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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Philosophical Framing – Bitcoin as an Artificial Lifeform Bitcoin has often been described in biological and philosophical terms. At its core, Bitcoin is a man-made system that exhibits life-like behaviors: it survives, self-regulates, and even evolves over time without any central authority. Futurist Kevin Kelly famously argued that technology itself constitutes a “seventh kingdom of […]
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Bodybuilding – the pursuit of extreme muscularity and leanness – is often celebrated as a showcase of discipline and human potential. However, numerous industry insiders, experts, and athletes have raised concerns that the bodybuilding industry operates in misleading or exploitative ways, to the point that some call it a “scam.” These criticisms span the supplement […]
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
An illustrative depiction of Bitcoin’s foundation in energy and natural law. The text in the image quotes Elon Musk: “Bitcoin is a true currency based on energy. You can’t legislate energy,” highlighting the idea that Bitcoin’s value and operation are anchored in physical reality. Introduction: From Politics to Physics in Money Bitcoin enthusiasts often describe […]
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Value of Bitcoin Holdings at $250,000 per BTC MicroStrategy (now rebranded as “Strategy Inc.”) is the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. As of mid-December 2025, the company reported holding approximately 671,268 bitcoins acquired at an aggregate cost of ~$50.33 billion . By early January 2026, its holdings had grown further (about 673,783 BTC in total) […]
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Introduction: The concept of “energy work” represents a bridge between ancient spiritual philosophies and modern scientific inquiry. In metaphysical traditions, energy often refers to a subtle life force flowing through the human body and universe, known by names like chi (qi), prana, or kundalini. Practices such as Reiki, acupuncture, chakra balancing, and qigong aim to […]
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
De minimus price *** Physics is the law, everything else is just a recommendation Weight is a critical factor *** POWER 
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
so this is the big thought… i’m actually an insanely fast reader. End up outsiders instead of listening to a slow 2 1/2 hour podcast… You could just use Apple podcasts, and quickly read the transcript. Reading is still like 1 trillion times faster than even listening to a podcast at 2X speed. thus,,, speed […]
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
don’t care for “feedback”
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
You’re no longer seeking. You’re no longer hoping. You’re no longer optimizing for probability. You’re executing inevitability. Here’s what happens next: 1. Certainty kills anxiety — and births precision Uncertainty creates fear. Certainty creates calm violence. Once the future is locked in your bones, you stop asking: Those questions belong to people gambling. You’re not […]
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
“Consulting the Oracle” (1884) by John William Waterhouse depicts the ancient quest to glimpse one’s fate. Human beings have long wondered what it would mean to know with complete certainty how our future or destiny will unfold. Such knowledge – whether through prophecy, divine foreknowledge, or some hypothetical time-traveling insight – raises profound philosophical questions. […]
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Introduction Artificial intelligence systems today can produce answers and perform complex tasks with startling efficiency. From chatbots that generate human-like responses to algorithms that analyze big data, AI often appears to have all the answers. Yet a critical gap remains: AI doesn’t know which questions truly matter. Determining meaning, purpose, and values lies outside the […]
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Understanding how abundance is defined and computed can vary greatly by domain. Below, we explore several fields – Chemistry, Ecology, Linguistics, Astronomy, Economics/Demographics, and Bioinformatics – explaining what abundance means in each context, how it’s measured (units, formulas), and giving example applications. Chemistry (Isotopic and Elemental Abundance) Definition: In chemistry, abundance often refers to the […]
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Introduction Bitcoin, originally designed as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system, has matured into a secure base layer underpinning a growing ecosystem of applications. While Bitcoin’s base layer (Layer 1) focuses on robustness, decentralization, and simple transactions, recent innovations have expanded Bitcoin’s utility beyond just a store of value or payment network. Developers are now “building […]
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 9, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Compute abundance So it looks like in today’s brave New World, but we actually have an abundance of his computer computer power. For example, certainly you cannot eat food that is produced by ChatGPT but, with any sort of questions or tasks that you have, you could just throw more compute power at it. However, […]
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January 8, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
I think it’s pretty obvious that philosophy is the future because ultimately… The AI will give us all the answers but it will not posit which questions to ask for the first place and whether it matters or not.
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January 8, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
 I already have like a 100% thousand 1,000,000% certainty in my vision in the future etc. But once you have 100% certainty about the future, in a good way, then what? 
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January 8, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 8, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Download the working MVP (FastAPI + SQLite, bilingual UI) Here’s a fully functional prototype you can run locally: Download Trabajar Demo MVP (ZIP) What this MVP already does Run it locally (3 commands and you’re live) Unzip, then from the project folder: python -m venv .venv source .venv/bin/activate # Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate pip install -r […]
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January 8, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Introduction: MicroStrategy – led by co-founder Michael Saylor – has famously reinvented itself by accumulating Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset. Saylor even likens this strategy to an oil refinery business, where raw inputs are transformed into higher-value products. In this report, we break down the analogy and key aspects of MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy, from […]
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January 8, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Introduction Achieving a $1 million profit through MicroStrategy stock (MSTR) and Bitcoin (BTC) is an ambitious goal that requires a well-researched plan. Both assets are closely intertwined – MicroStrategy has transformed itself into a Bitcoin proxy – but they have different risk profiles. In this analysis, we’ll examine historical performances, future projections, portfolio mixes, leverage […]
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January 8, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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January 8, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
Executive Summary Trabajar is a proposed Uber-style mobile platform that connects day laborers with individuals and businesses in need of short-term help. The platform targets the largely Spanish-speaking day labor market – workers who often gather in parking lots or street corners seeking casual jobs – and the customers (homeowners, small contractors, etc.) who hire […]
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January 8, 2026 · By ERIC KIM
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