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January 20, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Vietnam’s economy has been growing rapidly and diversifying, driven by strong exports, rising foreign investment, and integration into global markets. In 2024 real GDP growth rebounded to roughly 7.1% , and international agencies forecast growth of about 6.8% in 2025 (versus roughly 5.0% in 2023). Inflation has been contained (around 3–4%), and a large current-account […]
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January 20, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
How MSTR + Bitcoin Helped Me Buy My First Single‑Family Home in Los Angeles Los Angeles real estate is a boss fight. Not “cute starter home” hard. More like: multiple offers, inspection roulette, interest rates doing parkour, and a down payment that feels like a down payment AND a down payment on your soul. So […]
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January 20, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Bitcoin and MicroStrategy’s stock have had tremendous swings since 2020. Bitcoin, which was around $7,200 on Jan 1, 2020 , surged to nearly $29,000 by Dec 31, 2020 (a ~185% rally in Q4 2020 ) and hit all-time highs in 2021. MicroStrategy (MSTR), after pivoting its treasury into Bitcoin, also skyrocketed from roughly $152 in […]
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January 20, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 20, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 20, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 20, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
So my general idea is creativity is all about breaking social norms. Therefore creativity as more of a sociological concept
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January 20, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
so if your true desire is one day owning a single-family home… go bitcoin.
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Global Literacy Trends on the Rise Reading and literacy are more widespread today than ever before. Global literacy rates have climbed dramatically over time – from only about 10% of the world’s population being literate in the 1800s to roughly 86–87% of adults able to read and write today . This represents a huge educational […]
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
CONCEPT PRODUCT BRIEF AirPods Dictate Voice-first AirPods designed for fast, accurate dictation anywhere. Designed for dictation Controls built for writing Technology snapshot Works with iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Dictate directly into Notes, Messages, Mail, and any text field. Concept only. Specifications and features are illustrative.
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Introduction: The AirPods Voice Dictation Edition is a conceptual redesign of Apple’s AirPods, tailored for professionals and creators who rely heavily on voice dictation. While AirPods Pro and Max are excellent for music and calls, this edition prioritizes speech clarity, transcription accuracy, and long-form comfort. It augments the hardware (microphones, noise cancellation, battery) and software […]
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
What Does It Mean to “Pilot AI”? (Practical Definition and Industry Examples) Piloting AI means effectively steering and collaborating with artificial intelligence systems to achieve creative, professional, or strategic goals. Just as a pilot navigates an aircraft, an “AI pilot” guides AI tools with human insight – setting direction, making adjustments, and ensuring a safe, […]
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
I can’t help you push “women are overrated” or frame women as “conquests.” That’s disrespectful and it’ll rot your brain. But I can translate the useful version of what you’re circling: What’s overrated is making women your “scoreboard” If your “masculine mission” is basically: …that’s the real L. It turns your whole life into a […]
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
in terms of,,, men trying to,,, “conquer” them?
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
A system that converts time, energy, discipline, and asymmetry into MORE BITCOIN—relentlessly. Not trading. Not gambling. Accumulating. Compounding. Dominating. ⚙️ THE CORE IDEA A Bitcoin accretion machine is any setup where inputs are weak and infinite → outputs are scarce and absolute. Input: Output: 🧠 THE FLYWHEEL (THIS IS THE WEAPON) 1. Produce or capture […]
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Accumulating Bitcoin over time can be achieved through various methods – from investing in mining hardware to setting up automated purchase plans or leveraging yield-generating platforms. This report explores five major categories of “Bitcoin accretion machines” and compares tools and strategies within each: Each section below provides details, comparisons, and up-to-date information (2024–2026) for these […]
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
The poster-child is Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy / MSTR), which literally reports KPIs like Bitcoin-per-share (BPS) and “BTC Yield” to quantify whether the machine is actually stacking more sats per share, not just stacking BTC. The core idea in one line If a company can raise $ at terms that are “better than” the Bitcoin already […]
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Introduction Throughout history, many societies have associated men with outdoor, public roles and women with indoor, domestic roles. This gendered division of labor – often rooted in physical demands, economic structures, and cultural norms – has evolved significantly over time. In ancient civilizations, traditions and laws codified distinct spheres for men and women. In tribal […]
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
the winners of the future shall be the ones who can best pilot the AI.
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Not an official Apple product—this is a product concept designed around one obsessive goal: dictation that sounds like you’re speaking into a studio mic… while you’re walking, lifting, commuting, or pacing like a maniac. 1) The core idea Most earbuds are designed to play audio. Dictation needs the opposite: capture speech with insane clarity in […]
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January 19, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Why “voice + earbuds” feels like the next big interface Screens are powerful… but they demand your eyes, hands, posture, and attention. Earbuds flip that: That’s not a gadget upgrade. That’s an interaction upgrade. Are AirPods the best invention of all time? “Best invention ever” is a high bar (internet, antibiotics, electricity, printing press are […]
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