The story follows Mr. Snowman and Snowma’am, who live in a whimsical world of snow. They raise a snowchild who grapples with existential questions and societal norms in a surreal, satirical environment. The narrative explores them...
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The text is a whimsical and humorous self-portrait that blends absurdity with introspection. The author uses playful language and metaphors to describe their identity, quirks, and contradictions, presenting themselves as a complex...
The post critiques the historical inaccuracies of the film 'The Imitation Game,' which portrays Alan Turing's contributions to WWII and his personal struggles. It highlights that 60% of the film is fictional, misrepresenting Turin...
The author discusses the concept of 'enschittification,' predicting a decline in product quality and design due to capitalism's influence on creativity. They argue that web designers are focusing on profit-driven metrics rather th...
The author expresses disdain for movie theaters, criticizing their high prices, poor sound quality, and uncomfortable viewing conditions. They reflect on the historical context of ticket prices and share personal experiences of bo...
The post discusses the author's decision not to have children due to concerns about the current state of the world, including climate change, societal issues, and the moral implications of bringing a child into a troubled environm...
The author expresses frustration with time dilation and relativity, particularly in the context of their university experience. They criticize the teaching methods of their Astronomy professor, Dr. Gandhi, who defends traditional ...
The author reflects on their evolving views about corporate power and government regulation, influenced by online discussions about socialism. They express a preference for questioning norms and assumptions, using the example of d...
5.4[C] Butter Fly Knife
2025-01-31 • novel writing narrative surrealism whimsical humor
The text is a whimsical narrative that begins with a surreal image of a butter knife levitating due to a fly, which then transforms into a butterfly. The author humorously reflects on their living situation with their Aunt Marge a...
The blog post recommends Steven Strogatz's book 'Infinite Powers,' which presents calculus in an engaging and accessible way. The author shares their experience reading the book in a noisy environment, emphasizing that the materia...
The author discusses their experience with n8n, a workflow automation tool that serves as an open-source alternative to Zapier. They highlight its strengths in integrating with Shopify and improving development speed for simple wo...
The author critiques the belief that electric vehicles (EVs) are a sustainable solution to climate change, arguing that they still rely on non-renewable resources and contribute to carbon emissions. Instead, the author advocates f...
The author reflects on their decision to pause their university education, criticizing the traditional academic system for being expensive and not catering to diverse learning needs. They express skepticism about the value of a co...
The author shares valuable lessons learned from experience in software development, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, planning, and maintaining relationships over merely coding. Key points include working with legacy code, m...
The author reflects on their challenging experience in Wilfred Laurier University's Financial Accounting course (BU127), highlighting the lack of support for self-directed learners. They compare the course materials, particularly ...
The author recounts a stressful trip to Scandinavia, focusing on the first five days, particularly the mishap of losing their luggage while traveling from Copenhagen to Stockholm via Malmö. The narrative details the panic and chal...
4[N] Font Stacks
2024-11-27 • design typography fonts and font management latex xcharter
The author discusses their preference for the Atkinson Hyperlegible font and their recent experience with LaTeX papers, which prompted them to search for alternative fonts. They discovered XCharter, a minimal serif font, and expre...
The post discusses the challenges of sleep deprivation and mental fatigue faced by Gen Z, referencing the film 'Limitless' to illustrate the desire for cognitive enhancement without dependency on drugs. It outlines a baseline for ...
0[N] WLU Notes for BU127, PS101, and MA122-MA123
2025-06-21 •
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0[N] Remixing
2025-04-14 •
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