Category Archives: Governing the Body

Kind of a Book Review: Thoughts on “Notes from the Underground” by Dostoyevski

Posted on September 2, 2021 by The Civilized Cynic

Thoughts: “Notes from the Underground” by Dostoyevski NOTE: This is a discussion of the work without regard to spoilers or any such thing. Honestly, I’m not sure what I write below would spoil it for anyone, but don’t read it … Continue reading →

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An Architectural Template: The Virtual Monastery on the Electric Mountain

Posted on May 2, 2016 by The Civilized Cynic

This is the fruit of many years’ labor.  This project started with the idea that retreat to the wilderness in order to live simply, as Emerson and Thoreau (and countless individuals before them) endeavored to accomplish in their time, may … Continue reading →

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Adding the Brain as Digital Attack Surface

Posted on January 23, 2016 by The Civilized Cynic

This is approximately the worst idea ever. Yeah, yeah, everyone knew it was going to happen.  Everyone knows that someone, somewhere is going to push the cyborg thing, but you’ll find me forever au naturale.  I won’t even buy a … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Premature Conclusions: Goofy Standing Workstations Edition

Posted on October 14, 2015 by The Civilized Cynic

My posting this is more or less a pitiful act of pride, but I totally called it.  As soon as I saw the studies alleging that sitting for long periods of time is significantly bad for one’s health with its … Continue reading →

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The Routine

Posted on August 26, 2015 by The Civilized Cynic

Well, I’m finally putting my master theory into practice in regards to exercise. Furthermore, I’ve finally sat down and written it all out. Behold! My (probably unremarkable, but for some reason seemingly brushed aside by most) hypothesis is that the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Jawbone UP3

Posted on August 12, 2015 by The Civilized Cynic

Conclusion Up Front I have to say:  I am very impressed with the Jawbone UP3.  I’ve had it for two weeks now and it has been absolutely fantastic. I love this device, and I disagree with the common points around … Continue reading →

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