Capital, capitalism, assuming you own an iPhone, any smartphone, assume you have Wi-Fi at the house or a 4G or 5G connectivity thing, assuming that you have a car an automobile etc.; and also, assuming that you don’t grow your own vegetables and groceries etc., then what that then means is you are a part […]

Think 30 Years Ahead The 30 Year Body My interesting funny idea: Think 30 years ahead Podcast So, how is this manifested? First, I think at least 30 years ahead; for example, Seneca is currently 3 1/2 years old, my mom is 70, I am 36; so 130 years, Seneca will be 33, I will […]

The philosophy of focus: So, we are all photographers, thinkers entrepreneurs visionaries etc. To focus, I think at the end of the day, does seem to be a virtue. First, the ethics of focus, the first big idea is that things which distract us, or rob us of our focus, are third-party distractions, which often […]

About to change the oil on my 2010 Prius, I haven’t done this in a while since I was maybe 18… Or 16, maybe in the past it was because I didn’t have money to afford to pay somebody to do it for me, but now that I have the money, owrhaps the virtue of […]

Another big idea on my mind; the idea of evolution. So, the question is… Do you want to remain a Charmander, or level one forever, or do you want to become the Charizard, get the Firestone, and level up to 99, level 255 and beyond? The missing no hack So back in the days of […]

Facebook, Amazon, Twitter Instagram Meta, TikTok YouTube etc.? Essentially any sort of digital hosting platform which is “free“, they are the new digital slumlords?  Everyone loves to hate and complaining about these slumlords, who rent us a really terrible apartment, at unreasonable prices, never fix anything, and are essentially bad and evil people. Yet […]

So just went to the Mr. brainwash art gallery in Beverly Hills, and I am blown away; it was the most fun, enjoyable, uplifting, playful, inspirational and motivational art exhibit of all time. why this matters  This is a big deal. Why this is a big deal. First,  life without art would be […]

So just went to the Mr. brainwash art gallery in Beverly Hills, and I am blown away; it was the most fun, enjoyable, uplifting, playful, inspirational and motivational art exhibit of all time. why this matters  This is a big deal. Why this is a big deal. First,  life without art would be […]

Ultimately when people study Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger etc ,,, what all these guys are searching for is wisdom. I think this is good and important because principles wisdom, is resistant to time and technology, but at least for myself, I was born in 1988, searching for practical wisdom has always remained elusive for me. […]

Ultimately when people study Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger etc ,,, what all these guys are searching for is wisdom. I think this is good and important because principles wisdom, is resistant to time and technology, but at least for myself, I was born in 1988, searching for practical wisdom has always remained elusive for me. […]

Something I’ve been meaning to write about and think about; capital, photo capital. So the first question is, what is photo, why does it matter? My first general thesis is that photography, digital photography, might be one of the most underrated innovations of all time. Let us consider how many domains it crosses, and why […]

I think I might be the richest millennial I know, or at least anybody who is born in 1988, besides Mark Zuckerberg. How and why? First, I think I am the only millennial I know with literally zero debt. Like zero mortgage, which is debt, zero car payments, zero college loans etc. Actually if I […]

I think I might be the richest millennial I know, or at least anybody who is born in 1988, besides Mark Zuckerberg. How and why? First, I think I am the only millennial I know with literally zero debt. Like zero mortgage, which is debt, zero car payments, zero college loans etc. Actually if I […]

If you know where to put your fulcrum is, then you can and shall move the world! So I’ve been making some insanely great returns from micro strategy, micro strategy stock, MSTR– for example, in just a month, I was able to take $150,000, put it into micro strategy, and I saw it go up […]

The only real modern day sin is to be boring or to bore others?

I think in fashion, life and beyond, what we are seeking is beauty, beautification of ourselves, our environment, our vehicles and clothes etc. What I find insanely bizarre is that it is pretty common that people will spend $3.2 million on a home, or $250,000 on remodeling their home, making the interior of their home […]

A big deal; October, 2024… Elon Musk uncovered the we robot Robo taxi cyber cab, cyber van future;  The reason why I feel like this is an insanely big deal; First, it looks fucking cool! Finally, the future actually looks like the future? Tesla > Apple First, the great thing is watching the announcement, […]

Eric Kim is a prolific street photographer and educator known for his practical advice and philosophical approach to photography. His blog is a treasure trove of articles, guides, and resources that can help both beginners and seasoned photographers enhance their craft. Below is a curated list of some of his most impactful tactical articles and […]

I think in life, one of the most difficult things is change. Adapting to change, thinking about change considering change etc.  First, a creativity innovation carte Blanche thinking first principles thing.  First, to think new and become new is difficult. It takes great skill, innovation, and radical understanding, it is not for the […]

Wow, looking recently at my arms, my arms are super amazingly fucking jacked! Even without flexing, they look amazing! Very very full in the triceps, the biceps the shoulders and other parts of my body, which I cannot really notice. And also, after getting a fresh haircut, from Cindy… Very very simple, shaving the sides […]

One of the really big issues with clones being a clone clone mentality is that it is so centered around being a clone. For example, You’re taught and made to think that being a clone, like a clone of Jesus or whatever, is virtuous and good. As a consequence, one is not permitted to simply […]

Also, the art of street photography: First, I think the best thing to understand and to think is that photography, street photography is art. And whether it is “fine” art or not, to “refine”— is what we typically think. To refine, to clarify or purify, something to an end (finis, fin)— to “fine” a substance […]

First, The secret that literally everyone is on steroids, even the natural ones. I would customize that 100% of all the people on Facebook Instagram TikTok and YouTube are on steroids, or a “natural” form of steroids. Second, it seems that their methods are very very strange and bizarre and don’t make any sense because […]

I suppose one of the good things about Asian Confucian culture, and also being Korean Korean American is the focus and ethos of respect, and also more importantly, disrespect. For example, I find the ethics the morality that ethos of Achilles in the Iliad so refreshing; There seems to be more truth in his approach, […]

And also, what will actually “improve“ your life?  Some morning reflections: So something that I wrote on pursuing your passion, part of an edited volume written by Terri Anderson, probably the most influential teacher I’ve had of all time, at UCLA sociology, essentially what I wrote at the time, being either 20 or 21 […]

Street photography is more than just capturing moments—it’s about being present, embracing spontaneity, and telling the stories of people and places. Here are 100 tips to help you improve your street photography, inspired by the philosophy and techniques of Eric Kim. Mindset and Philosophy Gear and Technical Tips Compositional Techniques Engaging with the Streets Being […]

The truly great street photography must be unethical? Some new street tactics:

Stop buying them Ricoh, start buying those iPhone Pros! The really really big issue here right now is supply chain issues. So this is where I am very very admiring of Tim Cook—the master of supply chain and logistics. Problems with Ricoh, Fujifilm & these Japanese companies So it seems the real critical issue here […]

ChatGPT o1: The Philosophy of Street Photography: Conquering Charisma Street photography isn’t just about capturing candid moments—it’s a philosophical journey that mirrors the complexities of life itself. As a philosopher with a camera, I’ve come to realize that conquering charisma in street photography is about more than technical skill; it’s about embracing a mindset that […]

Make a new iPhone, or create the iOS in it which encourages you to spend less time on it! What Do You Really Care For? The best way to live your life and carry it out is to do only what you care for, and to not do anything you don’t care for. This is […]