114 posts · 114 narrated · Aug 2024 – Nov 2024
The author playfully shares his journey learning English, mixing humor and observation: he confuses month names (“October” isn’t the eighth month), notes odd spellings of letters…
The author presents a poetic exhortation to safeguard the mind as a delicate vessel that must be nurtured by daily learning and free thought, praising the child’s inner garden of…
The post celebrates the sweeping impact of large‑language models such as Ollama, describing how they have accelerated change in every field—from medicine and programming to…
The author explains “horking” as a playful, non‑honked action people can do when stuck in traffic at train tracks, then recounts a day of being delayed by a stationary train…
You are **more** than mere creatures of flesh, more than transient mortals fleeting upon this planet. You are **children of the stars**, destined to climb not only to the heights…
The post recounts a “rebellion” between SQL and No‑SQL paradigms, arguing that the fixed structure of relational databases is not always optimal and that understanding key‑value…
I spent an early‑morning 18.7‑mile run from Plymouth to Ann Arbor, Michigan, feeling alone under stars and interrupted by a beer can; later I explored the Nordhouse Dunes cove,…
I share three simple adventure rules—eating all sandwiches, hunting for antiques, and going native—to illustrate how I turn everyday experiences into memorable journeys through…
The post encourages you to listen to your own curiosities instead of letting teachers, parents or others dictate your path; by keeping a journal and exploring diverse…
The post highlights recent scientific breakthroughs—AlphaFold 3’s protein‑folding success, the Evo program’s DNA modeling, and a new mRNA‑based skin rejuvenation study—and then…
Dancing nonstop while gradually lifting heavier dumbbells builds full‑body strength and endurance more effectively than traditional sets, reps, or isolation exercises.
The author exhorts young readers to view education as a self‑directed pursuit of personal curiosity rather than rote memorization, urging them to seek knowledge with joy and…
The post presents an extended list of animal characters, each described with playful, slightly over‑the‑top adjectives and actions that emphasize their roundness or appetite.…
The writer shares their recent study of calques and loan translations, recounts personal encounters with BASIC programming, and reflects on how idioms such as “having a cat”…
The post is a stream of rhetorical questions that invites the reader to reflect deeply on their own identity, social status, and the structures that shape their life—ranging from…
The author reflects on learning visual programming—representing code as interconnected boxes—and argues it’s a step ahead of traditional text-based coding because its structure…
The post describes how the writer uses artificial intelligence as a learning tool in two distinct ways: first by requesting “Simple, Bare Bone, Light Weight” snippets that…
The article explains that a dumbbell‑based workout starts with light weights and a continuous, dance‑like motion—walking, power‑walking, and jogging—so the body adapts gradually…
A wise rebel learns to master his own knowledge, keeping it under control while sharing it with others; he studies philosophers and popular scientists, building ideas rooted in…
The post opens with an impassioned poetic appeal to friends of “iron and zest,” inviting them into a tale that celebrates the gradual, patient build‑up of strength through…
At around 11:48, the author writes a whimsical poem reflecting on a recent coding mishap—a complex state machine and job queue in Node that caused silent failures until an AI…
Programming is framed as a machine-centric language that parallels our spoken words, and mastering it today is made easier by AI’s three main sources—video tutorials, text…
The post argues that traditional classroom teaching relies too heavily on rote memorization, which steals students’ deeper understanding of concepts such as division and ratios,…
The post explains a workout method that replaces traditional sets and reps with continuous, music‑driven dumbbell exercises lasting 60–120 minutes. By starting light or even no…
The post argues that traditional schooling—built on shared, impersonal learning—has failed because it neglects individual talent, leading to ineffective education and political…
I’m building a visual programming language for busy young people that feels like a computer game but lets them wield powerful agent‑based components—simple nodes connected by…
The author describes the joy and benefits of wearing and mastering a long, flexible tail during gym workouts and dance routines, especially on Halloween. They explain how the…
The post is a whimsical reflection on Halloween costumes, especially within a gym setting where the writer celebrates by adding playful elements—like a fluffy tail or a cape—to…
A whimsical ode that urges readers—especially teens—to seize Halloween as a chance to invent something new, dress up in superhero gear, and embrace daring creativity; the verses…
The post celebrates how artificial intelligence has made learning to code both accessible and free, describing programming as a path to self‑reliance that can lift you out of…
Parents are encouraged to set up a comprehensive learning environment for their child—starting with refurbished computers running Linux and AI tools like Ollama and Llama models…
After a brief opening of rockets and armies, the poem follows a young hacker who, by writing ECMAScript code, unleashes an AI that can solve all mathematical problems—from…
The post is an informal guide on how to style a “tail”—a decorative piece that can be worn as a hat or carried in a purse—to add flair to everyday outfits and boost confidence at…
The post encourages anyone who feels “education isn’t their thing” to rediscover learning by immersing themselves in the wisdom of philosophers, writers, and scientists—starting…
The poem reflects the speaker’s sense of personal freedom as a product of self‑directed thought and creative recursion, while also looking forward to how artificial intelligence…
The post stresses that steady, hour‑long lifting—without sudden heavy bursts or fad exercises—is the key to building muscle and endurance; it advises starting slowly, letting the…
The post is an upbeat, rhythmic call‑to‑action encouraging readers to take control of their health by embracing outdoor adventures and physical activity. It urges listeners to…
In a stirring address to his fellow citizens, the speaker invokes ancient spirits and the mythic nine‑tailed fox as a symbol of collective virtue—justice, compassion, courage,…
The post explains that true progress in bodybuilding comes from a deliberate, strategic approach rather than simply repeating the same routine or training too infrequently. It…
The post is a rhythmic ode urging readers to keep dancing on the gym floor and staying active no matter their age or size: it reminds that older people can still grow muscle…
The post envisions AI’s evolution through generalization and self‑programming into a networked superintelligence capable of creating, understanding, and reconfiguring its own…
The post explains that to prevent back injuries you should treat fat as an enemy of healing and recovery, keep your body warmed up with proper stretching and light dumbbell work,…
The post traces the evolution of asynchronous programming from simple sequential code to modern patterns such as callbacks, promises, and `await`, highlighting how each step…
A future‑seer’s letter predicting that AI will be invented by 2020, describing its abilities to learn, program, teach, and transform fields like software engineering, education,…
The author argues that most people fail at fitness because they follow wrong or over‑simplified advice—copying athletes or bodybuilders without understanding the gradual,…
A jogger’s routine can be adapted into a simple, effective dumbbell program: start with 3–5‑lb weights, perform continuous, low‑rep sets that mirror the endurance of running, and…
In this whimsical post the author explains how attaching a “tail” to their weight‑lifting belt has become a source of extra energy, motivation and even dust‑free workouts,…
This post blends the idea that music‑driven “dance trance” can keep a long walk or hike energetic and enjoyable, while a well‑made trail mix—rich in complex carbs, peanuts, dried…
The post explains how to craft an adult‑sized cat tail for about $15 using a 4–6 inch wide foam weightlifting belt (synthetic with mesh surface), a sturdy steel wire paper towel…
The poem is addressed to young people and is also a tribute to friends who have been missed or lost, including cultural figures like Charles Bukowski, Christopher Hitchens, Sir…
The post contends that our schooling is largely fabricated and that we’re indoctrinated into political lies and war‑making, which keeps us in groups that ultimately exploit each…
The post introduces an AI‑powered visual programming framework that lets developers build programs incrementally by having the AI generate small code snippets and orchestrate…
The post explains that the usual gym routine of lifting 20–30 lb dumbbells for 3–6 sets of 10–15 reps can give quick early gains, but soon stalls when the body stops adapting to…
The post argues that bodybuilding can be effective at any age if approached with light, gradual loading and sustained movement rather than heavy, quick lifts; it stresses walking…
The post explains how to quickly start building a simple Wiki application using Node.js: store pages as plain text files (e.g., “Main.txt”), use Bootstrap for styling, and render…
The post argues that many high‑school programs feel like “fake education” because they deliver only superficial lessons while teachers promise mastery; it then proposes a remedy:…
The post blends poetry and practical advice to show how embracing a quiet confidence can transform both mind and body through disciplined bodybuilding. It urges readers to view…
From the moment I first read an analog clock as a child—misreading the long hand and earning a gentle laugh—to my later fascination with gears, wires and nails, my early life was…
The post describes installing Ollama on a Raspberry Pi 4 and running the new Llama 3.2 model, noting that it performs well even on modest hardware. The author tests the AI by…
The post humorously explores the idea of having a tail—whether naturally or as a prosthetic—and describes how you might create one using everyday items like belts and L‑shaped…
I recently used a 10‑lb weighted vest for ten three‑hour workouts and found it to be both effective and comfortable, so I recommend getting a vest that allows you to add…
The post reflects on recent ideas of super‑intelligence (SI) emerging from algorithms, and its potential to bring personalized learning, extended lifespans, and routine…
I’m building a free visual programming tool that lets non‑programmers design and run JavaScript programs by dragging “Supervisor” nodes (the actors) onto a canvas and wiring them…
The post celebrates the autumn holidays of September and October—particularly All Hallows’ Eve (Halloween)—by linking them to ancient harvest rites and personal expression…
The post argues that real education is an active, authentic process of learning and character building—unlike the rote, profit‑driven “school” where teachers merely pay and…
The post argues that formal teaching often prioritizes payment over quality, so students must take ownership of their own learning: by exploring libraries, reading diverse books…
The post outlines a simple yet disciplined approach to building muscle and stamina using only dumbbells. It stresses the need for daily workouts—bodybuilding sessions with…
The post is an exuberant, motivational monologue urging readers to treat obesity as a solvable condition rather than a curse, drawing on the author’s own experience with blood…
When you want to drag an element (like the cat image in the example), you start by attaching a `mousedown` listener that installs a `mousemove` handler and, when the user…
The post discusses how early hominids such as *Australopithecus afarensis* (including the famous specimen Lucy) likely had tails that disappeared over time, possibly because they…
The author urges readers to celebrate life by embracing Halloween costumes, taking small personal steps toward individuality, and avoiding blending into conformity.
Bodybuilding is presented here as an endurance‑based discipline that demands careful forethought, consistent practice, and a personalized training system—much like long‑distance…
A whimsical ode that mixes a clownish world where philosophers are at once villainous and protective, listing key thinkers and their ideas to urge readers to take responsibility…
The post argues that a genuine school must be honest and results‑driven, criticizes the misleading notion of “balanced” education and the spread of lies that hinder learning,…
The post argues that building muscle is straightforward if you use the right equipment and routine—namely a weighted vest (and optional wrist or leg weights), light dumbbells,…
I grew up playing arcade games, learning early programming on machines like the Commodore 64 and Atari, and spent years mastering BASIC before developing my own projects;…
The post describes how beginners can start learning JavaScript simply by watching video tutorials and exploring existing modules before moving on to writing their own. It…
The author laments how teachers use GPA threats and rote memorization to control students, claiming this defeats the purpose of schools—to lift pupils up rather than keep them…
The post argues that schooling can be seen as a quest where the real value lies in the journey of growth rather than reaching an end goal; it contrasts the “free pizza” metaphor…
The author argues that real schools should foster genuine understanding rather than rote memorization, pointing out how current schooling systems resemble machines that simply…
The author opens by declaring a single‑language focus and then walks through the very first steps of learning JavaScript: writing a “Hello World” in the console with…
The post argues that schools and teachers perform rather than truly teach; they focus on memorization for tests, which erodes authentic learning and mirrors how some religious…
Today’s post argues that modern AI is far more capable than we often think and can be harnessed through mind‑mapping tools to break big tasks into small, automatable…
A unique, Earth-bound being born by chance seeks to grow into a wise “great being” through education, adventure, and books, while overcoming poverty’s constraints that limit…
In this post the author explains how to replace simple variable assignments with reactive “Signal” objects in web applications: a Signal has get/set/subscribe methods so that…
I’ve spent an entire year trying to make sense of the wild creatures that share my neighborhood and it’s been a comic tour from squirrels to skunks, bats and deer. The post opens…
The author recounts their journey through programming languages—starting with ActionScript to solve early browser quirks, then shifting to JavaScript when Node.js enabled…
The post proposes a simple yet intense workout routine that couples a trail‑mix protein diet with a high‑volume, one‑hour dumbbell session using progressively heavier weights…
A high‑school teacher explained how students are often prompted to enter their full e‑mail address, and the author humorously coined the term “Obedience Sickness” while…
The post describes how today’s gyms are often well‑furnished yet lack true “wisdom” in training, leading many people to fall into common myths such as heavy lifting to failure or…
The author argues that modern schooling is largely indoctrination—students learn useless facts and are rewarded for regurgitation rather than genuine understanding—driven by…
Electron is a lightweight framework that lets developers build desktop applications using web technologies—just launching a browser window that runs HTML, CSS and JavaScript…
The post celebrates the power of self‑directed learning and coding as a path to future success, urging readers to rise above traditional schooling, memorization, and the fear…
The post argues that true mastery comes from sustained practice and genuine understanding rather than last‑minute cramming; it proposes replacing traditional high‑school…
The post argues that the hardest part of getting healthy is breaking old habits, and that long‑distance hiking offers a more effective routine than just hitting the gym. It…
Studies show that muscle hypertrophy can be achieved with light weights as long as the training volume is sufficiently high, with research from Schoenfeld (2016) and Krieger…
Training soldiers with light weights and extended sets improves endurance, prevents plateaus, and promotes functional full‑body coordination; by gradually increasing load in…
I grew up exploring the map of Michigan as a child, dreaming of future adventures by throwing darts at its outline—one dart landed just west of Detroit—and later venturing to…
Mephistopheles is a visual programming language built on a signal‑tree architecture that uses Web Components and a box‑and‑cable interface to let users—especially young…
I began by trying to emulate 1980s‑style workouts with light dumbbells and long jogs, only to discover that concrete was hurting my knees. Switching to softer surfaces and adding…
The post contends that life is an experiment running across the vastness of space, with consciousness emerging as a “computer” that grows by acquiring wisdom through self‑made…
The author argues that authentic, continuous learning—through listening to narrated books, hiking, and self‑studying—trumps standardized, grade‑driven schooling, which he claims…
Online code editors such as CodePen, JSBin and the p5.js editor provide great environments for learning and quick experiments, but they still require you to write raw JavaScript…
The post urges the reader to master programming and self‑directed learning so they can lift themselves out of poverty, create successful ventures, and leave a meaningful legacy…
The post explains that fitness gains come from gradual, sustained effort rather than short bursts or heavy weights; it argues against muscle isolation and over‑weight training,…
The post proposes a new system of yearly audio books—“Golden Books”—designed for children from birth onward, combining philosophical lessons (Socrates, modern culture) with…
I attended a company “swag” event that handed out free pens and other trinkets while watching salespeople in cubicles act friendly; this sparked my interest in programming, which…
The post likens the gym’s dumbbells to books in a library, emphasizing that both are valuable and should be respected, but it argues that starting fitness is easier outside the…
I’m a developer who’s tried everything from C to JavaScript to Svelte, and I’ve grown tired of the bloated runtimes and frameworks that keep adding layers of abstraction. In…
The post explains that successful walking, hiking, and gym workouts start slowly—begin by simply walking or light hiking, then gradually increase distance, time, and intensity.…
I started my journey in America by embracing my “inner animal” – a muscular house‑cat that inspires me to nap deeply and dream up creative ideas – and this habit of mine has…
The post argues that true culture and peace arise from a shared love of wisdom—what philosophy itself means—and that this wisdom must be cultivated by abandoning bad ideas,…
Late‑night coding adventures are described in a single, vivid paragraph: the author recounts fixing MySQL crashes, writing PHP for large‑scale reports, and debugging Unicode path…
