All Aboard https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/Aug08_Post.mp4 Modern life is a trainwreck. Probably one of the biggest trainwrecks in planetary history. As the Roman Empire collapsed, the population decreased by 90%. That is a lot of death. All societies since the dawn of time collapsed. And they tend to collapse the same way. […]
Mailbox Danger
Slow Building Anger Once there was a postal carrier. A very disillusioned postal carrier. When he started. Way back in the day. He saw himself as a hero. Bravely bringing important information. On his daily walk. During the rain, or sleet, or snow. And he had hoped. […]
Mathematical Ponzi Schemes
Intelligent Guy Once there was a scientist. A very shrewd mathematician. Well versed in economic theory. Ponzi schemes and various scams. He attracted some investors. To create a meta MLM. The Ultimate Scam https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/Dec24Loop.mp4 A supra network marketing system. Based on false promises. Of acquisition of riches. […]
Alien Dream Connections
See Links Everywhere Once there was a scientist. Who studied quantum mechanics. The various properties. Of orbital states. Of electrons. Of hydrogen atoms. One night. After smoking marijuana. Didn’t See That Before https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/Dec16Loop.mp4 And looking up at the stars. In his backyard. He noticed a […]
Once And Future Tech
Start With The Basics Once there was a sales trainer. The knew ancient secrets of wealth. The oldest kind of wealth. That existed long before fiat currency. Long before government corruption. Even long before institutionalized currency. Before the days of barter. He would first attract sales people. […]
Ancient Orbiters
Deep Instincts Always Win I saw a recent lecture by a famous psychologist. She was talking about the relationship between online dating and the massive dumpster fire the modern dating game has turned into. She said that, at its core, it’s all about false signals. Compared to a more organic system, where […]
Wasabi Popcorn
Popcorn Palace There’s this really interesting popcorn store downtown. All they have are popcorn related paraphernalia. I got to admit, I passed by it a few times before going inside, and I was surprised how big it is. They got popcorn from all over the world, special popcorn pans and pots. […]
Crashing Into Dirt
The Wedge There’s a beach in Newport Beach called The Wedge. It’s a perfect example of wave interference patterns, how when waves cross orthogonally, the peaks combine, as do the troughs. This means the waves rise quick and high, but they also suck up all the water to do so, so when they […]
Alien Misdirection Technology
Throw Trash Cans Behind You A very common scene in action movies is the good guy is running away from the bad guy, or the bad guy is running away from the good guy. And they always run through crowded areas, and they always throw stuff behind them, as they are running away, to […]
Nested Feedback Loops
Profit and Loss Model The profit and loss model is a very elegant, very powerful system that is responsible for nearly every invention ever created. Within an honest economic system, which is very rare, if non-existent, the only way a company, no matter the size, can stay in business is to make a profit. […]