Insanely Free

"Imagine wearing Vision Pro goggles for some time. You wear them for business meetings, immersive 3D movies, TV shows, games, and FaceTime calls.
Now, imagine removing your headset. Try to contemplate how dim, unexciting, and unyielding the natural world suddenly becomes when you cannot edit your surroundings any more.
Gradually, it dawns on you that you cannot go through life without synthetic vision. Give it a couple of years and the physical world will become an impenetrable, unforgiving place mired by fixed limits, frustrations, and dangers. Step into augmented reality, however, and everything is, once again, malleable, safe, and under control.
There is no undo button at that point. Synthetic vision will have become part of being human."
Big piece on Vision Pro coming up. Subscribe so you don't miss it.

2024-01-26 05:14:41 UTC

AI is cocaine
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/ai-is-cocaine

2024-01-24 09:49:03 UTC

Critique of the Rabbit R1 coming up.

2023-12-28 03:37:10 UTC

As the calendar year comes to an end, I’d like to thank you for supporting my work.I hope those articles have inspired you to do your own research and make up your own mind about what is happening in the world.Caveat emptor.I
do casual research and synthesize estimates about what is happening
around us, and what might happen in the years ahead. None of that is
perfect — I’m just a guy on the internet trying to figure things out. In
fact, the more I work on those topics, the more I realize how fallible
my logic and intellect is. Earlier this year, that realization led me to
the Word of God, as the only inerrant, infallible, origin of Truth.So, once again, thank you for being on this journey with me.Best wishes to you and your families

2023-12-25 02:28:27 UTC

And here it is.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to 2024 — and beyond
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-2024-and

2023-12-24 14:14:38 UTC

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Aren't incandescent lights supposed to be naturally warm and healthier than LED lights?

2023-12-21 11:06:31 UTC

2024 outlook coming up in the next few days. Potential scenarios to expect plus usual commentary. If you haven't subscribed, now is a good time as any.

2023-11-23 06:35:01 UTC

What's really happening in Israel
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/whats-really-happening-in-israel

2023-10-28 00:11:32 UTC

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No idea!

2023-10-27 02:02:08 UTC

Have you noticed a trend with all challenges in the modern world?
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https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/hollywood-plastic

2023-10-19 10:54:43 UTC

Big piece coming up, on the profound effect of plastics on humanity. It's not just about health. Plastics rob away our dignity, in a big way.
TL;DR: Remove anything that is plastic from your life. And stay tuned for the article because it's good.

2023-10-10 07:33:15 UTC

Updated and revised:
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/we-live-in-a-global-theocracy
The previous title (and time of publication) were not ideal, so here is v2.

2023-10-06 23:56:16 UTC

And here it is.
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/we-live-in-a-global-theocracy

2023-10-05 01:23:56 UTC

Massive piece dropping soon.
PS: It's the first article I publish after closing down my Twitter account.

2023-09-17 12:36:52 UTC

Closed my Twitter account today.

2023-09-17 00:19:34 UTC

Twitter only gives you an option to "deactivate" your account. I don't see a "delete" option though.
They give you a 30 day grace period. The question is, do they delete your data after 30 days or do they hold on to it, for ever and ever?
Either way, yet another reason to exit that platform sooner or later.

2023-09-15 01:08:49 UTC

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Thank you!

2023-09-12 11:14:01 UTC

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X1 Carbon. I like the keyboard and color of the laptop. I had to apply tape over the red led on the back though, and could do without the little red thing in the middle of the keyboard, haha.

2023-09-12 09:02:45 UTC

Hot off the press:
How to liberate your laptop: The definitive guide
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/how-to-liberate-your-laptop-the-definitive

2023-09-07 01:55:33 UTC

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You can use FreeTube on the desktop, and similar apps on your smartphone.

2023-09-07 01:28:25 UTC

First draft of my "Laptop" piece is complete. Should drop next week.
It documents my journey over the last few years. Complete with apps, services, and hardware I've worked with, and recommend. Relevant to beginners and advanced, alike.

2023-09-01 08:34:33 UTC

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That was my first long-form post on Nostr. My first observation is, I wish there was an edit (or delete) option, because I'd like to remove the extra spaces in between the paragraphs. Otherwise, I like how the video preview shows up at the end. Everything looks promising.

2023-09-01 08:31:51 UTC

I don’t know if you’ve watched videos of how urban life looked like at the turn of last century (link at the end). I love watching those videos because they are full of beauty, innocence, self-respect, and healthy, effortless smiles.
Imagine if we could watch how life was several centuries back. I bet things were even better back then, despite what mainstream tells us: oh, how poor and short-lived those primitive and uneducated humans were. Oh, how unequal, oppressive, and undemocratic their societies were. And yet, those glimpses of the past suggest otherwise.
Besides, it’s not like we need video documentaries. Most of us have met our grandparents (and other old people) so we can compare their generation with ours.
What changed?
The hierarchy of our society used to be different. At the bottom were peasants. A few layers above were some aristocrats, and at the very top was God. Indeed, our ancestors deferred to Him as the ultimate authority.
What about today’s hierarchical pyramid?
Well, at the very bottom you have today’s peasants – all those educated and diligent workers who pay their taxes, vote, and watch Netflix. Above them you have bureaucrats, politicians, and financiers. Further up, you have think-tanks, the UN, BIS, WEF, NATO, and their friends.
And then what? Who or what sits at the very top?
Modern society no longer defers to God as the ultimate authority. As Dostoevski wrote, in the absence of God, there is chaos. The reason why modern societies look so ugly and hellish is because they have rebelled against God.
But you and I have a choice.
If we don’t want to follow the hordes of Lemmings falling off the cliff, we can opt out. We can hold on to our own Faith, chart our own path, and determine our own destiny. But make no mistake, it all starts with God.
Here is one video from the turn of last century: https://youtu.be/rHqha40xRL4

2023-09-01 03:21:27 UTC

Virtue signaling betrays compromised incentives and misguided ethics. Public displays of "generosity" and "virtue" are a strong counter-indicator.

2023-08-31 01:46:56 UTC

Started working on a massive piece on laptops.
What laptop, what software, what cloud services (hint: none), and much much more. It's the result of 3 years of work.
Should drop in 2 weeks.

2023-08-27 03:59:42 UTC

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Yeah, larger cuts use less plastic but need bigger freezers.

2023-08-25 09:37:30 UTC

And here it is:
"The perils of sleeping with your iPhone"
Smartphones, it seems, are the gift that keeps on giving.
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/the-perils-of-sleeping-with-your

2023-08-24 08:33:05 UTC

The ink of my recent article about living without a smartphone had barely dried, when I discovered something new.
Smartphones, it seems, are the gift that keeps on giving.
Expect a follow up in the next few days.

2023-08-22 01:27:10 UTC

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It works really well, after you set everything up.
#nevent1q…u4qs

2023-08-21 01:37:21 UTC

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Alternative to Signal?

2023-08-18 23:59:31 UTC

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Not just micro-payments. The majority of content creators rely on normal (non-micro) payments, paid into their Patreon and "Buy Me A Coffee" accounts.
Sure, 50 sats are a nice gesture, but content creators still derive >80% of their income from KYC platforms.

2023-08-17 01:13:43 UTC

Any suggestions on how to accept membership payments using Bitcoin Lightning?
In other words, how do you recreate Patreon but without fiat?

2023-08-14 11:15:04 UTC

You'll not think about consumer technology the same way after you read my latest piece:
How to escape Worldcoin
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/how-to-escape-worldcoin

2023-08-13 02:11:57 UTC

It's finally out:
How to escape Worldcoin.
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/how-to-escape-worldcoin

2023-08-11 03:21:12 UTC

Big piece on Worldcoin coming up.

2023-08-03 06:10:18 UTC

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Great implementation. I like that it has a podcast player and alarm clock.

2023-08-02 09:33:03 UTC

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You can always use Nostr on your desktop browser, no?

2023-08-02 02:41:53 UTC

Hot off the press.
Living without a smartphone: The definitive guide.
Hope you find it useful.
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/living-without-a-smartphone-the-definitive

2023-07-30 02:43:59 UTC

Big piece on how to live without a smartphone, dropping in the next few days.
Exact steps and workarounds.

2023-07-27 08:41:54 UTC

Just a reminder, from a few weeks ago:
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/the-masses-will-soon-believe-in-ufos

2023-07-11 23:11:55 UTC

The masses will soon believe in UFOs
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/the-masses-will-soon-believe-in-ufos

2023-06-12 03:20:09 UTC

The Apple #VisionPro is not an accessory. It’s a full-blown replacement for iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Watches and AirPods.
Vision Pro is the be-all-end-all of consumer technology.
Speaking of which, let me ask you this:
What has consumer technology done for us that is so great? Have their products made us healthier, happier, or wealthier than our grand-parents?
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/apples-vision-for-humanity-a-5-year

2023-06-09 07:12:31 UTC

The Vision Pro announcement carries a lot of predictive power.
How will the world look like when Vision Pro replaces iPhones and MacBooks within 5 years?
What can we do to avoid that dystopian world?
Big piece dropping in the next few days. Subscribe to get it.

2023-06-09 02:18:59 UTC

What do alien invasions, climate changes, and global health emergencies share in common?

2023-06-02 00:05:17 UTC

Apple already has best-selling AR hardware. It's included in all their recent iPhones and iPads.
What do you think those LIDARs were for? I mean, come on, they even have a dedicated AR page on their website.
https://www.apple.com/augmented-reality/

2023-05-21 07:12:19 UTC

Hollywood has a pet peeve; a thorn on their side; something that’s been bothering them for decades.
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/hollywood-wants-you-to-be-an-atheist

2023-05-19 17:34:56 UTC

Wealth is measure by our capacity to meet our own needs.
If a transaction robs you of that ability, you need to add the cost of that loss to the seemingly low monetary cost.
Example:
Food delivery is deceptively cheap. Of course, it carries a health cost but it also exacts a penalty on our ability to feed ourselves.
Because the habit of relying on others to conveniently spoon feed us is akin to muscle atrophy.

2023-05-16 06:01:25 UTC

AI is *not* a decentralizing force.
AI guts the middle class -- employers and workers alike.
The only cohort that benefits is a handful of AI companies at the very top.
AI benefits the 1%, at the expense of everyone else. Again.

2023-04-28 11:05:27 UTC

Nobody can stop AI now. Except farmers.
My latest piece:
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/nobody-can-stop-ai-now-except-farmers

2023-04-28 05:18:37 UTC

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Yup, wired headsets all the way, and keep Bluetooth switched off.

2023-04-28 01:30:09 UTC

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It helps that it never expires too.

2023-04-28 01:27:43 UTC

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Thoughts on Molly.im?
Only caveat I can think of is the reduced anon set, i.e. there are fewer people using official Signal than the Molly fork.

2023-04-27 12:59:37 UTC

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Businesses start degenerating at the exact moment they hire their first HR person.

2023-04-27 07:11:10 UTC

Once a country is fully developed, information workers are not needed anymore. You can then deploy ChatGPT and have the newly-anointed “useless class” beg for UBI and CBDC.
https://insanelyfree.substack.com/p/nobody-can-stop-ai-now-except-farmers

2023-04-27 01:31:56 UTC

Big piece on the perils of AI will be dropping soon. Subscribe.

2023-04-26 02:38:24 UTC

Virtue signaling is what happens when the money trail is obscured.
Don't tell me how virtuous you are. Show me where your funding is coming from.

2023-04-26 02:38:05 UTC

Open source means nothing. Follow the money.

2023-04-20 03:09:43 UTC

In the West, it is "cow farts" from beef cattle.
In the East, it is "PM2.5" from burning rice fields.
All those narratives have the same goal: Demonize farming. Starve millions.

2023-04-20 02:19:43 UTC

The PM2.5 "pollution" narrative is just another lie.
By scaring people of the air they breathe, the goal is to demonize farmers and to turn people away from rice.
Rice being the food of billions of humans.

2023-04-19 10:42:24 UTC

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Thank you so much!

2023-04-19 09:50:52 UTC

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Indeed, I am 🙏

2023-04-19 02:28:41 UTC

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Thank you, sir 🙏