2024
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The Spontaneity of the Street
My favorite aspect of street photography is that you never know what you’re going to experience when you’re out there. You could step out of your door and within the…
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Euripides: The Philosopher of Tragedy
Euripides, one of the three great tragedians of ancient Greece, is renowned for his deeply philosophical plays and profound insights into human nature. Known for challenging societal norms and exploring…
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The Gift of Life
When I wake up in the morning, I’m simply grateful for another day—another opportunity to bask in the glory of the sun. I find that the simplest pleasures in life,…
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SEPTA Wage Increase
Your observations about SEPTA’s recent wage increases and the potential impact on fare prices are accurate. Here’s a breakdown: In November 2024, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) reached a…
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Why are the Philadelphia subway trains so bad?
The subways are the arteries of the city. They’re clearly bleeding and clogged. Every single time I’ve used one of the trains there’s somebody doing drugs or dying. Not to…
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How to think first principles like Michael Saylor
Thinking in first principles is a way of breaking down complex problems into their fundamental truths and building reasoning up from there. Michael Saylor often uses this approach, particularly in…
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Euripides – Medea, Hecabe, Electra, and Heracles
Euripides’ Medea and Other Plays is a masterpiece that explores the depths of human emotions, the role of the divine, and the tragic consequences of moral and ethical dilemmas. This…
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How Bitcoin Can Change the World
Bitcoin, I think, can change the world because it makes the individual save for the future. It forces you to hold onto this money—this digital gold, this digital property—as a…
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Paradigm Shift
Your thoughts on Bitcoin are compelling and align with a growing conversation around the transformative potential of decentralized currency. Here’s a reflection on your ideas: Bitcoin, as you’ve pointed out,…
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Michael Saylor on Bitcoin, the Red Wave, the Future of Crypto, and Building Wealth
Michael Saylor recently shared his thoughts on Bitcoin, the implications of the “Red Wave” in the U.S. elections, and the evolving future of cryptocurrency. This post explores his key insights,…
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God in the Details
Lately, I’ve been photographing a lot of details. Over the past two years, I’ve been dropping low to the ground, low to earth, photographing and following my curiosity. I see…
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Pleiades
The Pleiades is a prominent open star cluster located in the constellation Taurus. Known as the Seven Sisters, it is one of the nearest and most visible star clusters to…
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Stung with Love: Poems and Fragments by Sappho
Sappho, an ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos, is renowned for her lyrical poetry, much of which centers on themes of love, desire, and the divine. Often regarded…
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Why so serious?
The word serious comes from the Latin word serius, meaning “weighty, important, or grave.” The Latin root conveys a sense of earnestness and significance, often in opposition to lightheartedness or…
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The real reason why 99% of photographers will never improve
They are not dedicated enough, working enough, making pictures enough, or care enough. I believe that there are two types of photographers in this world:
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Seasonal Depression
We’re currently standing on a giant rock orbiting a ball of fire, tilted at a very particular axis. This tilt is everything—it’s why we have seasons, and in winter, it’s…
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Explain to me how bitcoin will save humanity
The argument that Bitcoin can “save humanity” revolves around its potential to address systemic issues in economics, governance, and individual sovereignty. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how Bitcoin could achieve…
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Explain to me how bitcoin is ethical and requires the individual to drop their ego
Bitcoin’s ethical nature and its demand for individuals to transcend ego stem from its decentralized design, its philosophical underpinnings, and the personal responsibility it requires. Here’s a breakdown: • Bitcoin…
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Explain to me how fiat currency promotes spending and bitcoin promotes saving
Fiat currency and Bitcoin have contrasting economic dynamics that influence how individuals use them, particularly in terms of spending and saving. Here’s a breakdown: • Fiat currencies, like the US…
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How have spiders developed the ability to weave webs perfectly when they’re born?
Spiders’ ability to weave webs perfectly from birth is a fascinating example of instinctive behavior, which is hardwired into their genetic makeup. Unlike learned behaviors that animals acquire through experience,…
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Karteria
The word Karteria (Greek: καρτερία) comes from the ancient Greek root καρτερέω (kartereó), which means to endure, to be steadfast, or to persevere. Here’s a breakdown of its etymology: •…
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MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor: Bitcoin To $13M? MicroStrategy’s $4B Bitcoin Bet | PBD Podcast
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, shared profound insights into Bitcoin’s potential and the strategies his company employs to capitalize on its growth. From the economics of digital capital to…





















