This is a generalist blog exploring a range of topics. I supercharge my learning by reproducing the things I research into presentation form. Thus the ‘raison d’être’ of the blog is to be a tool of personal learning.
Still, there is a reason this is a blog in public view. To indulge the exhibitionist within and in order to participate in the modern attention economy I strive for admiration by trying to produce content to at least some level of presentability.
While writing I imagine dazzling a lost soul wandering these pages with a brilliant insight that I am blessed with by Abraxas. This imaginary social reward powers the work I put in and motivates me to conduct even more and deeper research furthering my learning.
Let’s call this philosophy of self-education: ‘vanity powered learning’.
The blog is bilingual. Most posts are in Finnish. The Magnum Opus of the blog is the text series “Valta & Vapaus” or “Power & Freedom” in English which has it’s own page. Beware! All texts are continuously edited.
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Latest from the Blog
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Ensimmäinen osa Bretagnelaisten maakuntalauluarvostelujen sarjasta.
Parempi sosialismi?
Tarvitsemme uuden, vähemmän murhanhimoisen, vähemmän itsevarman, vähemmän apokalyptisen tieteellisen sosialismin.
Lukuaika 30min.
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Summary
This blog introduces "vanity powered learning," a unique approach where the author turns personal research into public presentations to fuel their learning process. Driven by the desire for public admiration, this method motivates deeper research. The blog, which serves as a personal educational tool, is bilingual (mostly Finnish) and features a major text series called "Valta & Vapaus" (Power & Freedom). All content is subject to continuous edits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this blog?
The primary purpose of this blog is to serve as a tool for personal learning, achieved by reproducing researched topics into presentation form.
Why does the author make the blog public?
The author makes the blog public to indulge their inner exhibitionist and participate in the modern attention economy, striving for admiration by producing presentable content.
What is 'vanity powered learning'?
'Vanity powered learning' is the author's philosophy of self-education where the imaginary social reward from impressing readers motivates deeper and more extensive research.
What is the 'Magnum Opus' of the blog?
The 'Magnum Opus' of the blog is the text series "Valta & Vapaus," which translates to "Power & Freedom" in English.
Entities
- Kalle Ryökäs PERSON
- Credited with the photograph on the blog.
- Abraxas OTHER
- A figure the author cites as a metaphorical source of 'brilliant insight'.
- Valta & Vapaus OTHER
- The blog's 'Magnum Opus' text series, which translates to 'Power & Freedom' in English.