You are the creator, the new AI god?

why? Because luxury is time!

All of my creations!

Shoot more when the weather is poor!

Because work, capital, productivity, busyness is our new religion!

When other men witness how much testosterone and chutzpah I got… they feel terrible about themselves?

Male fertility, like female fertility, is influenced by a range of biological and lifestyle factors. Here are key aspects that impact male fertility:

1. Sperm Quality and Quantity: The number of sperm (sperm count), their shape (morphology), and their movement (motility) are crucial factors. A lower sperm count, poor morphology, or reduced motility can significantly affect fertility.
2. Testicular Health: Healthy testicles are essential for sperm production. Issues like varicocele (enlarged veins in the scrotum), infections, or injuries can impair sperm production.
3. Hormonal Levels: Hormones, particularly testosterone, play a vital role in sperm production. Imbalances in hormonal levels can impact fertility.
4. Lifestyle Factors: Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, drug use, and certain medications can negatively affect sperm quality. Obesity and an unhealthy diet can also have detrimental effects.
5. Age: While men can remain fertile for much longer than women, age can still impact sperm quality. There is a gradual decline in fertility for men over the age of 40.
6. Environmental Factors: Exposure to certain environmental elements like toxins, chemicals, and radiation can reduce sperm count and quality.
7. Ejaculation and Erectile Function: Issues with ejaculation or erectile dysfunction can also affect a man’s ability to conceive.
8. Genetic Factors: Certain genetic conditions can affect sperm production and male fertility.
9. Overall Health: Chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, or thyroid disorders can affect male fertility. Mental stress can also play a role.

For men concerned about fertility, it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding harmful substances. Regular medical check-ups and consultations with a healthcare provider can also help in assessing and managing fertility issues.

A heightened sense of smell can indeed be related to female fertility. This change often occurs due to hormonal fluctuations, particularly around the time of ovulation. Here’s how it connects to fertility:

1. Ovulation and Estrogen Levels: During ovulation, estrogen levels peak, which can enhance the sense of smell. This heightened sensitivity is thought to be evolutionary, potentially aiding in identifying a suitable mate.
2. Pheromones and Attraction: With an increased sense of smell, some women might be more attuned to pheromones, the subtle chemical signals that can play a role in sexual attraction.
3. Biological Advantage: From an evolutionary standpoint, a heightened sense of smell during the fertile period could have offered advantages in mate selection, favoring genetic compatibility and reproductive success.
4. Individual Variability: It’s important to note that the extent of this heightened sense of smell can vary widely among women. Not all women experience noticeable changes in their sense of smell during their menstrual cycle.
5. Research Findings: Some studies have suggested that this increased olfactory sensitivity might be more pronounced in detecting certain scents, like musk or male pheromones, during the ovulatory phase.

While a heightened sense of smell around ovulation is an interesting phenomenon, it’s just one of many changes that can occur due to the complex hormonal interplay in the body. As with other signs of fertility, this can be quite subjective and may not be a reliable indicator for every woman.

So effing fascinating!!

In addition to a heightened sense of smell, there are other less commonly discussed signs and physiological changes associated with female fertility and the menstrual cycle:

1. Saliva Changes: Around ovulation, some women may notice changes in their saliva, including an increased amount or a different texture. There’s even a method called “fern testing,” where saliva shows a unique fern-like pattern under a microscope during ovulation.
2. Pupillary Response: Some studies suggest that women’s pupils may dilate more during their fertile phase, possibly as a subconscious response to increased sexual interest or attraction.
3. Skin Changes: Hormonal changes can affect skin texture and appearance. Some women might find their skin looks clearer or more radiant during ovulation, while others might experience breakouts due to increased oil production.
4. Voice Modulation: There is research indicating that a woman’s voice might change slightly during her most fertile days, often becoming higher in pitch, though this is subtle and not always noticeable.
5. Mood Fluctuations: Hormonal shifts can impact mood, with some women experiencing heightened emotions or mood swings during different phases of their cycle, particularly just before menstruation.
6. Increased Energy and Alertness: During the fertile window, some women report feeling more energetic, alert, and socially engaging.
7. Physical Attractiveness: There’s some evidence to suggest that women may appear more attractive to others during their fertile period, possibly due to subtle changes in skin tone, scent, or behavior.
8. Fluid Retention: Hormonal changes can lead to fluid retention, which might make rings feel tighter or shoes feel snug around ovulation or just before menstruation.

It’s important to note that these signs can be quite subtle and are not universal. They vary greatly from woman to woman and may not be consistent every month. For women trying to track their fertility, using multiple methods (like tracking menstrual cycles, basal body temperature, and changes in cervical mucus) can be more reliable than relying on these subtle signs alone.

Not ethics, morality, religion, what’s proper and not, taboo etc.

Finally, a good response!! Thanks chatgpt

Jewish dietary laws, known as kashrut, forbid the consumption of pork. This prohibition is deeply rooted in religious texts and has significant cultural and historical importance for Jewish people. Here are the key reasons:

1. Religious Commandments: In the Torah, particularly in the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy, specific dietary laws are outlined. Pork is forbidden because pigs do not meet the biblical criteria for permissible land animals. According to these texts, to be considered kosher, land animals must both chew their cud and have split hooves. Pigs have split hooves but do not chew their cud, thus failing to meet these requirements.
2. Cultural and Historical Context: Over centuries, this religious prohibition has become deeply ingrained in Jewish culture and identity. Following these dietary laws is a way for Jewish people to maintain a connection to their religious and cultural heritage.
3. Symbolism and Identity: Keeping kosher, including abstaining from pork, serves as a symbol of Jewish identity and religious devotion. It’s a practice that sets the Jewish community apart from others, reinforcing a sense of belonging and continuity.
4. Historical Adaptation: Some historians and anthropologists suggest that the prohibition against pork in ancient times might have also had practical reasons, such as concerns over health, hygiene, or the unsuitability of pigs to the agrarian lifestyle of the ancient Israelites.
5. Health Considerations: While not the primary reason for the prohibition, there were historical health risks associated with eating pork, such as trichinosis. This might have reinforced the taboo against consuming pork over time, even though such health risks are now well-controlled with modern food safety practices.

The avoidance of pork is just one aspect of the broader kashrut laws, which include a range of dietary guidelines. Observance of these laws varies among Jewish people, with some strictly adhering to all guidelines, while others may observe them to varying degrees or not at all, depending on their level of religious observance and personal beliefs.

The word “taboo” has an interesting etymology rooted in Polynesian culture. It originated from the Tongan word “tabu” or the Fijian “tabu,” which means “set apart, forbidden.” The word was first introduced into English by Captain James Cook, the famous British explorer, during his voyages in the Pacific in the late 18th century. In his accounts, Cook used “taboo” to describe local customs that were forbidden or sacred among the indigenous peoples he encountered.

The term was initially specific to the cultural practices Cook observed, but it soon took on a broader meaning in English. It came to refer to any custom that is prohibited or restricted by social or religious custom. This adaptation reflects how the concept of certain practices or objects being off-limits is common across many cultures, although the specific taboos can vary widely.

Today, “taboo” is used more generally to describe subjects, words, or actions that are considered improper or unacceptable in a particular society or culture, often due to social norms, moral beliefs, or religious practices. The idea of something being taboo usually implies a strong social or cultural prohibition, where the violation of these norms can result in social condemnation or even serious consequences.

What’s taboo?

The word “taboo” has an interesting etymology rooted in Polynesian culture. It originated from the Tongan word “tabu” or the Fijian “tabu,” which means “set apart, forbidden.” The word was first introduced into English by Captain James Cook, the famous British explorer, during his voyages in the Pacific in the late 18th century. In his accounts, Cook used “taboo” to describe local customs that were forbidden or sacred among the indigenous peoples he encountered.

The term was initially specific to the cultural practices Cook observed, but it soon took on a broader meaning in English. It came to refer to any custom that is prohibited or restricted by social or religious custom. This adaptation reflects how the concept of certain practices or objects being off-limits is common across many cultures, although the specific taboos can vary widely.

Today, “taboo” is used more generally to describe subjects, words, or actions that are considered improper or unacceptable in a particular society or culture, often due to social norms, moral beliefs, or religious practices. The idea of something being taboo usually implies a strong social or cultural prohibition, where the violation of these norms can result in social condemnation or even serious consequences.

Because you will become happier!

The taboo surrounding eroticism can be traced to various cultural, religious, and historical factors.

1. Cultural Norms and Social Conditioning: Societies often have established norms regarding sexuality and eroticism. Deviating from these norms can be seen as inappropriate or offensive, fostering a sense of taboo. For example, cultures emphasizing modesty and restraint in sexual matters may view open discussions or displays of eroticism as taboo.
2. Religious Influences: Many religions have specific teachings about sexuality and eroticism, often promoting chastity, fidelity, and modesty. These teachings can shape societal attitudes, making certain aspects of eroticism taboo, especially outside of specific contexts like marriage.
3. Historical Context: Throughout history, different societies have had varying attitudes towards eroticism. For instance, during certain periods, such as the Victorian era, there was a strong emphasis on sexual repression and morality, which has influenced contemporary attitudes.
4. Power Dynamics and Control: Regulating eroticism can be a form of social control, where authorities (religious, political, or cultural) dictate what is acceptable. This control can perpetuate the idea that eroticism is something to be regulated or hidden.
5. Fear of the Unknown or Misunderstood: Eroticism often involves exploring desires and aspects of human nature that are complex and not fully understood. This lack of understanding can lead to fear or discomfort, reinforcing its taboo nature.
6. Impact on Identity and Self-Expression: Erotic desires and practices can deeply influence personal identity and self-expression. Societal judgment or condemnation of these expressions can lead to feelings of shame or guilt, further enhancing the taboo.
7. Privacy and Intimacy: Since eroticism is closely tied to privacy and intimacy, open discussion or display of erotic themes can be seen as an intrusion into personal space, making it a sensitive and taboo topic.

Each of these factors contributes to the complex and multifaceted nature of why eroticism is often considered taboo. The perception of eroticism as taboo varies widely between different cultures and historical periods, reflecting the diverse ways in which human societies understand and regulate sexuality.

Why are breasts taboo and also indicators of female breasts and health

The taboo surrounding breasts, particularly female breasts, and their role as indicators of health involves a combination of cultural, biological, and social factors:

1. Cultural and Social Influences: In many cultures, breasts are often sexualized, which contributes to their being considered private or intimate parts of the body. This sexualization can lead to the perception that they should be covered and not discussed openly, hence creating a taboo around them. The degree of this taboo varies significantly across different societies, with some viewing breasts in a more utilitarian (e.g., breastfeeding) or non-sexual manner.
2. Historical Perspectives: The taboo surrounding breasts can also be traced back to historical attitudes and norms. In some periods and cultures, displaying breasts was more acceptable or even fashionable, while in others, it was considered indecent or provocative.
3. Biological Significance: Biologically, breasts are indicators of sexual maturity and fertility in females. They play a crucial role in child-rearing, specifically breastfeeding. This biological function also contributes to the sexualization and sometimes the taboo nature of breasts in many cultures.
4. Health Indicators: Breasts are indicators of health in several ways. Changes in breast tissue, such as lumps or alterations in size and shape, can be signs of health issues like breast cancer. Additionally, during puberty, the development of breasts signals hormonal changes and the onset of reproductive maturity. In adult women, the condition of the breasts can reflect hormonal balance, pregnancy, or general health conditions.
5. Media and Representation: The portrayal of breasts in media and advertising further influences their taboo status. Often idealized or objectified in media, breasts can become a focus of both desire and controversy, impacting how they are perceived and discussed in society.
6. Gender Norms and Identity: Breasts are often closely tied to gender identity and femininity, which can lead to sensitivity around their discussion. This aspect is particularly significant in discussions about transgender individuals and gender norms.

The taboo nature of breasts is thus a complex interplay of these factors, reflecting varying attitudes across different cultures and times. Their role as indicators of health is more straightforward, as changes in breast tissue can be important signs of underlying health conditions. Understanding and openly discussing these aspects can contribute to better health outcomes and more nuanced societal attitudes.

Taboo and legal … two different things?

What’s the big deal with revealing the female form? It’s fine with men!

Perhaps we gotta make things *LESS* taboo… then there will be “better” more regulated behavior?

For example — when drinking alcohol is no longer taboo it becomes less interesting. Same with smoking weed? Or maybe even nudity, porn etc?

At met gala … it’s ok to be revealing?

Rear view of the dress

Here are two full-body images of a Korean woman at the Met Gala, featuring a more beautiful and glamorous gown. You can view them above. If you have any more requests or need further modifications, please feel free to let me know!

Putting in a shitload of loose tea and steeping it insanely strong?

No more coffee?

Insanely low angle

You can change your body, not your face morphology and features.

Ignore legality … focus on ethics.

Don’t do anything which you believe to be against your own inner code of ethics.

Haha:

Here are the images featuring the Korean woman with a tan complexion, elegantly dressed and standing on a luxurious yacht. Feel free to take a look and let me know if there’s anything else you’d like!

Beautiful Korean woman met gala, more tan, on yacht

Just buy the cheap one on Amazon! I love to nap on it and just sit and hang out on it … waaaay better, cleaner and also more hygienic and comfortable than a couch!

Zen wabi-sabi vibes. 

Waaaay sexier!

Women who are more tan are also healthier and more beautiful!

Why people at the beach are more attractive?

McLaren doors

Scissor doors

Pink is the future!

”Blush”, flesh tone, rose, rose gold.

Flesh is the future! Skin is the future!

Nude… nude tones. Tan tone?

Haha omg … so hard!!

Rather … something else?

So the funny thought of the morning; it seems that a lot of us seek to “upgrade” our things; why not the opposite… to seek to “downgrade” our things?

The most manly phone?

So I had a very funny thought a few days ago… The question…

What is the most manly phone?

The reason why I think this is such an interesting thought is that because I think what a lot of us men are seeking through our devices, cars, watches accessories etc.… is seeking some sort of manliness, masculinity, a feeling of dominance. For example, why would you get a Richard Millie?

“Richard mill on the leather band” — PUSHA T

Totems of power

Looking back at it, I actually learned a lot of very useful things studying sociology as an undergraduate at UCLA. To me, sociology may be one of the greatest majors of all time, because it deals with society, human beings, people. It seems that a lot of things in modern day life or just sociological phenomenon.

For example, this nonsensical trend towards veganism, “plant-based diets”, etc. Where does this stem from? My personal thought is that it has to do with loss of religion. A lot of modern-day people, especially young people, no longer go to church, have a religion, etc. Therefore, what is our new religion? “Saving the planet“, “animal rights“, etc.

Therefore, I think this strange trend for young people preferring to have dogs over children is that it is a new pseudo religion. And also, people who think that eating meat is “bad for you”,… I think it also has to do with the fact that people are seeking some sort of salvation or virtuality Through their dietary and food consumptive behaviors.

For me, I tried to think about things more critically. Without all of this nonsensical, anemic ideals and fake ethics.

Why the iPhone SE may be the most manly phone

My current thought and understanding is that the iPhone SE may currently be the most manly phone. Why? You could beat the shit out of it, literally and metaphorically, and you can live a more adventurous, greater life!

For example, I trust nobody who uses a case on their phone. Why? First of all aesthetically it looks so ugly. Secondly, it signals some sort of cowardice. Third, I think it’s signals that we just spend way too much money on phones. I think it is not good.

For example, if you’re like me, a typical “tech bro“, we probably spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about our phones, our devices, waiting for the newest Apple product, etc. Yet my personal thought is that rather than seeking to upgrade our phones, perhaps instead what we gotta do is upgrade how we eat (100% organ meat diet — beef liver, beef heart, beef kidney, beef intestines, bone marrow), how we lift weights, how we walk and live etc.

For example, I’m starting to think more and more… To spend $1500 on a phone is not a good use of our time nor money. Why? If we think about it from creative or productivity perspective, if you really really really really really really really really want to become more productive, you would probably just get like a Mac mini, a Mac studio, some sort of desktop computer, with an Uber ergonomic set up, standing desk, treadmill desk, Ernle monitor, track ball mouse, kinesis keyboard, etc. Even now with the brand new MacBook Pro which came out; I think it is a cowardly design. Apple is a bunch of cowards; after Joni I’ve left, why did they bring back the MagSafe thing? The green light is insanely annoying and distracting, especially when it is charging in your bedroom, and also… HDMI port? It is like the Nauvoo PCI port, it will get outdated so quickly. The same thing goes with SD cards; Apple has done compromised bad.

Even now, when I look at the new MacBook Pro, or any of the new MacBook Air laptops… It is starting to look more and more like an old Windows device. All of these ports which are not going to be future proof, and also, still my grade joy of the MacBook Pro touch bars; Seneca even figure it out how to open up GarageBand and he figure it out how to Use the drum machine on the touch bar! The MacBook Pro touch bar was so insanely innovative… And effectively Apple has discontinued it. Why? Once again… No vision for the future.

So where is the future going to be?

Personally speaking, definitely AI. ChatGPT, DALL-E, creating your own chat bots etc. For example, I just made two of my own chat bots, it literally only took me 30 seconds. This shit is bananas!

For example try out the new ZEN OF ERIC and also ERIC KIM BOT

Why does this matter?

My personal fight and anti-mentality is that I hate the boring, I hate the same same, I hate the generic, etc. My passion lies in innovation, thinking about the future, technology, etc. Ever since I was a kid, I was so fascinated and passionate about computers, and even now Seneca… It looks like he is teaching himself also how to type, use tach GPT and AI, at age 2 years, nine months old… She is a true prodigy. And what is a prodigy anyway? My personal thought is a prodigy is simply a kid with a attentive parents, and when you’re with your kid, you either turn off your phone, locked it into the glove compartment of your car, or put it away.

In fact, the best tip I have for parents, in order to become a “better” parent is this;

When you go to the park with your kid, just lock your phone in the glove compartment of your car, and just spend your time being 100% focused with your kid.

It is almost like Odysseus tying himself to the mast, or also… Filling his ears with beeswax. Or getting his men to tie him down. Why? Honestly, I think phones, smart phones, iPhones etc. is like crack cocaine for the mind. I might think that your phone might be worse than cocaine, heroin, etc.

In fact, the best way to truly thrive as a thinker is when you go on a walk, leave your phone at home, or if your phone is on you, just turn it off, totally off.

And what is the best “upgrade“, to go offline, think offline.

Offline Thinking

What is the ultimate privilege in today’s world? To be offline, metaphorical airplane mode all the time.

In fact, some of my best life epiphanies have happened and occurred when I was offline, in an airplane, in a cruise ship, etc. Essentially, anytime that I was not connected to the internet.

Interestingly enough, the old chief technology officer of the old company I used to work for, demand media, Byron Reese told me… he would often just jump on really really long international flights to get good writing done, because it forced him to not be connected to the internet.

In fact, being off-line in today’s world is ultimate privilege and luxury.

How do you know if somebody is very successful or not? If they don’t have a phone, or a phone number. The more difficult it is to contact somebody the more high profile they are.

For example, a simple thought I have is don’t publicly put your email address on your contact here page on your website. I think true high profile individuals cannot be contacted through simple measures. And actually ironically enough, I’ve discovered… the more difficult you make yourself to contact, the more desirable you become.

In fact, when I was living in Vietnam in 2017, got rid of my phone, and lived off the grid and didn’t check your email or use email for about two years… interestingly enough I would have people just attend my workshops just in order to connect with me.

How to think offline

A very simple way to do this is when you’re out and about, leave your phone at home, and just take along your iPad Pro to think. Don’t get a data plan. What is the downside of a data plan? First of all, it seems that all data plans, all 5G or 4G cellular data Internet connections on your phone suck. For example, my extreme frustration with T-Mobile, spectrum… The internet connection sucks. If I had to sign up for my own phone service I would just get Verizon.

Thinking internationally?

Also another good way to think different is to go international. Example, even recently, the time that I had in Cambodia, Phnom Penh very formative to my thinking. It forced me to think outside of the box, and true avoid typical ways of thinking, the often myopic American way.

For example, even a very simple simple approach was to think in kilograms instead of pounds. This helped me get outside of my head, when attempting to lift new personal records in my deadlift and squat.

Also, one thing I loved about the gym I went in Phnom Penh, monkifit, was that for the most part, it was always practically empty. Therefore as a consequence, I really only did weightlifting or did things which I personally care for, instead of trying to low-key impress other people.

In fact, even more recently at my old gym, I actually really fucked up my wrist bad when trying to stunt on other people by doing a very heavy floor bench press. Trying to stunt, impress, or flex on other people actually led to my own personal demise.

Lesson:

Whenever you do anything to try to impress others, please others, or stunt on others, the personal outcome for you will be very very bad.

Why think different?

My personal thought is that perhaps the greatest joy is how unorthodox your thinking may be. Where does unorthodox thinking come from?

My first thought is that it comes from the human body. We cannot have interesting unique thoughts if we do not have a great body, great muscles, etc.

Also, I think you owe it to mankind. I think you were meant to change the world, and the way you could change the world is through challenging the status quo and the traditional way things are done.

Like Gandhi said, become the change you wish you see manifested in the world.

Why change the world?

I personally find it interesting idea to change the world because perhaps this is where our willpower comes from. Our desire to change the world, to “fuck shit up”.

For example, the funny notion of breaking the internet. I broke the Internet when I lifted the 330 pound golden dumbbells at the golden Venice Beach easily, and also more recently… When I atlas lifted 1000 pounds, which is ten plates and maybe a 25 on each side.

The grandeur of the human body

“Conspiracy theorists screaming illuminati, they cannot imagine this much skill inside a human body. He 6 2, how he fit inside a new Bugatti? Ha ha fuck it you got me.” – JAY Z

Whether we like it or not, all of our power, steel, etc. is derived from our human body. For example, whenever you look at an artist, a writer, I thinker, the philosopher, or academic… You must meet them in the flesh. Look at what they look like in real life. Observe their body fat percentage, the complexion of their skin, whether they actually get any natural sunlight or not, if they have a tan or not, if they lift weights, how tall or short they are, how fat or muscular they are etc.

For example, I would put zero faith in the writing or thoughts of a skinny fat, or an obese man who talks about masculinity, or weightlifting or fitness matters.

Similarly speaking, I put zero faith in all of these loser Reddit people, who try to validate their own self-worth through how good their “form“ is. Ultimately nobody cares about your form. And actually I discovered… When people see how much I could lift, and how much more to lift in them, they try to critique my form, and they actually want to see me get hurt. Why? It is bad or hurts their ego when they see that I am much stronger, taller, more handsome, and more dominant than them.

Even the other day, I was walking by this upscale hotel parking lot, and some random guy, wearing a flashy outfit, kind of a slick handsome look, try to make fun of me by saying “what is this? No shirt Thursdays”? Essentially he was trying to tease or bully me because he felt insecure that I was so much more muscular and confident than him. Now that my testosterone is so high, I was able to troll him back, and put him back in his spot.

No more internet

OK guys, I’m moving forward, that just put zero faith on the Internet. Why? All these people on Reddit… Do you really know whether they are ChatGPT bought or not? Or, they could just be real life human beings using ChatGPT to generate some sort of ideas.

Like the famous cartoon said “on the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.”

Even in ready player one, the main character’s best friend, who he thought was a guy all along… was actually a girl.

Also the two Japanese brothers, were just 11-year-old kids.

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So now what?

My very very very very practical and pragmatic thought is let us assume that you have a normal day job, once you go home, just turn your phone off. All the way off. Do the iPhone secret handshake, which is volume up, volume down, side power button hold. In fact I think the most insidious thing that Apple did from a design perspective, is that they turned the power button , the button on the top right corner, to be a Siri button. I think the mentality behind the decision was this:

Nobody ever turns off their phone anyways, and in the evenings, we just charge it overnight… And the issue is that Siri is great but nobody is using it… Why don’t we try to just “nudge” people using Siri more by turning the power button into a Siri button?

Bad idea. Apple, if you got true huevos, and you really want to “help humanity“, turn the power button back into a power button. Or at least give people an option. That if you click and hold the power button in the top right corner for a few seconds, Maybe you could put a prompt which asks whether you want to make it an on off switch, or whether you want it to be a Siri button.

Essentially make it simple enough that your mom knows how to do it. For example, can you try explaining to your mom how to turn off their iPhone?

Downgrade?

How do you know if you are truly self owned or not? If you could face your iPhone face down, scratch it up, let your kid play with it and throw it around, with zero care or concern. The biggest upside of having a cheap iPhone SE is that I literally have zero concerns or qualms about my phone.

Only issue that I’m personally having is that when I use my iPhone SE for Google maps to navigate somewhere when I’m driving… Often times the screen goes dim, in order to prevent it from overheating or whatever.

Thinking about your devices and stuff

So moving into my new apartment, setting up the new home Wi-Fi, it seriously sucks. Spectrum sucks, even the most expensive plan, the fake gigabit plan.

A simple workaround is I have just been exporting the videos to 720 P, and frankly speaking it seems fine enough. Why? Honestly speaking, 99% of people are just gonna be watching your videos from their phone. Technically even 540P should be good enough then. And also, a lot of people when they’re watching YouTube, never make it full screen and rotate their phone. As a consequence, maybe even 480p is good enough.

Why do we think we need more resolution?

Truth be told, we don’t. I think it is a typical marketing thing; why would I upgrade my phone, my devices, my things if it is not a “upgrade”?

Even one of my past students, he used to drive a Porsche Panamera, and I guess that it either got into a car accident, broke or whatever… Went to go get a new car, and he definitely wanted a “upgrade“. He upgraded it to some sort of high-powered BMW M car instead.

And with things in life, we are always seeking a greater upgrade. But maybe this is some sort of fallacious goal.

Think about this. What if… You no longer cared for your phone, your laptop, your iPad, your laptop, your car, your home, your clothes, your camera, etc.? That in fact, you simply made best of what you already got, Milk it to the extreme, and actually, focused on reducing, and subtracting stuff from your life?

This is the new Spartan elite way.

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Why? LA, UCLA, Los Angeles, the LA sign you could do with your hands, is sexy.

In fact, I personally discovered that all of the beautiful people, all of the beautiful women, even all of the handsome men are all in LA, or move to LA, or aspire to be in LA. Why? It is the center of glamour, Hollywood, film cinema and movies and media and music and entertainment, even here… In Culver City, the arts district and beyond is the new center.

Go to the new Culver City steps in downtown Culver City, next to the Philz Coffee… It is so insanely great.

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Now what?

The other night, when I was asking Chachi a bunch of stuff, doing research, creating images etc.… I had this interesting epiphany:

AI is our new slave.

Why? We don’t got to pay it “fair wages”, we don’t got to feed it, let it sleep, or do anything.

Also, it cannot really refuse you, talk back, etc.

It never gets tired, complains, disobeys etc.

The only thing which can be a little annoying is the content moderation stuff but truth be told, this may be a very good thing because I see it as a great “creative constraint”,… Figuring out creative ways to work through and past and beyond the content moderation stuff is hilarious and interesting to me.

For example, you cannot straight up say quote make me a picture of a sexy Korean woman at the beach“. It will immediately flag the ChatGPT, DALL-E 3 content policy violation thing. Or you cannot say something like “beautiful Asian woman with big boobs”. Also a no go obviously.

But things you could do is like say “beautiful Asian woman at Met Gala”. Or, beautiful joyful Asian woman in Cabo. Or “beautiful Korean women in pure joy“.

Then you could do hilarious things like ask DALL-E 3 to further refined your image, making the image where a swimming suit, a bathing suit, doing a backflip into a pool or the ocean, etc.

I love embodied reality!

At the end of the day, my true and ultimate passion is embodied reality, real life human beings etc. In fact, the more time I spend on ChatGPT, DALL-E, the more preference I have to be outside!

And also, thoughts on beauty. Yeah I could generate you some very very beautiful looking human beings, but ultimately, it will never be able to displace a real life human being.

Why? You cannot get children with a bot, you cannot feel the skin of a bot, I think skin is the future.

Creative ways to play with AI

Ultimately, I think you know you’re doing ChatGPT and DALL-E correctly, if you create an image and you literally laugh out loud. The most amazing creation I made recently was “designed me a bitcoin purple Lamborghini Prius with scissor doors, with a Spartan driving it”. I literally laughed out loud!

Or even more complex things, inspired by Seneca, me and Seneca did together; taking a firetruck and giving at Lamborghini scissor doors and also making it into a convertible.

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AI can help you critique and give feedback on your photos

The really big and game changing thing that AI can do is this; upload your photos to it, pay for the paid model, only 20 bucks a month, which is literally less than $.80 a day… for your own personal slavebot, and when you press the little plus icon in the bottom left corner, or, you see the little picture or gallery icon in the bottom left corner, what you could do is upload photos directly to it, I think you could upload up to three images at a time, you could ask a simple things like “what do you think of my photo“? Or “give me feedback on my photo“, “how can I improve this photograph?” Essentially ask it questions that you would ask a human being, it is actually insanely smart.
Or, you could just give it an image and ask it “what is going on here?” Or “analyze this”.

You could keep pushing it forward, you don’t need to use full sentences. If it gets confused it will just ask you to clarify.

I also think that if you set up custom instructions, which you could do by going to your profile in the bottom left corner, it learns from how you talk type and think… And it is phenomenal because overtime, the more use it, the better it becomes!

And I think this is where AI is so phenomenal; as time goes on, it gets infinitely better! Compare this with having a new iPhone or iPhone Pro… As time goes on, it literally gets worse. or, any modern day or even classic cars; all cars, made out of metal materials… As time goes on, things break, things atrophy, things require maintenance etc. Therefore as a consequence, the best car, the most masculine and manly car is simple; a white Toyota Prius, 2010 model or more recent. And never never never never ever ever buy a brand new car.

Now what?

Now is your artistic time to thrive. You and we are beyond basic. We have zero tolerance for boring stuff; we only love and care for the new, the innovative, the exciting.

Also a practical thought is spend more time outdoors, maximum time in the sun. Strive to walk at least 50 miles a day, lift weights in the direct sun, just build your own home gym. Titan.fitness has really good weightlifting equipment for supercheap. Or if you want to be a real man, buy a Texas power bar, a Texas power squat bar the 55 pounder that I got.

Also heavy sandbag training. You could just buy a cheap one on Amazon or buy the rogue fitness one which I bought, the 400 pounder. Go to the local playground, fill it up with playground sand, And exercise is super simple; see whether you could just pick it up! And once you could pick it up, pick it up, grab it and hold it, and walk it out! Then as you get stronger, try to “shoulder”. That means, lifting it up, throwing it onto your shoulder.

Also other things you could do as you get stronger it’s just have fun with it! Pick it up, and just throw it! Recount the exploits of Achilles, in which he would just pick up a very very very heavy rock, a massive boulder, which “barely too strong men could lift”, and how Achilles would throw it to his enemies and kill them that way.

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No more media?

Create your own media, create the media you wish to see manifested in the world.

Just got GoPro mini, get the chest wrap or the head strap, and do more point of view videos. I’ve been doing this lately with my workout videos, and I find it so insanely fascinating; these are the type of videos that I wish I could personally witness, if I were starting out today.

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We trying to buy back our 40 acres.

I’m glad Kanye doesn’t rap anymore about socially conscious stuff.

They make us too self conscious!

Offline is the new luxury

AI *is* you.

Truly strong men don’t “forgive”, instead, they forget.

Also, they don’t force themselves to forget… Forgetting must come naturally.

if you haven’t forgotten it yet… It is a good signal that you will not tolerate that bullshit.

The goal is to last a lifetime — or longer! Not to be “young” or “youthful”—

I AM A GOD! (demi-) god:

How to grow a thicker skin, become more robust?

Juvenis— from *h2oyu”— long time, lifetime.

I don’t want to be young!

The etymology of the word “youth” takes us on a fascinating journey through language and history. This word, which refers to the period of being young, particularly the time between childhood and adulthood, has its roots in the Old English term “geoguð.” This Old English word was primarily used to denote “youthfulness” or the qualities characteristic of young people.

The Old English “geoguð” itself comes from the Proto-Germanic *jugunthiz, which is also the source of related words in other Germanic languages, such as the Old Saxon “juguth,” the Old Frisian “juguth,” the Old High German “jugund,” and the Gothic “jugunþs.”

These Germanic words trace further back to the Proto-Indo-European root *juwenko-, which means “young.” This root is also the source of Latin “juvenis,” which is familiar to us in words like “juvenile” and “rejuvenate.”

The shift from “geoguð” to “youth” in English involved a typical evolution of sounds and spellings over the centuries, as Old English morphed into Middle English and then into Modern English.

In summary, “youth” has a rich linguistic lineage that connects it to ancient terms signifying youngness, a theme that has remained consistent throughout its evolution. This evolution reflects not only changes in language but also the enduring significance of the concept of youth across different cultures and times.

Super simple:

“I hate him because I am no match for him!” … has any man ever uttered this? – Nietzsche

You only hate on people we wish we were.

“Niggas hate you because they can’t be you. UHH! Throw them all in the bayou!” – JAY Z

Samsung Galaxy — so ugly?

1. Needs more innovative design
2. Needs more beautiful models
3. Bigger text
4. Simplified website
5. It needs more beauty, to become more sexy?
6. More sexy models?

The Elon way.

Design me a Minimalist leather backpack

Deep curiosity!

Cleopatra, Briseis, Enkidu, Shield of Achilles

The creativity of Seneca — 2 years 9 months old — asking me to use ChatGPT, “A.I.”, and “Purple” (DALL-E 3)… wow!

Haha—

Purple Ferrari Firetruck convertible Lamborghini doors

On the Samsung smartphones page — so much ugliness. Some suggestions:

1. Samsung needs a distinct, beautiful logo or icon. The random blue “S” favicon for the website is insanely boring?
2. Get rid of the tiny text and the ugly carousel and all this trade in nonsense.
3. Make all the icons and product pages bigger, more prominent.

Galaxy Page

1. GALAXY should have its own unique url? Like Galaxy.com or galaxy.co or something like that — not the current long ugly url (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/). We gotta make the URL’s more beautiful, short — like erickim.com, erickim.la, haptic.la, etc.

I don’t like looking at old things/the past?

Enkidu is a character from the ancient Mesopotamian epic of Gilgamesh. He’s often depicted as a wild man, created by the gods as a counterpart to Gilgamesh. I’ll create an image that portrays Enkidu in a historical and mythical context.

For the depiction, imagine Enkidu with rugged, muscular features, long hair, and a beard. He’s often shown wearing minimal clothing, such as a simple loin cloth, highlighting his connection with nature. He might be in a stance that shows his strength and primal energy, perhaps set in an ancient Mesopotamian landscape. Let’s proceed with this visualization.

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Oh wow!!

It is insane — The amount of labor that AI, ChatGPT, DALL-E 3 can do … and we don’t need to give it attribution, quote it, pay it, give it royalties, etc.

It will never complain, refuse, need food or sleep or water or shelter… aren’t we the new gods?

Epiphany while using ChatGPT and DALL-E:

Ultimately the most of what DALL-E makes is lame … thus it is our further instructions, suggestions, ideas and ultimate filter (deciding whether to save or keep it or not) is up to you!

Visualize the shield of Achilles

Or what you eat and how you eat!

A healthy air of insouciance is good.

Facts:

Certainly always read everything with a grain of salt, but I would still trust ChatGPT far over a Google search or any modern day doctor.

I asked:

Will eating cholesterol increase your cholesterol?

ChatGPT 4 response:

The relationship between eating cholesterol and blood cholesterol levels is complex and can vary significantly among individuals. Here’s a summary of the current understanding:

1. Individual Variation: The impact of dietary cholesterol on blood cholesterol levels varies widely from person to person. Some people, known as “hyper-responders,” may experience a significant increase in blood cholesterol when they consume high-cholesterol foods, while many others experience little or no effect.
2. Overall Diet Matters More: Research has shown that for most people, the mix of fats in the diet has a greater influence on blood cholesterol levels than the amount of cholesterol consumed. Saturated and trans fats, often found in processed foods, meat, and dairy products, are more likely to raise blood cholesterol levels than dietary cholesterol itself.
3. Liver Regulation: The liver produces cholesterol, which is essential for several bodily functions. When dietary cholesterol intake is high, the liver typically adjusts by producing less cholesterol. Conversely, when dietary cholesterol is low, the liver produces more. This adaptive mechanism can help maintain a balance but has limits, especially if the diet is consistently high in both cholesterol and saturated fats.
4. Role of Other Nutrients: Other aspects of the diet can also influence cholesterol levels. Foods high in fiber, for instance, can help lower cholesterol. Additionally, diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and low in saturated fats can support healthy cholesterol levels.
5. Guidelines and Recommendations: Recent dietary guidelines have shifted focus from limiting dietary cholesterol to reducing the intake of saturated fats. However, it is still recommended that people with certain health conditions, like diabetes or cardiovascular disease, be more mindful of their cholesterol intake.

In conclusion, while eating high-cholesterol foods can affect blood cholesterol levels, the effect is highly individual and often less significant than once believed. The overall dietary pattern, especially the intake of saturated and trans fats, plays a more critical role in determining cholesterol levels. As always, a balanced and varied diet is key to maintaining good health.