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Where do we go from here?

Now that you’ve got enough background to understand what I’m doing and why—at least as much as my own mind needs for now—I’ll move on, though I may revisit these topics later. I could list my credentials, but that’d be a self-indulgent ego trip. Here’s all you really need to know: I grew up in a cult, mastered Black Hat SEO to game search rankings, witnessed the early Wild West of the open web, watched it morph into today’s corporate data-harvesting monster,…

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Awakening Cyberpunk Activism

Why cyberpunk activism? Why now?

You might be wondering why I’ve embraced cyberpunk and why at this moment. If you’re already here, you probably sense our world sleepwalking—and now diving headfirst—into dystopia. If not, let me explain.

Why cyberpunk? I never set out with that label, but my writing made it clear. My work-in-progress, And the Devil Died Screaming (you can read draft…

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Why is it so vital to subvert the behavioral architectures of coercion and control? We inhabit an increasingly complex world where nuance is all too rare and even the notion of “truth” is hotly contested. We could debate philosophy endlessly, but most people never step outside their comfortable assumptions. There are countless injustices to decry and causes to champion, yet cutting through the relentless tide of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation is nearly impossible. And when our…

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I’ve long wanted to write a book or blog about behavioural marketing and communication for social change—about unpicking the systems of coercion and control and becoming architects of influence who make a difference. But I’ve swung between two voices: the polished professional versed in SEO, digital tactics, and data-driven behaviour change, and the activist-hacker craving raw impact and authenticity.

For years, I’ve written cyberpunk and dystopian fiction alongside non-fiction on…

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Staring into the dark face of god

In a world enriched by darkness only shadows hint of light.
In anger we rot.
Inertia consumes.
Our battle cries are weak.
And they are strong, the many.
Doubting our resolve, our reality.
Fear drove them to it.
They feed on the abyss that sits inside them.
One we know too well.
We’ve looked inside, and it scared us.
To the very marrows.
There’s strength in that.
In knowing your flaws.
They pick at the scales…

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It feels like our world is falling apart, especially in the western hemisphere. We are struggling to find our balance as it tears at the seams. But we can't underestimate this system, which was designed for survival and will not go down without a fight. These thoughts back then like now are not allowed during the day, but I can't help but think about them. It puts me at risk of detection, but I'm used to that by now. Losing credibility was nothing new for me; I knew then I should take it…

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I lit another joint, sinking into the couch as conflicting thoughts spun in my head. I took a long, measured drag, then passed it to Satan, my hand trembling slightly, before snatching the bottle of wine and pouring two glasses with a flourish that felt both defiant and desperate. “So, here’s the deal…” I began, my voice low and heavy with uncertainty, “Free will may be up for debate, but free choice is undeniable, assuming, of course, you’ve been handed every option…

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“Have you ever wondered if the Ultra-High Reality web is, at its core, distinct from our convoluted network?” I asked, though even as the words left my lips, doubt crept in, my voice trembling with both urgency and uncertainty.

Their eyes narrowed, and I couldn’t tell if it was suspicion or pity. “How so?”

I leaned in, the charged intimacy between us both exciting and frightening me. “Because Ultra-High…

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This is the result of Gemini turning my last post and conversation with qwen2.5 into a simple marketing plan

 

Free Online Marketing: Growth Hacking the Megacorps

You don't need a megacorp's budget to build a powerful online presence. By strategically using free online tools and growth hacking techniques, you can grow your website and community from the ground up.

1. Content Creation & SEO

Your content is your most potent weapon.…

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Utilising Large Language Models (LLM’s) like qwen2.5 to create a cyberpunk digital marketing plan for my website

 

Below is a conversion with qwen2.5 LLM via Ollama

 

I am testing this out as part of my training and diving into LLM engineering >> this is jus for entertainment purposes >> I will then utilise the below and in a…

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If we are to change the conversation around insomnia that first starts with our own internal dialogue.

We must acknowledge the dialogue within ourselves regarding sleeplessness and other aspects of life. The key to changing the stigma around insomnia lies in shifting our own internal conversation.

If I had to sum up my methods for managing insomnia in just two words, they would be "metacognitive awareness." This includes practices such as meditation, self-hypnosis,…

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Awakening the Inner Dialogue

Becoming aware of the inner dialogue constantly playing in your head—up to 50,000 times a day—is a profound awakening, an enlightening realization. Recognizing your thoughts, whether they are positive or negative, and choosing to nurture them or stop them in their tracks, brings a newfound freedom and a sense of control over your mind, empowering you to shape your future.

I’m not suggesting that this awareness means simply…

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If this were a self-help book, I'd have to discuss the power of positive self-talk and creating an uplifting internal narrative—and perhaps you should consider it. The issue is that when you're trapped in a negative mindset, the last thing you want to hear is “think positive,” “chin up,” “pull your socks up,” or “smile.” When you're feeling low, those words are enough to make you want to grab an axe and take it out on the overly cheery self-help expert.

Another problem with this…

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Those early years I mentioned hold tremendous significance—the very term "formative" underscores their role in shaping who we become. They define our identity, influencing how we view ourselves, others, and the world, and determining our sense of place within it.

It's normal to have an internal narrative, but we must remain aware that negative self-talk can be a part of it. When we are relatively stress-free, our thoughts typically come in a ratio of two positive to one negative. That…

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A free creative social network, community, and blogging site for insomniacs of the sleepless generation. Sleepless in dystopia as we try to figure this sh#t out. Created by a writer of cyberpunk dystopian and psychological fiction, art, and spoken word.