In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that swept through Lahaina Town on Maui, a sense of urgency stirred within me. The vision of Hawai’i as a haven defined by collective well-being resonates deeply within my soul. In early 2023, this vision materialized as Notes from Nowhere, my novel portraying the future Mutual Nation of…
I’ve been collecting books for my entire life. Mostly, I’ve gotten rid of them, tens of thousands of them – maybe hundreds of thousands. They’re just too heavy to carry around and I don’t own a home. Never have and possibly never will – like so many others. So it’s pretty ridiculous that I have…
I put this together in about an hour. I actually thought I might win the pitch competition, but not this time. I’m on the fence about whether to pursue it. The timing is a bit off. I’m bummed that I didn’t win the prize money to pursue building it. Maybe next time.
I’ve decided to take the concept of ‘Surfball’ the sport I’ve been envisioning for more than a decade and which I think I may have perfected into a playable sport with the assistance of ChatGPT – and to write a cinematic novel about it – also with the assistance of ChatGPT. I’m doing much of…
For the past six months, I’ve been working with my collaborators Carsten Lambrecht of Creatokia and Honolulu based digital artist Femmebot to bring my book Notes from Nowhere to life. This has been an immersive process that has involved all of us exploring new technologies and ways of telling stories – which is fitting since…
Disintermotivation is a term I coined to describe the opposite of motivation. It refers to a state of lethargy and disinterest that hinders progress and undermines one’s initial enthusiasm and commitment towards a goal. In this article, I will dive into the concept of disintermotivation, discuss its effects on individuals, and provide some useful strategies…
We, the MicroVictory Army, stand on the precipice of a grand awakening, ready to launch a global movement that celebrates the extraordinary potential encapsulated within #MicroVictory. Together, we embrace the following tenets with unwavering conviction: 1. We Champion Limitless Growth: In our pursuit of greatness, we acknowledge that growth knows no bounds. Every tiny victory,…
For those who don’t know – Bitcoin Pizza Day is celebrated around the world. It’s the day the first commercial transaction was made with Bitcoin – a day in which Laszlo paid 10,000 BTC for two large pizzas. Those 10,000 BTC have been worth as much as $750 million dollars at one point. But it…
Title: The Children’s Crusade by ChatGPT with prompts by CD Damitio Act 1: Lost Childhood Scene 1: (Scene opens in Oakwood, a small town in a first-world country. We see a group of right-wing propagandists discussing their plan to promote child labor in order to boost the economy. They are gathered in a dimly lit…
There may have never been a simpler religious philosophy than Baldism. Don’t be a dick. It’s really that simple. Baldism isn’t prescriptive. That’s the only commandment. If you want more guidance, you can find it in the suggestions or the community, but essentially it can all be boiled down to the one commandment. “Don’t be…