365 Days Writing Challenge – Checkpoint Three
Three months of daily writing. Quarter-year into the commitment. The difficulty shifted from starting to maintaining—different challenge, same requirement for showing up
Hacking Humans
Humans run on predictable code—cognitive biases, emotional triggers, social conditioning. Understanding the exploits means defending against manipulation
Monday Moving Forward – Take A Different Route To Work
Different routes disrupt autopilot thinking. Novel paths activate attention. Monday variation prevents routine from becoming mental prison
Choosing Your Own Hallucinations
Reality is subjective interpretation. Everyone hallucinates their version. The choice isn't whether to hallucinate—it's which hallucination to inhabit
Playing Around With NFT – But For Books
NFTs for visual art exploded. Books remain untokenized. Experimenting with literary NFTs—ownership, scarcity, royalties for written work
The Subtle Dance Of Reality Insertion Points
Reality changes at insertion points—moments when small actions redirect trajectories. Most people miss them. Awareness creates leverage
Information Myopia, Or How To Screw Up By Ignorance
Narrow information intake creates blind spots. Myopic views produce confident errors. Expanding sources corrects distortions ignorance creates
The “High Five”-ification Of Social Media, And How It Slowly Kills It
Social media devolved into performative support. Shallow affirmations replace genuine engagement. High-five culture kills depth, connection dies
Learning To Play The Guitar – 7 Months After
Seven months in. Fingers hurt less, progress shows more. Guitar reveals truth—consistent practice beats occasional brilliance every time
Monday Moving Forward – Detach From The Reward
Chasing rewards hijacks process. Detachment from outcomes improves performance. Monday starts better when success isn't the obsession
A History Of Weirdness: From Websites To Apps, And Then To Smart Contracts
Websites seemed weird until normal. Apps seemed weird until normal. Smart contracts seem weird now—pattern suggests inevitable normalization
Her, The Movie, And A Flat Line In An ER Room
Her explores AI relationships. The flat line metaphor—when emotional connection dies, nothing revives it. Love needs pulse, not algorithms
The Psychology Of Toilet Paper
Toilet paper hoarding revealed mass psychology. Panic spreads faster than reason. The toilet paper crisis wasn't about supply—it was about fear contagion
Me, Cyborg
Smartphones extend brains, glasses extend eyes, pacemakers extend hearts. We're already cyborgs—the integration happened gradually while we debated future
Sapiens, Neanderthal And The Potential Covid-19 Split / Switch
Species split when environments diverge. COVID responses could divide humanity—lockdown compliers versus freedom seekers. Evolution through cultural selection
Being “As Happy As A Child” Is Overrated
Childhood happiness comes from ignorance. Adults who know too much can't return to naive joy. Mature contentment beats childish bliss
Monday Moving Forward – Plan It On Sunday Evening
Sunday planning creates Monday clarity. The shift from weekend to workweek needs transition ritual. Planning evening before prevents Monday chaos
Relationships Automation
Relationships automate through templates and scripts. Birthday messages, holiday greetings, perfunctory check-ins—all automated. Convenience kills authenticity
Opportunity Cost Versus Cognitive Overload
Every yes costs opportunity. But evaluating everything costs cognition. The balance—systematic filters that save mental energy for important decisions
How Fast Are You Waking Up?
Waking speed determines day quality. Slow wakers drag grogginess hours. Fast wakers claim morning immediately. The transition matters more than sleep hours