Consumerism & *NOT* owning property
Your thoughts shape reality
audio https://erickimphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Your-thoughts-shape-reality.m4a Perhaps consumerism is the product of and the fact that most people now cannot afford to own a home, or a house or single property, single-family properties, and as a …
Inefficiency is a virtue 
I guess getting my film Leica MP was a good idea it’s kind of amazing because even after all this time, it still works amazing! Even going through major technological changes like …
Don’t hate me because I’m sexier than you!
“Don’t block my light”
What’s up with all these low testosterone men with these high powered Lamborghinis?
Real high testosterone men drive Priuses or better yet,… don’t drive at all, if you need to go around just walk or take the bike.
Sweeping meditation
Don’t trust the sociologists who try to sweep up everyone into these little buckets and categories. So a big thought this morning: don’t trust the sociologist who just tried to sweep up …
you cannot really convince or force to get people something they don’t really need
Outdoor gym, mobile gym is better. If you’re just outside all day you’ll be way happier I’m not really sure what a garage is for . Coffee is condensed power In the …
my house rocks!
tether. . Outdoor gym, mobile gym is better. If you’re just outside all day you’ll be way happier I’m not really sure what a garage is for . Coffee is condensed power …
The best iPhone is one-handed
Energizing Colors: Psychology, Impact, and Applications
Psychology and Science of Color’s Impact on Energy, Mood, and Focus Color has a measurable influence on our emotions and even our physiology. Research shows that color perception is processed in the …
Baseball cap merino wool inside liner ,,, to prevent acne
forehead and all design it
Cold showers
health benefits and stimulant
Should apple discontinue the iPad? Honestly in today’s world ,,, nobody really needs an iPad but everyone needs an iPhone
Scientific Mechanisms of Anti-Toxic Chemicals Across Key Domains
Introduction: Anti-toxic chemicals are substances used to neutralize, remove, or mitigate harmful toxins in various contexts. These agents operate through well-defined scientific mechanisms – such as adsorption, chelation, oxidation-reduction, and enzymatic transformation …
Anti-Toxic Chemicals Across Multiple Domains
Anti-toxic chemicals are substances that neutralize, bind, or remove toxins to reduce their harmful effects. Different fields use specific chemicals for detoxification, whether it’s treating poisonings in medicine or eliminating contaminants in …
“All Pleasure is Bodily”? A Cross-Disciplinary Exploration
Introduction The claim that “all pleasure is bodily” suggests that every form of pleasure ultimately arises from physical sensations or bodily states. This idea has been debated for millennia across philosophy, science, …
Domination as Life’s Purpose: A Multi-Perspective Exploration
Motivational Perspectives – Dominate Your Goals, Dominate Yourself In the realm of personal development and success coaching, “domination” is often cast as a positive force – a rallying cry to take charge …
“Never Trust Nothing That Is Not Yours”: Origin, Meaning, and Modern Contexts
Origin and Early Usage The exact phrase “Never trust nothing that is not yours” does not trace back to a single famous quote or literary source. Rather, it echoes a longstanding caution …
Owning a Home Without a Traditional Job: Costs, Passive Income & Lifestyle Freedom
True Cost of Homeownership Hidden annual costs of homeownership (utilities, maintenance, insurance, etc.) are highest in expensive cities like San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles – all above $22,000 per year …
The Will to Simple – An Exploration
Introduction: The phrase “The Will to Simple” suggests a fundamental drive or desire to embrace simplicity in life and thought. Unlike Nietzsche’s famous “will to power,” this term isn’t a standard philosophical …
A remote citadel perched on a hilltop, symbolizing the inner stronghold that each person seeks. The phrase “Every man seeks for himself a citadel” evokes a timeless image of human nature: each individual yearning for a place of strength, safety, and solitude that cannot be breached. While this exact wording may not trace to a single famous source, its spirit resonates across centuries of literature and philosophy . Philosophers from the Stoic emperor Marcus Aurelius to the iconoclast Friedrich Nietzsche have articulated similar ideas. Marcus Aurelius urged that one’s own mind can serve as an impregnable fortress – “the mind without passions is a fortress… Once we take refuge there we are safe forever” . In a parallel vein, Nietzsche observed that “every select man strives instinctively for a citadel and a privacy, where he is free from the crowd” – suggesting that exceptional individuals naturally seek a protected inner realm far from the pressures of the majority. Across cultures, thinkers have recognized this impulse to retreat into a personal stronghold. It’s a literary and philosophical motif that speaks to our desire for autonomy and refuge in a tumultuous world.
Thematically and philosophically, the citadel represents an inner sanctum of psychological resilience and solitude. Human beings, by nature, seem driven to secure a core of self that remains intact against external storms. …
Spending Time Outdoors: A Path to Happiness and Well-Being
Ever notice how a walk in the park can lift your spirits? Science increasingly shows that spending more time outdoors truly can make us happier, less stressed, and more satisfied with life. …
Investigating Eric Kim’s 10.2× Bodyweight Rack Pull Claim
Introduction: Eric Kim, a Los Angeles-based strength enthusiast and content creator, claims to have performed a 723.4 kg (1,595 lb) rack pull (a partial deadlift from an elevated position) at a body …
Man vs physics
Impacts of Increased Airflow Across Different Systems
Increasing airflow can dramatically affect cooling and performance, but “more airflow is always better” is an oversimplification. The optimal approach balances improved heat dissipation with efficiency, noise, and other factors. Below, we …
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Fewer Warm-Up Sets with Bigger Load Jumps: Effectiveness and Risks
When strength athletes talk about using fewer warm-up sets with bigger jumps in load, they mean reducing the number of gradual build-up sets before heavy work, instead taking larger weight increments and …
Bitcoin: The Solution to (Almost) Everything
“Bitcoin fixes this.” Across the world, this meme-worthy mantra echoes with visionary optimism. Advocates hail Bitcoin not just as a currency, but as a remedy for our age’s most daunting economic, political, …
Bitcoin is the solution to (almost) everything
Bitcoin’s Role in Privacy and Property Rights: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis
Technical Foundations: Cryptography, Pseudonymity, and Decentralization Bitcoin’s design is rooted in cryptography and a decentralized ledger (blockchain) that together preserve user privacy and protect against unauthorized seizure of assets. Public-Key Cryptography underpins …