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NOT NORMAL
A random collection of back-of-the-envelope calculations, short stories, half-baked theories, bad poems, and more.
Many of these relate to the idea of normalcy, what it entails, and what it does not.
We are fortunate to live in a time where right and wrong, traditions, and norms are being renegotiated.
Yet, only through exploring what is normal can we experience the depths of the clash.
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Overton Morals and My Accepting Harry Potter Again
No one is required to be exceptional. Artists often are. Here I discuss how I reconcile a few idols of my previous self.
Jun 30
I know when your memory started
I cannot remember when I lied. But I feel the shame I felt when I learned you knew about it. I failed you. I learned better.
Apr 28
Dread Butterfly
This hurt. Becoming a dad and facing dread. The fear, shock, and fury will forever be ingrained in me.
Apr 22
Monotile Aperiodic Pixel Art
I wanted to make aperiodic pixel art for a long while. I am so happy to close this project after years of rumination. Now, any image can be asymmetrically converted to monotiles.
Oct 26, 2025
White, Brown, Silicon: A Natural Progression in Capability Building
Five years ago, I wrote about my views on the next offshoring. The first "browned" our TMTs. This one promises to turn them Silicon.
Oct 24, 2025
Enjoying My Joy's Joy
Averaging tells us that children make us unhappy. We do not remember mean. My best memories are filled with the joys of parenthood.
Oct 22, 2025
Scaling a Golden Shadow
We often think of our mistakes, how to minimize them, and remove them. But out there is a life we could grow into. Why not explore it more?
Oct 11, 2025
Migrant Victim Blaming
It really bothers me that when someone is unjustly deported, the media focuses on their actions and not the crime committed by immigration.
Jun 27, 2025
Dialectical Contributions: Triangles All the Way Up
Hegel argues that the history of change is one of opposing ideas and their convergence into new levels of understanding. These, Hegelian...
Mar 7, 2025
Care Work Feminist: The Dad I Wish my Grandchildren will Have
Being a dad is often a story of being the "below average" parent. I can't do things my partner can. This is no excuse for care work inequity
Feb 11, 2025
Global Warming and Toastier AI Winters
Winter is coming is a common saying for AI. Yet, every winter is warmer, we keep moving the goalposts as our world becomes more algorithmic.
Jan 16, 2025
When Do Photons Go Dark?
The more energetic a photon, the smaller it gets. Would there be a point in which they would spontaneously convert into a black hole?
Dec 4, 2024
A Below Average Parent
Historiography of myself, my history of mental health, and my healing through conversations with my parents.
Nov 20, 2024
Gender Doxing Accross Languages
The obsession languages have with disclosing the gender of things baffles my mind. It enrages me when it relates to talking about my child.
Nov 12, 2024
Towards a Migrant Voting Party
Migrants pay taxes. Yet, we are unrepresented in the elections where we reside. This is stupid. Here, I propose a party for the migrants
Nov 6, 2024
Shame on the Surprised
I am a bit confused. Why are so many people surprised today? Did I miss something? If you need help with your migration give me a call
Nov 6, 2024
Murderers are disappering around where I live
Have you ever looked at a very old man and wondered if they are a murderer? I do. Here I try to estimate this chance. I should not have.
Nov 1, 2024
Online Neurodivergence and the Liberal University
It truly annoys me when people say universities are liberal or that there are too many neurodiverse people. Here is a small rant on this.
Oct 9, 2024
I Procrastinate Myself into Mental Slavery
Some thoughts that came up after listening to a new song.
Oct 9, 2024
Indigenous European Music:
It annoys me that we call Indigenous music the one made during colonial times outside of Europe and classical the one composed inside.
Jul 31, 2024
One Household One Vote
Everyone should be able to vote in an election. Be them war retirees, migrant workers, or newborn babies. Voting makes society humane.
Jul 30, 2024
Munificent Labor Markets Create Flater Firms
Where, I link civil rights to the emergence of flatter firms, the rise in CEO compensation, the decrease in care work at home, and more.
May 17, 2024
Reviewer Compersion
Compersion means experiencing joy in the joy of others. I feel it today as I read the (hopefully) 1st paper to be accepted that I reviewed.
May 7, 2024
An Awkward Truth
This is what happens when you use your brain to think about statistics in the wrong way. I wish I could stop this thought from recurring.
May 1, 2024
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