NFTs have a lot of hype and are a very polarizing topic. In this article I will explain why NFTs will change the world. Note: I have never purchased any NFTs, so I am not shilling any bags. An NFT (non-fungible token) is just a non-fungible digital asset, secured by a decentralized ledger, ie. the … Continue reading How NFTs Will Change the World

Consciousness is the control one has over their life beyond the primal monkey brain of being a slave to one's impulses. Being a slave to one's impulses can feel good in the moment, similar to an empty dopamine high, but ultimately results in the dissatisfaction of realizing one has actually moved further away from their … Continue reading Be the Rational Conscious Director Rather than a Slave to your Impulses

Seoul, South Korea is the most impressive and livable modern large city I've seen, especially when accounting for the value of one's money - with prices a fraction of that of Tokyo and Singapore which are comparably impressive. Seoul is modern, clean, pedestrian-friendly, and innovative. I think that every city planner should be required to … Continue reading Why Seoul is the Best Modern City

I believe that Switzerland has the best government system in the world. It is definitely not perfect (it's no liquid democracy), but light years better than every other country's government I've seen. On top of that, the economy is very strong with some of the highest wages in the world. And despite having very low … Continue reading Why Switzerland has the Best Government System in the World

These are what I consider to be the top policies and/or systemic changes needed to accelerate humanity forward: 1. Universal Basic Income Benefits: ends poverty, more freedom, more happiness, more innovation (especially with elimination of need for profit motive) Ease of Implementation: Easy, Impact: High I can't think of a single policy that would be … Continue reading Top 3 Policies and Government Changes Needed to Modernize Humanity

I was first introduced to Reddit in 2008 as a college freshmen when a roommate introduced me to the site. I was instantly hooked, checking it every day. It was an endless trove of information, and the comments section was filled with high quality discussion. I could always count on top comments to correct any … Continue reading The Downfall of Reddit – Why Reddit Sucks, and How to Fix It

Authoritarianism by definition entails the subjection of a population against its will. China, Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela are examples of authoritarian regimes. Of course anyone with any sense of dignity or honor would be repulsed by the idea of being subject to the whim of some tyrant, so these authoritarian regimes maintain … Continue reading Unaccountable Power Seeks to Preserve Itself and Expand – A Critique of Authoritarianism

COVID-19 has led governments to respond via mask mandates, vaccine passes, business closures/restrictions, test requirements, lockdowns, curfews, and travel bans. The defense used to justify these measures are the COVID-19 case numbers and deaths. COVID-19 itself is actually relatively benign with an infection fatality rate around ~0.2% (below 0.05% for those under 50 years of … Continue reading Why COVID-19 Restrictions are Immoral – Freedom to Choose One’s Risk-Tolerance