Thoughts of a Trillionaire

The internet is transitioning more and more into an interconnected web of metaverses, but why do we not have the ability to move our accounts, posts, and creations from one platform to another? This is one of the many …

The world is full of incompetence. BBVA has an absolutely terrible banking experience, especially with their mobile app. DCAU is great, but their …

After discussing what I did for Mother's Day and my experience watching DC animated movies, I finally delve into my early ideas about the issues with …

Crowdfunding may be a great business model for me. It allows me to 1) make money without charging people who are already economically struggling and 2) give people a way to directly support another community in a …

In this audiojournal entry, I share my struggles with feeling lonely due to not finding enough people to talk about and work on all the things in interested in. I then go on to discuss ideas around the problem with …

In this audiojournal entry, I update you all on my new contract at Futurus, applying for the Center for Civic Innovation in Atlanta, and participating in the OKR workshop for the Open Metaverse Interoperability …

I'm this audiojournal entry, I talk about where Google failed to make the world's knowledge more accessible and useful and how I hope to begin …

In this audiojournal entry, I share what I've been struggling with over the last few days in terms of my motivation and self esteem. I also share some good news for my employment status. 😊

In this audiojournal entry, I share some updates on what I did over the weekend. I talk about what I learned from my mentors that talked about breaking down my idea into existing industries to learn how they do it. I …

In this audiojournal entry, I share my experience playing Valheim and talk about how it relates to the process of self actualization. I then go on to cover the future of the design profession after reading Debbie's …

In this audiojournal entry, I try to piece together and explain my understanding entropy, of how it is actually a good thing (or at least not always …

Getting back to daily, purely audiojournal uploads! Today I am sharing some initial thoughts and ideas around SB Kaufman's book updating Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. I share my life experiences leading up to how I got …

- Matrilocal society was the first major successful family structure 

- HGs had egalitarian society with biological-based specialization and roles …

I start this journal off talking about what we can learn and apply from hunter gatherer cultures: egalitarianism. I also ask questions about whether …

In this journal entry, I share some thoughts on what we can learn from hunter-gatherer societies in order to build a more egalitarian society.  I start off with some updates on my life so far: from learning more about …

In this long-form podcast/journal I talk about some practical ideas for blockchain/NFT/crypto technology (ie for scientific rigor and communication) …

In this audiojournal entry, I share some thoughts on the overuse of marketing, a cool technology from RCT.studio showcasing dynamic AI behavior, the …

In this audiojournal entry, I share my initial thoughts and notes as I get started reading this wonderful book!! Information Architecture is an …

In this audiojournal entry, I talk about my struggles to revamp my portfolio case studies to reflect a more competent UCD story than the Design …

In this entry, I share my ambitious plan concentrate all of humanity's resources, knowledge, and technology towards solving the issues of individuals …

In this audiojournal entry, I talk about what I learned about the San  people, the oldest civilization on Earth. They have kept their way of  life as …

In this audiojournal entry, I try to figure out what I want to build if given the funding to work on anything, without self limiting beliefs of what is 'practical' or 'realistic' or 'possible'. Just thinking about what …

In this audiojournal entry, I share what I've been up to this weekend, some of my struggles with establishing and sticking with habits, as well as a realization that I may perhaps ADHD... From this I talk about neuro …

In this audiojournal entry, I FINALLY get this thang uploaded. :/
I share a short pitch for my startup idea plus some pain points that I need help with to get it started. I also talk about how much I enjoy my new job …

Just wanted to do a quick mic test and document the acquisition of an awesome new mic! Hopefully it will help me make these podcasts sound better …

In this audiojournal entry I share some things I am excited about from the awesome conversations I had today. From visual design mentors, to the next …

In this audiojournal entry, I share some updates about: Why was I so nervous on my call?! Also, why is Tales of Immortal so popular? And, why am I …

In this audiojournal entry, I share some updates on what I've been doing this weekend, as well as some ideas that's been floating in my head recently. Tldr; I made some good progress on my EliOS through setting my …

In this audiojournal entry, I share some opinions on recent shows that I've been watching how they leave much to be desired. I also give an update on my current priorities, work, and so on.

In this audiojournal entry, I dive into what I think the next era of the internet can/will be: Spatial Media. Ryan Shultz calls them YARTVRAs, or Yet …

I just wanted to document this feeling: Why do I keep getting to this point of feeling useless? This pattern of loss of agency, depression, loneliness, and losing my bearings... What is causing it? Where is it coming …

In this audiojournal entry, I give an update on everything I've been learning and doing this week! From talking to a new friend about unique ways of thinking to watching the New Public Festival discussing ethical and …

In this audiojournal entry, I try to explain what I'm learning about the game of Go, and what it is teaching me about how complexity emerges from …

In this audiojournal entry, I talk about my struggles with inconsistency, procrastination, thinking too big, incompetence, and being frustrated with my lack of talent, skills, and discipline. There is so much stuff I …

In this episode, I bring together a number of 'ingredients' to talk about how we might be able to create more immersive and responsive interactive virtual worlds. I talk about Process Philosophy as introduced in Kent …

What if Chess was as exciting to watch for the average person as it is to play? In this episode, I share some ideas I have for a more spectator-friendly and highly scalable Chess game. This was inspired by Jabrils' …

Stepping back and letting go to let the possibilities align.

"The tighter we cling to an identity, the harder it becomes to grow beyond it." - James Clear, Atomic Habits. In this audiojournal entry, I talk about the importance of letting go of past behaviours and ideas that we …

Mistakes are opportunities for growth, learning, and change. In this short audiojournal entry, I share my Lovie's realizations about mistakes and riff on that wisdom in the realm of UX design in immersive experiences.

I'm leaving the arcade. Today marks my last day at work. It's bittersweet occasion. But a necessary one. Or at least a good choice for me to push myself further. This arcade has been a great place to work, learn, and …

Virtual Reality in the next few years needs to have standalone headsets with PC-level processing power. It also needs cohesive content that allows people to immerse themselves into a new reality of possibilities and …

Knowledge is as much in the world as it is in the mind. Psychological concepts like habit loops from dopamine, the evolutionary significance of …

Why are there so few design roles at companies creating the next generation of technology? Do they really think they can create delightful, lasting …

Back again with my lovie, we talk about life, the nature of the mind, and more as we meander our way through this dance of science and spirituality.

We choose which reality we will create by our mindset and societal maturity. If we want more positive, inspiring, and fulfilling technology and …

Today I am walking and talking with my beautiful, charming, and powerful partner, Soteria. We talk about momentum, change, decisions, sacrifice, …

Its incredibly hard to say this... But I must admit that my dad has had much more of an influence on me then I ever wanted. I've realized that much of my feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, and indecision has come from …

Continuing yesterday's entry, I go on to discuss where my feelings of inadequacy, melancholy, and lack of self esteem came from... As well as why I …

Once again I am here, dealing with my issues in public 😂. In this audiojournal entry, I try and work through WHY I struggle with indecision, insecurity, and procrastination. I spend way too much time diving into a few …

We can simulate the ideal close-knit community through virtual spaces. We can also be the hero of our stories without being the villain or being …

Globalization has allowed us to travel and communicate across the world faster than ever before, yet we have also lost the local communities that allowed us to travel and connect with our neighbors like we used to. In …

There is over 5000 years of history leading to the modern, western idea of yoga. The original concepts were more about the practice of accessing intense concentration through meditation in order to understand greater …

Procrastination is one of my biggest faults. I figured it's mostly due to fear/anxiety and low self esteem as well as a general failure to feel the …

This episode is just me preparing for the change that is to come, and plugging my channels and such. I am very excited to start my job search in earnest and to go beyond the surface and research some ancient histories …

There is change coming. So much change that the nature of our very reality will be in question for the masses. In this episode, I talk about how our perception of reality is an illusion soon to be upturned. What will …

UX Design is such an exciting and useful way of thinking and process because it forces you to really understand other people's perceptions and …

Being alone is painful. Being different very often leads to you being alone. In this entry I share my story of what it's like being different and …

I have been trying to use meditation to help get rid of my cold, but I simply don't believe in this spiritual experience enough. In this audiojournal …

I am once again for your emotional support, hehe smh. But seriously, I keep letting myself sink into these new stories and fictions when I should be …

I am incredibly grateful and privileged to be surrounded by so many amazing and passionate people! In this audiojournal entry, I share my gratitude …

What is confidence? It is the simple act of not being afraid to change. It is the acceptance of growth and the empathy of connection. It is the self empowerment of awakened beings able to go after the life they want and …

It is (1)2020 and we are still largely worried about the same problems that our ancestors were worried about 10,000 years ago. Food, shelter, water, social connections, and access to resources. We still must work to get …

Awakening. It is a term used in these spiritual journeys once you begin to get into meditation, manifestations, and spirituality outside of religion. In this audiojournal entry, I share my thoughts, ideas, and …

Mind altering substances have walked alongside human evolution for a long time, since the beginning. It is a source of everything from spirituality …

Are science and spirituality at odds with each other? Are they two sides of the same coin? Or are they opponents in the fight for knowledge and understanding? In this audio journal entry, I share some insights into how …

Hiring is usually a terrible process for both applicants and employers. The process is unnecessarily obtuse and opaque, leaving so much room for bias, weak structure, and varying standards. In this entry, I share some …

I am feeling very energized this morning! My new mic is on the way along with a number of other things that I order from the cosmic catalogue 😂😉. But seriously, I am working on my inner self and confidence so that I …

As we venture beyond faith to find a better alternative to religion, we find this age-old idea of chakras. It is something that many cultures have …

Part 2 of my thoughts after listening to Sam Harris talks about the insidious nature of algorithms built with ad business modes, the danger of religion and faith based thinking, and a better way to think about race, …

Listening to Making Sense with Sam Harris for the first time has refined and inspired some great ideas in me. In this entry, I share some of my thoughts from listening to his podcasts. I talk about the concept of …

Video games jumped into 3D immersion as soon as the technology allowed it, but web interfaces have stayed relatively the same since the 90s. In this …

In this entry, I just wanted to give some updates on my plans for growing this podcast. Please feel free to keep me accountable!

Love will be my competitive advantage. In this entry, I share my reasoning as to why I think loving every facet of your business will create a far better business than ever.

Downsizing (2017) was an interesting movie... But it was very surface level than what it could have been. In this entry, I talk about how awesome it …

The Circle (2017) movie explored ideas about surveillance and 'full transparency' where knowledge is a human right, privacy is theft, and secrets are …

Today is my 26th birthday. In this audiojournal entry, I reflect on my life thus far, especially on where I thought I would be when I was 16. I talk …

Sex is an important part of life. It is about more than pleasure. It is one of the most intimate forms of connection and communication we have as humans. In this entry, I discuss the deeper considerations many people in …

Scamboli Reviews had a great video talking about how Mob Psycho 100 is better than One Punch Man... And I think he's right! The character growth of …

Anybody can learn anything, no matter their age. When you're younger, you are simply in the phase of your life where everything is new and you don't …

Many modern medicines abuse the people they are meant to help. In this entry, I share some of my frustrations about the ineffectiveness of modern medicine and the problem of incentives...

Finding your purpose and pursuing it allows you to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. In this entry, I share my reasoning for always …

I talk about my future kids and how I want to raise them in this late night entry.

My bootcamp has some weekly requirements to qualify for their money back guarantee, so I am using this week to get ready for my job searching. In this entry, I just share what I'm doing and I want to do to move forward …

The government released files about the TicTac UFO sighting a few months ago. In this journal entry, I share my thoughts on possible origins of UFOs and why I think any aliens we discover are unlikely to be …

The future is often a mix of the best case and the worst case scenarios. In this entry, I share my worst and best case predictions of the future in …

Today marks the first day of my job search and my daily visual design challenges. I will be finding points of contact for places I want to work , as well as finding UI inspiration for designing waivers. Exciting! 😜

Morning routines help set the tone for the day. It gives you a sense of agency and empowerment to grasp your life by the horns (or hands or whatever). In this entry, I walk around my neighborhood talking to invisible …

After having a really great conversation with my coworker, I got to thinking about what it would be like to work with a whole team of smart, …

In this audiojournal entry, I nerd out about D&D, the tabletop game, and talk about my experiences crafting my new character: a Warforged Forge Domain Cleric. I also draw some similarities between playing D&D …

I feel like I need to establish (financial) stability in my life before I can focus on my startups and other side projects. In this entry, I talk about what's been happening in my life and some things that's been on my …

Virtual and Augmented Reality will change our perception of what is 'real' more radically than the internet did. In this entry, I talk about the importance of realizing this coming shift and what type of reality we can …

I want to work for and build companies that focus on solving meaningful problems and building great product. In this audiojournal entry, I talk about …

Chadwick Boseman is with the Ancestors now. His death is a tragic loss for his family, the black community, and entire world. Throughout his life he has consistently sought to embody and highlight the many great black …

I share some .... feelings, that were brought to the fore from this dream I had this morning. Maybe I'm making myself out to be more important in this situation than I really am?

Working at a virtual reality arcade has allowed me to see thousands of people interact with VR for the first time. It has instilled in me an even …

It's my beautiful beloved Soulmate's birthday today and I am honored to see her grow yet another year older and wiser. I talk about how I think the …

There was a video by Flux about what role politics play in our work. Many of the comments were split down the middle. I agree with the thought that …

I oftentimes just lay in the bed letting my mind wonder and reflect in the morning. I think it allows your brain to organize itself. An idle mind is not the devil's playground, it's your home. Leaving time for stillness …

I share my frustrations about how much I've fallen off from keeping up with my goals and habit routines. It's important to know what path you want to walk so that you know when you're no longer on it. Keeping a routine …

I delve into 4 or 5 topics in this audiojournal entry. 1) What I would do to compete against Oculus 2) My ideas for haptic holograms and holodecks 3) …

Mental health is hard thing to deal with when you repress your feelings. We all have some form of stress, anxiety, or drama that impact our …

Facebook has enacted yet another gross act of tyranny in their tirade to rule over virtual reality. In this late night audio journal entry, I share …

It's been over 10 years since we developed mobile devices. 60-80% of all web traffic is through mobile phones, and yet many websites are not mobile friendly. Now imagine how bad this will be as the world shifts to …

Thousands of years ago, humans lived in tight knit communities, almost always saw the direct fruits of their labor impact their community, and also made time for art in their busy lives. In this audio journal entry, I …

In this entry, I share some thoughts I had about creative web design tools that are fun but also give advice on how to design user friendly …

Back at it again! But I want to recalibrate this podcast series around sharing my thoughts, feelings, and ideas on a daily basis. My hope is that one day, people will look back at these and see my progression as well as …

Sorry for the sudden hiatus! In addition to all this pandemic stuff, I've been struggling with getting my head out of an exceedingly addictive new webfiction 😅. I started a new series on yotubue to document my UX …

In this episode, I vent some of my frustrations and grievances with the societal structures if the American system. I just want us to do better, …

In this episode I continue last week's talk about what it's like to be impoverished and share some potential solutions to solving poverty on the …

In this episode I beseech folks to learn some context behind poverty and how ones environment sabatoges ones motivation and ability to persevere …

I'm back! And with a litany of ideas... In this episode, I share some ideas I have around the future of remote work via 3d spaces, societies with …

In this episode, I begin answering Mic Solana's question on what the city of the future looks like. I only had time to come up with the morning …

In this episode I clumsily piece together some wild ideas about Dyson's theories on evolution into the far future, Tesla's ability to connect with a …

In this episode, I try to practice First Principles thinking to dissect the idea of Consumerism as an economic concept. I break down why we need to reflect and reconsider our economic climate and really figure out where …

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the power of the NoCode movement and how it will allow far more people than ever before to create their dreams and execute on their ideas. This massive freedom of creation will …

On this episode, I wax on about Eli Pariser's great TED Talk on the responsibility social media and other large online platforms have to create good …

In this episode I come to the realization of how the ability to imagine ourselves in the future is far more powerful an ability then most of us …

In this episode, I try to explain a concept that has been in the back of my mind for a while but I've never really addressed. Please bare with me as I stumble along a critical aspect of our lives, economy, society, and …

In this episode I once again go on the record to proclaim how wrong people are when they say VR is dead, or that AR is succeeding where VR failed, or that AR is going to be bad. I give some ideas and suggestions for how …

In this episode I share some of my initial thoughts on UX as I am learning it, and go on to speak about the importance of designing truly delightful …

This is for you. It's easy to be weak.

In this episode I talked about why regulation is dangerous, especially in the field of internet monopolies... I share some ideas on how we might …

In this episode I try to challenge Jason's idea that there is no actual usecase for an immutable ledger system in which should never change and …

In this episode I express my deep love for the idea behind B Corps and go on a long tangent about politics, economics, and how capitalism is like …

In this episode I try to paint a picture of a better world, a more fun world, where we get to play the Game of Life, rather than struggle through work to make a living. I explore how true gamification can make life a …

In this episode I try to explain my crazy idea to make earning money as easy and fun as having an adventure. I explain blockchain initiatives like Decentraland as well as how Magic Leap's idea of filters anchored in …

In this episode, I espouse about the amazing work of Scott Harrison and his mission to supply clean water to the world. It is super inspiring, and …

In this episode, I work through an idea I had for my upcoming book on eradicating poverty: community housing. I talk about the vast majority of impoverished people who are below the poverty line, but not on the street. …

In this episode I continue on the previous subject if our Ancient Instincts, but from the other side; having instincts that limit us and that we must …

In this episode a ramble on about the convergence of technology and knowledge in modern times, and how every single aspect of human society has been …

On this episode I share my findings and ideas on why retail is dying and how to solve it. I talk about the problem of consumerist culture and the …

In this episode I diatribe about the inefficiencies of health monitoring tools such echocardiodiagrams. I propose a new focus on designing biosensory …

In this episode I work through an idea I had a while ago to be able to see every aspect of our traits, personality, physical and emotional values... Enabling us to see, improve, and share our lives more comprehensively.

In this episode I share some thoughts on death inspired by the passing of my grandfather. He was a strong, swagged out, cool man who helped me to …

Today I share some Trillion Dollar ideas that I think will be far more beneficial for our future. These ideas aim to revolutionize the whole …

In this episode I stumble upon an idea to make every college campus a mini Silicon Valley. I propose a radical approach to higher education: …

In this episode, I ramble on and on about some cool emergent gameplay ideas based on the idea of interwoven systems. Like in Breath Of the Wild. I …

In this episode I turn my frustrations into a stoic release of emotion. Turning mental anxiety into a creative outlet for ideation. I talk about how the obstacles we face that cause us emotional pain, can be better used …

Games have followed us throughout the history of life. Our lives can be likened to games... But why haven't we given our games a chance to provide …

In this episode I rambled and repeated myself a lot... I was going to just edit out the bad parts buuut again, this is not meant to be polished.
Sooo …

Im back. In this resurgence I explain why I stopped creating, reassert my ambitions, and share my thoughts on why it's better to struggle at what you enjoy doing then just struggling to live through life.

I also detail …

In this episode I stumble through my very rough and ugly idea of quantum computing. I also attempt to weild my ignorance to ideate potential applications for 'low level' quantum computers with 50 to 1000 qubits

Worldbuilding is an incredibly important part of any and all stories. I've read thousands of books so far and my favorites have always been those with a highly immersive and detailed world, regardless of the plot. Now …