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My big critique of modern day media movies etc. is that it is all the same same. It is not necessarily the movie or TV show or series itself which is the issue here, but rather the concept, the overall gist behind it.

For example, at this point I’m pretty bored with the whole superhero notion. The same thing goes with a lot of these crime drama thrillers, etc. We need a totally new type of movie, a totally new type of concept. Even a lot of these films which highlight the biography or story of an interesting person, this is an overplayed trope.

We need something radically different. I actually think a more interesting idea will be this kind of futuristic dystopian notion of the human body, muscles, fitness, and philosophy? Imagine like the movie 300 meets the matrix?

You can see whether something is interesting or boring based on the first 10 seconds of watching it.

Yes!

Ok … when you wanna delete, unsubscribe or something from something … why is it so fucking annoying? Just one click done dammit!

Don’t offer me a damn “last chance to keep my subscription BS”!

Often we are using things that ain’t optimal or the best … and there are *better* and more superior and supreme options out there. However the issue —

When you try to adopt a new platform technology or whatever… perhaps the “gains” from this new technology or platform *IS A NET-NEGATIVE* to what you already know.

For example for my website domain — the domain host sucks, but still … I know how to navigate it and how it works. I can “upgrade” to a “better” host, but I’m sure I’m gonna break something or lose a lot of gains in order to try to figure out something new.

To uninstall is the superior path!

Why this matters so much?

To me, how one researches is actually more fascinating and interesting than their findings!

Or in other words, how one thinks.

Split screen — screen recording:

You don’t need fiber for digestion! I’m 100% carnivore red meat beef lamb diet and I go consistently every single day, I’m the morning after my morning coffee and tap water?

Think quality — quality is critical!

It never pays to go cheap!

If you knew you were going to die in 10 years, how would you live your life or differently?

Even though it may be seen as “bad”, or a “waste of time”.

You, yourself, your family, your wife, your kids, etc.

Living inside a ford E-transit?

Only $46,000 USD?

”Chilling like a villain”

Take it “easy”!

Only losers scapegoat?

Some thoughts on Jewish people:

First, seems that American people are suspicious of Jewish people because they don’t understand Jewish people their customs their beliefs, their names their clothing they talk, their last names, cultural thoughts etc.

For example, Hanukkah. A menorah dreidel etc.… A lot, temple? The average Christian, Catholic protestant in America has no idea what Judaism, being Jewish is all about.

I’m speaking from the perspective of being born and raised, baptized Roman Café, growing up in a liberal Korean American Catholic Circle, and also later becoming Sunday school teacher and even Sunday school principal.

First, at least for Catholic people we don’t really care for Jewish people. We don’t really think about them, nor care, and we don’t criticize or critique them. We don’t even know who Jewish people are what they are, and we really don’t care.

I think for Christian protestants, Lutheran’s Baptist or whatever… Also, they don’t really care about Jewish people that much either. There are more interested in leaving Jewish people alone, and trying to proselytize and convert more normal people into their protestant sect.

Catholicism is interesting because we are not rabid religious zealots. We are very tolerant actually; we allow other people to do as they please, even one hot fact that people don’t know, the Catholic Church is actually very open to the LGBTQ community, and being gay. The only thing that the Catholic Church doesn’t like is gay people having intercourse, as the Catholic Church believes the purpose of intercourse is for a man and a woman to get a child, which I get. 

So who is anti-Jewish?

I think actually, the African-American community the “black” community is actually the ones who are anti-Jewish. Why? I think they’re actually is a history of exploitation or perhaps power dynamic issues between powerful and rich Jewish executives in the music rap industry and poor African-American aspiring rapper kids, who come from the hood.

I heard from this one African-American guy that I met who’s been to Nigeria Legos and travel a bunch history is that even a lot of the original jazz divas, jazz musicians, James Brown and all of that music was mostly bankrolled by Jewish media executives, even if you read Henry Ford’s anti-Semitic publication, the international Jew, there is actually a section on which it is mentioned that jazz is a Jewish phenomenon.

A funny thought:

Then is rap music, Jewish music?

Even Ben Horowitz, the great Silicon Valley entrepreneur adventure capitalist, who is also Jewish American, put out a rap album as a kid! Even apparently Kanye West has ties with Ben Horowitz.

Who doesn’t care?

So at least for Asians, Asian Americans, or the new elite rich Asians in Asia, they are unapologetically racist. Also, there is a strict caste system and hierarchy in Asia. Only poor slave like indentured people do the dirty work of sanitation and hygiene, sweeping and mopping at the mall, cooking food, taking care of kids, Waiters and waitresses, working at coffee shop etc. The rich just lounge, hang out, drink coffee, wear luxury clothes, and want to be seen.

America is a very strange hodgepodge of things because in America, we are almost too multicultural. 

For example, let us consider that essentially the first founding fathers of America were British people who didn’t like Britain, and fled. The early American settlers came to America and colonized America because it didn’t like the policies of the British monarchy and king, they were essentially the first troublemakers.

Fast forward to today, their layers of Quakerism, prostatism, Benjamin Franklin and the protestant work ethic etc.… the new world order and ethos is towards capitalism. Like Kanye said: 

White people make money don’t spend it.

But I’d rather buy 80 gold chains and go ‘ignant.

How people profit

One of my workshop attendees when I was in New York told me a funny Jewish or a Yiddish thing; one generation makes the money, the next generation conserves the money, the third generation spoils all the money, and thus, the cycle continues.

Jewish people just want to be left alone 

I think the truth is Jewish people just want to be left alone, and like any good immigrant, they were actually very pro assimilation. For example Kirk Douglas, change his last name because he wanted to “fit in” in Hollywood, and not be stigmatized for his Jewish background. Apparently Walt Disney was very anti-Semitic and anti-Jewish.

Even in today’s world, why is the modern-day American or person so anti-Jewish?

Just look at these podcasts, anybody who has anything bad to say about Jewish people. They tend to be weak, skinny, anemic, probably drink too much vegetable juice or green fruit juice or whatever, don’t eat enough meat, has too low testosterone. 

I have a theory that actually, the higher your testosterone, the more tolerant and open minded you are. It seems only low testosterone men are the ones who blame others, hate, etc.

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Solution ideas 

1. First and foremost, I think everybody should do some sort of DNA test, DNA testing or whatever, and find out that their genetic heritage is actually more diverse than they thought it was.  for example imagine if you are anti-Jewish and anti-Semitic, and you did a DNA test and you actually found out that you were part Jewish? Even the fun fact, people don’t want you to know this… Japanese people descended from Korean people and the Yayoi people — and also I think Korean people we descended from the Chinese Mongolian? And ultimately if you go back far enough we all came from Africa anyways. 
2. I really do believe that ChatGPT four, AI can actually make people more tolerant. Why? For example get the page at PT plus premium, and ask it “what are some common misconceptions about Islam“? Or, “what are some common misconceptions about Catholicism?” or, “what are some misconceptions about Judaism?”. To debunk conspiracy theories, myths, and other insane nonsense is critical.

It ain’t my fault you’re so poor! 

A lot of people who talk about Jewish people owning the whole banking system international finance whatever, I think these individuals were complaining are because they themselves are poor, in poverty, or have financial problems, and once again they are looking for a scapegoat. Nobody likes to think:

Wow, perhaps I should go back to medical school, law school, become a doctor or lawyer, or do a coding Boot Camp, or go to community college and teach myself computer programming, and get a better pay job as a programmer, etc.

Why don’t people like to take responsibility of themselves?

I think the big issue here is that I don’t know if it is a learned behavior, a cultural behavior or something else?

One of the good things about the immigrant mentality is the ethos, which I think is a good one… That “if you work hard enough“, you will become successful“.

For example just watch fight club, do you remember that scene where Brad Pitt puts a fake gun with no bullets in the barrel against the kids head, telling him to go back to law school or doctor school or whatever? There were no bullets in the gun!  

I think maybe the issue is if you were born in the states, to all occasion family, or maybe something else… And there hasn’t really been a history of struggle in your family or your life, there is this “learned helplessness” which occurs and happens.

Instagram, YouTube is to blame?

OK, if you spend too much time on Instagram, or read it, or Google, Wikipedia, YouTube etc.… Sooner or later you all fall into weird weird conspiracy theories.

In fact, my greatest shock is often, the most intelligent people that I know fall into the conspiracy theories.

For example one of my friends who is a PhD graduate from UC Berkeley, theorized that Kanye West was in fact, and the reason why he was so into fashion and going to Paris was to go see his gay romantic partners, and that Kim Kardashian was just a cover-up for his gayness, and that in fact Kim Kardashian was secretly fly on a private jet to Saudi Arabia or the Middle East to have sex with some princes or whatever, for high sums of money etc.

I was so insanely shocked because here is this area date scholar man, well-versed in history, insanely intelligent and critical, falling victim to these weird conspiracy theories?

Also, some thing I have learned about academics, scholars at the Ivy League schools, Harvard Yale Princeton Brown University, UC Berkeley UCLA etc.… They are all addicted to Netflix, checking their Gmail for too many times a day, not eating enough meat, not exercising enough, drinking too much alcohol (it seems that universally all academic scholar professors are either alcoholics, or smoke too much weed). Let us consider the height in Apex of these intelligent scholars; the ones that shape public opinion and policy… If they themselves are the ones who are also physically and mentally sick, what will the public opinion be?

Have you really met these rich famous people in real life in the flesh?

Spending a lot of time in Beverly Hills Holby Hills, Culver City etc.… I have definitely rubbed shoulders with a lot of famous, notable, “beautiful” people. And truth be told, in the flash when you see them face-to-face are not very impressive.

First and foremost, a lot of them are actually quite short. Isn’t Tom Cruise like 5 foot seven or something? Or 5 foot six?

Kanye West I think is also 5 foot seven.

So a lot of these “Shorty guys”, have Napoleon syndrome here; they try to make up for their insecurity of being short through other weird ways like buying an expensive car, whatever?

Even a lot of these “beautiful women“ in LA; if you look at them up close and in person in the flesh, indirect sunlight, in fact, a lot of them look quite repulsive in the flesh because you can tell that they’ve had some weird Botox lip fillers or face fillers or something, they essentially look like Hyenas who had some sort of allergic facial reaction.

Even something that’s becoming more mainstream now, people injecting stuff in their face? Collagen, other things in their face? Even for men in their 50s and 60s, apparently it is popular to Botox surface as well? I think this is a bad idea.

Who to trust?

First and foremost, don’t trust nobody but yourself. Why? You yourself are the center of all intelligence wisdom and critical thinking. To outsource your intelligence wisdom and thinking is base. 

Also, even when you meet really intelligent people, a lot of them are also not very critical. They can quote all of these boring old French thinkers until no end, as Nassim Taleb calls them “international Association of named droppers“, they themselves have no true original ideas which is vested in themselves. 

Also, it also seems that a lot of these academics spend too much time watching sports – Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, other sports etc. Into me watching sports on television is almost like the male version of pornography.

Critical thinking

To me critical thinking is being the judge, weighing the information yourself. For example, even if you discover the truth, you gotta ask yourself “Does this even matter?”

“So what?”

For example, let us say all the conspiracy theories are true, we never landed on the moon yada yada yada, Jewish people run the world whatever, you gotta ask yourself:

Does this even matter?

I don’t think so. Why? The joy and the glory of free market capitalism in America is that in theory, you as a sole proprietor can start your business right now, start selling products and services on PayPal, your own woocommerce enabled wordpress.org website, or using Shopify or whatever else —  and you could take a profit.

Actually the benefit of having a day job is you could do very very risky entrepreneurial ventures on the side, while  still being able to pay your rent.

Certainly having to be employed full-time is hiring, but there are very creative ways you could leverage your time. For example, my pragmatic thought is this:

Do the bare minimum of work necessary without getting fired. 

So let us say that you work at a tech company or whatever, Google Amazon Facebook Apple whatever, just show up, click your paycheck, or zoom in, and during all your extra time, build your empire on the side.

Now what?

Just think to yourself, at what point do we scapegoat others?

A funny intervention that I had was thinking; what if in fact I am actually the bad guy? And I was the bad guy all along?

Everyone likes to see themselves as the judicious hero in their own life’s narrative, and everybody else is the bad guy, doing them injustice. 

Personally speaking I witness this with my father; he was always blaming other people for everything. Blaming my mom, blaming my grandfather on my mom‘s side, my mom‘s relatives family members etc., yet, he never blamed himself? 

Also something really weird; he would always blame other people, all the time, yet, ever since I was two years old, he never had a job?

I think as a child, you are keenly aware of things. Kids are 1 trillion times more intelligent than their parents think. Kids are no fools.

Now what?

This is what I say, fuck it!  Lettuce assume that all the conspiracy theories are true, that we never landed on the moon, we never kept it Hitler and he went to some sort of bunker in an article or whatever, and that also, there are some sort of world conspiracy illuminati thing happening. So what? Does it matter?

No. You control your own destiny, you create your own future.

Simple things:

1. Don’t waste money. We waste money by buying new cars, luxury goods and things, going to debt use credit cards etc. I’m even starting to think that the new millennial trap is buying a house, it looks like this is the new modern day trip, because technically even if you buy a house, you yourself don’t really own that house, the bank owns your house! You never really own it until you have hundred percent paid it all off in cash, or if you bought it with 100% cash offer. But even still, the big issue at hand is you still gotta pay property tax on it! This is literally money you’ll never ever see again, money which is essentially thrown in the gutter. And let us say you own expensive house, and you bought it in all the cash, you might have to still pay it around $1500-$2000 month just in property taxes! Just add another thousand dollars and you got rent money! 
2. Start a website a blog posted on wordpress.org and bluehost.com — what is a quadrillion times cheaper than owning property, buying a new car etc.? Starting a website! It is so easy, so chief, so accessible, the barrier to entry is only entering your credit card information. Consider how less tedious this is than having to go through the whole escrow process of purchasing a house, which can often take up to a year!
3. Start publishing your thoughts on anything and everything: to me, all ideas are good ideas, as long as they are personally motivated, something you are genuinely interested in, and also something you genuinely care for. The only crime is when you create something or publish something because you think other people like it. To me this is a sign of cowardice.

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So what do you want to build? 

“I want to build now!” – Cindy

The greatest muse in my life is my wife and partner Cindy. To me, she is an exemplary figure of somebody who has taken the rain by her arms, her hands, and steered and crafted her own unique future.

cindyanguyen.com and mis-reading.com and also hapticindustries.com — her own brain children!

I think the life the ultimate thing to seek is a great creative partner. Somebody who has your creative compliment, part of your own plan, your own party, your own squad.

For example, the personality of me and Cindy differs greatly, yet we are both still committed to being curious, creative, and we both have a passion for the arts, the world, travel etc.

Also, if you’re a man, I just suggest you to go out and look for wifey material. Ignore everything else.

Either find a wife get married and have kids, or stay a bachelor.

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Creating your own future

The best way to create your own future is maybe through your art?

The other day Cindy myself and Seneca went to the Getty, in LA, on top of the hill, our minds were blown! Parking is 20 bucks, but admission is free! 

We took the tram to the top of the hill, and marveled at these great architectural wonders of the space, the breathtaking view, and also all the great artwork enclosed in the gallery.

It seems at the end of the day, after all the wealth and riches and whatever, whatever everyone loves and inspires for is art. Art, art production, art Curation whether it be paintings photos videos sculpture, drawings, printed matter, objects etc.

To me anything and everything could be art, what I just think is art is simply something that you create with love and care and attention, and put it out into the world, whether digitally or physically or both.

Art profiteering

To make a profit off your art, not a bad thing, but also not critical. Some people think the typical capitalist way; in order to become a legitimate artist, I must sell my artwork for a lot of money, as money as a metric of success in America and beyond. 

But is this true? No.

McDonald’s might be the most profitable and most consumed restaurant in the world, but is it of the highest grade? No. Also Starbucks is the number one most consumed coffee beverage in the world, but is Starbucks coffee the apex of great coffee? No.  

Technically android is actually more popular than iPhone, there are more android devices in the world than iPhones, but does that make android better than Apple and iPhone? No. The URX of the iPhone is at least 1 trillion times better than android.

Also, iPhone the iPhone camera is the most used camera on the planet, what is it the best quality? No. The best quality would probably be some sort of Rico Pentex camera, or some sort of Panasonic Lumix camera. And let us not forget that Leica cameras essentially used borrow technology from Panasonic Lumix.

The world is inconsistent

I think one of the greatest things I have learned starting sociology philosophy etc. is that the world is very inconsistent. 

For example, we are told that it is virtuous to be meek, humble or whatever… Yet everybody in America wants to flex on how rich successful famous they are, or what part they drive?

For example even Christian theology? Humbleness and meekness is praised, yet people will “virtue flex“, by broadcasting into the world how “good” other person they are?

For example, people who post to social media about donating to some sort of cause nonprofit or adopting an animal or whatever. We’re posting Bible scriptures or whatever. I don’t think this is virtuous at all. In fact, isn’t it Jesus that said, when you give to the temple, or you donate to charity, let your left-hand not know what your right hand is doing?

I wonder if Jesus was alive today he would say:

If you’re going to donate to charity, don’t name the building after yourself or a family member, don’t name the foundation after yourself, never publicly donate money under your name, and never publish it to the news or social media.

In fact, I think the rapper Pusha T actually donated 18 wheelers of freshwater to Flint Michigan, anonymously without telling nobody, he is truly virtuous. 

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Why so miserable?

If you’re dark depressed and EMO or whatever… Just moved to LA, I recommend Culver City, I especially really like the Culver City arts district. I really like the platform park, the new downtown Culver steps area, in front of the Philz Coffee, the whole area.

I wonder if the reason why a lot of people are so dark and grim is simply because they live somewhere with poor weather?

I know personally that when I was in Berlin, eastern Europe, Prague, Marseille in the winter time, it was some of the most depressive times of my life. 

And on the contrary, some of the happiest times in my life or when I was in Vietnam, in Hanoi and Saigon, in Panam Cambodia, other places with good climate, bright light and sun good weather.

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Your mind and your body is precious.

Don’t prostitute your mind, your body your soul.

Prostitution is not just sexual, it could be your mental abilities, your physical body whatever.

Prostitution isn’t just about your sexual organs, your penis or vagina your butt hole your mouth your hands or whatever, maybe… the more critical thing is your soul?

Your soul not as some hocus-pocus concept. Rather, your soul is a combination of your personality, your thoughts, your body, your opinions your beliefs your thoughts your abilities your capabilities, your skills etc. 

The mortal soul. That is when your body dies, your soul also dies. 

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Memento mori

Remember that you must die, and you will die. Death is also also one of our final duties.

Therefore just thinking consider an ask yourself, in this short and cruel life that we live in, how can we discover more more joy, more thanksgiving, more happiness, more Thanksgiving?

How can we contribute more to the world to others to our progeny, our children are friends and communities and the world?

ERIC

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Just leave Jewish people alone!

Elon musk, Jeff Bezos; both American.

In 1808 Napoleon sent out a decree commanding all Jews to adopt family names.

The names were devised from precious stones, as Rubenstein; precious metals, such as Goldstein, Silberberg; plants, trees, and animals, such as Mandelbaum, Lilienthal, Ochs, Wolf, and Loewe.

Last name Concept Super interesting!

The German Jews created surnames by the simple method of affixing the syllable “son” to the father’s name, thus making Jacobson, Isaacson; while others adopted the names of the localities in which they lived, the Jew resident in Berlin becoming Berliner, and the Jew resident of Oppenheim becoming Oppenheimer.

It is noteworthy that a Belmont became American agent of the Rothschilds, and that the name of Rothschild is derived from the red shield on a house in the Jewish quarter of Frankfort-on-the-Main. What the original family name is has never been divulged.

Rothschilds are Jewish?

Trotsky?

When Leon Bronstein becomes Leo Trotsky

When Rosenbluth and Schlesinger becomes “The American Mercantile Company,” there is justification for the feeling that the name “American” is being used to conceal the Jewish character of the firm.

Changing names and luck

The tendency of Jews to change their names dates back very far. There was and is a superstition that to give a sick person another name is to “change his luck,” and save him from the misfortune destined upon his old name. There was also the biblical example of a change of nature being followed by a change of name, as when Abram became Abraham and Jacob became Israel.

USA, USA, USA!

In the United States it is hardly to be doubted that business and social reasons are mostly responsible for the changes in Jewish names. The designation “American” is itself much coveted, as may be gathered by its frequent use in firm names, the members of which are not American in any sense that entitles them to blazon the name throughout the world.

Jewish last names are Christian too

Jacob becomes Jackson, Jacobi, Jacobus, Jacof, Kaplan, Kauffmann, Marchant, Merchant.

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PDF HENRY FORD

Notes from anti Jewish Henry Ford publication:

Popular Music is a Jewish monopoly. Jazz is a Jewish creation. The mush, the slush, the sly suggestion, the abandoned sensuousness of sliding notes, are of Jewish origin.

For example … would you trust a great philosopher, thinker and “thought leader” (man) who espouses notions of female equal rights blah blah blah … yet secretly watches really weird porn behind the scenes? No.

Or if this man is secretly cheating on his wife?

• Friedrich Engels confessed on his deathbed in 1895 to Marx’s daughter Eleanor, that Karl Marx was the father of Frederick Demuth

Trusting a man to philosophize on economics, economic theory and work … who essentially was unemployed or didn’t earn income … his thoughts carry no legit weight.

And common … Karl Marx had an affair with the family housemaid, Helene Demuth… birthing an illegitimate son (Frederick Demuth).

Zero respect for anyone who cheats on their wife … especially common ..the HOUSEMAID of all people?

Kind of the same as Arnold S with his affair and illegitimate son with his own house maid nanny!

What happen to son

The story of Frederick Demuth, the illegitimate son of Karl Marx and Helene Demuth, and the subtle hints in historical documents about his existence are intriguing aspects of historical research on Marx’s life.

What Happened to Frederick Demuth

1. Raised by Foster Parents: Frederick was raised by foster parents, following the common practice of the time for handling illegitimate children, especially in cases involving prominent individuals.
2. Engels’ Claim of Paternity: Friedrich Engels, a close friend of Marx, claimed paternity of Frederick. This action was likely taken to protect Marx’s reputation and shield his family from scandal.
3. Life as a Working-Class Individual: Unlike the Marx family, Frederick Demuth lived a working-class life. He became a skilled factory worker and was involved in the labor movement, but he did not achieve significant prominence.
4. Limited Interaction with Marx Family: There is little evidence to suggest that Frederick had any substantial relationship with Karl Marx or his legitimate children. The secrecy surrounding his birth likely limited any potential interactions.
5. Death and Recognition: Frederick Demuth lived until 1929. The full recognition of his parentage only came to light well after the deaths of both Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

Subtle Hints in Historical Documents

1. Timing and Circumstances: The birth of Frederick Demuth closely followed the period when Helene Demuth was in service at the Marx household. This timing was a significant hint for historians.
2. Engels’ Confession: Engels’ deathbed confession to Eleanor Marx was a pivotal revelation. Although not a written document, it played a critical role in subsequent historical investigations.
3. Letters and Correspondences: Letters between Marx, Engels, and others sometimes contained veiled references or peculiar phrases that hinted at a secret being kept. These were often ambiguous but, when pieced together with other evidence, helped form a clearer picture.
4. Absence of Explicit References: The lack of explicit references to the affair or the child in Marx’s known writings itself became a hint. Given the expected practices of discretion in the Victorian era, the absence of direct mention was consistent with keeping a significant secret.
5. Behavioral Evidence: Accounts of the behavior and actions of those involved, including the Marx family’s continued employment and support of Helene Demuth, were also considered. These behavioral aspects, while not direct evidence, contributed to the overall understanding of the situation.

The investigation into Frederick Demuth’s life and his connection to Marx is a testament to the meticulous and often interpretive nature of historical research, where piecing together the past requires both evidence and inference.

How find out

The truth about Karl Marx’s affair with Helene Demuth and the existence of their illegitimate son, Frederick Demuth, emerged gradually and was fully acknowledged long after the deaths of both Marx and Engels.

1. Initial Secrecy: The affair and the existence of the child were kept secret during Marx’s lifetime. Friedrich Engels, Marx’s close friend and collaborator, claimed paternity of Frederick Demuth to protect Marx’s reputation.
2. Posthumous Revelations: After the deaths of Marx and Engels, information about the affair and the child began to surface. Engels, on his deathbed in 1895, confessed to Marx’s daughter, Eleanor, that Karl Marx, not he, was Frederick Demuth’s father.
3. Research and Documentation: Historians and biographers over time have pieced together the story using letters, personal documents, and the accounts of those close to the Marx family. The story was initially known only to a small circle of Marx’s associates and family members but later became public knowledge through historical research and biographies.
4. Scholarly Analysis: The confirmation of Marx’s paternity of Frederick Demuth has come from the analysis of letters and documents by Marx scholars. This has included examining correspondences between Marx, Engels, and others in their circle, which hinted at the true nature of Frederick’s parentage.
5. Public Interest and Biographies: The interest in Karl Marx’s personal life, particularly in the context of his significant influence on political thought, has led to detailed biographies and studies that explore these aspects of his life. These works have shed light on the complexities and contradictions of his personal relationships.

The revelation of Marx’s affair and his illegitimate child has added a more human dimension to the understanding of Marx as a historical figure, showing a personal life marked by secrecy, complexity, and moral contradictions. This aspect of his biography is often examined to understand better the man behind the influential theories.

Karl Marx Affair

Karl Marx’s affair with Helene Demuth, the housemaid of the Marx family, is a notable aspect of his personal life, although it was kept largely secret during his lifetime. Here are some key details:

1. Helene Demuth’s Role in the Marx Household: Helene Demuth, often called Lenchen, joined the Marx household in 1845. She was a devoted and long-serving member of the household, and over time, she became a close and trusted confidante of the Marx family.
2. The Affair and the Child: The affair between Karl Marx and Helene Demuth resulted in the birth of an illegitimate son, Frederick Demuth, in 1851. The affair and the existence of the child were kept secret from the public and even from many close to the Marx family.
3. Jenny Marx’s Awareness: Jenny Marx, Karl’s wife, was reportedly aware of the affair and the child. How she dealt with this situation is not entirely clear, but it is believed that she accepted the child’s presence in their lives to some extent.
4. Friedrich Engels’ Role: Friedrich Engels, a close friend and collaborator of Marx, claimed paternity of the child to protect Marx’s reputation. Frederick Demuth was raised by foster parents, and Engels’ acknowledgment of paternity ensured that the child’s link to Marx remained hidden during Marx’s lifetime.
5. Impact on Marx’s Legacy: The affair and the existence of Frederick Demuth were not widely known until after the deaths of Marx and Engels. This revelation has led to some reevaluation of Marx’s character, especially in terms of his personal life and his commitment to the ideals he espoused in his work.
6. Historical Context: The way Marx handled this affair and the secret child reflects the complex social and moral standards of the 19th century. It also highlights the personal struggles and contradictions that can exist in the lives of influential historical figures.

The affair and its consequences provide a more nuanced understanding of Marx as a person, beyond his role as a philosopher and economist. It illustrates the often complex and imperfect nature of personal lives, even among those who are celebrated for their intellectual contributions.

Did Karl Marx ditch his wife and spouse?

Karl Marx’s personal life, particularly regarding his marriage and relationships, is a subject of historical interest. Marx was married to Jenny von Westphalen, and there is no well-documented evidence of him abandoning or “ditching” his wife and family. Here are some key aspects of his marriage and family life:

1. Marriage to Jenny von Westphalen: Marx married Jenny von Westphalen in 1843. She was a childhood friend from a Prussian aristocratic family. Their relationship was considered quite unconventional at the time due to differences in their social status.
2. Family Life: The Marx family experienced significant financial hardships and instability, largely due to Karl Marx’s focus on his political and philosophical work, which often did not provide a steady income. Despite these struggles, there’s no indication that Marx ever left or intended to abandon his family.
3. Challenges: The Marx family faced several challenges, including financial difficulties, political persecution, and the deaths of several children in infancy or childhood. Jenny Marx supported her husband’s work and shared his political views, even in the face of these hardships.
4. Loyalty and Support: Jenny remained loyal to Marx throughout their life together. She played a significant role in supporting his work, including assisting with his writing and research.
5. Marx’s Affair and Illegitimate Child: It is worth noting that Marx did have an affair with the family’s housemaid, Helene Demuth, which resulted in the birth of an illegitimate son, Frederick Demuth. This aspect of Marx’s personal life was kept secret, and Jenny was reportedly aware of the affair and the child. This part of Marx’s life has been subject to criticism and has somewhat tarnished his personal reputation.

In summary, while Marx’s marriage to Jenny von Westphalen endured significant hardships and he had an extramarital affair, there is no historical evidence to suggest that he abandoned his wife and family. Instead, the available evidence points to a complex personal life marked by both loyalty and personal failings.

1. Lineage long line of Rabbis
2. Became Christian?
3. Karl Marx baptized Lutheran

Marx critical of religion

Who was his dad and mom history ancestry

Karl Marx’s parents, Heinrich Marx and Henriette Pressburg, came from Jewish families, each with their own distinct backgrounds:

1. Heinrich Marx (Father):

• Jewish Ancestry: Heinrich Marx was born Herschel Mordechai to a Jewish family. The Marx family was well-respected, with a lineage of rabbis on Karl’s paternal side, including his grandfather.
• Profession: Heinrich was a lawyer, which was a significant profession in Prussian society at the time.
• Conversion to Christianity: In 1816, Heinrich Marx converted to Lutheranism from Judaism. This conversion was likely influenced by social and professional pressures, as restrictions were placed on Jews’ professional and social lives in Prussia.
• Influence on Karl Marx: Heinrich Marx was known for his Enlightenment ideals, including beliefs in freedom of thought and secular education, which likely influenced Karl Marx’s intellectual development.

1. Henriette Pressburg (Mother):

• Jewish Ancestry: Henriette was born to a Jewish family in the Netherlands. The Pressburg family was less prominent in religious terms than the Marx family.
• Background: Henriette’s background is less documented compared to Heinrich’s. However, it is known that she came from Nijmegen in the Dutch province of Gelderland and that her family was relatively middle-class.
• Religion: Like her husband, Henriette was also part of the Jewish community before her marriage, but there is less information about her personal religious beliefs or practices after her marriage.

Karl Marx’s Jewish ancestry played a complex role in his life. While he was of Jewish descent, he was raised in a secular, Lutheran household. His upbringing in this environment, combined with the social and political changes of the 19th century, influenced his development into a thinker who was critical of religion and focused on economic and social theory. Despite his secular upbringing and personal beliefs, Marx’s Jewish heritage was sometimes used against him by his critics, especially in the context of the anti-Semitic attitudes prevalent in 19th-century Europe.

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Karl Marx, the philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist, was of Jewish descent. He was born on May 5, 1818, in Trier, Prussia (now Germany), to a Jewish family. However, his family background in terms of religion and culture was complex:

1. Jewish Ancestry: Marx’s paternal line was Jewish. His father, Heinrich Marx, was born to a long line of rabbis. On his mother’s side, Henriette Pressburg, Marx also had Jewish ancestry.
2. Conversion to Christianity: In 1816, two years before Karl Marx was born, his father converted to Lutheranism, the state religion in Prussia at the time. This conversion was likely pragmatic, enabling Heinrich Marx to continue his career as a lawyer, which would have been restricted due to his Jewish faith. Karl Marx was baptized in the Lutheran Church in 1824 along with his siblings.
3. Marx’s Personal Beliefs: Despite his Jewish heritage, Marx was not religious himself. He grew up in a secular environment and, as an adult, was critical of all forms of organized religion, famously referring to religion as the “opium of the people.”

Marx’s Jewish background played a role in the reception of his ideas, especially given the anti-Semitic attitudes prevalent in Europe during his lifetime and afterwards. His ancestry was sometimes used by critics to discredit his theories and to propagate anti-Semitic interpretations of Marxism. However, Marx’s philosophical and economic theories, as outlined in works like “The Communist Manifesto” and “Das Kapital,” were secular and focused on economic and social issues, not on religion or ethnicity.

So… Hitler is seen as the devil in the flesh, yet Henry Ford is still seem with admiration … even though, the anti Jewish sentiment of Ford *DIRECTLY INSPIRED* Hitler?

Henry Ford — “On the International Jew”—

Why ford anti Jewish

Why isn’t ford seen as such a bad guy then

Henry Ford’s legacy is multifaceted, and while his anti-Semitic views and publications have been widely criticized, they are often overshadowed by other aspects of his legacy for several reasons:

1. Significant Industrial Contributions: Ford revolutionized the automotive industry and manufacturing through the development of the assembly line and mass production techniques. His innovations significantly lowered the cost of the automobile, making it accessible to a broader segment of the population. This contribution to industrial efficiency and economic transformation is a major part of his legacy.
2. Cultural and Economic Impact: Ford’s impact on the American economy and culture was profound. He not only changed the automotive industry but also had a significant influence on American labor practices, including the introduction of the $5 workday, which was a high wage at the time.
3. Separation of Business and Personal Views: Many people separate Ford’s personal beliefs from his business achievements. While his anti-Semitic views are acknowledged, they are often viewed as a personal failing rather than a reflection of his entire legacy.
4. Historical Context: The era in which Ford lived and worked was marked by widespread prejudices and societal norms that were vastly different from today’s standards. Some people view Ford’s views within the context of his time, though this perspective doesn’t excuse his promotion of harmful stereotypes.
5. Lack of Direct Involvement in Atrocities: Unlike figures like Adolf Hitler, Ford was not directly involved in orchestrating or carrying out atrocities. While his publications contributed to anti-Semitic propaganda, his actions were primarily in the realm of business and industry.
6. Reassessment and Apology: Ford later retracted his anti-Semitic statements and apologized in 1927, which for some, mitigates his earlier stance, though the sincerity and effectiveness of this apology have been debated.
7. Public Awareness: The general public may not be fully aware of the extent of Ford’s anti-Semitic activities, as this aspect of his life is often less emphasized in popular histories and narratives about him.

Henry Ford’s case illustrates how historical figures can have complex legacies, with significant achievements in one area coexisting with deeply problematic views and actions in another. It’s a reminder of the importance of evaluating historical figures in a nuanced and critical manner, acknowledging both their contributions and their failings.

Why Hitler like ford

Adolf Hitler’s admiration for Henry Ford was primarily due to two key factors:

1. Anti-Semitic Views: Ford’s publication of “The International Jew,” a series of articles promoting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, resonated with Hitler’s own deep-seated anti-Semitic beliefs. Hitler saw Ford as an influential international figure who shared his hostile views towards Jews. This ideological alignment was significant for Hitler, who sought validation for his views from respected and successful figures outside of Germany.
2. Success in Industry and Mass Production: Ford was a pioneer in mass production, particularly with the development of the assembly line for the Model T car. This innovation revolutionized industrial manufacturing, making Ford an icon of efficiency and industrial success. Hitler, who was keen on modernizing Germany’s industry, particularly for war production, admired Ford’s achievements in this area. The efficiency and effectiveness of Ford’s production methods were aspects that Hitler sought to emulate in Germany, especially in the context of building a strong military-industrial complex.

These two aspects made Ford a figure of interest and admiration for Hitler. It’s important to note, however, that while Hitler may have admired Ford, the extent of Ford’s awareness of or response to this admiration is less clear. Ford’s influence on Hitler underscores the complex and often troubling ways in which ideas and prejudices can transcend national boundaries and have significant historical impacts.

Henry Ford’s anti-Semitic views, which became widely known in the early 20th century, were complex and rooted in various personal, social, and historical factors:

1. Influence of Prevailing Attitudes: During Ford’s time, anti-Semitism was unfortunately common in many parts of the world, including the United States. Ford’s views were influenced by the prevalent societal and cultural prejudices of his era.
2. The International Jew: Ford sponsored the publication of a series of articles titled “The International Jew,” which promoted various anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. These articles were later compiled and published in multiple volumes. They suggested that Jews were responsible for a range of societal and economic problems, reflecting common anti-Semitic tropes of the time.
3. Economic and Political Views: Ford believed that Jewish people had a disproportionate influence on the global financial system and were behind various political movements, such as Bolshevism, which he opposed. These beliefs were not based on factual evidence but rather on prejudiced stereotypes and conspiracy theories.
4. Personal Beliefs and Paranoia: Some historians suggest that Ford’s anti-Semitic views were partly fueled by his personal beliefs and a sense of paranoia about the changing world, particularly concerning industrial and financial trends.
5. Influence of Advisors and Literature: Ford was known to be influenced by various advisors who harbored anti-Semitic views. Additionally, he might have been influenced by anti-Semitic literature circulating during that period.

It’s important to recognize that Ford’s anti-Semitic views have been widely condemned and are seen as a dark aspect of his legacy. These views contributed to harmful stereotypes and prejudices, which had significant negative impacts, particularly as they were propagated by someone as influential as Ford. His beliefs were a product of their time, but they also significantly contributed to the spread of anti-Semitic ideology in the early 20th century.

What did he say about Ford

Adolf Hitler’s specific statements about Henry Ford are not extensively recorded in verifiable historical texts. However, Hitler’s admiration for Ford is indirectly acknowledged in a few key instances:

1. Mention in “Mein Kampf”: Hitler referenced Ford in his book, “Mein Kampf.” While the exact quote isn’t typically highlighted, the mention itself is significant. It’s understood that Hitler admired Ford for his industrial success and his anti-Semitic views, particularly as expressed in Ford’s publication “The International Jew.”
2. Portrait in Office: Hitler reportedly had a portrait of Henry Ford in his office. This is often cited as evidence of Hitler’s respect and admiration for Ford, especially in the context of Ford’s anti-Semitic publications and his success as an industrialist.
3. Awards and Recognition: Ford was awarded the Grand Cross of the German Eagle in 1938, a high honor bestowed by Nazi Germany to foreign individuals. This award was seen as a clear indication of Hitler’s respect for Ford.

These references and actions suggest that Hitler viewed Ford as an influential figure whose ideas, particularly regarding anti-Semitism and industrial practices, were aligned with Nazi ideology. However, without direct quotes, it is challenging to detail precisely what Hitler said about Ford beyond these indications of admiration and alignment in ideology.

Hmm…

Adolf Hitler had a well-documented admiration for Henry Ford, the American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company. This admiration was largely due to Ford’s pioneering role in mass production and his anti-Semitic views, which Hitler shared.

Hitler mentioned Ford in his book “Mein Kampf” and even kept a portrait of Ford in his office. Ford’s book “The International Jew,” which promoted anti-Semitic theories, was well received by Hitler and influenced Nazi propaganda and policies. The recognition wasn’t one-sided; Ford was the only American mentioned in “Mein Kampf” and was awarded the Grand Cross of the German Eagle, a Nazi honor, in 1938.

This connection between Hitler and Ford is a significant historical point, reflecting how ideas and prejudices can transcend borders and influence international political and social movements. It’s a reminder of the importance of critically evaluating the beliefs and influences of public figures, especially in the context of their broader impact on society and history.

Even insanely huge corporations like Ford … still using the Twitter icon?

SHit my pants

Activate

Cresting fun and innovative work-arounds

Something people don’t understand about ChatGPT … AI whatever is this:

Whatever you search is a reflection of you.

GTD — so facking hard!

We don’t want “thin” and elegant … we want low body fat percentage, high muscle mass, “jacked”— “swole”.

Bitcoin is sexy!

Lamborghini is great because it has great sex appeal.

How is *true* wealth created and generated? War, enslavement of other people… just think of King Agamemnon in the Iliad … his lust for more gold, his greed, his hunger for more kingdoms, wars, conquests, sailing off to different places to subjugate different places.

What did Achilles want? He was tired of war, fighting, battle, and killing. He just wanted to take his prize (Breisis)— and retire to his land and just chill out?

Back in the day wealth was slaves, taking the enemy as slaves (the original slaves were the Slavic people— “Eastern Europeans”)— to do their dirty work, while the victors and kings would just chill and hang out.

Describe breisis Iliad

“Brisēís” in Homer’s “Iliad” is a character who plays a pivotal, yet passive role in the epic. She’s a symbol of honor and conflict among the Greek leaders during the Trojan War. Captured from a Trojan-allied city and given to Achilles as a war prize, Brisēís becomes the center of a dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon, sparking Achilles’ withdrawal from battle.

Her character is interesting in the way she embodies the values and social norms of ancient Greek society. As a captive woman, her fate is entirely in the hands of the men around her, highlighting the lack of agency women had in this period. Yet, despite her limited role, her presence triggers a significant part of the plot, influencing the actions of key characters and the course of the war.

Philosophically, Brisēís can be seen as a representation of the concept of ‘arete’ (excellence) and ‘timÄ“’ (honor) in Greek culture. The dispute over her reflects the importance of honor and reputation in the Greek heroic code. Her situation also raises questions about the nature of power, possession, and the human cost of war, themes that resonate in discussions about ethics and morality.

In terms of innovation, Brisēís’s role in the “Iliad” can be seen as a narrative device that catalyzes character development and plot progression, a technique that has influenced storytelling across centuries. Her character invites readers to reflect on the human aspects of war and leadership, an exploration that remains relevant in modern discussions about conflict and authority.

How she described

Brisēís is described in Homer’s “Iliad” primarily through the eyes of the Greek warriors, reflecting the perspectives and values of the time. While there are no extensive physical descriptions of her in the text, she is often referred to with terms that emphasize her beauty and desirability, typical of how women were portrayed in ancient Greek literature.

She is depicted as a figure of great beauty and charm, which is a significant reason for the conflict between Achilles and Agamemnon. Her beauty and status as a war prize make her a symbol of honor and prestige for the warriors. However, Homer does not delve deeply into her personal characteristics or thoughts, which is consistent with the treatment of female characters in many ancient epics.

Her emotional state is briefly touched upon, particularly in the context of her lament for Patroclus, which suggests a depth of feeling and perhaps a bond formed during her time in the Greek camp. This moment offers a rare glimpse into her perspective, showing her as more than just a passive object of desire and conflict.

Overall, Brisēís in the “Iliad” is more of a symbolic figure than a fully fleshed-out character. She represents the spoils of war and the personal pride of the Greek heroes, rather than being portrayed as an individual with her own agency and narrative.

Short Apple?

In a last ditch attempt … Apple is doing something weird; getting into TV, film movies cinema.. instead of focusing on her cash cow, which means perhaps close to 90% of their profits, revenue and value is just from the iPhone?

It seems at this point Apple is just *begging* people to buy their new mediocre iPhone;; all these billboards in LA are pretty pathetic?

“Newphoria??” I say “lamephoria”.

Even getting the bar off the rack even half a CM is good enough!

Being a coward, “dog-faced”, heart of a doe, weak, anaemic… pushover?

A funny inverse relationship:

The bigger your car, the smaller your dick size.

Or funnier yet —

The bigger and more menacing your car, the weaker, more meek, smaller, shorter, and lower you have testosterone.

Low-testosterone men drive big cars, or “muscle” cars, because they lack real life muscles. To *purchase* testosterone, manliness, and muscle is their impetus and modus operandi.

PHILOSOPHY BY KIM

Essays by KIM

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

Well in theory … if you just live in LA… you can get by on purely electric, day to day … if you charge at home.

I wonder — perhaps the hybrid of *BOTH* green tea *AND* coffee is supreme? Not one or the other … or both?

In fact, I’ve been fascinated with and by the human body *waaaay* before I was into photography.

Why? A fat kid in New York at the age of 11-12…

Why do I care?

So to this question of whether people use steroids or not is *INSANELY* critical and important in modern day society. Why? Half of society (or maybe 49%) is men — and truth be told, I think 99.9% of adult men in America watch porn in private, most likely every day or night.

Steroids and ball testicle size

Ok — so I think at the end of the day, what we men, or at least those who take steroids desire is this:

Seeking more dominance.

And I think ..

Sexual dominance?

The problem:

If you take steroids, your balls shrink to the size of tear drops … and in theory, you *LOSE* the true sense of your masculinity and testosterone … aka, your testes, testicles, balls?

Nude bodybuilding competitions

Haha I have a funny idea:

Male nude bodybuilding competitions.

This way … you can see if they’re on the juice or not by looking at their ball size! Haha.

Male baldness?

Theory:

Did LeBron James start losing hair because he was on some sort of steroids? Or performance enhancing drugs?

Or Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O Neil, etc?

Famous Hollywood who admit steroids

The use of steroids, particularly in industries like Hollywood, is often a sensitive and controversial topic. Several actors have openly discussed their use of steroids or performance-enhancing drugs, primarily for specific roles that required significant physical transformations. Some of these admissions can be understood in the context of the immense pressure actors face to fit certain physical ideals for roles. However, it’s important to approach this topic with the understanding that public admissions are rare and often come with a complex set of reasons and consequences.

1. Sylvester Stallone: Known for his physically demanding roles in movies like “Rocky” and “Rambo,” Stallone has been open about using human growth hormone (HGH) and testosterone to prepare for his roles, especially as he aged.
2. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Before his acting career, Schwarzenegger was a professional bodybuilder who admitted to using steroids. He has discussed how steroid use was different during his bodybuilding days, as the substances were not yet illegal.
3. Charlie Sheen: Sheen has openly admitted to using steroids to enhance his performance for the film “Major League,” in which he played a fastball pitcher.
4. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: In an interview, Johnson admitted to trying steroids in his late teens, but he has been clear about not using them during his wrestling or acting career.

It’s important to note that these admissions are often made in specific contexts, and many actors do not publicly discuss such matters. The use of steroids in any field raises ethical, health, and legal considerations. In Hollywood, the conversation around steroids is also tied to broader discussions about body image standards and the pressures actors face.

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Eric Kim’s philosophy on steroids and testosterone encompasses a range of ideas that blend his interests in photography, lifestyle, and personal development. Here’s a synthesis of his views from various sources:

1. Role of Testosterone: Kim discusses testosterone extensively, exploring its benefits and countering common misconceptions. He argues that more testosterone can make a person more tolerant, open-minded, and socially just, challenging the belief that it leads to aggression. He suggests a link between testosterone levels and reduced feelings of depression and anxiety oai_citation:1,Eric Kim Philosophy of Testosterone – ERIC KIM.
2. Life Philosophy: His life philosophy can be summarized in quotes like, “Life is short, brutish, and unpredictable. Eat more meat, lift more weights, make more art, print more photos, and love more,” and “Disregard what society expects of you. Society desires you to be weak, docile, and a consumer. Instead, become strong, creative, and a producer” oai_citation:2,Eric Kim Philosophy of Testosterone – ERIC KIM.
3. Testosterone and Existentialism: Kim intertwines the role of testosterone in driving ambition, creativity, and personal growth. He views an increase in testosterone levels as leading to greater confidence, assertiveness, and a proactive approach to life. Philosophically, he aligns with existentialist ideas of self-creation and authenticity, as well as pragmatism’s emphasis on practical consequences and real-world applications oai_citation:3,Eric Kim Philosophy of Testosterone – ERIC KIM.
4. Steroids in Bodybuilding and Sports: Kim recognizes that steroids are more openly discussed in the bodybuilding community compared to professional sports. He notes that some bodybuilders have admitted to using steroids, emphasizing that they are not solely responsible for a top-level physique but are part of a regimen that includes hard work and genetics oai_citation:4,Steroids – ERIC KIM.
5. Perception and Misconceptions: He has expressed surprise at learning about widespread steroid use among various individuals, including those in unexpected activities like yoga, rock climbing, and calisthenics. This observation points to a broader, less recognized prevalence of steroid use beyond typical associations with bodybuilding or power sports oai_citation:5,Steroids – ERIC KIM.
6. Determining Steroid Use: Kim believes the only certain way to know if someone uses steroids is if they admit to it, as in the case of Arnold Schwarzenegger and other bodybuilders oai_citation:6,Steroids – ERIC KIM.
7. General Views on Steroids: Kim holds that steroids alone aren’t responsible for a top-level physique, underscoring the roles of hard work and genetics. He also humorously theorizes a connection between steroid use and baldness in men, citing examples from sports oai_citation:7,Steroids – ERIC KIM oai_citation:8,Steroids – ERIC KIM.

In summary, Eric Kim’s philosophy on steroids and testosterone is multifaceted, blending a practical and existential approach to fitness and well-being with observations and reflections on societal perceptions and the realities of steroid use in various communities.

ChatGPT 4 does a good job indexing them!

I don’t even really know what steroids are?

Haha. Ok give me some quotes

Certainly! Here are some quotes from Eric Kim related to the topic of steroids and his fitness journey:

1. “My theory on what steroids are; something that helps you recover quicker. Therefore, the obsession of bodybuilders on steroids, or powerlifters on steroids to frenetically go to the gym every single day, no matter what.” – Eric Kim oai_citation:1,What are steroids? – ERIC KIM.
2. “Also, apparently steroids are rampart in CrossFit as well. Whenever I look at people who are really into CrossFit, it seems the problem is that there is a glorification of pain, self-suffering and overcoming, and having a work ethic to go to the gym every single day, at very very early hours.” – Eric Kim oai_citation:2,What are steroids? – ERIC KIM.
3. “What causes injury? Perhaps going to the gym too frequently, or working out too frequently. For example, maybe the negative biases that there’s so much injury in CrossFit is because they work out too frequently.” – Eric Kim oai_citation:3,What are steroids? – ERIC KIM.
4. “Even after doing my insanely epic 551 pound deadlift, actually, powing that high, perhaps my body needs at least a full two weeks to recover.” – Eric Kim oai_citation:4,What are steroids? – ERIC KIM.
5. In response to the question of whether he uses steroids, Eric Kim humorously remarked: “I don’t even think I even know how to spell steroids. Just insane confidence! Nah bruuuuh!” oai_citation:5,IS ERIC KIM ON STEROIDS? – ERIC KIM.

These quotes reflect his perspectives on steroid use in fitness and his own approach to strength training and recovery.

From the information available, it seems Eric Kim has discussed steroids in the context of his own fitness journey and thoughts on their use in general. On his blog, Eric Kim has shared his views on steroids, suggesting they are used for quicker recovery, especially among bodybuilders and powerlifters. He notes that steroids are also apparently prevalent in CrossFit, associating their use with the culture of intense, frequent workouts oai_citation:1,What are steroids? – ERIC KIM oai_citation:2,What are steroids? – ERIC KIM oai_citation:3,What are steroids? – ERIC KIM oai_citation:4,What are steroids? – ERIC KIM oai_citation:5,What are steroids? – ERIC KIM.

Regarding whether Eric Kim himself uses steroids, a post on his blog titled “IS ERIC KIM ON STEROIDS?” appears to be more of a playful, rhetorical question rather than a serious inquiry into his personal use of steroids. In the post, he expresses a lack of familiarity with how to even spell ‘steroids’ and attributes his fitness achievements to “just insane confidence” rather than steroid use oai_citation:6,IS ERIC KIM ON STEROIDS? – ERIC KIM. Additionally, a YouTube video with a similar title “IS ERIC KIM ON STEROIDS?” also seems to deny any steroid use, as indicated by the accompanying blog link oai_citation:7,IS ERIC KIM ON STEROIDS? – YouTube.

Thus, while Eric Kim has discussed steroids and their potential role in fitness regimes, there’s no concrete evidence to suggest that he personally uses them. His statements suggest a focus on natural methods and a playful dismissal of the notion of using steroids himself.

More virtuous to be fascinated with your body than to be fascinated with “ideas“, thoughts, ideas, material things, money etc.?

Why I’m so fascinated with my own body

My fascination —

OMG — a human body can become this, naturally?

Looking at photos or videos of myself topless and flexing is like my own porn?

Better to watch videos of yourself flexing than videos of *some other guy* banging *some other girl?*