The Fuck You Level: Why Americans Can’t Take Risks Anymore

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There's a playground in the Netherlands made of discarded shipping pallets and construction debris. Rusty nails stick out everywhere. Little kids climb on it with hammers, connecting random pieces together. One false step and you're slicing an artery or losing an eye. There's barely any adult supervision. Parents don't hover. Nobody signs waivers. American visitors … Continue reading The Fuck You Level: Why Americans Can’t Take Risks Anymore

The Fuck You Level: Why America Can’t Take Risks Anymore (Extended)

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The Speech In The Gambler (2014), loan shark Frank explains success to degenerate gambler Jim Bennett: You get up two and a half million dollars, any asshole in the world knows what to do: you get a house with a 25 year roof, an indestructible Jap-economy shitbox, you put the rest into the system at … Continue reading The Fuck You Level: Why America Can’t Take Risks Anymore (Extended)

Understanding MCK: A Protocol for Adversarial AI Analysis

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Why This Exists If you're reading this, you've probably encountered something created using MCK and wondered why it looks different from typical AI output. Or you want AI to help you think better instead of just producing smooth-sounding synthesis. This guide explains what MCK does, why it works, and how to use it. The Core … Continue reading Understanding MCK: A Protocol for Adversarial AI Analysis

What Will History Say About Us? (Wrong Question)

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Someone on Twitter asked ChatGPT: "In two hundred years, what will historians say we got wrong?" ChatGPT gave a smooth answer about climate denial, short-term thinking, and eroding trust in institutions. It sounded smart. But it was actually revealing something else entirely—what worries people right now, dressed up as future wisdom. Here's the thing: We … Continue reading What Will History Say About Us? (Wrong Question)

The AI Paradox: Why the People Who Need Challenge Least Are the Only Ones Seeking It

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There's a fundamental mismatch between what AI can do and what most people want it to do. Most users treat AI as a confidence machine. They want answers delivered with certainty, tasks completed without friction, and validation that their existing thinking is sound. They optimize for feeling productive—for the satisfying sense that work is getting … Continue reading The AI Paradox: Why the People Who Need Challenge Least Are the Only Ones Seeking It

What Did the Buddhist Say to the Hot-Dog Vendor?

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“What did the Buddhist say to the hot-dog vendor?” “Make me one with everything.” And then, somebody’s later addition… The hot-dog vendor makes him his hot-dog with all the trimmings, and says, “That’ll be $7.50.” The Buddhist reaches into his saffron robes, extracts a $20 note, hands it over, and starts eating. The vendor turns … Continue reading What Did the Buddhist Say to the Hot-Dog Vendor?