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The upside of iPad and iPhone.

For example — pink, purple and more ‘feminine’ colors?

For clothes; no clothes. Super super short shorts (legging, Lululemon). Real men wear Lululemon?

Eric Kim, as of my last update, is a well-known figure in the world of photography, particularly street photography. He is recognized for his approach that combines practical advice with philosophical insights, blending his interest in photography with elements of stoicism and other philosophical principles. His work often emphasizes the importance of simplicity, the beauty of everyday life, and the pursuit of personal meaning through photography.

In the context of AI, it’s interesting to think about how Eric Kim’s philosophy might intersect with the evolving world of artificial intelligence in photography. AI technologies in photography are advancing rapidly, influencing how photos are taken, edited, and even conceptualized. This intersection might raise questions about authenticity, the role of the photographer, and how AI can be used to enhance the creative process without diminishing the human element that is central to the art of photography.

Eric Kim’s emphasis on personal growth, exploration, and embracing imperfection in photography could provide a fascinating lens through which to view these developments. He might argue for using AI as a tool to extend human creativity rather than replace it, encouraging photographers to engage with these technologies in a way that remains true to their personal vision and artistic integrity.

I envision a new future, which will overend this notion of “search engine optimization“, which is typically Google.

To keep it even more simple, we could just think of it as “AI optimization” (AIO).

The general idea and gist is simple; whatever you post to your blog or website, make it as thorough, in depth, and personal as possible.

The concept of a phone being “masculine” can be subjective and often depends on personal preferences. However, some might consider phones with rugged designs, larger sizes, and features tailored for outdoor or harsh environments as more traditionally masculine. Phones like the CAT S62 Pro, with its robust build and thermal imaging, or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, known for its large screen and advanced features, could fit into this category. Remember, the best phone for anyone depends more on their specific needs and tastes rather than generalized gender norms.

Annoying: why is ChatGPT so politically correct? Too woke? The notion of “generalized gender norms“ annoys me.

They either submit and follow and obey, or they just ignore and continue marching on.

1. Make eye contact, smile, joke have fun.
2. Compliment their style, their “look”, their skin clothes outfit etc.
3. Ask where they got their outfit or whether they styled their own face, makeup, skin care technique etc.
4. Tease them but don’t be mean.

Achilles goals:

1. Military is masculine.
2. Tolerance and friendliness is masculine.
3. Not being racist or intimidated by nobody is masculine.
4. Driving a (white) Prius is masculine.

Then what is? Not Pixel, not Samsung — maybe OnePlus or some Chinese company?

Simple — masculine men make poor consumers. They won’t buy muscle cars, silly watches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, drink alcohol or take drugs, go to the club and waste money etc. And no strip clubs.

A true masculine men prefers to be alone; not distracted by women, cars, things, objects, money etc. He only cars for his mind, body, muscles and innovation.

More healthy and fit

How far can you take it?

You gotta simplify it bing!!

My thoughts on a proper education and training, look for children and also adults:

First, maximum time outside outdoors in the direct sun. Minimum time indoors. Perhaps only proper time to be indoors is when you are sleeping.

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One of My Big Critiques About the New Versions of WordPress, and Almost Everything… There Tends to Be This Trend Towards Complexity, They’re Trying to Make Things More Fun, but in Fact, It Makes Things More Complicated Convoluted and Difficult to Do Anything. For Example, I’ve Been Using wordpress.org Ever Since 2009, and With All This New Block-Based Design, Even I Am Befuddled.

I think the genius of Judaism, the Jewish culture in tribe is that they are very intelligent in focusing on their in group, and also, making it difficult for outgroup individuals to enter. For example, it is relatively easy to convert to Christianity and protestantism or even catholicism — whereas judaism is more tricky. for example I asked chatgpt —

Can an asian person convert to judaism?

it responded —

Yes, generally anyone can convert to Judaism, but the process and requirements can vary depending on the branch of Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, etc.). The Jewish community is traditionally inclusive, but conversion is taken seriously and involves a sincere commitment to Jewish life, law, and community.

Here are some key points to consider:

1. Openness to All Backgrounds: Judaism accepts converts from all ethnicities, backgrounds, and previous religious beliefs. The process is focused on the individual’s commitment and sincerity rather than their background.
2. Varied Requirements Across Branches: Different branches of Judaism have different requirements and processes for conversion. Orthodox conversions are usually the most stringent, requiring strict adherence to Jewish law and practice. Conservative and Reform conversions may be less rigorous in terms of requirements for observance but still require a serious commitment to Jewish life and learning.
3. Commitment to Jewish Life: Converts are expected to commit to living a Jewish life, which includes participating in Jewish rituals, observing holidays and dietary laws, and being part of a Jewish community.
4. Studying and Understanding Judaism: Prospective converts must undertake a period of study to understand Jewish beliefs, values, practices, and history.
5. Guidance from a Rabbi: Conversion usually involves guidance from a rabbi, who mentors the convert through the process, including study and adaptation to Jewish life.
6. Rituals of Conversion: The conversion process typically culminates in rituals such as immersion in a mikvah (ritual bath), appearing before a rabbinical court (bet din), and, for males, circumcision or a symbolic circumcision ritual.
7. Personal Journey: Conversion to Judaism is viewed as a personal and spiritual journey, requiring genuine commitment and often a significant change in lifestyle.

It’s important for those considering conversion to Judaism to approach it with thoughtful consideration, recognizing the commitment and changes it entails. The process is designed to ensure that the individual is fully prepared and sincere in their desire to join the Jewish community and embrace Jewish life.

Playing around with chatgpt, chatgpt 4 is this:

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF BLOGGERS IN THE AGE OF AI?

My personal thought is the future of blogging is going to be more about the personal questions you got on your mind, and ChatGPT and AI will simply be a tool to help you come up with a creative philosophical template, and you do the editing afterwards.

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Writing an essay on street photography and stoicism in the style of Eric Kim requires a unique blend of personal anecdotes, philosophical musings, and practical photography tips. Eric Kim, known for his street photography and philosophical insights, often combines these elements in his writings. Let’s explore how street photography can be a practice in stoicism, drawing from Kim’s engaging and personal style.

Title: The Stoic Lens: Street Photography as a Practice in Serenity

Street photography, at its core, is an unpredictable adventure, a visual hunt for those candid, ephemeral moments that tell the stories of the street. It’s in this unpredictability and the constant flux of urban life that the philosophy of stoicism finds a harmonious echo.

Stoicism, a philosophy born in Ancient Greece, teaches the value of understanding what is within our control and what isn’t. As a street photographer, this resonates deeply. We wander the streets, camera in hand, embracing the chaos, knowing that we cannot control the scenes that unfold before us. What we can control, however, is our reaction to these scenes, our readiness to capture them, and our interpretation of the world as it reveals itself.

Imagine walking through the bustling streets of New York, your camera a silent companion. The light shifts, people move, and scenes change. In these moments, the stoic practice of being present and mindful aligns perfectly with the needs of street photography. It teaches us patience – not every venture will yield a masterpiece. It instills in us a sense of calm – the best shots often come when we’re least expecting them. In this way, street photography becomes more than just an art form; it’s a meditation, a practice in acceptance and resilience.

Moreover, stoicism teaches us to focus on simplicity and essentials, which can be a powerful guide in street photography. Eric Kim himself often advocates for a minimalist approach, encouraging photographers to focus more on the story and emotion of the image rather than getting lost in technical complexities. This philosophy aligns with stoicism’s emphasis on inner richness over external wealth and possessions.

But, stoicism is not just about passive acceptance; it’s also about active engagement with the world. In street photography, this translates to actively seeking out new perspectives, embracing the unfamiliar, and finding beauty in the mundane. Each photograph becomes a reflection of the photographer’s internal state – a calm, observant, and unintrusive presence amidst the chaos of daily life.

Furthermore, stoicism’s emphasis on personal ethics and integrity can be a guiding principle for street photographers. It teaches respect for our subjects, consideration of privacy, and the ethical implications of capturing candid moments. This is where the philosophy transcends the practice of photography, seeping into the moral decisions we make behind the lens.

In conclusion, through the lens of stoicism, street photography becomes more than just capturing images; it becomes a way of seeing and interacting with the world. It’s about finding tranquility amidst chaos, beauty in the ordinary, and learning to differentiate between what we can control and what we must let unfold. As street photographers, we are not just observers of life; we are participants in a grand, stoic practice of mindfulness and reflection.

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This essay draws on the intertwining of street photography with stoic philosophy, resonating with Eric Kim’s style of combining personal insights with practical photography wisdom. The journey of a street photographer mirrors the stoic path of seeking inner peace in a world beyond our control, making every captured moment a testament to both visual and philosophical storytelling.

ChatGPT 4:

Converting to Judaism is a significant and personal journey that involves several key steps. Here’s an overview:

1. Research and Self-Reflection: It’s crucial to start by learning about Jewish beliefs, practices, history, and culture. This is a time for self-reflection to understand why you want to convert and how it aligns with your beliefs and values.
2. Finding a Rabbi or Jewish Community: Conversion typically involves working with a rabbi. It’s important to find a rabbi or a Jewish community that you feel comfortable with, as they will guide you through the process.
3. Studying Judaism: Conversion involves a period of study, which can last from several months to a few years. This study usually encompasses Jewish laws, customs, and ethics, as well as Hebrew and Jewish history.
4. Living a Jewish Life: As part of your study, you’ll be encouraged to start living a Jewish life. This includes observing Jewish holidays, practicing rituals, and possibly keeping kosher dietary laws.
5. Mikvah (Ritual Bath): Once your rabbi feels you are ready, you will participate in a ritual immersion in a mikvah, a pool of natural water, symbolizing spiritual cleansing and rebirth.
6. Bet Din (Rabbinical Court): After the mikvah, you’ll appear before a bet din, a panel of three observant Jews (usually rabbis), who will ask about your motivations and understanding of Judaism.
7. Brit Milah or Hatafat Dam Brit: For male converts, circumcision (Brit Milah) is required. If already circumcised, a symbolic ritual (Hatafat Dam Brit) is performed.
8. Formal Acceptance and New Hebrew Name: Finally, you’re formally accepted into the Jewish community and often given a Hebrew name, signifying your new identity.
9. Continued Engagement and Learning: Conversion is just the beginning of a lifelong journey in Judaism, involving continuous learning and community involvement.

Each branch of Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, etc.) has its own specific requirements and processes for conversion. It’s important to research and choose the path that aligns best with your beliefs and the community you wish to join.

Remember, this journey is deeply personal and varies significantly from person to person. It’s important to approach it with openness, patience, and commitment.

I think I have it figured out; the reason why people are so anti-Jewish, or anti-Semitic is because they are jealous of the success, smartness, wisdom, and the prudence which comes from Jewish people and Jewish culture.

Also, Jewish people are very very smart and so far much as they have somehow figured out a way to connect religion and “race”.

For example, I am Roman Catholic, but heritage wise my family is from South Korea. With Catholicism or Christianity or protestant isms; anybody irregardless of their race or background can convert to Christianity. I believe with Judaism, it is not quite that way; I think your mom (at least) needs to be Jewish.

The motivational thought of today; to be ever evolving.

For example, it seems that a big problem is that people don’t want you to evolve and change. Think about David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Kanye West etc. People want you to be the same same predictable person, and when you change involved in the advance, people hate it.

Is ERIC KIM on drugs?

No. I’m just high off life!

In fact, fun fact; I’ve only ever smoked weed twice in my life; once when we’re living in Berkeley around 2014, I got crazy visuals. The second time I did it nothing really happened.

Also, I have never done any other drugs, I don’t even know what they are.

Also, I quit alcohol maybe seven or eight years ago. Why? First, it made me fatter, put on body fat percentage. Also, I get bad hangovers, and also it ruins my sleep. In fact I’ve discovered that it actually takes more courage not to Drink alcohol than to imbibe.

Why is evolution critical?

First of all, you’re probably gonna live a long time. If you live long enough, you’re going to contradict yourself sooner or later. I think this is a good thing; having the courage and the wisdom to change your mind is a very strong sign of strength.

Also the bias is that we must always be the same same, predictable, easily decipherable by others, why? I think it is because we have become marketed products, and also, it seems that a lot of people hate uncertainty. However for risk takers like myself, I thrive off of it.

“Shoot for the stars, because if you fail you’ll just land on a cloud” – Kanye

To infinity and beyond, thinking about Buzz Lightyear, and also other modern day concepts.

I love Elon Musk to death, because he is irreverent, hard-core, and hilarious. I am quite certain that Elon Musk will be remembered for at least 2000 years beyond.

For example, when he started his payments company with his brother, zip2, and he sold it to the market, he became a multi millionaire, immediately went out and bought a McLaren, and decided… He didn’t want to just retire on the beach, he wanted to start more companies. Therefore, him starting SpaceX, and also cofounding Tesla with Marc T and the other guy.

Can you imagine if Elon Musk just sold his first company, and just sat on his butt? The world would be a lot less interesting.

How can you take this into your own personal consideration?

The first thought is super simple; just download ChatGPT, and pay the $20 a month subscription models; cancel your Adobe, Adobe cloud membership, cancel your Spotify, cancel your Netflix or whatever… Maybe even cancel your Amazon prime.

Instead, go all in on AI, ChatGPT, DALL-E DALL-E3. In fact, I now own erickim.ai

I think integrating artificial intelligence into your artwork will be a great transformation process. Essentially what AI does is that it just helps you make things more efficient, creative and fun. For example, I can just help you filter photos, yeah I could help you generate creative images, and also AI helps you with creative ideation. The general idea and concept is that AI is just like a really fun toys; we should think of it like Adobe Photoshop, mixed with Google.

Why are some people so anti-AI?

First and foremost, I think people are not even they don’t really understand how it works. The simple way I describe it is that imagine if it just downloaded the whole Internet, made sense out of it, and the way it response to you is simply based on like a really intelligent Google search.

Also, the way that image generation, DALL-E 3 works is quite simple; once again it downloaded all the images on cool images and the Internet, and learn some trends, and whatever it creates a simply a creative iteration or remixing of what has been done in the past.

This is why when I was experimenting designing Prius concept cars; the front end and the back and was still taught on older models of creases, not the new new one with the straight horizontal taillight bar.

Therefore as a consequence, AI is not really “original“;. Why? It learned from what other humans have done in the past, what they wrote or what they said or what they created. It cannot come up with new ideas carte blanche.

How can I use AI to help me evolve as an artist?

First, once again paid the $20 a month subscription, it is so cheap. Then, open up DALLE3 and start creating and producing your own images from scratch!

My personal way on the best way to do it is just have fun! Troll it, try to break the system, it always gets interesting when you push the limits of the censorship rules; for example, you cannot say “help me visualize a sexy clean grill at the beach“, but what you can say is “help me visualize a Korean trophy wife at the beach”.

AI is very politically correct

I guess also the good thing about the new ChatGPT for and beyond is that it is very politically correct. A little bit annoying, but a moderate amount of nuance, subjectivity, and censorship is good.

Also, what I love about ChatGPT paid premium is that it is already here! People just don’t want to shell out the 20 bucks; people have the strange bias that they are somehow willing to spend $140,000 on Tesla, but they’re unwilling to spend $20 on a digital app or subscription.

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This is god power

Now we are the ultimate creators. I can literally design anything and create anything, the only limitation is my imagination. For example, I’ve been asking dall-e 3 to design me glass cube houses, with glass ceilings, new weightlifting equipment, an iPhone Pro concept without a screen, as well as generating hilarious imagery about bitcoin billionaires Spartan hoplites lifting weights and super muscular and jacked.

I think the critical factors here is just having fun with it and iterating! So for example, when it generates an image of a Spartan hub, I keep asking it to make it more muscular, and to make him look Korean, too essentially look like me.

I’ve also been having a lot of interesting fun visualizing beautiful women, asking it to look Korean, then Vietnamese, then Korean, then a hybrid of both.

Also, having fun with asking it to make me a Prius cybertruck concept; it looks so hard. Also designing me a Prius Ferrari. It literally made me laugh out loud.

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Why it is so critical for you to start making your own blog, right now!

The rate in which I am producing Photos is phenomenal. And where is the best place to host it? No no no, not Instagram, not Facebook or whatever; your own website, your own blog.

In fact, moving forward, I no longer like the idea of a static website concept. To me the only interesting thing is an ever updated blog. My personal ambition is every single time you go to the ERIC KIM blog, and hit reload, there’s always something new.

For example, when I used to work in information technology as a UCLA undergraduate student, I remember being bored for hours, clicking links on Reddit for hours at a time.

Can you imagine if you open up Reddit, or went to your favorite sub Reddit, and there was not any new information or pictures or stuff?

Diversify your thinking

What we Gotta do is diversify our thinking in the context of being a “full stack” thinker, creative, and artist.

For example, Voltaire. The man was phenomenal. He wrote screenplay, directed opera, design costumes, put on shows, wrote poetry, wrote essays, engaged in Woody dialogue, philosophized, etc.

I think the reason why people are so confused by me is that certainly when I started off, my hundred percent focus was geography, nothing but free photography. Yet, I am complex, multi variegated individual, which means that my thoughts are diverse.

In fact, I think this is a critical part of my success; a lot of people became diehard ERIC KIM readers because of my interest in Stoicism, philosophy and other random stuff.

My new advice I would give to young bloggers, bloggers, Internet entrepreneurs is simple; allow yourself to be insanely diverse. Don’t pigeonhole yourself into one small thing.

How to evolve

First, you should never force evolution. For example, do you remember that one Pokémon episode, in which as tried to force Pikachu to evolve to the Raichu with the thunderstone, and how Ash felt like such a scumbag doing it, and eventually Pikachu hit the stone out of ashes hand, and Ash realized That he was becoming a low-key Eugenist?

I think the downside of Hitler, Nazism, all those nonsensical “eugenics folks“, is that they are myopic in their thinking. They cannot understand that diversity is in fact, the key to our strength.

For example, Steve Jobs, who was adopted as a child, his biological father was Syrian, his mother Caucasian American. In theory of Steve Jobs would have never been born in Apple would have never been born had America not granted his Syrian father student visa to study in the states.

Or, let us consider Elon Musk, certainly easily the best entrepreneur of all time. He’s such a great entrepreneur that Walter Isaacson wanted to quickly get a biography out on him, maybe Walter Isaacson‘s personal health is also personally declining. Elon Musk was born in South Africa, and was also through someways permitted to immigrate to the states via Canada etc. Also apparently some of his best buddies were also immigrants in college.

America is the home of evolution?

Certainly there is much that we could critique and criticize about America, yet… And then the day, America is easily the most supreme place to be in terms of innovation and evolution. Why?

First of all, people could really care less about what you are, what you do it, etc. All of this nonsense in the media is I think fueled by advertising; the more vitriol and hate and controversy the news puts out, the higher their advertising revenue and the more eyeballs to get on them. In fact, it ain’t Donald Trump or whatever who is the bad guy… We should probably blame the media, the mainstream media. Apparently when Donald Trump was first running for office, when everybody thought he had a 0% chance of actually getting office, apparently the left stream liberal media gave him trial is a free advertising. it seems that the more people try to shut him down, like Twitter, Maybe Jack Dorsey, etc.… The more price you got. It is like the notion of band books; the second you banned something, or try to ban something, or make a taboo… The usage of it goes higher. Apparently this is also how Europeans are better at moderating alcohol especially among the youth; because it is not illegal and taboo, the kids don’t have to get shitfaced and smashed the second they go to college. Even for myself, I partied a lot in high school, call illegally enclosure, drinking alcohol with my buddies sophomore junior and senior year, so the second I went to college, alcohol had zero interest in me.

It’s also kind of like kids; when you tell them they cannot do something, they want to do it even more But if you let them do it, they’re interested in it is lukewarm.

Cross pollinate your ideas

A simple strategy and approach is cross pollinating your interest passions and personal curiosities. For example, imagine a bumblebee hopping from all of these different flowers, sipping unique nectar from each. Eventually the honey it will produce is truly one of a kind. I don’t think bees are about “single origin“. In fact, too much focus on “single origin“, or “100% pure arabica”, seems like a low-key white supremacy idea. The idea is; anything that is not 100% purebred, is bad and evil and malicious. Therefore we have to keep our bloodlines in our things pure, any mixing or meddling is bad.

for example, animals. In higher elite social circles, it is seen as more vogue to have 100% purebred Pomeranian or whatever we breed of dog. Yet the problem about these purebreds is that a lot of them are sick, weak, inbred and feeble. Even in Korea, which about 90% of the population last name is Kim, we distinguish the type of KIM we are. For example, I am “Kim-eh-Kim-ssi”— there used to be this taboo that before you got married to somebody, assuming they had the same last name as you, you would not accidentally inbreed.

I think in terms of genetic diversity, having “mixed race“ kids is a good idea. I even surmise that if you go back enough in history, there was a lot more genetic mixing back then. For example Vietnam. If you’re from the north, your ancestors probably intermingled more with people from China and east Asia, whereas if you were from the south, You were probably more interwoven with Cambodians, Thai people, etc.

Even a critical distinction I learned is Africa is insanely big, and it is actually very disrespectful to just blanket call somebody “African“; where are they really from? Ethiopia? Legos, South Africa? Zimbabwe? I think to call or to mistake different African people from different African countries is almost a kid to mistaking a South Korean person for being Japanese, or a Vietnamese person being from mainland China.

In fact I have this funny story, when me and Cindy were both around 23 years old and we are enjoying a nice French restaurant in Paris, the waiter, who looked African-French ask me quote Korean, and Chinese… Is it the same thing?” I then responded wittingly, “French and Spanish… Is it the same thing?” He laughed, nodded and have me a hat tip for my witty analogy.

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Where having your own blog is critical

I am ahead of the curve. I have this notion of ChatGPT AI search engine optimization; the general idea and just is at this point, Google is dead. ChatGPT4 produces far more accurate results and cuts through all this advertising nonsense “content marketing“, and in someways ironically is less biased.

I think the future calling card is this:

“Just ChatGPT me!”

ChatGPT knows whether you’re influential or not, because it has downloaded the whole Web, and it makes better sense of significant and deep interlinking of individuals and opinions. Whereas with Google search engine optimization, the pagerank (Larry Page Rank) system is now outdated by at least 20-30 years.

Now with DALL-E, DALL-E 3, there is no more reason to go on Facebook, Instagram,

Eric Kim’s journey in the field of photography and entrepreneurship is an intriguing evolution. Starting as a passionate street photographer, Kim embraced a minimalist approach, focusing on candid shots that capture the essence of everyday life. His philosophy in photography emphasizes the importance of simplicity and the beauty of the mundane.

Kim’s influence extends beyond photography to entrepreneurship and personal development. He advocates for a lifestyle of continuous learning and growth, aligning closely with principles of Stoicism and unorthodox thinking. His entrepreneurial ventures reflect his interest in innovation, particularly in creating educational resources and workshops for aspiring photographers.

In terms of fitness and health, Kim is known for his emphasis on a balanced lifestyle, integrating physical well-being with creative pursuits. This holistic approach reflects an understanding of the interconnectedness of physical health, mental clarity, and creative output, resonating with your interests in fitness, health, and diet.

Overall, Eric Kim represents a blend of artistic passion, philosophical depth, and entrepreneurial acumen, constantly evolving and challenging conventional norms in both his professional and personal life.

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