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Back to the Ol' Grind
a year-long sabbatical, and my lessons + experiences along the way
BrowserBot
Built at Scale's Generative AI hackathon β an action transformer for automating common tasks through a browser
Building a Memex
Building a modern version of the original 'second brain' by synthezing multiple data sources together into a cohesive system to search through my cruft of information.
2022 Wrapped: Exploratory Maximalism
A reflection of my 2022 and my themes for 2023
Texts.com
All of your messages. All in one place. Built integrations for MS Teams, FB Messenger, and Twilio
Beware of Unearned Wisdom
Psychedelics can be transformatively positive change agents, but only if given the reverence, respect, and intentionality they deserve.
Cheez
A photo sharing app for when your friends don't send you the photos from last night β I built the social graph
The Art of Unemployment
A publication documenting my journey of finding direction and purpose without a 'job'
Hive ExplorerΒ β
An exploration of social relationships on Ethereum through NFT transfers
Stream of Thots
A true microblog not contrained to the definitions of a blog, newsletter, or tweet
Why I'm Addicted To Saunas
More than you'll ever want to know about saunas. An exploration of the history, science, optimal routine, health benefits, and fascinating uses of a proper sweat.
Digital Garden & Second Brain
My digital garden πͺ΄ and second brain. This is an outlet for my desire to write more publicly in a way that's in line with the ethos of digital gardening β an attempt at 'working in public'
Monitoring my Blood Sugar as a Non-Diabetic
I used a continuous glucose monitor for a month as a non-diabetic β hereβs what I learned.
Chain of Waves
An exploration of Web3 development β stitching together a smart contract to 'wave' at me, stored on the blockchain and connected to a nice React.js front-end.
The Unsustainable Activity of New York City
On visiting and living in 'the greatest city on earth'
Like Riding a Bike
Muscle memory is more powerful than you think
Lad Culture vs. Chad Culture
Being part of a group of lads can provide support, synergistic growth, and above all β vibes
Work-Vacation Balance
How I like to balance work & vacation
Facing Fears in Big Island
Balancing work & vacation, finding strength in the face of limitations, and travel recommendations for a big hunk of volcanic rock in the Pacific.
On Anime and Manga γ’γγ‘
What is anime? How has it evolved? Why is it a brilliant and entertaining form of media?
Marketplace Safety Tools
A huge cross-organization initiative at Facebook Marketplace that I led the technical development of to create tools for safe Marketplace interactions.
A Self Experimentation Protocol
How I quantitatively measure the effect of a self experiment
Zen and The Art of Software Engineering
Are jobs a scam?
The Discomfort Index
Discomfort is unavoidable when trying something new. How can you use this fact to optimize your progress?
What happens when you donβt eat for 72 hours?
I did a 3 day fast and only had coffee, water, and electrolytes. Here is a βtrip report' of my fasting experience, backed by science.
Multimodal Reading
Not all mediums of reading are created equal.
The Sun and The Clouds
Peace can always be found. It just takes a little time and effort.
Musings on Avatar and War
Thoughts on the necessity of war, inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Libby: Free Knowledge
Get audiobooks and e-books for free through your public library system with the incredible app, Libby.
The Untethered Soul
My experience with the enigmatic Michael Singer and his powerful book: The Untethered Soul.
Disjointed Fellowship Fragments
Essays that I used to apply for the Interact Fellowship (I did not end up attending).
On Frugality and Flourishing
The conscious shift towards Financial Abundance.
From Hacker to... Benefactor?
My experience as a sponsor at SwampHacks - an event I used to organize.
The Philosophy of a Dairy Pill
My journey through lactose intolerance, and the lessons I learned along the way.
Sleep as a Service (SaaS)
We sleep for around a third of our lives. This piece aims to help those who read it gain greater command of their nocturnal hours.
2 Months of Solo Travel
The trials and tribulations I experienced on a post-grad trip through Southeast Asia.
Nirvana in Thailand
An experiment in solitude and mindfulness during a trip to the beautiful city of Pai, Thailand.
Exploring My Mind With Python
Leveraging automation with Python to send myself my own journal entries daily.
Two Months in a Backpack
How to pack for 2 months of travel in only one backpack.
Digital MinimalismΒ β
Here's how you can reclaim your digital attention.
Tuna Pasta
A podcast following our road trip across the United States where we share the stories of the people and places we often pass by. Hosted by first time podcasters, Takashi Wickes and Nikhil Thota.
