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https://x.com/lichthauch/status/1937158376292811170?t=0BPdeUDiwXCFuiAOhargBA&s=19
measure the distance between what you say and what you do. that distance is your entire problem. the closer those two points get to each other, the more powerful you become. when they become the same point, you become unstoppable
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https://paulgraham.com/cities.html
reminds me of naval talking about how where you live is also extremely important
probably one of the biggest decisions in life that many choose to default
probably one of the biggest decisions in life that many choose to default
been picking up video editing recently as a hobby and edited my recent travel videos
after finishing the vlog i realised how important it is to log these memories because you’ll capture even the smallest conversations or laughters which you probably would never have remembered after
it’s down to the mini interactions and laughters that make the memories so fond
it’s a pity i used to be so camera shy and refused photos/videos for over 2 decades, but now ill embrace them as much as i can
capturing moments in time that can never be gotten back
after finishing the vlog i realised how important it is to log these memories because you’ll capture even the smallest conversations or laughters which you probably would never have remembered after
it’s down to the mini interactions and laughters that make the memories so fond
it’s a pity i used to be so camera shy and refused photos/videos for over 2 decades, but now ill embrace them as much as i can
capturing moments in time that can never be gotten back
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it’s in the editing that makes me look back at footages and go “wow i forgot that happened” while laughing at the silliness of things
also what made me realise the importance of it all as well
also what made me realise the importance of it all as well
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i initially procrastinated and left my editing undone for weeks, until i finally decided to push myself to complete them
glad i did
“just want to get it done asap” slowly turned into “i want to do this properly and well”
tiny progressive steps that snowball into greater forces
the things that you can accomplish when you choose to take action
glad i did
“just want to get it done asap” slowly turned into “i want to do this properly and well”
tiny progressive steps that snowball into greater forces
the things that you can accomplish when you choose to take action
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Forwarded from Modo Capital
Oswald Spengler argues that civilizations are organic; they rise, peak, and decay. The final stage is marked by technocratic control, spiritual emptiness, and the death of creativity. In his schema, the prophetic, mythic, and artistic aspects of culture decline, and are later reawakened only through collapse.
I kind of agree with this. As throughout history, prophets have not emerged from comfort or order, but from chaos. Mass uncertainty, institutional collapse, and existential dread create the psychic conditions necessary for the rise of prophetic figures.
A perfect example of this is the Munster rebellion of 1534. Martin Luther’s translation of the Bible into German (1522) broke the Catholic Church’s monopoly on religious truth (not many people could read Latin before this, therefore were completely reliant on the Catholic Church and elite classes to explain what god wanted from them). Suddenly, ordinary people could read the bible themselves. This lead to a collapse in belief in the Catholic Church as ordinary people realised that what the Bible was preaching was completely different to what they had been lead to believe. Much like the internet today, the printing press during this period accelerated a mass shift in awareness. Leaflets, pamphlets, and cheap bibles enabled a memetic explosion of sects and visions. There was no longer the Church's “narrative.” Just hundreds, all competing.
The Anabaptists, led by charismatic figures like Jan Matthys and John of Leiden, emerged claiming divine revelation. They took over Münster and declared it the “New Jerusalem,” instituting a radical theocracy with polygamy, communal property, and apocalyptic eschatology.
The established political-religious order panicked. The Prince-Bishop, backed by both Protestant and Catholic elites, laid siege to the city. After brutal starvation and warfare, the rebellion was crushed, and the prophets were executed and displayed in iron cages, But the seed had already grown, and the Catholic Church never had the same monopoly again, with the rise of countless new Christian sects who had no allegiance to the Catholic Church,
(see my previous link of a podcast episode called "Prophets of Doom").
In situations when traditional structures lose their grip, people become hungry not just for survival, but for meaning. They look for order in disorder, a story to explain the suffering, and a leader who can promise something beyond the ruins. People like Jan Matthys were almost purpose built for these scenarios.
Coming back to the current day, i think that over the next decade, trust in institutions will completely vanish. Climate crises and inflation will accelerate. As social media becomes more effective and addictive, instead of enlightening us, it will increasingly disorients us.
Against this backdrop, new prophets will arise, as chaos is the fertile seed for cults.
Millennials and zoomers, born into debt and spiritual vacancy, will become particularly susceptible to these new prophets. Deprived of traditional community or transcendence, many will find purpose in radical ideologies.
A few potential examples;
Satoshi’s Bitcoin will not merely a financial instrument, it will become noscripture (listen to any of Saylor's recent interviews and you will find some seeds for this). The whitepaper will become gospel, the code will become law. Converts will often arrive through crisis like hyperinflation, economic collapse, or loss of faith in fiat institutions, and devotees will await the next “halving” like a sacred holiday.
Similarly, Musk’s vision of Mars colonization operates as a kind of futurist eschatology. His followers don’t just admire him; they believe in him. He may end up representing escape from Earth’s decay—both literally and symbolically.
IMO as globalism continues to unravel, and institutions fail to address the mounting crises of our time, it is unlikely that people will respond by becoming more rational. Quite the opposite: they will become more mythic.
I kind of agree with this. As throughout history, prophets have not emerged from comfort or order, but from chaos. Mass uncertainty, institutional collapse, and existential dread create the psychic conditions necessary for the rise of prophetic figures.
A perfect example of this is the Munster rebellion of 1534. Martin Luther’s translation of the Bible into German (1522) broke the Catholic Church’s monopoly on religious truth (not many people could read Latin before this, therefore were completely reliant on the Catholic Church and elite classes to explain what god wanted from them). Suddenly, ordinary people could read the bible themselves. This lead to a collapse in belief in the Catholic Church as ordinary people realised that what the Bible was preaching was completely different to what they had been lead to believe. Much like the internet today, the printing press during this period accelerated a mass shift in awareness. Leaflets, pamphlets, and cheap bibles enabled a memetic explosion of sects and visions. There was no longer the Church's “narrative.” Just hundreds, all competing.
The Anabaptists, led by charismatic figures like Jan Matthys and John of Leiden, emerged claiming divine revelation. They took over Münster and declared it the “New Jerusalem,” instituting a radical theocracy with polygamy, communal property, and apocalyptic eschatology.
The established political-religious order panicked. The Prince-Bishop, backed by both Protestant and Catholic elites, laid siege to the city. After brutal starvation and warfare, the rebellion was crushed, and the prophets were executed and displayed in iron cages, But the seed had already grown, and the Catholic Church never had the same monopoly again, with the rise of countless new Christian sects who had no allegiance to the Catholic Church,
(see my previous link of a podcast episode called "Prophets of Doom").
In situations when traditional structures lose their grip, people become hungry not just for survival, but for meaning. They look for order in disorder, a story to explain the suffering, and a leader who can promise something beyond the ruins. People like Jan Matthys were almost purpose built for these scenarios.
Coming back to the current day, i think that over the next decade, trust in institutions will completely vanish. Climate crises and inflation will accelerate. As social media becomes more effective and addictive, instead of enlightening us, it will increasingly disorients us.
Against this backdrop, new prophets will arise, as chaos is the fertile seed for cults.
Millennials and zoomers, born into debt and spiritual vacancy, will become particularly susceptible to these new prophets. Deprived of traditional community or transcendence, many will find purpose in radical ideologies.
A few potential examples;
Satoshi’s Bitcoin will not merely a financial instrument, it will become noscripture (listen to any of Saylor's recent interviews and you will find some seeds for this). The whitepaper will become gospel, the code will become law. Converts will often arrive through crisis like hyperinflation, economic collapse, or loss of faith in fiat institutions, and devotees will await the next “halving” like a sacred holiday.
Similarly, Musk’s vision of Mars colonization operates as a kind of futurist eschatology. His followers don’t just admire him; they believe in him. He may end up representing escape from Earth’s decay—both literally and symbolically.
IMO as globalism continues to unravel, and institutions fail to address the mounting crises of our time, it is unlikely that people will respond by becoming more rational. Quite the opposite: they will become more mythic.
was tagged in some instagram stories today, so i decided to check it out
at the same time, it’s been a long while since i’ve used instagram, hence i decided to scroll through some instagram stories of my followings
was reminded of why i left instagram in the first place because as it turns out i still didn’t care
as i grow older ive come to realise that social media is a waste of time, is that normal?
at the same time, it’s been a long while since i’ve used instagram, hence i decided to scroll through some instagram stories of my followings
was reminded of why i left instagram in the first place because as it turns out i still didn’t care
as i grow older ive come to realise that social media is a waste of time, is that normal?
what would i do today if i was taking care of my human?
https://youtube.com/shorts/HOtPnvkt95w?si=CiBU8jpF8QvZ6nQR
https://youtube.com/shorts/HOtPnvkt95w?si=CiBU8jpF8QvZ6nQR
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convergence of hobbies https://x.com/bonesawmd/status/1938990445792551411?s=4
also remember a piece i once read about how globalisation speeds up homogeneity across cultures
such can be said for hobbies as well
uniqueness is being lost
such can be said for hobbies as well
uniqueness is being lost
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dionysian descent https://fxtwitter.com/apralky/status/1934304738205683925
its cool to think about what AGI does to humans in the future
commoditising IQ removes it from being sought after, leaving us to lean toward more human traits like moat, taste, humour, relationships -> attention and emotional aspects
after that is solved, we go straight into spiritual aspects ie. religion
commoditising IQ removes it from being sought after, leaving us to lean toward more human traits like moat, taste, humour, relationships -> attention and emotional aspects
after that is solved, we go straight into spiritual aspects ie. religion