes and early childhood experiences. Here are some key reasons why Freud cared about fetishism:

1. Exploring the Unconscious: Freud believed that many aspects of human behavior, particularly in the realm of sexuality, were driven by unconscious desires and impulses. Fetishism, with its seemingly irrational fixation on non-sexual objects or body parts, offered a window into understanding these unconscious processes.
2. Childhood Development and Sexuality: Freud theorized that sexual fetishes were often rooted in early childhood experiences and traumas. He suggested that a fetish could develop as a result of a child’s attempt to resolve or cope with complex feelings, such as castration anxiety or the realization of sexual differences between males and females.
3. Symbolism and Displacement: Freud was interested in how the mind uses symbolism and displacement to deal with difficult emotions or desires. In fetishism, the fetish object often symbolizes something else – something that the individual finds comforting or erotically charged. This displacement was a key concept in Freud’s theories.
4. Challenge to Traditional Views of Sexuality: At a time when sexuality was not openly discussed, Freud’s work, including his study of fetishes, challenged traditional Victorian ideas about sexual norms and behaviors. His ideas opened up new avenues for understanding the diversity and complexity of human sexual desires.
5. Broader Psychoanalytic Theory: Fetishism was also significant for Freud in that it fit into his larger psychoanalytic framework, which included the Oedipus complex, the psychosexual stages of development, and the structure of the psyche (id, ego, and superego). Understanding fetishism helped to reinforce and elaborate these broader theories.

In essence, Freud’s interest in fetishism was part of his lifelong endeavor to explore and explain the intricacies of the human mind, particularly those aspects that were, at the time, poorly understood or taboo. His work on fetishism contributed to a greater understanding of human sexuality and its psychological underpinnings.

A “fetish”— religious objects for worship? Irrational religious practices.

Facticius— made by art, artificial?

A fetish as charm or sorcery… 15-16th century Portuguese to analyze objects worshipped by indigenous people in West Africa?

Irrational magical or spiritual powers?

Tell More about fetish idea evolution in the west and America

The evolution of the concept of “fetish” in Western and American culture is a complex journey that intertwines with religion, colonialism, psychology, and sexuality.

1. Early Religious and Anthropological Use: In Western culture, the concept of a fetish originally had strong religious and anthropological connotations. It was used to describe objects believed to possess supernatural powers or that were worshipped, especially in the context of African and indigenous religions. European explorers and colonizers often used the term to describe what they considered irrational religious practices they encountered in other cultures.
2. Enlightenment and Colonial Views: During the Enlightenment, the idea of the fetish was often employed to draw a line between the ‘rational’ religious practices of Europe and the ‘irrational’ practices of colonized peoples. This was part of a broader narrative used to justify colonialism and the mission to ‘civilize’ other cultures.
3. Freud and Psychoanalysis: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Sigmund Freud and other psychoanalysts brought the term into the realm of psychology. Freud used “fetish” to describe a form of sexual fixation where pleasure is derived overwhelmingly from a specific object or non-genital body part. This interpretation brought the concept into discussions of human sexuality and its complexities.
4. Post-Freudian and Cultural Studies: After Freud, the concept of fetishism expanded in psychoanalytic theory to include a variety of psychological phenomena. It also entered the lexicon of cultural studies, where it was used to explore the commodification of desire in capitalist societies, as seen in works by Karl Marx and later theorists.
5. Modern American Context: In contemporary America, the term “fetish” is most commonly associated with sexual fetishism. It’s a part of the discourse on sexual diversity and expression, shedding much of its earlier pejorative and pathologizing connotations. The concept is discussed openly as a part of human sexuality, with an emphasis on understanding and acceptance.
6. Internet and Subculture Influence: The rise of the internet and various subcultures has led to a more diverse and nuanced understanding of fetishism. Online communities provide spaces for people to explore and express their fetishes in a more accepting environment.

Throughout this evolution, the concept of the fetish has been a mirror reflecting broader cultural, psychological, and ethical attitudes in Western and American societies. It’s a testament to how deeply intertwined our language and concepts are with our social and historical contexts.

The etymology of “fetish” is quite intriguing, as it intertwines with cultural, religious, and psychological contexts.

1. Origin in Portuguese and Latin: The word “fetish” originated from the Portuguese word “feitiço,” which means “charm” or “sorcery.” This, in turn, was derived from the Latin word “facticius,” meaning “artificial” or “made by art.” The Portuguese term was used during the 15th and 16th centuries, particularly in the context of objects worshipped by indigenous people in West Africa that the Portuguese considered to be charms or sorcery.
2. Adoption into English: In the early 17th century, the term entered the English language, retaining the sense of an object believed to have magical or spiritual powers. It was primarily used in discussions of anthropology and religion to describe objects of worship that were seen as irrational or superstitious, especially by non-European cultures.
3. Shift to Psychological Context: In the 19th century, particularly through the works of psychologists and theorists like Sigmund Freud, the term “fetish” evolved to describe a form of sexual desire in which gratification is linked to an abnormal degree to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc. This psychological interpretation added a new dimension to the word, making it a term of study in the fields of psychology and sexuality.

The journey of the word “fetish” from its origins to its modern meanings reflects a rich tapestry of cultural interactions and the evolving understanding of human psychology and sexuality.

Hmmm this weird bias —

You are permitted to go to a car show, open all the hoods, doors, trunk whatever and show off your engine, interior whatever … but we are not allowed to walk around topless, showing off our bodies, our muscles, our own nudity and bodies in the flesh?

Purosange

Yellow background, black emblem?

Even not a bad idea to “go on a drive”!

A virtuous life implies activity, but activity may be speculative as well as practical. Those are wrong who regard the life of a practical politician as degrading. But again they are wrong who treat political power as the highest good.

heg— to drive.

What drives you?

Or… the idea:

Focus on act, action, drive, driving force … movement.

Pingo: “I paint”

peyk

Image means:

Imago, imagine, copy … imitate. Imitor. Imitation. Heymo

*ima— copy

Instrument — a tool or thing which *builds*!

Image builder.

iPad Pro, split screen, ChatGPT 4 and beyond —

Before constructing the ideal state we must know what is the most desirable life for states and individuals.

1. The most desirable life for an individual?
2. True happiness flows from the possession of wisdom and virtue — not from the possession of external goods
3. A virtuous life MUST BE equipped with external goods as instruments

True happiness flows from the possession of wisdom and virtue, and not from the possession of external goods. But a virtuous life must be equipped with external goods as instruments.

Instruo— to build.

Instrument — to build.

How I research:

in a Democracy the Many are also the poor, in an Oligarchy the Few are also the wealthy.

Rich vs Poor?

The best men alone are citizens

The Middle Class?

The middle class is stronger in large than in small states.

Of Monarchy. there are five kinds, (1) the Spartan, (2) the Barbarian, (3) the elective Dictatorship, (4) the Heroic, (s) Absolute Kingship.

Monarchy arose to meet the needs of primitive society; it is now obsolete and on various grounds objectionable.

“Primitive” Society?

Primus— First.

*per— before, in front.

Let us consider the origin and nature of the best polity, now that we have agreed not to call Absolute Kingship the best.

The good critic need not be an expert; experts are sometimes bad judges.

There is something in the claims advanced by the wealthy, the free born, the noble, the highly gifted.

A state should consist of men who are equal, or nearly so, in wealth, in birth, in moral and intellectual excellence.

In praise of Kingmanship?

in the ideal stale, if a preeminent individual be found, he should be made a king.

Democracy is the rule of the poor; oligarchy is that of the rich.

Aristotle is so wise!!!

Democrats take Equality for their motto; oligarchs believe that political rights should be unequal and proportionate to wealth. But both sides miss the true object of the state, which is virtue. Those who do most to promote virtue deserve the greatest share of power.

In politics, the goal is to help people, not just the leader.