Health · Mindset

The Philosophical Case for and Against Methylphenidate

In a recent comment, Yarara raised a philosophical question about taking methylphenidate (MPH), namely the position of not wanting to expose oneself to anything artificial, such as processed foods. The extreme position is to not consume anything that is not naturally occurring in nature, which is not a position he holds. MPH is an artificial… Continue reading The Philosophical Case for and Against Methylphenidate

Meeting Women · Relationships

The Directionality of Female Mate Selection

I recently thought about the problem women have in selecting a suitable mate. As they are not the one’s approaching men, for the very most part, their theoretically best approach is to put themselves in an environment where they can meet the highest-status men that would consider them as a mate. While men do not… Continue reading The Directionality of Female Mate Selection

Clown World · Economics

Will Musk’s DOGE Decimate the IT Services Industry?

Following the work of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is very entertaining. Basically every day they cancel DEI contracts for grifters and kick out huge swatches of Deep State bureaucrats. Looking beyond just the government, however, I had the impression that the impact of his work will be much more far reaching and… Continue reading Will Musk’s DOGE Decimate the IT Services Industry?

Clown World · Economics

Nihilism in Clown World Companies

I wrote about tech being a clown-world career before. Tech is not the only clown-world career. Clown world is far reaching. I think every company that is not making profits and instead pursues bogus metrics, such as “downloads” or “monthly active users” or “gross merchandise volume” is quite likely a clown-world operation. These companies can… Continue reading Nihilism in Clown World Companies

Health

Methylphenidate and Personality Changes

As a regular user of methylphendidate (MPH), a very serious and highly effective drug, I spend considerable time paying attention to my mind and body, trying to articulate how this drug impacts me. This also includes tracking biomarkers. There is one aspect that is sometimes pointed out as a potential risk, namely personality changes. Apparently,… Continue reading Methylphenidate and Personality Changes

Entertainment · Subversion

The Interlocked Dual Fantasy Story of Pretty Woman (1990)

I just finished watching the romantic comedy Pretty Woman (1990), which recently had been mentioned in the comments section. This film pairs two of the biggest stars of their time, Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. In the 1990s, this was comparable to pairing up Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, albeit both of them look a… Continue reading The Interlocked Dual Fantasy Story of Pretty Woman (1990)

Clown World · Economics

The Limits of a Superparasitical Economy

Arguably the biggest news of the last few days is that the official regime-change operation of the US government, USAID, is getting its wings clipped, with a far-reaching cut in spending and the introduction of adult supervision. Up until very recently, this agency seemed to have operated without any accountability, using US taxpayer money to… Continue reading The Limits of a Superparasitical Economy

Health

Pushing and Coasting: A Responsible Regimen for Taking Cognitive Enhancers

As you know from a previous post, I accidentally ended up with a prescription for methylphenidate (MPH). I take it not infrequently as the benefits are quite noticeable. Quite frankly, I think that MPH is an incredible drug. That being said, I do not want to conform to the default drug dosage regimen as I… Continue reading Pushing and Coasting: A Responsible Regimen for Taking Cognitive Enhancers

Clown World · Subversion

Leftist Word Games: Non-Illegal Illegal Immigrants and Non-Free Freedom of Speech

I detest a lot about the unhinged left, in particular their never-ending word games. In this article, I point out two instances, one related to immigration and the other to higher education. They are completely obvious, yet we have a multi-billion media apparatus that wants to tell us that blue is akshually red and that… Continue reading Leftist Word Games: Non-Illegal Illegal Immigrants and Non-Free Freedom of Speech

Health

Experiments in Lowering Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

Recently I wrote, albeit more in passing, about my increased focus on health, based on tracking certain biomarkers. This is not because I live an unhealthy life, which I most certainly do not. Instead, I want to better understand my body and be aware of any potential issue, however minor. This became more relevant after… Continue reading Experiments in Lowering Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

Clown World

Success Envy and Stupidity: Reflections on the Media Treatment of Trump and Musk

Arguably the currently most important people on the political scene in the West are Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Both have a lot in common: they are billionaires, they come from rich families, and they have had more success than their fathers. In addition, they are if not right-leaning then at the very least against… Continue reading Success Envy and Stupidity: Reflections on the Media Treatment of Trump and Musk

Politics · Society

Sudden Societal Shifts: Immigrants in the West are Getting Less Confident

The last few weeks have been most interesting as they have allowed us to witness the impact of a tipping point in the culture wars. We have not won yet, but the momentum is on our side and the left is on the defense. In fact, they are even on the retreat in many areas.… Continue reading Sudden Societal Shifts: Immigrants in the West are Getting Less Confident

Clown World · Politics

Who is Really Pulling the Strings in the United States?

I was quite impressed by Trump’s first few days in office, essentially attempting to roll back years if not decades of cultural decay. This includes his executive order to abolish “jus soli”, i.e. citizenship by birth, regardless of legal status. The left obviously whines that this is a stark violation of the US constitution, dating… Continue reading Who is Really Pulling the Strings in the United States?

Society · Subversion · Technology

Taiwanese Train-Station Toilets and Western Society

While the world has been largely homogenized, making travel even more frivolous than it otherwise already was, there is still a lot you can learn about your own culture if you spend some time abroad. Yes, there may be a McDonald’s or a Starbucks on every corner, but there are still limits to this kind… Continue reading Taiwanese Train-Station Toilets and Western Society

Open Thread

[Sticky] Open Thread #409: Clown World/Politics/Economics

The Open Thread is a place for open discussion among my readers. Post anything you feel like sharing! From now on, the Open Thread will no longer be monthly. Instead, there will be a new Open Thread whenever it is adequate. The stage is yours. Go ahead! The latest Open Thread is made ‘sticky’ to… Continue reading [Sticky] Open Thread #409: Clown World/Politics/Economics

Entertainment · Subversion

The Disappearance of Peak Beauty in Hollywood

We recently discussed the incredible acting talent of women like Denise Richards in Wild Things. I do not know what it is, but there is a strange inverse correlation with the age of women and their acting talent. The younger and more attractive they are, the better their performance on screen is. It is a… Continue reading The Disappearance of Peak Beauty in Hollywood

Clown World · Society · Women

The Societal Justification for Lazy-Girl Jobs

In clown world, we have seen a number of rather bizarre phenomena, such as women bragging about earning six figures in big-tech companies while not doing any real work. They seemed to believe that it was their God-given right to earn a fat paycheck for attending yoga lessons at work, “vibing” with their female co-workers… Continue reading The Societal Justification for Lazy-Girl Jobs

Health

Methylphenidate, the Flow State, and Time Expansion

I have been using methylphenidate (MPH) for a while now. Looking back at my experience thus far with this drug, it struck me that there is a very good illustration of its effect: In essence, MPH facilitates a state similar to the well-known flow state, except that the threshold for stimulation is lower. I will… Continue reading Methylphenidate, the Flow State, and Time Expansion

Mindset · Society

Rule-Following vs. Rule-Defining as the Quintessential Middle/Upper Class Distinction

I recently wrote a few blog posts on the middle and upper class distinction recently (cf. income differentials, status trap, elite socialization). In this article, I want to tie together some of my observations. Thinking more about middle/upper-class issues, I came to the conclusion that the defining characteristic of the middle class is adherence to… Continue reading Rule-Following vs. Rule-Defining as the Quintessential Middle/Upper Class Distinction

Society · Women

Women Deliberately Sabotage the Reproductive Success of Other Women

Women are deeply competitive in the sexual marketplace. However, this competition is not fought openly, like with guys who try to be seen as bigger, stronger, more masculine, and financially more successful than their male peers. Women are a lot more secretive about their machinations. Being natural-born schemers, they encourage their friends to enjoy unhealthy… Continue reading Women Deliberately Sabotage the Reproductive Success of Other Women

Meeting Women · Women

Hot Women are More Aware of Their Fading Looks than Less Attractive Women

I think that most men are aware by now that single women in their 30s can get quite desperate. They urgently need a guy and even consider lowering their standards. The reason is simple. On one hand, they have “baby rabies” because nature asserts itself one last time, trying to get a selfish woman who… Continue reading Hot Women are More Aware of Their Fading Looks than Less Attractive Women

Open Thread

[Sticky] Open Thread #406: Female Achievement (Men of Culture, Enter Here!)

The Open Thread is a place for open discussion among my readers. Post anything you feel like sharing! From now on, the Open Thread will no longer be monthly. Instead, there will be a new Open Thread whenever it is adequate. The stage is yours. Go ahead! The latest Open Thread is made ‘sticky’ to… Continue reading [Sticky] Open Thread #406: Female Achievement (Men of Culture, Enter Here!)

Meeting Women · Mindset

Hope in the Existence of Good Women, and the Beauty of It (Guest post by Lucretius Carus)

It may seem that in my recent guest post about comparing the 10 year costs of pay sex with the long-time costs of a standard German middle-class marriage and divorce, I had wanted to express the idea that dealing with real-life women in a sexual or relationship-oriented context was more or less unfeasible, and that… Continue reading Hope in the Existence of Good Women, and the Beauty of It (Guest post by Lucretius Carus)