Thinking. Sharing.
Here is where I share the latest things I've been thinking about.
The reviews, articles, and essays reflect what has peeked my interest as of late.
They are centered around the following goals.
- Spero: A novella about artificial intelligence and hope (v0.2 finished)
- Book Reviews: Over 275 wide-ranging reviews (of varying quality)
- Essays: About longevity, effective altruism, food, entrepreneurship
And to discover what else keeps me off the street, check out the things I do.
With Love,
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Projects.
Timeline
OngoingOn the timeline I keep keep track of the books, interesting podcasts, articles, and more that I come across. Expect short notes with links to the full reviews or media.
Goals
OngoingYearly goals, written up in a public commitment that I review every 3 months. Goals per year center around a theme. Ongoing since 2014.
Effective Altruism
OngoingTogether with others I organise the Effective Altruism (EA) Rotterdam meetups. One meetup every month, inspiring people to do good through rationality and compassion.
Finances
EssayMy view on how to spend, save, donate, and maximally enjoy from your financial position. Heavily influenced by Effective Altruism.
Plant-based
Half-WayMy reflections on why I eat plant-based. Based on personal health, animal welfare, human welfare, and environmental impact.
Fitness
OngoingDocumentation of my ongoing battle with gravity. Olympic weightlifting, mobility work and PRs. Current schedule and progress over time.
Longevity
To-DoI sometimes joke about wanting to live to be 600. But I'm quite serious and optimistic about radical life-extension and that it will become a reality in the next few decades.
Book Reviews
OngoingDon't judge a book by it's cover. That is why I've read and reviewed over 275 books. From sci-fi to marketing, I read widely and often.
Essays
OngoingSince sometime 2013 I've been writing essays on this website about a multitude of topics. From ethical frameworks to how to's on running meetings.
Writing
OngoingOverview of the fiction I've written or am currenly writing. Spero is a novella about hope and AI. Nova about having kids in the 21st century.
Queal
EntrepreneurshipQueal (quick + meal) makes meals that help you be productive and efficient. It makes sure you get all the nutrition and energy you need.
Blossom
EntrepreneurshipBlossom explores the use of psychedelics for self-development and therapy. An informational website, protocol, directory, courses overview, and in-person coaching.
Future Projects.
Writing
Some-DayAfter I'm done with most of the 'To-Do' topics above, I also plan on writing about the following topics:
- Stoicism (philosphy of life)
- Artificial Intelligence (summary/links to books/videos)
- Time tracking / informational diet / how to be productive
- Drug footprint (environment/human costs)
- Meditation
- Religion
- Entrepreneurship / marketing
Others
Some-DayNext to writing I've also been interested in making other type of projects. These are some of those ideas:
- DIY / house improvements / dream house
- Video editing (tv series tribute)
- Music (make electronic music)