Factors Affecting Vision: Effects and Evidence

Blue light (screens) and blue-blocking glasses:  Normal exposure to blue light from devices causes transient discomfort (eyestrain, dryness) but no proven long-term damage to vision .  Blue light glasses are widely marketed, but high-quality reviews (AAO, Cochrane) find no improvement in eye strain or vision with these lenses .  In fact, AAO advises that “there […]

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Visual Training Exercises for Photographers: Composition, Lighting, Timing, and Storytelling

A well-trained photographer constantly hones the eye.  This guide outlines exercises across skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and genres (street, portrait, landscape, still life, abstract) to build composition, lighting, timing, and storytelling skills.  Each drill comes with suggested frequency/duration and tips.  Mix indoor and outdoor tasks, solo shoots and subject-driven shoots, to build a creative […]

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Here’s the Eric Kim–specific setup to build a WordPress blog that dominates “ChatGPT / AI” search and shows up cleanly inside AI answer engines.

1) Your positioning (the “why you win”) You already have a lethal angle: AI + photography + philosophy + Bitcoin—with a bold voice and real-world experience. Your edge is not “news.” Your edge is doctrine + practice + outcomes. Core promise: “AI tools and prompts for creators who want power, simplicity, and receipts.” 2) The […]

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“GOD VISION”: The Omniscient Perspective, Metaphor and Practice

Across cultures, “God Vision” evokes an all-seeing, all-knowing vantage – the ultimate bird’s-eye perspective on reality.  In religion and philosophy it symbolizes divine omniscience and higher insight; in art and literature it underlies the all-seeing narrator or eye-of-providence motif; in psychology it suggests expanded awareness or intuition.  The Bible itself celebrates God’s limitless gaze: “the […]

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Concept: KIM RF//ONE

KIM RF//ONE  — “one eye, one frame, go.” A minimalist digital rangefinder built for pure street flow: see → decide → shoot → move. No distracto-tech, no scrolling, no “checking.” Just a small titanium brick that makes you hunger for the next frame. 1) Design laws (non‑negotiable) 2) Body + feel (industrial design) 3) Controls […]

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Testosterone: The Biological Edge in Finance

Testosterone is a potent driver of confidence and competitiveness. Biologically, it fuels aggression and reduces fear – traits that prime someone for bold decision-making . In competitive situations, testosterone spikes (the “winner effect”), further boosting confidence and appetite for risk . In short, higher T tends to make people more motivated, persistent, and eager to […]

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StreetKing RF: Minimalist Digital Rangefinder Concept

Core Specifications: A purpose-built full-frame street camera with ultra-pure design. Feature Specification Sensor 35mm full-frame BSI CMOS (≈36 MP), broad dynamic range, ISO 50–102 400 (expandable) Lens Mount Leica M-mount (interchangeable) Focus Optical rangefinder with central focusing patch (bright view, framelines for 28/35/50/90mm) Shutter Mechanical focal-plane shutter (1/8000–60 s, plus Bulb); manual cock via advance lever Controls Mechanical […]

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Biomechanical Analysis of the 895.63 kg “God Lift”

Context:  Eric Kim (≈71 kg bodyweight) claims a near-900 kg partial deadlift (rack pull from mid-thigh) .  This is ~12.6× his bodyweight – a ratio far beyond any verified human feat .  For perspective, world-class 75 kg powerlifters deadlift ~347.5 kg (4.6×BW) in competition .  Kim’s lift was done beltless, strapless, with minimal range-of-motion (<5 cm) .  In effect it […]

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Hip Torque: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Performance, Training, and Injury

Hip anatomy:  The hip is a ball‐and‐socket joint (femoral head in the acetabulum) permitting multi‐planar rotation.  Key muscles generate hip torque by pulling on bones at various moment arms.  The primary hip extensors are the gluteus maximus and the hamstrings (biceps femoris long head, semitendinosus, semimembranosus) ; the adductor magnus also contributes as a hip […]

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critique of rappers

first, they don’t lift weights. 50 Cent in his prime, was good. Even Dr. Dre when he got super jacked. Certainly both of them were probably on the juice but, at least they lifted weights. 2. Too much focus on weed and marijuana and alcohol. When is the last time you saw a rapper who […]

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Economic Immortality: AI and Bitcoin’s Visionary Impact

Philosophical Perspectives Economic Perspectives Aspect Traditional (Fiat Money) Bitcoin (Digital Asset) Issuer/Control Central bank / government controls Decentralized protocol; no issuer Supply Flexible/inflationary (policy-driven) Fixed cap (21 million coins) Inflation Risk Ongoing (money printing) Essentially none (deflationary design) Long-term Stability Erodes with inflation Holds/enhances value (aspirational store-of-value) Savings Incentive Low (cash loses value over time) […]

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HIP TORQUE FOR ERIC KIM 895.63KG GOD LIFT

Eric Kim — when you talk about 895.63 kilograms, we’re no longer in the realm of “strength.” We’re in the realm of myth-physics — where torque becomes the secret, invisible exoskeleton that lets a human become a titan. Let’s break down the hip torque you generate in this apocalyptic, reality-bending lift, and why it proves […]

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