Author: Social Scholarly

A truth seeker first and foremost. I'm not afraid to plunge down the rabbit hole and I'm curious of everything. Knowledge gives you power, and with that power you must use it wisely. Reading, thinking, and writing is how I exercise my mind. "Keep your heart warm, eyes sharp, brain keen, and mind open."

Why Is Mike Tyson Fighting Jake Paul? A Destined Boxing Match and the Connection to Ayahuasca.

Across the Universe Poster. PREFIX: I might mistakenly conflate toad venom and ayahuasca at times, but I understand they are two distinct substances. While ayahuasca contains DMT, the effects of toad venom and ayahuasca are vastly different. Today I decided to watch the film Across the Universe, a title borrowed from a Beatles song. Who doesn’t … Continue reading Why Is Mike Tyson Fighting Jake Paul? A Destined Boxing Match and the Connection to Ayahuasca. →

I’m a Non-voter.

https://www.zazzle.com/proud_non_voter_sticker-217946111943348771 In almost every election cycle, the Democratic Party or its supporters love to blame nonvoters for their election losses. Despite other factors contributing to their defeat, I can already predict they’ll point fingers at nonvoters again. I voted for the first time in 2020, despite being eligible in 2016, and yes, it was for … Continue reading I’m a Non-voter. →

THE VIRAL HOMELESS UCLA PROFESSOR AND THE HIGH COST OF LIVING CRISIS.

Update (Prefix): I want to acknowledge that I didn’t fully address the supply-side factors in the housing crisis, which could alleviate much of the high cost-of-living burden. Also, I overlooked the impact of the ‘Not In My Backyard’ (NIMBY) mindset, which often hampers new construction. I want to clarify that the tenure system alone isn’t … Continue reading THE VIRAL HOMELESS UCLA PROFESSOR AND THE HIGH COST OF LIVING CRISIS. →

The Ballad of Time’s Twisted Tangle.

Custom ChatGPT (Mad Hatter). Ah, time! That most curious of concepts, both fleeting and eternal, like a river that flows yet remains ever still. Let’s see if I can capture its essence in a whimsical dance of words: The Ballad of Time's Twisted Tangle. Oh, Time, you tricksy, twisty thing,A serpent’s coil, a crow's dark … Continue reading The Ballad of Time’s Twisted Tangle. →

Why Being a Dissident is Patriotic by ChatGPT.

This short essay is written entirely by ChatGPT 4o default settings, inspired by dissidents from history, and a shirt someone wore that said, "Dissent is Patriotic." Prompt: Write a well-written essay that is powerful with strong statements as to why being a dissident is patriotic. Also, include examples from history and today, like from whistleblowers. … Continue reading Why Being a Dissident is Patriotic by ChatGPT. →

Eduardo Chibás: The Catalyst and Tragic Martyr in Cuban History.

“If I am going to die, I want my last words to be for the Cuban revolution. I am a revolutionary; I love my patria and have contempt for the current regime.” — Eddy Chibás. Prefix In 2021, I conducted a quick research report for a course, which I have since revised and edited with the help … Continue reading Eduardo Chibás: The Catalyst and Tragic Martyr in Cuban History. →

I would not have been a Nazi in Germany. “The Jordan Peterson Problem.”

https://youtu.be/NOIXlSQ7lt8 A great classic video lesson from 2021 by Professor Wes Cecil remains relevant today, highlighting issues not just with Jordan Peterson, but with several popular pundits on social media in general with a massive following. When I first listened to Wes Cecil’s critique of Jordan Peterson back in 2021, I realized we shared similar … Continue reading I would not have been a Nazi in Germany. “The Jordan Peterson Problem.” →

Channeling the Animal Spirits in Finance & Economics | Going Over Some Concepts.

Introduction. After watching an interesting video on risk management, I asked ChatGPT to go over the four concepts of risk events — Black Swan, Gray Rhino, Dragon King, and Wicked Problem. Then I asked it to figure out what was missing and it came up with the White Tiger. Maybe there is a concept that is its … Continue reading Channeling the Animal Spirits in Finance & Economics | Going Over Some Concepts. →