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How To Become Smarter; Or, Why You Got Tricked Into Thinking You Are Not Smart

The post argues that schoolteachers are mainly motivated by pay rather than student learning, so they stick to scripted lessons and tests that favor memorization over true understanding. It claims that this system forces students into rigid grades tied to obedience, not intelligence, and that the curriculum (especially in math) relies on rote formulas like tau instead of a historical, conceptual grasp. The writer urges learners to pursue self‑education—listening to books, studying programming, 3D modeling, and other practical skills—to truly master concepts and become “great beings” beyond the school’s superficial marks.

What Is Wrong With The World; Or, Grow Do Not Follow

The post argues that true understanding comes from immersing oneself in books and continuous thought, rather than living in repetitive loops or relying on “pretenders” who offer shallow, self‑made wisdom. It stresses that personal peace is essential for reading, and that travel and adventure help one absorb others’ insights; the author claims that most world problems—poverty, confusion, wars—arise from a broken education system that values grades over real learning and from leaders whose knowledge is superficial. By cultivating deep reading habits in youth, the writer believes we can break these cycles, empower ourselves with genuine wisdom, and ultimately restore a future where nations are guided by informed, thoughtful people instead of empty rhetoric.

On Designing Enchanted Rings

The post discusses how to design and create “enchanted” rings in Blender, emphasizing unconventional shapes and materials like copper, brass, silver, and gold, while suggesting the use of Geometry Nodes and solidify modifiers for thickness. It covers various creative sources—from 3D generators and photogrammetry to ancient artifacts, Dark Souls and Elden Ring items, and the Lesser Key of Solomon’s symbols—for inspiration, and encourages experimenting with multiple ring generators and adding stones, noting that such rings need not be worn daily but serve as fantasy or show‑off pieces. The author also hints at practical steps like ordering metal blanks to build a print‑on‑demand jewelry store, while reminding readers to keep the final look slightly worn rather than brand new.

Oh Noes Unit Circle; Or,  How I Got Attacked By The Fence Post Problem

I’m a programmer who’s been experimenting with the unit circle and recently built a decorative ring of “Peruvian Froggies,” spacing big ones close together and leaving more room for the little ones; at the same time I’ve battled a slew of software hiccups—from mis‑named audio recordings, ffmpeg slowdowns on Fedora 36, Krita crashes under Noveau, to Blender texture failures—and ended up switching to NVIDIA drivers and Debian. In my first‑draft post I outline how I used Geometry Nodes to lay out ten points along a 180° arc (10 mm radius), employing the Accumulate node like a reducer, then crafted a custom coordinate system based on radians, tau, pi, and division by the number of parts; after a 10 % floating‑point error I discovered that simply subtracting one in the math node fixed the precision problem. The whole exercise, wrapped up with a fish‑and‑pita dinner and a poem about magical rings, demonstrates my learning curve from “rubber duck” debugging to mastering ring decorations via arcs.

The Easy Peasy World Citizenship

Life moves fast, so the author urges us to pause and look around—especially through travel—to truly experience the world. He argues that parents should take their children on journeys across continents, from Uluru to Brooklyn Bridge, because such adventures broaden horizons and cultivate self‑education. By exploring cultures, learning design or programming, and engaging in independent study, we gain wisdom faster than formal lectures. The post recommends hiking the Appalachian Trail in our 20s to relieve work stress, then launching small businesses with newfound talents. Ultimately, travel and self‑learning create a “citizen of the world,” enabling us to appreciate humanity’s achievements and continue where past authors left off.

The Enchanted Ring Of The Little Froggies; Or, Hopping Around Ancient And Modern Jewelry Ideas

The author celebrates the power of 3‑D sculpture in creating unique, personalized jewelry—particularly through 3‑D printing or casting—emphasizing that handcrafted shapes can be shipped ready to wear and refined with polish rather than set stones; they encourage experimenting with abstract geometric forms (rings, pendants, bracelets) and inventive motifs such as “frog” rings for personal storytelling, while also suggesting that the same 3‑D models can inspire paintings, graphic novels, or even coin‑pendant series, all rooted in ancient styles yet modernized, so that each new piece echoes its historical lineage and offers a fresh, affordable collection.

Bling: Thinking In Geometry Nodes

Blender’s Geometry Nodes let you procedurally build a decorated ring by turning a basic curve into points, applying math‑based scaling, and using modifier nodes to place and size the decorations.

Unlocking The Future Of The World; Or, Stalemate Prevention

The author reflects on how a lack of proper education, lead contamination, and political stagnation have left humanity in a stalemate that will only be resolved by proactive thinking and learning before problems arise; he argues that schools’ fragmented subjects hinder true math understanding, leading to a cycle where students become slaves to war and poverty, while the real solution lies in unified, forward‑looking education that prevents issues such as lead poisoning and ecological loss from occurring.

Rinkydink Doublethink

The post argues that the world was meant to be a safe, happy place but has been marred by countless cultural errors—most notably war, military service, and mass‑destruction weapons—that gradually fracture minds. The author claims these mistakes range from trivial (grade systems and kindergarten star stickers) to systemic (politics as a game of recognition). He suggests that the solution lies in creating “visual programming based software” capable of automatically managing neighborhoods, cities, states, and eventually nations; such tools would ensure proper food distribution and universal basic income, thereby revitalizing local economies. By writing this program and stepping above politicians’ games, the next generation can lift itself out of the meshwork of mistakes that currently define politics, schooling, and military recruitment. In short: to restore a truly happy world, we must adopt new technology-driven systems that replace current cultural errors with wisdom and effective management.

The Little Froggie From Peru

I began by sculpting a small Peruvian “froggie” based on a Moche artifact, then explored how to convert it into a low‑poly wireframe for 3D printing. By hollowing the model with Solidify and using Boolean cuts I could flatten its base, split it along an intersecting plane, add thickness, and attach a hinge and lock—turning it into a tiny trinket box that can be assembled by hand. The post also notes how thin‑wire jewelry saves material and cost, and reflects on the cultural context of the original Moche frog, suggesting the reconstructed piece could serve as jewelry, game token, or downloadable STL for others to use.

Fancy Little Pendants

The post explains how to design simple 3‑D printed pendants using Blender: start with sculpting mode, re‑mesh or use dynamic topology, then attach a tail loop (or another built‑in loop) to a chain—either by adding a Boolean modifier or by modeling the loop directly. It provides links to tutorials, stresses that printing takes care of the interior automatically, and suggests using the finished model on an online print service for both a gold jewelry piece and a portfolio entry.

SCHOOL.MP3; Or, The Tiniest Of Schools

The post describes a free, multilingual audio‑school project that aims to disseminate knowledge and history through short, engaging episodes—each delivered in various voices from young narrators—to reach listeners worldwide, even via simple devices like AM/FM radios or small pendant‑style memory cards. It promises easy updates and translations, uses a list of common misconceptions as its format, and focuses on science facts (e.g., gold’s stellar origins, mitochondria’s bacterial genome) to illustrate human achievements and past mistakes. By offering repeated lessons in an accessible, poetic style, the project hopes to educate listeners about culture, science, and self‑improvement while encouraging unity, reducing poverty, and preventing repeat errors through continuous refinement and global distribution.

On Rebuilding And 3D Printing Ancient Artifacts

This post invites readers to explore ancient and medieval art styles by recreating artifacts—such as Dacian bracelets, Greek earrings, Roman cutlery, diadems, armlets, and decorative axe heads—in 3‑D modeling software like Blender for subsequent printing. By selecting objects that resonate with the soul, one can poetically time‑travel, learn about cultures (e.g., the Dacians of present‑day Romania), and hear their legends through the artifacts. The author suggests visiting museums to see originals, then building digital copies while noting details such as spiral motifs symbolizing the sun, and even experimenting with plastic letter openers. Immersing oneself in a culture this way leads to unforgettable adventures and a deeper appreciation of history.

The Geometric Quest For Abstract Jewelry Goodies

Blender’s Geometry Nodes are presented as an exciting, user‑friendly tool to jump into 3D modeling: they let you program geometry like any other modifier, and mastering them opens creative doors—from simple objects such as pencil cases or belts to complex animations and jewelry that would be impossible to hand‑craft. The post frames this learning journey as a puzzle of odd, yet powerful concepts in 3D geometry, encouraging beginners to start with tutorials and gradually build intuition, while noting how the same principles underpin everything from stars that forge gold to cellular mitochondria. In short, Geometry Nodes are an invitation to experiment, create, and expand your artistic adventures in the strange, rule‑bound world of 3D geometry.

Thoughts On Writing

The post argues that becoming a writer requires fearlessness and a platform—whether it’s a quirky website or a social network—to share freely written stories from many voices. It cites philosophers who suggest simple tools—a coin’s edge, a newspaper, or an ordinary observation—can spark narrative creation, urging writers to imagine characters as living beings who converse back. The author stresses that writing is both joyful and instructive: it should amuse readers, drive away misery, and empower them to become leaders. Finally, the post encourages experimenting with different books and rhythms until one finds a style that feels natural, promising that perseverance will transform these efforts into valuable chronicles.

Prototype Five: Superhero Jewelry Box

I compared my manually‑modeled designs with procedural ones and found the manual approach better for sub‑millimetre precision—especially when different parts require distinct clearances such as hinge pins versus hinges that need friction fits. I’ve built a prototype pocket/box that can be assembled from a printed skeleton, then fitted sheet metal (credit‑card‑sized aluminum or acrylic) to form the final case; this avoids printing the entire thing and lets me use UV paint for durability. The design is highly modular: Boolean flags toggle elastic band loops or compartments, while hinges are simply inner‑hinged mechanisms that push items into the box. I printed a 1 mm wall thickness skeleton (thin PLA) to save material but plan thicker frames or CNC‑cut acrylic for final builds. Finally, I note that digital models sell around $15, whereas assembled kits can

Learning For Real Is A Big Deal

The author argues that true education—beyond rote schoolwork and paid grades—is essential for ending poverty, preventing war, and uniting nations into a peaceful world called Earth. By learning daily and trusting self‑directed study rather than corrupt or “broken” schools, individuals can bring wisdom to their communities, transform dreams into plans, and create a future where knowledge freely flows and the world truly opens.

Design In Blender Print On An Ender: Easy To Read Visual Programming For The Purpose Of 3D Printing

The post explains how to tame design complexity for 3‑D printing by splitting the workflow into two distinct stages: first, a “math configuration” phase that defines all essential primitives (cubes, cylinders, etc.) and second, a “geometry manipulation” phase where those primitives are decorated with holes, hinges, and other features via simple Boolean operations; this approach keeps the geometry as a single linear stream of transformations so that the final model remains easy to debug, extend or reuse—illustrated through a Superhero Belt Compartment example that shows how to build compartments, lids, pins, hinges, and decorative motifs from basic shapes while preserving a clear, additive decoration flow.

Searching For Something Neat To Write About

The post chronicles the author’s day of trying to write something: after deciding at 10 p.m. to abandon a programming essay, they settle on composing a short rhymed poem about hunting for inspiration, peppering the piece with light details—salad for dinner, sparkling water, and the routine of waiting in their laboratory—and finally closing with a brief stanza that reflects the search itself.

3D Cubes; Or, Programmatically Selecting Parts Of A Cube In Blender’s Geometry Nodes

In Blender’s Geometry Nodes, you can identify precise locations on a cube by generating a point cloud with the Mesh‑to‑Points node; each point is simply an X,Y,Z vector that updates automatically when the cube’s dimensions change. By grouping these points and assigning custom properties—such as “Start of Bottom Hinge” and “End of Top Hinge”—you can feed their vectors into other nodes to create hinges or other attached geometry. This approach lets you programmatically place objects on a cube without manually calculating coordinates, making 3D modeling for printing or animation more efficient and flexible.

The Never Ending Chronicle Of The Grand Human Adventure

The post celebrates how personal creation—whether it be programming, art, music or travel writing—spurs growth by opening new paths of learning and exploration. It argues that letting go of grades and formal approvals frees us to pursue what we love, which in turn can lead to deeper skills and unexpected branches such as Linux for a coder or sculpture for an artist. The author then muses on evolution as a chaotic, noisy process, citing the rabbit plague in Australia and Haldane’s anecdote to illustrate how life adapts through trial and error. Finally he reflects on humanity’s long‑term evolution, the expansion into space, and the endless possibilities that await us when we embrace creative exploration without limits.

The More That All Are Looking For

The post is an exhortation for young readers to take ownership of their learning and become philosophers in order to break out of the “cult” of inherited culture, formal schooling, and political rhetoric. It argues that our world’s culture is constantly evolving and that no preacher or single philosophy can answer all questions; only by asking ourselves and studying books can we find unique paths and build new schools that make money work for us, not against us. The text repeats the idea that “the best hope has ever been” in youth and clarity of mind, invites watching certain videos, and ends with a promise that war will be behind us as politicians retire, while we become wiser, safer, and create real schools that let us rise unrestrained.

A Computer Based Government

The post argues that in the coming decades governments will need to shift from human politicians—often influenced by crime families or short‑term interests—to fully automated, voter‑driven software that adapts to changing realities such as climate change and global nuclear tensions. This system would continually ask citizens whether existing laws still serve them, re‑evaluate past decisions, and automatically remove elected leaders who fail to deliver on promises, while ensuring every border resident’s vote is weighted by their knowledge and education (with automated schools providing the necessary learning). In this way, a computerized government could evenly distribute resources, provide universal basic income, and ultimately bring peace among nuclear‑armed nations.