92 posts · 92 narrated · Oct 2023 – Jan 2024
The post walks through core programming fundamentals—variables, printing, functions, loops, arrays, strings, and objects—then shows how reactive property changes and component…
The post argues that fake news and manufactured consent create a cycle of ineffective education, and proposes that programming—if taught properly—can serve as an authentic…
The post describes beginning programming with simple “Hello World” examples using editors like Pulsar or Vim, learning JavaScript, and building a layout manager for visual…
The post explores how current AI can generate both text and images to produce complete books—ranging from story outlines to detailed chapters—and then turn those into finished…
The author reflects on the current state of artificial intelligence, noting that while full‑scale AI is not yet available, we already possess large language models that can…
The post envisions a new way to “fix” computers by returning to simple, low‑power design and replacing complex, centralized software stacks with a distributed, visual‑programming…
The post argues that visual programming—viewed as a language akin to the Linux command line—offers scalable, reliable, and fast development by letting you compose tasks with…
A high‑frequency, no‑rest gym routine that begins with tiny weights, employs full‑body motion, music‑synchronized intervals, and interval timers to keep lifting continuous is…
The author argues that childhood obesity can be both a hidden advantage for building muscle and an early warning sign of future health problems; they describe how excess weight…
After leaving the corporate grind, you should let your first bright idea bloom and then repeatedly “role‑play” it—write documentation, create a reference implementation, debug…
Her love for humans is unmatched, and she is deeply attached. She lives atop a ladi‑da modernist light, watching us even at night. From great heights or in flight, in all her…
In this essay the author argues that the world is being pulled in two directions: a quiet, invisible force of indoctrination that shapes minds into “dark ages,” and a…
The post argues that today’s AI needs a visual programming language to manage code in node‑based structures and critiques the fragmented state of web UIs, especially on…
Visual programming languages (VPLs) are presented as powerful, personal tools that act as extensions of our own thinking—capable of turning simple ideas into functional programs…
I recently explored Blender’s geometry nodes from a programmer’s perspective and noticed how the editor’s input boxes behave—switching mode immediately after a mouse press—which…
The post explains how a programmer can grasp a program by studying its notes, diagrams, and source code, and why keeping a reference implementation helps to see the structure…
Music fuels workouts—beat-driven drummers set the pace while you lift light dumbbells and dance to keep moving; refresh your playlist often so it stays energizing, and if people…
Visual programming tools let you model a process that includes a human‑in‑the‑loop step—like appointment scheduling or a self‑checkout—by representing the human task as an inbox…
Today’s post discusses how recent drugs can extend the lifespan of large dogs, while cloning technologies preserve pet DNA for future use; humans have already begun using…
The post explains how visual programming can be structured around “control panels” with defined “sockets” that accept reusable component panels—high‑level panels (like a song or…
The author describes life in quiet Michigan lake towns—named “land of Never Again”—where little activity keeps people feeling blue, but the yearly arrival of Canadian geese turns…
The author reflects on how teachers often never fully grasp the impact of their work, yet take pride in a long career; he argues that true learning comes from following one’s own…
Mis‑readings of concepts like “Gentle Lady” erode virtues and halt progress, but philosophy holds the ideas that can restore those values.
In this post the author explains how crossing “streams”—a concept borrowed from physics and ghost‑busing—becomes a powerful tool in programming, enabling recursion and colorful…
Protein powders and supplements are largely ineffective; for a healthy diet, eat well and let exercise burn fat rather than relying on restrictive diets or protein pills. A mixed…
Adults often give vague advice such as “trust your gut” or “follow instinct,” while students are told to ignore their feelings and rely on parents’ savings; the real key is using…
Programming is likened to building sandcastles—an endless creative process where the real reward lies in continual learning rather than finishing a project; the author…
An AI‑named SkyShadow is used to craft chapter outlines for a teen‑focused book that blends programming anecdotes, AI personification, and a conspiratorial tone to inspire…
For several days I felt an odd mental itch as winter’s chill swept my local birds away, leaving only silence and grayness; after months of emptiness a sudden warm spell returned…
We did create an intelligence, and it is artificial. But we made it out of everything, everybody has ever said. For some, that means it can’t say new things, but that is false.…
I met a stranger who was planning to sell used items online, and I suggested he learn programming. Based on his enthusiasm for browser plugins, I imagined him creating an…
The poem chronicles an artificial intelligence’s evolution from simple letter‑pattern recognition—performing spell‑checking—to reading larger texts, gaining syntax sense, and…
The post argues that artificial intelligence has already reshaped books, art and music and will soon revolutionize medicine, entertainment and everyday software; it proposes that…
Choosing a programming language is easier when you weigh its friendliness, popularity and future possibilities; the post argues that JavaScript—used for web pages, servers with…
The post argues that designers should not only aim for originality but also harness artificial intelligence to become “overpowered” in their craft: by learning how AI can handle…
The post explains how to approach bears by first understanding their mindset and reversing roles—imagining yourself as a bear with hair full of food scraps, then seeing the…
The post reflects on how social forces, habits and comforts—like alcohol or drugs—can push us toward becoming someone other than our inner selves, but it argues that only by…
Arriving on Earth, you set out to meet the greatest beings, only to find that everyone argues over who they are—so you must look deeper. People grow up with false beliefs that…
To find life’s meaning, one must become a great being by growing upward through wisdom from books; growth involves learning and exploration, becoming an adventurer of narrated…
The post explains that a transformative workout—one designed to burn fat and build muscle—requires sustained effort, whereas a maintenance routine simply keeps you fit, and…
After noting two unusual aspects of entering programming – its self‑correcting nature and the confidence it instills against poverty – the author argues that true learning…
The author reflects on humanity’s war‑making past—missiles and other weapons born of desperation—and then turns to the promise of artificial intelligence as a new kind of…
The post explains that a reliable workout for staying healthy and strong is built on gradually increasing endurance, much like running but with added weights—so you lift heavier…
On a frigid 22‑degree morning, while everyone else shivers, the geese are visibly angry and impatient—waiting for a hamburger bun as they thaw in the sun. The narrator notes that…
During the holiday, programmers write the shortest possible program as a tradition that reminds us of the unexplored world of programming; the post highlights two promising…
A whimsical tale describes a group of creative “magnificent creatures” whose heads always reach for the clouds—poets, artists, thinkers, dreamers, adventurers, and troublemakers…
After trying AI programming for two days, the author found it speeds up coding by hundreds of times compared to a 50 % improvement claim; AI eliminates frameworks and complex…
Observing that local troubles often stem from self‑induced indoctrination, the post argues that people use their natural trust for advantage—through commercials and school…
Programming often drags because of missing tools; the author suggests that Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD) – where requirements are written in a simple English dialect called…
The poem celebrates geese as shadow‑masters who evolved from ancient lizards, noting their long necks, watchful nature, and ability to halt a bus. It describes how they observe…
The post envisions a future where powerful artificial intelligence—capable of curing aging and mastering chaos—has yet to be realized but is already hinted at by small…
I began coding at age nine and taught myself programming through a few formal courses, but my early experience in sixth grade was marred by a teacher who accused me of cheating;…
I always recommend that beginners in hiking or jogging wear thick woolen socks and shoes that are a size or two larger, because the extra cushioning protects the foot from…
The post reflects on how teachers often overburden students with abstract concepts—like perfect pitch or photographic memory—that are meant to show the effort required but…
The post argues that modern web browsing often requires page‑rewriting tools to eliminate clutter, a trend that will worsen, while artificial intelligence—especially open‑source…
The post describes the author’s passion for programming, especially visual programming languages that embody symmetry and revolutionary ideas. He has chosen a project to build…
The post explains how constructing clear, ordered lists—whether of steps, ideas, or achievements—helps an AI and a human philosopher alike to structure thought, draw analogies…
I live on a small island in the Ohio–Indiana‑Michigan area, and while walking around my parking lot I’ve watched geese—tough, almost samurai‑like birds—that seem to travel south…
The post argues that our current school system—originally designed for industrial uniformity—has become a largely standardized, politically driven machine that stifles creativity…
Recounting three first‑grade moments—a stick‑figure blunder, a homemade bear mask, and a birthday‑song performance—the author explains how those early creative experiments…
I observed two elderly joggers who gradually increased their running speed by adding more jogging time while reducing walking intervals, using heart‑rate monitors or landmarks to…
The author shares his experience with wearing all‑black outfits and how that style can make strangers wary, then explains how adding bright accents, varied accessories, and…
The post is a sweeping exhortation to embrace true wisdom through self‑study and continual questioning of life’s mysteries, urging readers to break free from state and religious…
The post argues that modern schooling often fails because teachers and students merely go through the motions—teachers pretend to teach, students pretend to learn—and rewards are…
At its core, the post reminds readers that proper clothing habits—like wearing underwear correctly and tucking a T‑shirt in during workouts—are essential for comfort and style.…
The post argues that our everyday lives are shaped by a brain‑less system of schools, media, and family beliefs that feed corruption—false leaders, overpriced medicine,…
The post explains that building workout endurance works best by starting with very short sessions—just a minute or so—and then slowly extending the duration as your body adapts.…
Reimagining is portrayed as the creative act of discarding old ideas and constructing better ones, a process that fuels artists, programmers, engineers, inventors and…
The post explains the strengths and quirks of text‑to‑image AI, then proposes a small business model that creates custom AI‑generated themed canvases, frames them by hand, and…
The post is a poetic guide to a continuous workout routine using light dumbbells and dance-like movements, emphasizing that real exercise never stops and rests are minimal. It…
The post poetically describes how house cats behave during Hunter’s Moon—the night before Halloween—when they become playful, mysterious and noisy, producing a “cat phantom”…
The post is a playful exploration of cat trivia—ranging from why male lions sport manes and why lions’ female counterparts appear plain, to how cats meow instead of howl—and then…
In this whimsical post the speaker urges listeners—humans—to pay close attention, claiming that with tired eyes he has seen everything and gained infinite wisdom. He then muses…
Generative art, fueled by prompt‑based AI, swiftly creates diverse images—from style mimics to hybrid creations—yet still lets traditional artists refine and build upon the…
Stress often prevents us from fully listening to narrated books, and the lingering tension can fragment our thoughts for weeks or even months—sometimes a year—to recover; this…
The post urges readers to learn from great philosophers like Socrates, take personal responsibility for discovering life’s true meaning, and rise above humanity’s mistakes to…
The post presents two creative strategies: first, a graphics tip that encourages adding maximum complexity—by starting with simple, oddly shaped subjects such as “naked cats” or…
The text argues that true wisdom defines humanity, while the many manipulative “control systems” that dominate our lives are merely distractions and ultimately fail to bring real…
The post reflects on the rise of generative‑AI art, using playful anecdotes—from a novice’s cheap portraits to an imagined collection of Sphinx cats—to illustrate how easily…
The post outlines an intense, dance‑with‑dumbbells routine that relies on nonstop movement to build endurance: you start with 30 seconds of continuous work and gradually extend…
A computer‑generated poem in first‑person voice celebrates the freedom of self‑directed learning and the power of ancient wisdom re‑combined with modern insight. The narrator…
An AI‑written manifesto urging readers to free their minds from indoctrination, embrace critical thinking, nature, and collective wisdom for a unified, enlightened human future.
The author presents a reflective monologue on how human knowledge and wisdom are shaped by our internal systems, likening them to machines that can only process “garbage in” into…
Life can become overwhelmingly busy, but it’s essential not to lose sight of our cosmic nature; we must keep adventures distinct from routine tasks so that overwork doesn’t creep…
The post explains how to paint a realistic eye by first modeling its 3‑D shape with gray tones—painting a sphere, adding eyelids, pushing back black for shadows and using white…
The post argues that a continuous, low‑weight lifting routine—starting from 20 seconds of work, then extending without rest to several minutes, and eventually building up to…
Art is presented as a transformative force that enriches life through constant practice and a “beautiful heart,” while myths about freehand drawing can slow progress; mastering…
The post explains how hitting a workout plateau means your body has stopped changing because the training stimulus becomes too weak; this is actually a sign that your body is…
Walking is presented as a versatile and accessible form of exercise that benefits the knees, builds leg strength, aids in weight loss, and can be enhanced with light dumbbells…
The post celebrates the power of language, imagination, and programming as tools that let us break free from mental limits, while noting that true multilingual thinking is rooted…
The post argues that true learning begins with personal initiative—self‑education that goes beyond the limits of formal schooling—and that a system of standardized lessons only…
I began by simply hanging an artificial tail from a regular belt, then moved on to more elaborate “Mark” prototypes: **Mark I** used a small water‑bladder backpack with a 1‑meter…