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Threads of Thought (Fiction)

  • In the midst of the shadows, a tiny flame wavered weakly

  • The spires of the cathedral loomed over

  • Sci-Fi/Mystical Thriller set in the 21st century
  • Develop rich mythology based on existing mythologies across the world.
  • make readers question the validity of their world through subtle means of world-building
  • achieve balance between scientific validity & theatricality
  • Consider possibility of cinematic or streaming originals adaptation
  • Cultural Easter Eggs
  • references to works that inspired me.
  • Subtle Political Commentary
  • inspire readers to learn from protagonist’s journey & become smarter in assessing political & socioeconomic situations

Bildungsroman

Details

  • If a Christopher Nolan movie was a novel

  • Illuminati, Freemasons, a certain bloodline’s involvement in modern government & economy.
  • gatekeepers for certain secrets (the existence of magic practitioners — auric/QI manipulation rather than stage illusions — and their hidden influence)
  • access to science & technology well ahead of that the common man is aware of — Remnants of Atlantean civilization
  • political/religious/spiritual/socioeconomic leader puppets posted across the globe from local to international bodies.
  • Deconstructing well-known conspiracy theories & legends and offering grounded explanations yet with a slight touch of mysticism. (Should be convincing enough to make readers ponder for a while)
  • Include smart plot devices & twists in a generous, yet effective manner, a la intellectual spy thriller fashion
  • leave it to the reader to imagine the protagonist’s background based on the plot. However, leave little hints connected to past experiences. This will encourage the adult readers to check out the series of novels penned for younger audiences.
  • Audience: YA/18+
  • Flashbacks of Protagonist as a series of novels aimed towards children and YA. (Young Bond, The 39 Clues, Magic Tree House, The Secrets of the Immortal Nicolas Flamel)

Threads of Thought (Non-Fiction) ⇒ tweets, blogs, white papers, books

  • Digital Brands of the Future
  • Scaling crypto economies (ethereum, NFTs)
  • applying machine learning/agi for knowledge dispersion & processing as well as enterprise applications. (translate the research of Deepmind, OpenAI, Allen Center for AI to work that is digestible by the masses but does not skimp on the details to achieve profitability)
  • engineering good, easily maintainable, well-documented, robust, scalable, fault-tolerant software.
  • best practices for note-taking and knowledge management (how to establish a second brain) (effective tools for thought)
  • best mediums of communication for each use case.
  • maintaining an organized library (physical & digital)
  • roadmaps and pathways for aspiring students and careerists
    • curated playlists
    • self-designed curriculums
  • how to establish yourself as a respected creator and adapt with the times.
  • dissecting arguments and pursuing rationality
  • smart investing in assets and ideas (the fundamental philosophy of venture capital)
  • how to effectively use open education & cohort-based learning to your advantage
  • develop your own master note-taking system
  • master study strategies such as spaced repetition
  • familiarize yourself with specialized tools like Anki.
  • understanding the drawbacks of MOOCs and first wave of open education.
  • understanding the benefits of institutionalized learning & networking (especially in the upper echelons)
  • network to make friends, not to network. show an interest in others rather than giving them the impression that you want something from them. don’t pander though. people can easily see through that and you don’t want to make them think that you’re intellectually weak and incapable of standing your ground.
  • understanding what may have stopped you from achieving your goals for higher education and your career and documenting how you’ve changed for the better.
    • e.g. mediocre/poor history in high school/college
  • effective tools for thought
  • learn by building & problem-solving
  • learn how to manage your time well.
    • Pomodoro Method
  • pursue hobbies and use your new skills to improve your game.
  • develop good study habits and study best research practices from all fields of knowledge. take the best parts and compile it into your own method of approaching new research.
  • prune your sources so you don’t get burnt out by information overload and massive FOMO.
  • surround yourself with those who are as or more ambitious and insightful than you are if you want to grow. (You shouldn’t be the fastest runner in the race)
  • learn how to deal with traditionalists and those who believe that credentials signify drive and intelligence.
  • establish an easily accessible online portfolio and tailor it to your future goals.
  • grow a community of backers and followers by building in public. give and assimilate resources and information for growth and knowledge. (learn from visakan veerasamy)
  • what is the appeal of religion/new age thinking/spiritualism/atheism and how to find diamonds within the garbage & fluff? (achieving intellectual independence and becoming a “freethinker”)
  • book, film, podcast reviews
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