115 posts · 115 narrated · Mar 2023 – Jun 2023
The post envisions cats as powerful, caring leaders who will govern with harmony and unity—traveling around the world, licking, sniffing, and kissing their way through life while…
The post proposes an easy entry point for mature learners who may not yet be comfortable with code but enjoy everyday hobbies such as camera streaming or garden irrigation. It…
Cats are portrayed as highly intelligent, observant hunters who assess human behavior with a keen eye for fitness, preparedness, and humor—qualities they judge by how well we…
The post argues that true education comes not just from formal schooling but from the intellectual inheritance carried in books written by great minds, which give us ready-made…
The post reflects on the wonder and simplicity of life while critiquing how education is often turned into a circus that fails to prevent problems; it argues that true learning…
The author urges the current generation to end the cycle of confusion and conflict by embracing universal growth—through education, financial support, and a shared intellectual…
The post explains that the “Goldilocks Pace” – a rhythm just right for your body – is key both for jogging and high‑intensity training; it can be achieved by syncing your music’s…
The post celebrates thick woolen (or wool‑like) socks as essential gear for any outdoor activity—walking, hiking, camping, hunting, jogging or dancing—because they keep feet…
Visual programming languages are built around simple, readable diagrams of nodes and connections: each node represents an action (e.g., set thermostat, play a sound), can be as…
The author argues that the current university system is fragmented and self‑serving: subjects split knowledge into silos that teachers exploit to control learning, while…
The post describes “real education” as a self‑directed, curiosity‑driven process in which learning unfolds naturally without memorization or standardized tests; progress appears…
The post likens learning to a series of misled experiences—junk science, fabricated myths, and deceptive leaders—and then offers its remedy: disciplined self‑education through…
A well‑structured jogging routine showcases how sustained running builds endurance and strength across the body; by gradually increasing workout complexity and reducing rest…
The post argues that true education only reveals its power once students reach a “tipping point,” illustrating this with creative examples such as painting via wall projection,…
The post reflects on how few strong leaders have shaped the world while most people focus only on personal gain, using tactics such as confusion, war, and indoctrination to…
To stay young, the author suggests moving more, listening to books while hiking or camping, choosing inspiring titles, and walking instead of riding buses; by experiencing…
The post argues that today’s educational system is plagued by corruption and an overreliance on memorization, producing graduates who possess diplomas but little real…
Hackers view the digital realm as a landscape of systemic opportunities rather than mere bugs, seeing patterns and connections that others overlook; their mindset treats errors…
The post argues that “ladders” (metaphorical steps) are useful scaffolds for learning, not just tools of elevation, and that standardized education is too rigid while real…
I arrived in Ludington, Michigan around 5 a.m., parked near the supermarket, took a nap, and then drove through quiet woods at night to the state park where I camped at Jack Pine…
Growing up is about gaining wisdom and unlocking oneself, finding one's place in the universe; while aging occurs automatically, true growth requires effort and is always…
A web‑browser plugin that embeds a visual programming language would let users automate tasks—such as scheduled browsing, data extraction from news sites or weather feeds, and…
The post argues that true learning comes from actively simulating scientific concepts rather than merely memorizing facts, using mitochondria and cellular processes as an…
Computers are portrayed as powerful tools for both learning programming and creating programs, with the author arguing that self‑directed, paced learning through coding…
Every programmer faces hard projects that often lead to repeated failures, yet each setback can be seen as an opportunity for growth; by repeatedly giving up and restarting, one…
The author describes how “trance”—a relaxed, focused state—occurs naturally during long runs and can be cultivated by listening to music with a steady beat or simply enjoying the…
The post celebrates the idea that all people are united by shared intellect and potential, regardless of culture, poverty, education or circumstance; it argues that we each…
Doodle diagrams are a flexible, creative way of visualizing ideas—especially useful for programmers before formal mind‑maps or concept maps take shape. By sketching everything…
The post reflects on human development as a continuous “growing up” process that transcends mere aging and involves acquiring wisdom through inheritance, analogy, and synthesis.…
The author argues that humans should grow continuously into great beings who make lasting contributions, yet those in control often suppress independent thought; while we can…
In this post, the author argues that programming is a powerful, self‑directed tool for building businesses and learning, rather than a hobby or talent limited to a few. He…
The author reflects on the limitations imposed by traditional schooling—cramming, financial strain, and cultural wars that stifle creativity—and urges readers to tap into their…
The author recounts how they started preparing their superhero‑style Halloween costume months ahead, noting that the effort is worthwhile and continues to pay off throughout the…
The post explains that when building complex visual‑programming applications it is more efficient to start from the top level—creating a tree of categories and containers…
The post describes an informal “donut‑chasing” fitness challenge that encourages readers to train for long walks and runs—starting with simple strolls, gradually progressing to…
The post argues that true learning comes from self‑directed, individualized education rather than rote memorization; it stresses the importance of teaching students to program as…
The post argues that schools often act like bureaucratic factories producing uniform outputs rather than true learning; it stresses that poor education leads to bad results and…
The post argues that learning is most effective when driven by personal curiosity: memorization alone is shallow, but grasping a concept naturally pulls one toward related…
The author argues that true learning comes from hands‑on practice and self‑driven exploration rather than the rigid structure of formal schooling. Using a personal anecdote about…
The post envisions a future internet where AI and local storage bring the web into homes, making it stronger, more resilient, uncluttered, and accessible; users download and…
The post argues that diagramming is the key tool for mastering complex programming tasks such as implementing drag‑and‑drop interfaces: by sketching out nodes, data types,…
The post argues that true fitness starts with simple lifestyle changes—eliminating comfort items like the TV, toaster, microwave, oven, and refrigerator—and then gradually…
The post treats programming like a form of world‑building that depends on navigation skills—such as memory palaces—that evolved to support our intelligence; it then shows how…
Philosophy, the post argues, is a mind‑multiplying force that lets us converse with our elder selves and grasp their regrets, while its questioning spirit—rooted in observation…
Philosophy is portrayed as the ultimate super‑power and operating system of the mind, enabling adaptation, resilience, humor and creative expression. The author likens…
Today, the author argues that modern education fails young people by treating them as a resource to be mined for money rather than nurturing curiosity, which leads to poverty and…
The post explains how to design an internal API with clear function categories (e.g., signIn/signUp, addProduct/buyProduct) and simple, flat grouping so that each group contains…
The post argues that mastering simple, widely‑used programming patterns—such as dropdown menus for option selection and set operations like union, difference, and intersection to…
After reflecting on school’s shortcomings, the post argues that self‑directed learning in programming—beginning with p5.js, then Svelte and Node.js—and building small businesses…
The author argues that learning web security is surprisingly accessible to beginners because it rewards creative coding over deep experience, and proposes starting a small…
Each year the bugs seem to leave and reappear without much ceremony, and while I’m not sure where they go, it feels like they’re headed for “Oh, hi, yo.” This time they came back…
The post explains how to build fast, secure apps by combining one‑way data binding, reflective metadata, standalone application models, and tools like Objection.js,…
The post celebrates meta‑programming by inviting developers to craft self‑referential, infinitely nested Node.js programs that build pixel‑art worlds resembling tesseracts.
The post argues that the world has always been divided by fear and mis‑education, but that recent advances—such as the European Union, the United States, the United Nations,…
The post explains that choosing the right workout music is crucial for an effective exercise session—good tracks keep you energized while bad ones can sap your motivation—and…
Programming revolves around three core constructs—functions, conditionals (ifs), and loops—which every language implements in its own syntax. Functions are named blocks that…
A description of Michigan—an enormous, Great Lakes‑filled state whose weather swings so wildly that it feels both Hawaiian and “Winter Wonderland,” making every season a surprise.
Your Company sells a multi‑store marketplace that lets users launch their own AI art shops, earning sales commissions while the platform collects a small percentage of each…
The post describes how creating a simple product—such as AI‑generated stylized photos—can evolve into a full multi‑user marketplace platform: starting with a static website,…
Ineffective education is blamed on uneducated, self‑made leaders whose lies spark wars, but the author argues only authentic, self‑directed learning can break this cycle.
The post explains how HTTP’s statelessness allows session‑based authentication via cookies, shows how attackers manipulate IDs to gain privileges, and proposes building a…
The post begins with an idea to launch an online photo shop that evolves into a marketplace where other users can also sell their AI‑generated images, turning it from a simple…
In Michigan’s Free Soil, the tiny Nordhouse Dunes offers a picturesque paradise for wildlife lovers: seagulls, raccoons, owls, coyotes, bears, and even deer you can pet. The…
In this post the author argues that mastering programming means over‑engineering every part of your stack, especially security: implement your own authentication and session…
The author argues that programmers are misunderstood and suggests companies fix this by offering respectful paid internships or salaries for learning and volunteering; he…
I started the post by noting how quickly gym clothes wear out, prompting me to constantly hunt for new shirts that fit my growing frame—especially those with a snug cut that…
To generate startup ideas, start from a blank project and let the first problem you encounter become an opportunity; for instance, build an AI‑powered tool that auto‑creates…
Artificial Intelligence equips students with “superpowers” that can lift them out of poverty by enabling small businesses and individual creators to produce highly useful…
The post argues that contemporary education has become fragmented and ineffective, with teachers treating memorization the same as comprehension and subject divisions failing to…
Books are not merely for reading; they should be “heard” and actively integrated into life through philosophy, adventure, and narrated library titles that enrich culture and…
Programming is presented as a powerful tool for representing complex ideas uniformly, with examples like “Math as Code” illustrating how formal notation can eliminate ambiguity;…
The post explains relational database fundamentals by comparing them to spreadsheets and then introduces a simple “accounts‑to‑users” model that uses LEFT JOINs to create…
The post contends that human culture (religion, media, politics and schools) evolves in layered, camouflaged ways that shape belief, and that genuine learning needs secure homes,…
The post argues that teaching programming can be made as engaging as a game by using ready‑made, deployable platforms rather than starting from scratch. By beginning with a…
The author presents an optimistic vision of personal growth rooted in “culture of greatness,” arguing that true education is self‑driven and holistic rather than confined to…
Programming is described as an adventure that starts with simple function calls and grows through loops, conditionals, and relational databases that structure data like…
The post reflects on the universal journey of growing up—an inevitable, enriching process that blends learning, adventure, and personal growth into wisdom and greatness. It…
The author reflects on how exciting programming can be, especially when it solves real problems like creating virtual desktops that run inside web pages and letting them work…
The post argues that a recent survey shows people are still easily indoctrinated even after leaving their original religious beliefs, and that this susceptibility is fueled by…
Web page design has been a long‑standing activity that can begin simply by creating static pages and then evolve into more dynamic work such as browser plugins that inject robots…
The author argues that modern schooling is trapped in a cycle of standardized testing and political bureaucracy, leaving teachers and students overburdened by loans and…
Reading great books transforms a person’s life by exposing them to the culture of brilliant thinkers and encouraging self‑directed learning rather than rote memorization, which…
The post argues that modern politics is largely driven by uneducated voters who, overwhelmed by daily hardships and lacking deeper learning, are easily swayed toward “the right…
The post calls for humanity to wake its inner strength, adopt AI‑driven updates, and learn continuously so that we may evolve from Earth‑bound beings into explorers and…
The Governor’s Office of Michigan issued a unanimous “Burn Fat Not Fossil Fuel” ruling that bans vehicle commutes to wellness facilities such as gyms, with the law carrying a…
The post argues that traditional schooling often provides fragmented and rote learning, leaving students with a superficial grasp of subjects like mathematics, and suggests that…
The post explores the long‑standing quest for visualizing program structure and argues that existing approaches—directory trees, documentation, static analysis, GraphViz graphs,…
Anton Chekhov’s phrase “a man is what he believes” frames an examination of how students and teachers, trapped in a system that rewards memorization over insight, create a…
The poem reflects on humanity’s role as “rising apes” rather than passive instruments, urging us to move beyond the old book‑friend’s metaphor of being played like piano keys and…
Endurance is an often-overlooked yet crucial element of fitness that begins with simple practices like jogging, where gradual adaptation and controlled pain lead to improved…
This article explains how to use dance—specifically shuffle and cutting‑shapes moves—as a full‑body workout that builds endurance and strength. It recommends starting slowly,…
The author argues that the best way to build robust software is by starting small and staying modular: plan your program as a tree of loosely coupled components, use simple…
The post argues that our global “culture” functions as an indoctrinated cult of false beliefs—pushed by poverty, inadequate education, and lack of basic security—and proposes…
The post argues that true greatness is not achieved through quick tricks or flashy lectures but by a lifelong process of growth, friendship with thinkers, and deep study of their…
The post argues that the beliefs we adopt in youth shape our entire lives, and that many of those beliefs are false—often reinforced by a rote, memorization‑based education…
The post argues that high school should teach students to build their own businesses rather than just get jobs and criticizes the current education system as indoctrinated,…
A whimsical tale recounts a visitor who delights in peanuts yet dislikes cheddar, while observing playful squirrels and heroic crows defending their domain from a menacing hawk;…
The poem reflects on the promise of AI—its ability to predict, heal, and transform society—while noting its potential to age people back, alter politics, and bring an end to…
The post proposes that modern “Tarot”‑style decks of wisdom cards are a 15th‑century invention, and offers a practical way to build one: pick as many or few cards as you wish,…
Learning truly happens when you blend genuine curiosity with real-world context and clear goals, a combination that rote teaching rarely provides.
The author urges readers to embrace philosophy and education as tools against war and poverty, arguing that ignorance breeds conflict and that true learning unites humanity. He…
Nordhouse Dunes Over At Free Soil in Michigan is a repeat‑visitable nature spot where visitors can hike from a modest parking fee, gather wood after hours, and stay refreshed by…
I love geese and recently had a memorable encounter with a particularly bold one in Michigan: after I honked at her for blocking traffic, she lifted her feathery butt in the air…
The post celebrates Michigan’s seagulls as heralds of spring, describing a local tradition in which residents watch for their arrival and prepare by shedding coats and hats. It…
Reading philosophy becomes a personal journey when you immerse yourself in the lives and times of its authors—just as if you were learning from a close friend. By studying their…
The post argues that modern schooling often functions more as a vehicle for indoctrination than true learning: it imposes fixed curricula, grades, and rote memorization that lock…
Recently AI has been installed on countless homes offline, and a new commercial build announced can navigate complex text while handling tasks like tax filing and program…
The post explains how to set up a GitHub Pages site with a custom domain, detailing quirks such as needing the repository name to match “username.github.io” for automatic…
A group of talented coder cats set out to create something new, initially coding in Perl before moving to PHP for readability and scalability. They eventually adopted JavaScript…
Antwerp is a custom static website generator that reads files from directories, builds an 18 000‑file site, and then uploads it efficiently; its core module “whooptiedoo”…
A whimsical chant recounts a sailor becoming the beloved leader of cats by freely gifting them catnip.
The author argues that society’s “box” is an emergent construct reinforced by leaders who favor incremental reforms (like drug decriminalization) while ignoring deeper systemic…
I am preparing an art exhibition that revives forgotten goddesses—figures from ancient mythologies often eclipsed by later religions—and I plan to showcase them in a Lowbrow…
The post argues that programming can be organized into three levels—plain file‑based editors, literate “WikiWiki” notebooks, and visual block diagrams—and that the middle…
