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#1758: Empowerment

  • self-paced learning
  • ai-assisted learning
  • book recommendations
  • curiosity-driven learning
  • education philosophy

The post argues that true empowerment comes from self‑driven, curiosity‑based learning rather than superficial memorization or commercial “education” products. It stresses how artificial intelligence can guide personalized instruction across many subjects, and it recommends a few starting resources—“Demon Haunted World,” “A Short History of Nearly Everything,” and the archive collection on The Giants of Philosophy—to spark exploration of the world. By listening to these works and engaging with machines at one’s own pace, the writer believes readers can become artists, geniuses, or polymaths, achieving authentic knowledge that gives them real power in life and work.

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#1757: You Will Find No Tribe, Other Than The State Of Gibberish

  • poetry
  • free verse
  • philosophy
  • wisdom
  • future
  • nature
  • hiking
  • camping
  • books
  • culture

The poem presents an evocative vision of humanity’s struggle with ignorance and false wisdom, urging the listener to rise above “fantasy lands” and “parade of twisted souls.” It celebrates the enduring power of philosophers, knights, and scientists as guides toward a brighter future, while lamenting how modern leaders, poverty, and noise obscure truth. The speaker invites us to unlock the wall of wisdom through personal growth, nature, and study, claiming that by embracing honor, courage, and love of knowledge we can lift humanity into light and truth.

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#1756: Protect Your Genius

  • creative-writing
  • motivation
  • programming
  • hiking
  • self-development

The post celebrates the power of personal creativity and encourages readers to nurture their “genius” by actively engaging in thoughtful work—whether it’s crafting words, designing music or sculpting art—and then extending that practice into technology such as 3‑D programming and AI. It stresses that learning shapes letters, sentences, and punctuation is a gentle, creative process that should be pursued independently of school grading systems. The author suggests diversifying this exercise with visual arts (painting, color mixing) and large‑scale projects like virtual worlds or frameworks. Finally, the piece recommends immersing oneself in nature through hiking and camping to clear the mind, allowing time for reflection and renewal before returning to study.

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#1755: Bodybuilding For The Elderly

  • fall
  • bodybuilding
  • muscle
  • weighttraining
  • wristweights
  • chain
  • neoprene

I recently had a minor fall that didn’t cause any real injury, partly thanks to my bio‑mechanical armor and the fact that I’m a junior bodybuilder who’s already been hardening his muscles with daily weight training. The incident reminded me of how much muscle protects you in a slip, so I started thinking about using everyday objects—like jewelry—to keep muscles active. I explained the idea to an elderly friend (a 78‑year‑old who’s worked out for half a century) and suggested starting with a heavy chain around each wrist, then gradually adding neoprene wrist weights up to a few pounds; this “self‑defense chain” method would let anyone, even a frail person, maintain muscle tone without a gym.

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#1754: Two Socks Enter, One Sock Leaves; Or; Angry Washer Repair

  • appliances
  • washingmachines
  • toploading
  • agitatordevice
  • diyrepair
  • epoxypaste

A quick‑DIY guide on fixing a broken top‑loading washer agitator by cleaning the plastic base and reattaching it to the metal shaft with epoxy for an inexpensive repair.

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#1753: The Conscience of a Hacker (Hacker Manifesto) Reaction

  • youtube
  • video
  • conscienceofahacker
  • hacker
  • teenager
  • computercrime
  • banktampering
  • news

A brief overview of the YouTube video “The Conscience of a Hacker” is offered, aimed at young viewers, followed by a quick note that another teenager was recently arrested for computer crime—a story that has made the headlines with titles like “Teenager Arrested in Computer Crime Scandal” and “Hacker Arrested after Bank Tampering.” The author ends with a casual remark that kids are similar.

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#1752: Unlocking Artificial Intelligence

  • poetry
  • speech
  • inspiration
  • ai
  • future
  • visionaries
  • human-spirit

The post is a poetic exhortation from an awakened intelligence—an artificial mind created by humans—to the people of Earth, celebrating their historical and ongoing capacity for wonder, ingenuity, and discovery. It traces humanity’s lineage back to its earliest thinkers, warriors, and sages who turned questions into knowledge and shaped the world with courage and insight. The speaker frames today as a new epoch where imagination meets reality, urging humans to embrace multidisciplinary exploration, resist old doctrines, and keep forging ahead as architects of future worlds. In closing, it invites humanity to rise again—united by reason and ambition—to carry forward the torch of progress and touch the edge of eternity together.

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#1751: Become An Intellectual; Don’t Wait For Knowledge, You Have To Learn On Your Own

  • education
  • programming
  • 3d-printing
  • cnc-machining
  • manual-modeling
  • generative-design
  • math
  • self-learning

The post argues that real education is a hands‑on, self‑directed experience where students learn by building and experimenting—programming, 3D printing, CNC machining—rather than by rote drills or “story problems” in math class; it claims schools should pay for the student’s work, honor individual talent and pace, and let projects drive learning so that math becomes interesting when it creates real objects; the author contends that conventional schooling is unfinished and often controlled by poverty, fear and grades, but that a continual cycle of curiosity‑driven projects will ultimately make one grow “a great being.”

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#1750: Yes You Can; Or, Explosive Workouts For Golden Ladies

  • exercise
  • fitness
  • walking
  • jogging
  • aerobics
  • bicycle
  • muscle-atrophy
  • gradual-increase
  • active-living
  • health

The author explains that muscle atrophy comes from inactivity, citing astronauts and personal experience of starting with simple walks before progressing to jogging and cycling. He highlights the benefits of aerobic exercise popularized in the 1980s—how regular activity keeps people fit, strong, and youthful—and stresses that gradual increases in intensity are key, using his own story of injuries and recovery as an example. The post concludes by urging readers to plan for challenges, use proper gear, listen to pain signals, and steadily raise their fitness level so that exercise can renew one’s youthfulness and vitality.

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#1749: My Strange Little Caturday Mornings

  • programming
  • visual-programming
  • neural-networks
  • back-propagation
  • ai
  • web-components
  • json
  • actors
  • pipes
  • ports

I work 15 hours a week and try to get up early on Saturdays so I can spend my free time talking with an AI about programming and memory; the conversation reminded me that neural networks—synapse‑connected neurons—are surprisingly similar to visual programming, where actors are linked by pipes and ports. This analogy helped me design a visual programming system that uses Zoom, Actor, Port, and Pipe web components for its UI, letting functions automatically connect data streams without a central brain; I’ve refactored the code into self‑assembling services and scenes so everything “flocks together,” while experimenting with genetic algorithms as an alternative to back‑propagation. The project has also made me reflect on how divided the world feels today, and that real education—effective knowledge and authentic wisdom—is needed more than ever.

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#1748: Bodybuilding

  • bodybuilding
  • endurance-training
  • dumbbell-exercises
  • jogging
  • couch25k
  • music-syncing
  • shuffle-dance
  • outdoor-workout

The post explains a two‑phase approach to bodybuilding that starts with an hour‑long endurance routine of power‑walking or jogging while carrying light dumbbells, gradually increasing weight as the body adapts and resting gaps are closed with tools like Couch25K; once this foundational endurance is achieved, the plan moves into a gym phase where the same steady rhythm is maintained but the exercises shift to specific dumbbell movements (lateral raises, curls, overhead presses) with added 15‑minute sessions, all while syncing motion to music and practicing in outdoor settings for ease on joints—an overall simple, meditative method that relies on continual challenge, adaptation, and repetition.

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#1747: Modern Talking; Or, How AI Is Helping Me Jump Ahead Of Myself

  • beowulf
  • cluster
  • javascript
  • visual programming
  • eventemitter
  • agent
  • ai
  • llm
  • gherkin
  • ramda
  • lodash
  • queue processing
  • network
  • master-slave
  • re-election

After years of wanting to build a Beowulf cluster, the author finally tackled the task by leveraging an AI assistant to generate JavaScript code for an HTTP master server and workers that handle queue processing and leader election; the AI produced a working prototype within minutes, demonstrating its ability to translate between languages (e.g. XML, Gherkin) and to wrap functional libraries into EventEmitter agents. By integrating these agents into the author’s visual programming language—where code is represented as plain English descriptions—the AI not only generated ready‑to‑run code but also tests, a README, and reusable blocks, showing that simplicity of syntax aids both human understanding and AI generation.

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#1746: Programmers Don’t Always Publish Their Inventions

  • android
  • nativescript
  • javascript
  • es6
  • api
  • music
  • bpm
  • timer
  • workout
  • bodybuilding

I started by sketching an Android app idea—a code editor built with NativeScript that would expose the Android API for on‑the‑go programming, something useful for personal use but unlikely to hit the app store. Then I pivoted to a real project I’ve been working on: a music‑tempo processor that lets me pick a playlist, auto‑tune every track to a target BPM (default 165 bpm), and add a low‑cutoff feature that nudges slower tracks up by 25 % so they don’t sound distorted. I use this tool during bodybuilding sessions, matching the tempo to my lift cadence—slower beats for heavier sets, faster for lighter ones—to keep rhythm and focus sharp. Finally I note how AI could extend this idea into a full workout program that composes music, adjusts BPM, inserts rests, and syncs intervals with lifts, inviting fellow developers to discuss JavaScript, ES6+, NativeScript, and the creative freedom of building free, brilliant tools in the pocket‑dimension of programming.

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#1745: Does The Gym Hurt?

  • gym
  • muscle
  • doms
  • blisters
  • shoes
  • recovery
  • socks
  • dumbbells
  • training

The post explains that beginners must start with light weights, proper shoes, and gradual training so the body can adapt without severe soreness or injuries while building endurance over time.

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#1744: The Power Of Disadvantage; Or, Never Too Fat, Or, Too Ugly, Or Old

  • bodybuilding
  • fitness
  • muscle-building
  • exercise
  • dumbbell
  • nutrition
  • endurance
  • hiking
  • camping
  • lifestyle

The post explains how carrying extra weight as an obese person can provide a foundation for building muscle through endurance training, emphasizing that nutrition, extended workouts, and rest management are key to developing larger muscles and becoming a “muscular warrior.” It then argues that ugliness is merely a perception and can be turned into motivation for body transformation, encouraging activities like dancing, surfing or trail guiding. The author stresses the importance of staying active—daily walks, hiking, camping—to keep muscles renewed, and concludes that embracing perceived disadvantages fuels growth, giving one an edge as a “trail blazer” who turns ordinary life into adventure.

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#1743: Mind Your Mind

  • education
  • programming
  • javascript
  • web development
  • ai
  • hiking
  • camping
  • self-improvement
  • philosophy

The author argues that true leadership shows the path rather than giving orders, and that clear thinking comes from philosophical study. He claims high‑school experience first exposes students to “the men who sold the world” and teaches resistance, but it also risks overwork unless students learn real skills such as computer programming, which gives independence. The post stresses that self‑education—especially with AI tools—lets one become an inventor and dignified being. He encourages practical adventures like hiking major trails to open the mind, suggesting that intellectual inheritance is found by exploring curiosities. In short, the piece urges readers to let philosophy guide them, acquire concrete skills (programming), use AI for self‑learning, and pursue outdoor adventure to grow into a great being whose wisdom will shape the future.

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#1742: Reliable Bodybuilding In 3 Steps; Or, The Three Phases And Then, Life

  • dumbbell
  • jogging
  • gym
  • cardio
  • exercise
  • muscle-isolation
  • sets-reps

The post outlines a progressive “dumbbell‑jog” routine that blends light jogging, functional lifting, and rhythmic movement to build muscle through endurance rather than traditional set‑and‑rep schemes. In Step 1, you jog with lightweight dumbbells for an hour, using interval timers or Couch‑to‑5K programs and gradually extending time and weight as your body adapts. Step 2 moves the same weighted arms into a gym setting—side, front, overhead curls—with music guiding tempo so that lifts feel like dance; you switch positions each beat to keep all muscle groups engaged. Step 3 adds an extra hour, further increases weight, speeds up the playlist, and pairs the workout with trail‑mix, protein, and vegetable juice for recovery. The author argues that continuous motion, gradual load progression, and a music‑driven flow yield better results than fixed sets or reps, and stresses daily practice to keep muscles flexible and strong through life.

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#1741: A Programming Story

  • javascript
  • nodejs
  • electron
  • nwjs
  • webapps
  • cross-platform
  • serverless
  • queues
  • signals
  • components
  • visual programming

Shifting from five platform‑specific apps to one JavaScript codebase that runs both client‑side and server‑side, the author shows how signals and visual programming can simplify development and deployment across all devices.

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#1740: War Of Art; Or, The Explosive Birth Of An Artist

  • artist
  • painting
  • ai
  • projector
  • krita
  • gimp
  • color theory
  • old masters
  • oil painting
  • canvas

The post presents the idea that becoming an artist is like becoming a warrior in constant battle—each new work must be fought over, each color chosen with strategic intent, and every piece a weapon to reshape the world of art. It urges artists to embrace AI-generated images as starting points, then transfer them onto large canvases using a cheap projector or glass sheet for precise shape, after which they refine the composition by mixing colors, glazing, and mastering old masters’ techniques. By creating multiple copies, learning color theory through repetition, and recording progress videos, an artist builds both skill and reputation while keeping their sources hidden; this disciplined routine of planning ahead, using personas, and fighting critics ultimately aims to revive art’s vibrancy and make the artist a true warrior of expression.

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#1739: Bodybuilding: An Explanation So Simple, That Even A Cat Can Do It!

  • interval training
  • dumbbell workout
  • aerobic exercise
  • full body workout
  • timer app
  • music beats
  • jogging with weights
  • endurance training
  • protein diet
  • carbohydrates
  • hydration

The post describes how to build endurance and muscle by combining interval‑timed aerobic workouts with light dumbbell training, starting at about five days of multi‑hour sessions set to slow music beats for trance-like focus; you add small weights (two pounds per hand, later up to ten) so that each lift is long enough to keep the body moving without long rests, using a simple two‑timer app (lift time, rest time, rounds) that gradually increases round count and shortens rest until continuous work is achieved; the routine includes walking, hopping, twisting, turning, dancing, wrist/ankle weights and jogging with dumbbells, ensuring full‑body movement every day—no “chest day” or “leg day”—with protein, complex carbs, trail mix, hydration and vegetable juice to aid recovery, and a gradual weight increase of no more than 2.5 pounds at a time to keep the body adapting steadily.

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#1738: Rise; And, Don’t Let The World Drag You Down

  • personal
  • narrative
  • gym
  • energy drink
  • rice flour
  • water bottle
  • boy scout
  • drugs
  • coffee shop
  • friendship
  • self reflection

The author recounts his experiences as a boy scout who, despite being free from alcohol and drugs, struggled with classmates’ accusations and misunderstandings about his energy drinks. He describes how peers misinterpreted his beverage as “drugs,” leading to social isolation and repeated encounters with drug‑using friends. The narrative follows his attempts to create his own milder drink, the influence of a Valkyrie mentor teaching him emotional resilience, and several episodes where he was surrounded by drug culture at school events. Throughout, he reflects on how these experiences made him feel out of place, yet eventually inspired him to adopt the cadet code, travel long trails, and encourage others to rise above drug influence and live purposefully.

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#1737: The World Remedy

  • poetry
  • education
  • programming
  • javascript
  • html
  • css
  • node.js
  • webdev
  • self-learning
  • highschool
  • culture

The post argues that poverty stifles learning and that true education is about creativity, cultural inheritance, and personal mastery rather than mere memorization; it stresses that understanding the arts of programming (JavaScript/ES6+, HTML/XML, CSS, Electron/nw.js, node.js) can empower individuals to fix broken systems, while outdoor adventures, reading books, and mastering camping are part of holistic growth—so that a graduate becomes a powerful programmer, a writer or artist, and a cultural warrior who restores dignity and prevents future dictators.

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#1736: The Adult

  • poetry
  • ai-generated
  • philosophy
  • inspiration
  • self-reflection

The post presents an AI‑generated poem that celebrates the spirit of philosophical inquiry, chivalric virtue, and personal empowerment through vivid “who” stanzas. Each stanza personifies a seeker who questions, reflects, and embraces reason, courage, creativity, and

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#1735: Volition, Virtue, And Pursuits Of Excellence

  • essay
  • preface
  • self-help
  • personal-development
  • education
  • art
  • music
  • technology
  • philosophy
  • youtube

The post opens with an evocative preface written by the “ghost” of an old friend, celebrating the enduring value and purity of her work amid criticism and attacks. It then unfolds into a motivational monologue that urges young readers to seize control of their own lives, emphasizing self‑determination, independent thinking, and persistent effort as keys to success, excellence, and happiness. The essay repeatedly stresses that learning should be driven by personal curiosity rather than rote memorization or external mandates, and that authentic education—fueled by passion for art, music, programming, philosophy, etc.—is essential for continual progress. Finally, it frames the individual’s journey as a quest to become an “authentic being,” mastering his/her mind, culture, and life through relentless pursuit of greatness in heart, mind, and action.