Life
Everything else that's part of a life: notebooks, laptops, big decisions, small revelations.
Philosophy
From imperialism to interbeing
A synthesis of Watsuji Tetsurō’s linguistic argument for mutual aid and Herbert Read’s anarchist aesthetics. I examine how the Western 'cogito' creates an alien nature, and how the concept of the 'edge state' offers a path back to context and connection.
AI
What's the Best Local AI Model
Qwen 2.5, Falcon 3 -- the best open-source AI models you can run on your PC.
Computers
Stop. Never Buy a Laptop Again.
One company aims to reduce the global tech market by $100 billion, and I think they can do it.
Parenting
First Week as a Dad?
Being a dad seemed like some strange monolith glimpsed through fog. More fiction than fact. Now, suddenly, I'm standing before it, humbled and in awe.
Communication
Navigating the Emotional Tightrope When You’ve Hurt Someone
Navigate emotional complexities with self-compassion and clear communication, turning hurt into healing and deeper connections.
Software
All Your Calendars, One App
Why Morgen's integration capabilities could change how you manage your time
Pandemic
Holding Onto the Future
What really robbed us wasn’t the pandemic. I just finished reading a poignant article by Rachel Hislop entitled “Testing My Fertility at the End of My World”.
End of Year Lists
Odin’s 2022 End of Year Lists
Books, podcasts, board games, films, TV shows, music, and video games: here’s what I loved discovering in 2022.