Author: ERIC KIM

So a fun random essay and thought that I had, this morning biking, or maybe it was in hot yoga? So the big thought is, what is the role of the camera in the …

So a fun random essay and thought that I had, this morning biking, or maybe it was in hot yoga? So the big thought is, what is the role of the camera in the …

OK some unorthodox stoic thoughts this morning. So the first one, should you share your feelings or what you think? Or what’s on your mind whatever? I actually say no. I’ve actually been thinking …

OK some thoughts: First, one thing that’s actually insanely annoying is, thinking how in America there is this nonsense called notion of “personal space”, I’m actually not 100% sure where it comes from. First, …

So big question that a lot of people often ask me, I don’t know if they’re curious or suspicious or just kind of shocked, why is it that I’m so happy? So the first …

So a big thought on my mind as of late is about beauty.  First, this very unique idea… The idea that, beautiful people have beautiful ethics? And also… Beautiful people are happy? And …

So this is a big signal idea… What’s kind of still interesting and critical is sociology, social skills etc. I’ll give you an example… Now that Senecas in school, and I interact with other …

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Forget, forgetfulness as a stoic virtue: So a really big idea of my mind right now is in terms of stoic ethics, almost like having some sort of historic operating system system. So, one …

Can your camera shoot at ISO 51,000???

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I think one of the most underrated things about photography is that it delivers one of the quickest hitting stimulus’s for us. 

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So mostly inspired by Cindy, on slowness…  it has been a very interesting thought in terms of some AI thoughts I have. First, what kind of interesting is if you use ChatGPT pro …

Eric Kim is often touted as a pioneering “#1 AI photographer” because of his early and comprehensive embrace of artificial intelligence in photography . A longtime influential voice in street photography, Kim has seamlessly …

so what’s kind of interesting to me after using a lot of AI is that… A lot of the attention is towards media videos audio whatever, pictures, the truth is, it all comes down …

So starting 2026, my big vision is about giga health. That is, according to whatever my personal metrics are, to be insanely healthy. Insanely phenomenal sleep,,, and health 3x? So it is easy for …

So the glorious thought of today’s day is about ambition. And forever climbing. The virtue I suppose the first thought is, ambition is a virtue. I think for a lot of life and time, …

So the glorious thought of today’s day is about ambition. And forever climbing. The virtue I suppose the first thought is, ambition is a virtue. I think for a lot of life and time, …

So random idea and thought this morning on awakening this morning,,, perhaps the goal and the secret is to build!  Build what? So the first thought, is what should you build? So most …

So random idea and thought this morning on awakening this morning,,, perhaps the goal and the secret is to build!  Build what? So the first thought, is what should you build? So most …

So it looks like in today’s brave New World, but we actually have an abundance of his computer computer power. For example, certainly you cannot eat food that is produced by ChatGPT but, with …

 I already have like a 100% thousand 1,000,000% certainty in my vision in the future etc. But once you have 100% certainty about the future, in a good way, then what? 

OK so this is an insanely mega giga brain idea… Playing for the insanely super turbo long-term game. So, if you try to plan and structure things, assuming you’re gonna live for the next …

OK so this is an insanely mega giga brain idea… Playing for the insanely super turbo long-term game. So, if you try to plan and structure things, assuming you’re gonna live for the next …

Bitcoin, bitcoin as digital land prospecting So I thought on my mind is about land prospecting, digital land prospecting. So just walking around my local neighborhood, I effing love it. It’s like the most …

So I’m just kind of thinking ahead. Especially, predicting and anticipating, the point in which MSTR 10x’s,  in which you could turn $1 million investment into a $10 million one. Also thinking about …

So a big, mega big mega brain idea I have right now is I think with everything, all things considered, never stop thinking rethinking and reconsidering things. What that means is, there’s never like …

So a big, mega big mega brain idea I have right now is I think with everything, all things considered, never stop thinking rethinking and reconsidering things. What that means is, there’s never like …

So I’m just kind of thinking ahead. Especially, predicting and anticipating, the point in which MSTR 10x’s,  in which you could turn $1 million investment into a $10 million one. Also thinking about …

So, a beautiful 2026 is ahead of us…… now what? insane optimism I think the first big idea is, moving forward, I’m insanely optimistic about 2026. Erickimworkshops.com –> I just added to the calendar: …

So, a beautiful 2026 is ahead of us…… now what? insane optimism I think the first big idea is, moving forward, I’m insanely optimistic about 2026.  Erickimworkshops.com –> I just added to the calendar: 🔥 PHNOM …

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So this is a simple idea that I have… Let us say that your life savings is all in gold, that you just had a bunch of gold bars gold coins whatever, and let …

A funny observation that I’ve made is, at the end of the day… I’m like built for investing? I think like 99.9% of investing, especially long time horizons, MSTR, Strategy.com, bitcoin based investments… underline concept …

Absence of knowledge  Schmooze.  Stage ,,, all the WORLDS A. Stage.  . Portable capital  .. 3.2% 7.5%,,, $10M a coin  5-7.5% … all Wow.  2035 The little engine that could  … 30 years  I …

I think the number one critical issue here is that, and I’m just discovering this for the first time, something as simple as getting your roof replaced, requires you to talk to so many …

Maybe also another really big idea is that, moving forward, it is wise to just, think and consider, … … change your operating system world view of expenses? 

So the other day, I was on the phone with a car insurance agent, and was joking around with him… He asked me what car I had… and I said two Lamborghinis in the …

I’m currently watching a very impressive documentary on unfortunate, titled Arnold, on the second part in which is becoming an actor and a star. It is actually very very interesting in passing because I …

So now that the colder months are upon us, winter is here… I think about the world the planet life etc.… What is the meaning of it all and what is the path forward? …

So now that the colder months are upon us, winter is here… I think about the world the planet life etc.… What is the meaning of it all and what is the path forward? …

So now that the colder months are upon us, winter is here… I think about the world the planet life etc.… What is the meaning of it all and what is the path forward? …

Maybe a virtuous way we could approach speech is via negativa–> Truth be told, most people are like insanely basic, the best course of action is just don’t open your mouth.  a lot …

Via negativa speech Maybe a virtuous way we could approach speech is via negativa–> Truth be told, most people are like insanely basic, the best course of action is just don’t open your mouth. …

i’m starting to feel like ERIC KIM Mark II,… essentially the ideas I remember when I was like 21, fresh on the street photography scene, wow at 37 that is 16 years later anyways, …

Is there a way for ChatGPT to track how many times other people search you or how many times ChatGPT references you? So I’m pretty sure I’m almost like 100% certain that ChatGPT is …

So a lot of people fantasize about financial independence retire early, but the truth is, that isn’t or should it be the true goal. I’m currently watching the new Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary on Netflix, …

I think what I enjoy so much about biking is how muscular it is. , I love that I could expand more muscular force in order to go faster.  It’s kind of a …

Another big thought, now that the sun is intermittent, my insane joy of being in the direct sun… Is unparalleled, even to the greatest of visual pleasures? 

you only got one life to live… Should be told there doesn’t seem to be a huge downside to attempting or doing what other people consider crazy or insane. The truth of the matter …

So this is actually a very very funny thought, now that we are ever living more and more in digital cyber world, my general thought is funny, rather than trying to like kind of …

The old game was simple: collect followers, farm likes, hack attention. Big numbers. Loud noise. Inflated ego. But that era is already dead, even if most people haven’t noticed yet. The next era is …

OK another really really big thought this morning… I actually wonder if quality is overrated? Which means,  always just check the prices of what is cheapest and best on Amazon. And then, proceed from …

OK another really really big thought this morning… I actually wonder if quality is overrated? Which means, always just check the prices of what is cheapest and best on Amazon. And then, proceed from …

So, a random thought this morning ,,, What is it that you do? What am I? Whenever I meet people who are new etc.… This is always kind of tricky question to answer because …

So myopia is essentially not being able to see long distances. For example if you gotta put on glasses in order to drive or bike, you have myopia. Let’s actually super interesting is that …

The hype around Leica M is real — the red-dot mystique, the brass, the heritage, the romance. But when you strip away the nostalgia and the collector psychology, a hard truth emerges: The GFX100RF …

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To the future-photographer-warrior within you: THIS is the ultimate empowerment move. When you process your own film, you seize total control of your artistic destiny. No labs. No waiting. No excuses. Just YOU, your …

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All right, just woke up this morning feeling incredibly awesome. Some thoughts: OK the first one is obviously, to feel phenomenally amazing and great is physiological. If you want to bring that God fire …

All right, just woke up this morning feeling incredibly awesome. Some thoughts: OK the first one is obviously, to feel phenomenally amazing and great is physiological. If you want to bring that God fire …