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Street photography as courage. Photography philosophy as embodied life. A living archive by ERIC KIM.

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Photo essay / Mar 3, 2023

Ultimate Strength, Ultimate Power

Nobody cares for weight to power ratio; the most important thing is supreme power, supreme strength. For example, in the context of weightlifting, nobody cares for the lightweight weight lifters, who could lift more …

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Photo essay / Mar 3, 2023

Chasing Phantoms?

Nowadays, it seems that everyone is chasing phantoms. Ultimately when it comes down to it, mano a mano (hand to hand), one on one, PVP, player versus person. I think that we are chasing …

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Photo essay / Mar 3, 2023

True desires versus manufactured desires

Manufactured desires are the ones which are propagated by society, capitalism and consumerism, marketing, advertising, and media. True desires are the ones which are integral to you.

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Photo essay / Mar 3, 2023

Become more interested in ourselves?

Perhaps the supreme way is spending more time thinking about ourselves, our bodies, our art, our mind, our philosophy, our creations etc. In fact, perhaps it is not a good use of life to …

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Photo essay / Mar 3, 2023

Bits & Steel

My two passions; bits, like in computers and stuff, and steel, as in heavy weights at the gym.

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Photo essay / Mar 3, 2023

100% Carnivore Diet

The best diet is a 100% carnivore diet. Eat only red meat, flesh, preferably beef or lamb. The keys to success include Costco, preferably the Costco business Center.

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Photo essay / Mar 3, 2023

Start Everyday Blank Slate

The reason I like going to sleep, and wake you up in the morning is that it is almost like you died and came back to life. Every day you wake up in the …

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Photo essay / Mar 3, 2023

Real uses of money

In today’s world, what does money really get you? Paying rent, buying meat, etc.? Also, buying a car, paying for gasoline, paying for a Tesla supercharger, Apple products, etc. Also, purchasing flights, Ubers, hotel …

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Photo essay / Mar 3, 2023

Elite homeless people?

Technically, if you’re always on the road, living in a hotel, etc., you’re technically homeless.

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Photo essay / Mar 3, 2023

How to Think

Thinking is a physiological phenomenon. First, get a muscular and blood pump. I find that just walking to the gym, Vibram five fingers is best. And once you’re at the gym, attempt a one …

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Photo essay / Mar 3, 2023

How to Build Your Self Confidence

I think out of all of the traits out there, self-confidence may be one of the most critical ones. Why? If you have insanely high self confidence in yourself, you will not have fear, …

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Photo essay / Mar 3, 2023

Start Everyday Blank Slate

The reason I like going to sleep, and wake you up in the morning is that it is almost like you died and came back to life. Every day you wake up in the …

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Photo essay / Mar 2, 2023

Temperate Climates

Why were the ancient Greeks so prolific? Maybe because of the temperate climate in the Mediterranean is optimal for human thriving? Also, why I was so productive in Vietnam, and also Phnom Penh Cambodia. …

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Photo essay / Mar 2, 2023

Just Call the Police

A lesson I learned: one in doubt, just call the police. Why? When you are in a high adrenaline, insane situation, you will not act rationally. Also, let us say that you’re at a …

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Photo essay / Mar 2, 2023

Open Carry vs Concealed Carry?

Ethically, open carry seems more safe than a concealed carry. Why? If it is open carry, then others can clearly see that you got a gun, and choose NOT to share a space with …

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Photo essay / Mar 1, 2023

Luxury disposable goods

For example, using Bounty paper towels instead of the Kirkland Costco ones. Also, using Charmin ultra strong instead of generic toilet paper. Also the fun hilarity is when observing the build quality of a …

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Photo essay / Mar 1, 2023

Physiology VLOG

Podcast It is all about the human body: Only fools discount the critical nature of the human body.

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Photo essay / Mar 1, 2023

How to be productive in your car

Take naps in your car — also, ideally there is no tint so you can lie and nap in your car and get natural light, kind of like a glass house for plants, and …

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