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Philosophy, Literature & AI

Personal essays on philosophy, literature, AI, and life.

Philosophy · AI · Education · Flow The Virtue of FrictionSome friction only wastes our time, and some is how understanding is built and how hard work becomes absorbing. On learning, skill and flow when a machine can do the work. October 17, 2026 · 46 min read

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Nov 10, 2024 · 13 min read Reflection on my First Boxing Bout - A Warrior's JourneyThe Learning Journey of my First Boxing Match May 25, 2024 · 11 min read Jim Simons, A Short TributeA short tribute to Jim Simons, An inspiration of mine Apr 27, 2024 · 10 min read Boxing and Flow StateMy Guiding Principle, Manifested in my love for boxing Apr 1, 2024 · 6 min read Coffee Shop ReflectionsA series of reflections and philosophizing that may underlie my latent guiding principles
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