Category: Reflections
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The Consequences of Not Thinking
Are the lost wanderers truly wicked, or are they simply minds left unclaimed? It would explain why sacred texts cast vagrants and vagabonds as abhorrent. These shifty beings unworthy of civilization, not for what they do, but for what they lack. Direction. Roots. Purpose. A mind without claim becomes a territory open to occupation. Hill’s…
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United Slaves of “Altruism”: Tariffs, QE, and the Illusion of Protection
A critique of tariffs, quantitative easing, and corporatism. Policies sold as protection become instruments of servitude and systemic decay.
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Quantum Computing and Bitcoin: Resilience Under Fire
Quantum computing isn’t a trivial nuisance for Bitcoin; it’s a looming threat that evolving. Someday it could shatter our security foundations. Prepare now, lest your hard-earned cryptocurrency becomes a target, leaving you nowhere to hide.
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The Wealth War: on assets, agency, and the systems we so blindly accept…
The so-called revolution is a fake. Beneath the rallying cries of equality lies a truth: authority is essential. Hierarchy is History. Yet “Wealth” today hinges on government intervention, masquerading as merit. Rebellion is regulated, and our complacency led us to accept a rigged system. The ‘real’ radical choice? Reject the comfort of convenience and reclaim…
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The Anvil & The Hammer: Reclaiming Rochester’s Forge
Dedicated to celebrating the enduring importance of quality and craftsmanship in Rochester, a city whose industrial legacy has long embodied excellence. I believe that quality must be approached strategically, requiring investment in skills and a deep respect for craftsmanship at every level. My goal is to inspire a collective effort to reclaim Rochester’s reputation for…
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Truth and the Teeth That Chew It
Truth is immutable, untouched by perspective, yet our relationship with it is a messy negotiation of experience. Some chew on hard truths while others choke them down. In a world of processed ‘truth,’ clarity is rarely found without a fight.
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Deactivate Autopilot: On Mastery, Memory, and the Myth of Effortless Growth
The 10,000-Hour Rule is a seductive myth, sedating potential ambition with complacency. Mastery demands more than mere hours; it craves deliberate practice, challenging, documented, discomforting. Without measurable growth, efforts are futile. To escape the autopilot of routine, we must relentlessly question our practices and embrace discomfort. Growth lives in that sweet, uncomfortable spot.
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Presence, the Precious Present. Time, the Tyrannical Tyrant.
Time doesn’t ask for our permission. It just moves on; with or without us. Taking all things eventually. And we’re left striving for meaning in the wake of its silence.
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The Roads We Part On: Until Our Roads Cross Again
Absences echo louder than silence. They don’t just leave space, they leave songs. Haunting hymns that hum in the hollows of our hearts. This piece is a tribute. Not only to those we’ve lost in the final sense, but to the friends, coworkers, and companions who’ve simply taken a different path. Change is certain. It…
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To Bury or To Become: Reflecting on Matthew 25
The Matthew 25 Principle starkly reveals a divine truth: those who possess gifts must wield them for justice or risk losing them entirely. This isn’t mere charity; it’s a call to action. Genuine service arises not from coerced obligation but from deep, personal conviction, a higher individualism that empowers the marginalized while challenging us to…
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