220 posts · 220 narrated · Dec 2021 – Jul 2022
The post explains that drawing is guided by the same physical rules that govern the universe—colors shift, shadows fall, light reflects—and that an artist must learn to apply…
The poem encourages beginners to start painting by practicing simple, whimsical subjects—like a bear’s hair or prairie dogs’ eyes—and then gradually move on to more complex…
A vivid, well‑lit reference photo—rich in light, shadow, color and an engaging pose—serves as the essential springboard that lets painters move from realistic detail to…
The post argues that creative work in art and programming can be stifled by rigid practices—such as insisting on using reference images or over‑medicating focus—and that this…
The author argues that those who oppose humanity’s advancement are essentially liars—people who manipulate truth to maintain their own power and who keep the world in a state of…
The post envisions a whimsical future where war is gone and the world is filled with cats that people love, feed, and cherish; their purrs and occasional fur spittle bring joy.…
The post is a playful guide to writing that advises against using itemized lists or TODOs because they make the writer feel short‑tailed and blue; instead, it suggests moving…
The post argues that modern schooling often relies on temporary memorization rather than true understanding, leading students to be unable to explain what they “know” even when…
The post argues that schools force students into learning math and physics mainly to preserve accreditation, but many teachers are ill‑prepared or over‑dependent on rote methods,…
The author argues that learning is an interconnected, enjoyable process where one can juggle multiple subjects and switch between them as interests evolve; he claims that…
In 1804 Earth had 1 billion people; in 25 years it will reach 10 billion. The author proposes that the only solution is to build powerful, beautiful schools that bring real…
The post recounts the author’s journey through multiple programming languages—starting with PHP and Perl, moving into Java and JavaScript—and culminates in their current…
I propose that the future of programming lies in a self‑guided, visual IDE that replaces the old terminal and “smartphone” concept with a simple, three‑column layout: an event…
The post describes a world beset by war, famine, and looming nuclear threats, where evil acts are largely the result of chance, chaos, and poverty rather than deliberate design.…
The post explains how JavaScript’s EventEmitter works—events are fired (e.g., a mouse click), carry data like `x=5` or `user=alice`, listeners are set up to react, and some…
During a weekend stay in a State Park, I set up a campfire and cooked hot dogs while a nearby family of teens unpacked beside my tent. While listening to an iPod playing Paul…
The post describes an innovative, open‑school format that uses interactive left and right panes—guidance and hands‑on manipulation—to let students build products (from simple web…
The post argues that teachers should let students pursue their own interests so that learning becomes meaningful rather than rote memorization, noting that overwork or stress…
The post argues that building a successful solo‑programming business is difficult because you’re up against multi‑person startups, but failure can become an asset: by learning…
After reflecting on how schools often fail to deliver lifelong learning, I argue that self‑education—beginning with acclaimed non‑fiction titles and continuing through hands‑on…
The post explains that programming boils down to organizing data and behavior into a coherent structure using the core building blocks of variables, functions, if‑statements,…
The post proposes a cookbook‑style guide for learning math and programming in a real‑world context—specifically as a tool to lift people out of poverty. It frames each lesson…
The author proposes re‑structuring education into a flexible, tree‑like system of subject clusters drawn from real‑world fields such as those listed in Y Combinator’s RFS (e.g.,…
The post argues that creative pursuits—painting, programming, composing, rhyming, singing, sculpting, building, and inventing—are all forms of genuine knowledge because they…
The post argues that contemporary schooling relies on a system of threats—bad grades, class attendance, lunch fees—and the promise of future benefits (military enlistment,…
The author argues that many problems—crime, war, poverty—stem from a “sequence” of misapplied fixes rather than true solutions: people become criminals when stress turns ordinary…
The post opens with a rant about the endless troubles in programming and the irony that writing less code sometimes brings more success, then critiques confusing languages,…
The post paints a poetic picture of a “multiplex” that burns books, builds walls and prisons, destroys minds, and feeds on poverty and distraction—only needing five books to…
The post celebrates the accessibility of web‑development tutorials by highlighting Svelte’s clean, step‑by‑step guide (and its counterparts in Vue.js and React), and argues that…
The post reflects on individual learning styles and the need for personalized reading, asserting that each person’s pace and sequence of understanding are shaped by their own…
The post proposes a flow‑based programming model that relies on event listeners to drive streams of data through simple processing steps—illustrated by tracking mouse X,Y…
I started by learning hard‑surface modeling in Blender and built a box of wallets and dodads, then moved to Krita to improve my drawing skills with portraits and reference…
The post argues that a world full of liars can be redeemed by “free and open” books, especially those narrated or written by their authors, and that libraries are the key to…
Drawing with reference images in Krita is simple and effective: set the image at 50 % opacity, use the eyedropper for accurate colors, and practice with cheap pen‑and‑tablet…
The author describes the creative process behind writing a whimsical poem that blends their love for programming with playful wordplay and self‑learning of English. They recount…
The post explores the promise and pitfalls of visual programming, arguing that while it can make program flows more visible, its current implementations—especially those built on…
The post argues that today’s schools prioritize rote memorization for teachers’ paychecks, which hinders true learning, while early, engaged education—rather than late,…
The post opens with a fortune‑cookie proverb that “if you do the same things you've always done, you'll get the same results,” which the author applies to generations rather than…
I noticed the delay/echo effect in songs after hearing Giorgio Moroder’s performance, tried to replicate it with 16th‑note patterns and LMMS but felt something was missing; then…
The post argues that politics has ruined education: high tuition, low teacher pay and arbitrary curricula create a collapsed system that breeds cults, nationalism and war. It…
This poem reflects on the present state of the world, where uneducated leaders spread propaganda and a future seems inevitable but uncertain. It laments poverty’s squeezing…
The post surveys how visual‑programming libraries such as Rete can be turned into practical tools that let users build programs by arranging nodes, then export those designs to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 post argues that only by building a culture of wisdom, long‑term vision, and solid education can we solve climate, health, war, and poverty problems.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The author explains a computer‑generated “superhero belt” design system that automatically configures hinge‑based compartments based on an input cube’s dimensions; it can scale…
From humble doodles and playful sketches, the poem traces an artist’s journey of growth and discovery—each new creation a learning step that sharpens skill and sparks fresh…
I recently finished my first 3‑D‑printed wallet and, after tweaking its dimensions, discovered that a half‑millimeter clearance was needed between the credit cards and the tray…
The post explains how to create metal‑cast objects from 3D prints by first printing a wax model with a resin printer (e.g., the $200 Mars Elegoo), then surrounding it in plaster,…
In this poetic post the writer muses on the longing for literary giants such as Sagan, Von Negut, Hitchens, Bukowski and Rand to “return,” while invoking Gaia and the Zeitgeist…
The post argues that schooling can reveal the hidden layers of truth and illusion in our lives, but only if we actively seek out what truly interests us. It stresses that…
The author explains how 3D programming—especially using Geometry Nodes in Blender—lets designers quickly turn digital concepts into physical objects with a 3‑D printer, making…
The post explains how to build a ring in Blender by starting with a simple circle as the base shape, then adding decorative rails and stone‑seat structures on top of it; it shows…
The author explains his attempt to design unique, fancy accessories—starting with sausage earrings that have tiny wings—and hopes these pieces will become timeless items worn by…
A vision emerges of an open, free World School that unites humanity through shared knowledge, culture, and wisdom, enabling each generation to refine its heritage and rise as…
By mastering endurance, self‑education, and a fearless pursuit of wisdom, we can turn our innate genius into true greatness and correct the cultural mistakes that keep humanity…
Digital painting can be understood as a series of discrete steps, each of which can be executed well or poorly; the choice of reference material and attention to detail…
The post is a beginner’s guide to building a low‑cost Linux machine on a Raspberry Pi (400 or 4) for learning web design and programming. It explains how to set up the Pi with a…
The author argues that true learning requires authenticity, wisdom, and individuality, yet modern public schools have become “processing plants” where students merely memorize…
Baroque—an ornamental style that flourishes with lion heads, flowers, vines and other intricate doodads—has slipped from everyday memory but remains a powerful tool for modern…
The narrator recalls his early encounters with the sea—from seeing it for the first time at about eight years old to visiting the Baltic, Atlantic, and Great Lakes—describing…
The post criticizes the high‑school and college system as an “easy” scam that rewards memorization over true learning, with teachers doing little and curriculum designers…
The post celebrates how true learning comes from immersing oneself in knowledge rather than passive listening, urging readers to explore science through engaging books and…
The post celebrates the joy of 3‑D printing as an almost ritualistic pastime: enthusiasts gather around their machines, eagerly watching each layer build up—like a “cute chicken”…
Liars—people who fabricate stories to gain power—are portrayed as inherently evil, driven by personal ambition and a hunger for corruption. They use layered tactics to conceal…
The post explains how to turn a painting into a piece of jewelry: first sketch the design as if you’re drawing the artwork itself; then use 3‑D software (e.g., Blender) to model…
Using layer masks in digital painting—especially with tools like Krita—is essential for precise color application on complex subjects such as a knight’s helmet. Masks let you…
Value or darkness control is vital when creating multi‑character scenes because shadows must match and colors must be sized properly. Many artists rely on a simple three‑value…
The post reflects on how being an artist is essentially a learning process: practice and observation are more important than formal instruction; it encourages using simple tools…
Art thrives when free from rigid rules, just as education flourishes when curiosity guides learning rather than preset sequences; both fields become stale when boxed in by…
The post celebrates the accessibility and transformative power of creating art, encouraging readers to start simply with their heart and basic shapes—such as drawing or…
In this post the author explains how to color a computer‑drawn illustration while keeping line art intact: use a very thin brush or the contiguous selection tool with its “grow”…
The post outlines a step‑by‑step process for creating a finished illustration that blends photo‑manipulation with hand‑drawn and painted elements. It begins by building a scene…
The post celebrates an imaginative “Queen of Queens” who commands the world of pets—squirrels, dogs, and cats alike—by encouraging them to wear tiny hats as part of a golden age…
The author explains a technique for creating drawings by first sketching a simplified model over a source image—marking distances and relative measurements—and then recreating…
Step‑by‑step GIMP tips for gently warping faces into youthful, balanced proportions—paired with a nostalgic recounting of the author’s first photo‑manipulation projects and a…
The post describes how artists who use photographs as references often face early criticism—labelled “copying” or “paint‑over”—from traditionalists who consider such practice…
Digital painting in Krita can begin with hyperrealism, using a pen-and-tablet setup that supports tilt so the virtual chisel tip rotates naturally; layer management lets you…
Accurate photo reference is essential for realistic portraiture because subtle details such as iris lines, eyelid color and horizon processing shape our perception of faces, and…
The post explains a fast digital painting workflow that begins with creating a black‑and‑white version of an image to establish its value (brightness) study, then adding a color…
The post whimsically describes a Groundhog who controls the weather, predicting that it will change only after he receives his tax return; the narrator humorously details the…
Poverty and war shape the way we see ourselves, while our birthplace determines our religion, intelligence, and sense of safety—yet these are not who we are but what culture…
The post explains that recognizing faces in real life relies on many angles, whereas a single photo gives only one view that can be further distorted by lenses, software,…
The poem celebrates the endless directions of art, describing each painting as a gateway to a new story told in its own style—whether night‑lit, misty mountains, or sunny…
The post reflects on the artist’s evolving practice: starting from a freehand sketch that landed a blue nose close enough to a cucumber shape, the writer notes that twenty…
After a workout I found myself inspired by the glowing eyes of digital fantasy art and tried to apply that effect to a portrait of my own face. The initial result—blue‑glowing…
The post contrasts low‑level and high‑level programming languages, emphasizing how higher‑level languages let developers work with objects like windows and files instead of raw…
The post argues that many art schools teach “color‑picking” and “paint‑overs” as if using original hues or reference images were wrong, and they fail to show the beauty of…
This post argues that painting should be approached by layering—starting with basic elements such as face, body, and background—and building the image stepwise rather than…
The author reflects on a disciplined painting routine—two days of work, two days of rest, producing a new canvas every four days over a 75‑day span—and shares sixteen pieces as…
In this poetic post the author reflects on the art of painting hair, noting that successful portraits require capturing hair’s structure and shine with precise brushwork—often…
The post outlines a detailed multi‑step workflow for creating high‑value digital paintings: it starts with selecting a cohesive theme for a series, then builds photo‑bashing…
The post explains how to turn a simple outdoor sketching session into a polished digital painting: start by gathering the right tools—bike, camera or phone with wide‑angle…
The post introduces an accessible digital painting technique that lets anyone learn shape and color by using a freely drawn sketch or a color study as the starting point,…
The author reflects on how Impressionist paintings, though seemingly incomplete with rough brushwork, convey realism by capturing key details like the corner of an eye rather…
The post describes how an impressionist painting feels alive and responsive to its environment—its shadows shift with light, color depends on monitor calibration, and printed…
I reflected on my 20‑minute speed‑painting sessions, stressing how quick capture of key facial features can blend hyperrealism and impressionism, and outlined creating and…
In the post, the author argues that war is a universal loss for all parties and that its causes lie in shortsighted politics, propaganda, and inadequate education—“politicians…
The post outlines a process that starts with painting real faces—making them smile or shine as stars—with minimal distortion—and then enhances those portraits by adding a…
Books are portrayed as the essential fuel for human growth, enabling us to stand on the shoulders of great writers and inherit multiple lifetimes of wisdom; they are described as…
I set my brushes aside years ago, convinced that digital painting could simplify color work by using tools like color pickers and reference images; after mastering keyboard…
The post argues that a “college course” or “school class” can only be truly understood through concrete examples rather than abstract definitions, and it criticizes the current…
The poem paints a bleak picture of modern education and society: teachers are portrayed as hollow, following routines for perks rather than genuine learning, while teenagers must…
The post explains that the most effective way to begin drawing portraits in Krita is by stretching a reference photo across the canvas, which instantly provides shape and color…
In this post the author outlines a simple yet effective workflow for digital painting that combines photo references with traditional techniques such as line‑art and shadow…
I recently received a $2 macro lens for my phone camera, which sparked an idea to use it for “macro photogrammetry” and start a new 3‑D modeling and printing project involving…
The author reflects on how hyperrealism can guide an artist’s independent journey, encouraging experimentation with techniques like photogrammetry, GIMP adjustments, or…
There are three important points in today’s fast‑paced world of art: question the role of teachers, embrace using reference images over painting a full canvas from scratch, and…
The author muses about an early summer arriving sooner than expected, using whimsical imagery of animals and weather to hint at the season’s arrival. They describe the…
The post celebrates how the simple act of taking a photo with a digital camera has transformed modern art, especially through tools like Krita’s image‑reference feature that lets…
The post explains how to use the Cat Pea Technique—transparent reference images for tracing shapes and auto‑picking original colors—and then bundles a series of practical art…
The author reflects on personal responsibility for truth and resilience against both physical and verbal attacks, framing themselves as a “great warrior” who must stand authentic…
The author reflects on how inadequate schools close minds, creating a world of fantasy and pictorial language that breeds misinformation; he argues poverty and lack of education…
The post is an exuberant call to embrace our inner superpowers through continuous learning, imaginative practice, and artistic expression. It urges us to grow creatively—reading…
The author outlines a comprehensive, self‑paced learning system that blends music, art, and technology for students from underprivileged backgrounds, using a MediaWiki‑style…
The post celebrates how art and thoughtful teaching together nurture individual growth and societal renewal. It argues that true learning unfolds gradually—layer by layer—through…
The post argues that schools are broken and that we must go beyond mere self‑education to become powerful agents of change, emphasizing greatness, wisdom and foresight so…
The post explains how to build a simple yet powerful web‑application by treating each URL path segment like a “room” in a virtual world, where doors can be opened only with the…
The author recounts being bullied at school, forced to attend a confusing religious ceremony and confessionals that helped him cope with the torment; after leaving, he finds…
The proposed website lets users upload an image and set a budget; artists then compete for the commission, after which they deliver the finished work via a dashboard. Artists…
In this poem-like post, the author argues that global improvement depends on unity and education; he claims leaders must focus on building foundations for future generations…
Hyperrealism and stylization are presented as powerful “super‑powers” that let artists create vivid portraits—through glowing eyes, highlighted cheeks, and dramatic lighting—that…
The post argues that the world’s recent crises—pandemic, nuclear threat, and economic instability—call for multi‑step changes, especially in education. It stresses that “real”…
The poem celebrates the persistence of a misshapen butterfly—both as a living creature and as a subject of art—and how its repeated attempts ultimately lead to success. The…
The post argues that humanity’s progress is stalled unless we actively pursue genuine learning, not merely rote memorization or economic labor, and that this “real education”…
The post celebrates the expressive power of digital painting over mere photography when creating imaginative scenes, such as whimsical animal groups and a butterfly‑crowned…
In the poem‑like post, the author imagines a “museum of the future” whose works are priced at 3.5 million dollars each but that pay their creators $100 per day for life—an…
Digital collage in illustration works by carefully cutting out elements—like a house, people, or faces—from magazine or photo sources and assembling them into a new scene; using…
A call for re‑imagining schooling as curiosity‑driven, integrated learning that drops grades and rigid subjects, so students can truly create, think, and grow into wisdom and…
The post argues that learning is the most important task in life and must be approached with care, perseverance, and gradual progress—whether through real‑world experience or…
Using reference images, automated ImageMagick montage, strategic pricing, and lecture preparation, the post guides artists in building a consistent square portfolio that…
The post explains how artists can elevate their realistic portrait work into rich fantasy scenes by leveraging detailed references, thoughtful color palette adjustments, and…
The post personifies pixels as tiny, transparent, square creatures that “eat” color to survive, tracing their evolution from early low‑color computers to today’s high‑resolution…
Photo‑realist painting provides the technical foundation for an artist’s journey, but it is only the starting point; mastery of detail, composition, and model study gives a…
The post outlines how to build an effective art portfolio by starting with simple self‑portraits, photo‑realistic pieces and cute caricatures in a Pop Surrealism style, then…
The post describes the author’s anticipation and excitement for the arrival of spring, reflecting on how the season feels like a rebirth or true birthday after the long winter.…
From low‑level bit manipulation up to flexible high‑level features like JavaScript’s eval, the author praises free languages over corporate “cubicle” ones and proposes a…
A talented artist turns his nine‑piece portfolio into a scalable portrait‑making business by launching an online platform where clients upload photos for about $50, after which…
The post explains how to successfully sell custom portraits by blending realistic animal or human subjects with abstract, atmospheric elements—like purple nebulae and splatter…
The post proposes building a free‑tuition Art Academy that generates revenue by taking a percentage of students’ art sales, and outlines the curriculum it should offer—from…
Starting from true colors and adding enhancements on separate layers allows multiple color themes in one file, while over‑refining shapes is unnecessary because detail beyond the…
The post explains how to use Krita’s layer‑based “Cat Pea” reference‑image tracing, along with GIMP for color/shape guidance, to efficiently learn realistic portrait painting.
The author reflects on their recent Hoistu Cat drawing, noting that adding realism made it more fascinating and emphasizing simplicity in Pop Surrealism; they praise lowbrow art…
The post contrasts large gallery art with smaller, business‑oriented pieces that may not bring huge profits but can cover everyday expenses like snacks. It then turns to 2022’s…
The post celebrates art’s enduring love and its tension between machine‑assisted creation and the “free hand,” noting that Renaissance artists used tools to impress royalty yet…
The author recounts painting their favorite gym photo, focusing on getting the eyes right by using a “Cat Pea Technique” that involves first sketching rough outlines in GIMP and…
The author explains how to unlock digital painting by using GIMP’s Color Picker in “God Mode”: overlay a reference photo across the canvas at 1 % opacity so that every click…
The post explains how male and female faces have distinct caricature features—larger eyes for women, smaller noses and lips, while men’s faces show larger eyes and slightly…
The post explains how to use Krita’s Reference Image Picking feature—placing a reference image on an invisible layer (1 % opacity) so that the color picker always samples from…
The author argues that true learning comes from mastering practical skills—like programming and digital art—and not from rote memorization in a broken school system. By using…
The post argues that traditional subject‑based high school math is too rigid and fails to engage students, whereas a talent‑oriented, project‑based approach—using tools like…
The post explains how to approach portrait painting by breaking it into manageable parts: start with an outline and work layer‑by‑layer, adding details gradually without relying…
I’ve been chasing my love of art for years—starting with Coralie Clement’s YouTube tutorials and wandering into the biggest bookstore I could find, where thick volumes of…
The author proposes that by tying universal income and real education to ecological indicators—using the Amazon’s health as a measuring stick—and building authentic schools, we…
The post celebrates the comfort of an electric blanket as a winter savior for both people and their pets. The author notes how this simple device keeps them warm through cold…
The post describes a strange animal that “speaks” and governs winter, craving extra weeks so it can rest. It appears tired and old, and people fear the cold it brings. Rumors say…
This long post explains how to set up a minimalist, content‑rich art show using your own portfolio, simple web pages, and guerrilla posters to present your creative work and…
The post treats Leonardo’s *Mona Lisa* as a teaching tool, urging artists to focus on its iconic eyes—“windows to the soul”—as a starting point for practice. It recommends using…
The author argues that wisdom—our defining trait as “Wise Beings”—is the key to human progress and must be actively cultivated through learning rather than rote schooling. He…
The post encourages readers to take charge of their own education by mastering tools such as a pen tablet, GIMP, Krita, Inkscape, Blender, and even an Ender, while drawing…
The post celebrates how creativity unfolds through continuous exploration: artists learn by adventure, repeatedly generating new ideas that evolve from simple doodles to mastered…
In this post, the author explains how a “pipe” is simply a connection between two programs through which an object is passed and transformed; they illustrate this with an email…
The post is a lyrical exhortation to personal growth and self‑learning: it urges readers to step beyond inherited routes, keep acquiring knowledge, and let their own “brilliance”…
Node‑RED is a low‑code visual programming platform that lets users design event‑driven applications by connecting nodes on a canvas, thereby simplifying code composition and…
I recently completed my debut Pop Surrealist piece, “Hoist U!”, a whimsical painting that blends Superman’s leotard with oddly placed underwear and a Harvard tie to explore…
The post argues that true learning unfolds through trial and error, with each failure sharpening our understanding; it stresses the need for contextual, sequential study rather…
Automate the production of simple, maintenance‑free digital assets—backgrounds, icons, textures, videos, audio—and bundle them into a low‑upkeep company that sells a vast library…
The post proposes an “emergency school” that blends self‑paced learning with real‑world income generation: students learn to design and sell digital media—such as website themes,…
The author reflects on everyday “superpowers” – from musical improvisation and rapid language learning to memorization, night vision, endurance training and creative…
The post argues that the school system is largely ineffective at cultivating real talent; it treats learning as rote memorization rather than genuine skill development. The…
Pop Surrealism is presented as an accessible, joyful art form where anyone can become a “Pop Surrealist” by simply drawing a silly animal doodle and then adding realistic…
The post argues that poverty and inadequate schooling are two of the world’s most stubborn problems, but it offers a concrete dual solution: an international “Poverty‑Ending…
The post is a lively guide for budding artists that stresses the importance of creating and organizing artwork—starting with simple sketches, signing and dating each piece, and…
From the moment you first discover your own self, the post invites you to pursue the things that set your heart ablaze—whether it be playful “elf‑like” antics, daring adventures…
The post explains that “Ǧentī̆l Dẹ̄des” (from Middle English) means ennobling deeds or noble achievements, and that such deeds—whether they are simple acts like staying honest,…
In this reflective post, the author draws a poetic analogy between books and humans—both vessels that carry “spirit” (soul) and can be inherited through reading. He argues that…
In this reflective post the author celebrates spring as an inspiring season for exercise, recounting their own gradual journey from hiking and camping at Nordhouse through biking…
Running on ice is tricky and not very pleasant; after trying it three times I realized it’s better to wait for the sun to melt the patches before heading out or instead take a…
The post argues that school often acts more as a babysitter than a true learning environment; real education comes when students take responsibility for their own studies, moving…
The post is a motivational treatise urging the reader to recognize themselves as a “Brilliant Genius” by mastering language and computation, drawing on Einstein‑Hawking examples…
In this post the author explains how they composed a track by using everyday items—plastic bottles, cans, a red mixing bowl, and metal chopsticks—as percussion instruments. They…
The post celebrates the author’s enthusiasm for creating new objects, sounds, and a text‑based game world, depicting invention as an ongoing, empowering creative journey.
Becoming a “Philosopher” means actively cultivating wisdom, authenticity, and creative clarity through continuous effort, overcoming obstacles, and listening deeply, so that one…
The post argues that our current schooling system is broken—“fake” institutions that fail to graduate students into real knowledge—and proposes a radical re‑imagining: free, open…
The post argues that true understanding—captured by Einstein’s “if you can’t explain it simply” remark—is best achieved through self‑paced, interactive educational games rather…
The post unfolds three interlinked lessons: first, the Raspberry Pi as an accessible gateway into programming, Linux command‐line use, and hardware control via GPIO pins; second,…
In the post, the author recounts how an imaginative “video book chapter” idea turns into a practical project: after waking up with a vague dream about a colorful chapter, they…
Shuffling is presented as a gentle jogging‑like exercise that you can perform in the snow, provided you’re dressed warmly—hat, mittens, and comfortable clothing—and that you keep…
The post describes a DIY journey that starts with a leaky shower—an old tub spout whose mis‑angled washers and corroded assembly have caused water to drip into the wall—and…
The author reflects on the shortcomings of current education and leadership, arguing that both are hampered by pretenders, lack of genuine commitment to teaching, and an…
In a late‑afternoon shower, I discovered my tap had lost power and the knob wouldn’t turn; I solved it by designing a new 3D‑printed sleeve that fits the copper rod, using heat…
After finishing a gym session he realized that it was already snowing outside, so he decided to go jogging in the fresh snow. He had mostly packed his gear and upgraded his shoes…
Running along a rural trail near train tracks, I hear the familiar horn from childhood and keep going despite the chill. After several minutes of running in the dark, a train…
At age three or four I first discovered squirrels and found them fast, lovely creatures that seemed uninterested in me—yet I loved watching them. On Christmas I bought four bags…
I rode the I‑275 Bicycle Trail and struggled up a steep hill, where I met fellow cyclists who shared their own challenges. We laughed about the difficulty, and I told them how…
Bicycling, jogging, backpacking and day‑hiking are simple ways to become and stay fit, just as a five‑hour dance practice shows how much time can be devoted to training. If you…
The author shares a recent night‑time test run using newly arrived ski gear—a classy mask and lightweight bag—on an I‑275 trail near the highway. Despite mild weather, the dark…
I tested jogging in 34‑24 °F weather over two days and found it more comfortable than summer runs; the author cites Stanford biologists’ temperature‑control experiments and…
This post proposes a creative way to study philosophy by turning the “Giants of Philosophy” audiobook series into a lifelong friendship with great thinkers. It explains that you…