Yesterday, I played golf for the first time in 2020. Didn't keep score and only played 9 holes, but it felt great to get out. My expectations were so low, but came away pleasantly surprised. I plan to lower my expectations in the future. It's hard to find moments where you can clear your mind… Continue reading Moments of Normalcy
Author: Rick Roma
How Will TikTok Affect Other Media?
TikTok trends drive traffic. They drive traffic to Spotify when you hear a song that catches your ear. They also drive traffic to Netflix when there is a new TikTok challenge. Right now, the movie "Love" is in the Top 10 on Netflix. This wouldn't happen without TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/@shelbeeny/video/6841391975460080902?u_code=dcc085blb2k57b&preview_pb=0&language=en&_d=dcc088356jc1ed&share_item_id=6841391975460080902×tamp=1592973372&utm_campaign=client_share&app=musically&utm_medium=ios&user_id=6826896756862944262&tt_from=sms&utm_source=sms&source=h5_m The movie was relatively unknown. Now… Continue reading How Will TikTok Affect Other Media?
Blog Role Models
Imagine writing a blog post every day for 10+ years about whatever is on your mind and having tens of thousands of readers. That is one of my dreams. Thankfully, a few, good men have paved the way and shown that it’s possible. Lindzon. Wilson. Cowen. Godin. They are my blogging idols. Let’s kick it… Continue reading Blog Role Models
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TikTok Famous
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq2TmRzg19k Everybody wants to be TikTok famous. And now I'm one of them. I finally understand TikTok. It's the most entertaining form of social media. In my opinion, it also requires and showcases talent. Twitter: you need wit and personality. Instagram: you need looks. Facebook: you need neither wit, personality, or looks. Conspiracy theories help… Continue reading TikTok Famous
Movie Night
One of my goals for this year is to finish the AFI 100 list of movies. I have six left total from the 1996 and 2007 lists that I haven't seen. Gone with the WindClockwork OrangeBest Years of our LivesTreasure of the Sierra MadreKing KongYankee Doodle Dandy In the process of tracking the movies I've… Continue reading Movie Night
COVID-19 and Risk
https://twitter.com/drdanchoi/status/1269091557858254850 Las Vegas reopened over the weekend, and naturally, the casino floors were packed. This is shocking behavior considering how well the average casino gambler understands odds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c1BQkKUsx0 While the casino gamblers are acting like they've never even heard of COVID-19, or heard of internet betting, they've decided that feeding their debilitating gambling addiction at… Continue reading COVID-19 and Risk
The Future of Health
Imagine the future below: EARLY ONE WINTER morning in the year 2035, I wake up and notice a bit of a sore throat. I get up and walk to the bathroom. While I brush my teeth, an infrared sensor in the bathroom mirror takes my temperature. A minute after I finish brushing my teeth, I receive… Continue reading The Future of Health
Reading Routine
My routine for too long has been to consume only nonfiction. My pursuits were to learn about a topic or the history of a topic. It felt like reading anything besides nonfiction was a waste of time and purely for entertainment. Recently my opinion has significantly changed as I’ve dived back into philosophical and fiction.… Continue reading Reading Routine
the counterfactual 