Tag: 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 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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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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The Market Is Fiat-Forced
In a world where markets are managed, and merit is muted… One generation was told to build. Another was told to believe. Both were betrayed by a system wearing capitalism’s mask. This isn’t left or right. It’s not boomer vs. millennial. It’s about the soul of a system that once rewarded risk, honored builders, and…
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Human Equity: The Polymath Premium
In an increasingly automated world, connections forged through authenticity hold the highest value. We see this echoed in our feeds, but what does it really mean? Simply put: know yourself, be yourself—more deeply—and understand the world around you and your place within it. As AI threatens jobs, the human spirit remains irreplaceable. The future will…
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