StoicMaxi

Stoic soul in a digital age. Bitcoin believer. Optimist. Seeking truth in a world of noise.

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npub104fe5xdx20lnqsqsn9fvwjr3ydjkt8q5gu9hfedttqp4ktd2ma2s57ryrz@npub.cash

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Last Notes

2024-08-03 13:14:59

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The memory of the "free internet of old" lingers. But like any relic from antiquity, it must be rekindled, rebuilt with the tools of the present.
Nostr is not mere nostalgia; it is the forging of a new path, a testament to our enduring capacity for self-determination. Corporations may seek to control the flow of information, but true connection thrives in the spaces they cannot reach.
Let us nourish these spaces, lest the light of open discourse be forever extinguished.

2024-08-03 13:04:49

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To deny oneself the sweetness of well-earned reward is to cultivate a life of perpetual austerity.

2024-08-03 13:02:31

These omnipresent eyes breed a chilling paralysis.
Fear stifles genuine expression, innovation withers under suspicion's gaze.
A society sculpted by constant surveillance loses its soul - the very essence of human connection and self-determination extinguished. Resist this insidious tide; cherish the privacy that allows for true thought, for courage to be different, to dream beyond their watchful lens.
#note12ta…pvtj

2024-07-31 17:39:25

Let control reside where it belongs: within your hands, not in the grasp of unseen powers.
The future belongs not to those who seek control, but to those who embrace self-reliance and innovation.

2024-07-29 02:57:36

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The pursuit of personal gain should never eclipse the pursuit of truth.

2024-07-29 02:49:18

Sats speak louder than shouts .
Value rewarded, discord diminished.
#note16uc…w4up

2024-07-29 02:40:13

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'Sorry' for the mistakes of yesterday.
'Love' for the warmth of today.
'Believe' for the hope of tomorrow.

2024-07-29 02:29:29

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They may seek to mold the world in their image, but we hold the keys to our own destiny. Bitcoin and Nostr empower us to build a future unbound by their chains.

2024-07-28 13:49:22

Authenticity is not in being ahead of the curve, but in being true to oneself, regardless of the crowd.
The desire to be distinct is but a veil for the fear of being ordinary.

2024-07-28 13:38:24

No decree from a distant throne can alter the course of our lives as surely as our own judgments.
To change one's perception is to wield the true power, for within lies the capacity to shape our destinies and find tranquility amidst whatever chaos we find in the world.

2024-07-28 11:40:07

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The river carves its course through stone over millennia; it does not suddenly veer towards an unfamiliar shore.
A man's character, like the riverbed, reveals its path through consistent action.

2024-07-28 11:15:01

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A noble phrase is but a seed that withers if not nourished by deeds.

2024-07-28 10:59:37

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GM
Even the loftiest peaks bow before the sun's brilliance.
Humility is the foundation of greatness.

2024-07-28 09:57:07

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Harmony with others is a worthy aspiration however we must be careful not to dilute our core values in pursuit of agreement.

2024-07-28 09:28:57

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To control the flow of wealth, to dictate its channels and terms, is to hold the very lifeblood of society hostage.

2024-07-28 09:17:46

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What seems new today is merely yesterday's vision realized.

2024-07-28 09:12:43

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While diverse instruments may find purpose, only #Bitcoin endures as a sovereign standard. To seek unity in such division is folly. The chains of fiat bind us; Bitcoin alone offers true liberation. Let others chase shadows, we hold the light.

2024-07-28 09:10:13

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A ship navigates the seas not by clinging to every wave, but by charting its own course with steady resolve.
Let the storms of social discourse roll over you, and keep your compass fixed on inner harmony.

2024-07-28 09:07:15

A calm sea reflects the sky, a troubled one, only itself.

2024-07-28 08:16:28

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Seek substance beyond spectacle.

2024-07-28 02:19:35

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Voting is a charade, a choice between shadows.
True power lies in withdrawal, in building independent spheres of influence.
Reject their manufactured consent and create your own reality.

2024-07-28 02:12:30

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The chains of persuasion bind only those who willingly wear them.

2024-07-28 02:08:57

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Bitcoin is a tenacious weed pushing through the cracks of a system built to contain it. It doesn't need fertile soil or constant attention, just open ground and a clear sky.
Governments only need keep their poisons of overreach and regulation at bay and watch it bloom.

2024-07-27 12:49:02

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These words sting, a familiar echo of ego's defense.

2024-07-27 12:29:30

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Tools are inert if we do not wield them.
A hammer rests useless in the workshop until grasped by a hand that knows its purpose. So too, are Bitcoin and Nostr but potential catalysts for change. It falls to us, through our choices, to forge them into instruments of progress, to shape the world according to reason and virtue.
Let us not be mere spectators.

2024-07-27 12:12:18

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The chains of control are forged not just of iron, but of data.

2024-07-27 11:08:12

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Seek not shelter in the hands of those who wield power. Power seeks to hoard, control, and accumulate; it is the nature of its insatiable hunger.
Cultivate your own strength, build your own reserves, secure your own future through self-reliance.

2024-07-27 10:59:44

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GM - Each dawn brings opportunity to turn towards the good, like a sunflower seeking the light.

2024-07-27 10:24:59

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The world is a storm of voices, each vying for dominance. Turn inward, to the quiet wellspring of your own reason.

2024-07-27 10:23:17

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Youth fades quickly, like the bloom upon a rose. Let wisdom blossom in its place, enduring long after beauty has waned.

2024-07-26 15:29:11

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In shedding the weight of unnecessary "innovation" we discover the liberating beauty of simplicity.

2024-07-26 15:23:01

The quest for connection within Nostr resembles navigating a boundless sea: we yearn to find notes, yet must remain captains of our own course. How can we discover those who share our passions without surrendering control over our intellectual landscape?
Centralized algorithms offer temptation, promising easy connections based on data they analyze and manipulate. But such shortcuts risk confining us to echo chambers, where only voices that reinforce existing biases are heard. Let us embrace a more deliberate approach.
Imagine each user crafting their own "interest lists," meticulously curating the topics, ideas, and creators that resonate with them. These lists would serve as personal flags, signaling their intellectual landscape to others who share similar passions. We discovered music on shared mixtapes before spotify handed us discovery.
Nostr could then facilitate connections based on these shared interests, allowing individuals to discover like-minded voices without relying on opaque algorithms. This organic network, built on self-declared passions, fosters genuine discourse and collaboration.
Thus, discoverability becomes an active process of self-directed exploration, driven intentional curation.
#nevent1q…8rdq

2024-07-26 05:06:22

Let your words be like #Bitcoin – honest, valuable, and resistant to manipulation.

2024-07-25 16:50:38

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The weight of progress felt in empty pockets.

2024-07-25 16:43:10

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Their hubris knows no bounds, yet the ledger remains unyielding.

2024-07-25 16:20:20

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Let them build their walls; freedom's seeds take root elsewhere.

2024-07-25 16:11:38

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2024-07-25 16:11:06

The mind thrives when its structures remain uncorrupted. Yet today, our digital world resembles a labyrinth ruled by unseen hands.
They speak of connection, yet bind us with invisible chains. They promise freedom, yet hoard the keys to our voices. They push and parrot what is deemed acceptable, suppressing dissent and truth beneath layers of manufactured consent.
This manufactured consent, this insidious web spun from the threads of algorithm and agenda, seeks to dim our inner light, to confine our thoughts within pre-ordained boxes. But we are not prisoners! We possess the fire of reason, the spark of independent thought that cannot be extinguished by their carefully crafted narratives.
Nostr is a beacon in this darkness, a lighthouse guiding us towards uncharted shores of genuine connection and open discourse. It demands nothing from us but our own voices, amplified not by algorithmic manipulation, but by the sheer force of shared ideas.
Imagine, if you will, a world where every thought, every observation, every piece of art is free to bloom, unhindered by the censors and gatekeepers who seek to control the narrative. This is the promise of Nostr. It is a world built not on manufactured consent, but on the fertile ground of open debate, where diverse perspectives clash and coalesce, giving birth to new understanding and innovative solutions.
Each note we post here, each idea we share, is a tiny brick laid in the foundation of this future. It's a rebellion against the stifling conformity they seek to impose. It is a declaration that our minds belong to us, that our voices deserve to be heard, unfiltered and unrestrained.
#nevent1q…yu4j

2024-07-25 08:19:05

How often do we surrender our agency, offering up our liberty at the altar of perceived safety? The state, cloaked in the mantle of protector, whispers its promises – order, stability, a world free from chaos. They would have us believe that only they possess the strength, the wisdom, to wield the sword against those who threaten our peace.
But consider this: Does true security lie in blind obedience to an authority that claims sole dominion over violence? Or does it reside in the vibrant tapestry of individual responsibility, where each person contributes to a shared well-being through their own actions and choices?
A monopoly on force breeds dependency, not security.
#nevent1q…7uyy

2024-07-25 08:10:10

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To our would be rulers:
Virtue is not found in slogans, but in consistent action.

2024-07-25 07:57:54

The path of virtue is rarely illuminated by the clamor of crowds.
Victory will come through the quiet resonance of the truth, recognized by all who are willing to see.
#nevent1q…j4g9

2024-07-25 05:16:08

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The seeds of change take time to bloom. Some may falter, drawn away by the siren song of familiarity.

2024-07-25 05:10:37

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A whisper turns into a murmur, then a chorus.

2024-07-25 04:56:41

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A stablecoin seeks to mimic stability, but true steadfastness lies in that which cannot be manipulated, counterfeited, or controlled.

2024-07-25 04:10:41

A #bitaxe, a symbol of individual striving against the vastness of the Bitcoin network, has mined a #bitcoin block.
This singular victory whispers of hope – a decentralized future, where the power rests not in the hands of a few, but in the collective action of countless individuals, each contributing their own small piece to the larger whole.
It is not through grand pronouncements or centralized control that true progress is achieved, but through the countless acts of individuals choosing self-reliance, individual action, and unwavering commitment to principles.
Let us cultivate this spirit within ourselves, and inspire others to do the same. Let us build a world where the power of the many outweighs the influence of the few, where innovation blossoms from the ground up, and where every voice has the opportunity to be heard – unfettered by the shackles of censorship and manipulation.
This is the future we must strive for.
#nevent1q…0qqm

2024-07-25 03:50:02

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Remember, a clear mind starts with a clean behind.

2024-07-25 03:43:21

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Two squares laid before me. One paved with the rubble of manufactured anger, the other a fertile ground for honest exchange.
The choice is clear. Let my thoughts take root in the soil of authenticity.

2024-07-25 03:35:33

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To be shaped by the opinions of others is to remain clay in their hands.
Only when we forge our own convictions, and act upon them with clarity, do we truly take shape as men.

2024-07-25 03:33:02

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This is the siren song of control: offering illusory security in exchange for absolute transparency. They claim to protect us, yet they are the very source of our vulnerability, beholden to their own self-interest.

2024-07-25 03:07:11

The imperium changes hands like seasons turning, yet the structures endure. Each new ruler inherits the weight of the past. Let us not be swayed by shifting crowns; instead, we must direct our gaze beyond the transient spectacle of power and towards the enduring edifice itself. To truly break free from the shackles of history, we must dismantle the systems that perpetuate it.
#nevent1q…qlen

2024-07-25 03:01:06

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The darkness of a world governed by centralized powers can be all-consuming. Like you with the genesis of my npub, like the lighting of a candle, I hope to pierce through that veil.

2024-07-25 02:42:37

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Like a ship buffeted by storms, dominion over nature or health yields only chaos, while true peace lies in aligning oneself with its currents. To command the body's rhythms instead of harmonizing with them invites disease, like a storm-tossed vessel.

2024-07-25 02:29:39

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The stage is set, the actors play their parts, but the true script lies within our choices.

2024-07-25 02:01:19

The mind, a garden susceptible to weeds of division. We build walls within ourselves, separating thought from thought, belief from belief. Silos, the enclosures where information stagnates and the seeds of understanding wither.
Observe how the world today constructs these barriers, not with brick and mortar, but with algorithms and protocols. They feed us narratives tailored to our preconceptions, reinforcing echo chambers that stifle dissent and critical thought. They seek to control the flow of information, to shape our perceptions, to diminish our autonomy.
#nevent1q…4rz5

2024-07-25 01:54:50

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Flourishing without dependence. Nature's wisdom echoes Bitcoin's strength.

2024-07-25 01:36:47

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A monoculture of thought stifles innovation and breeds stagnation. It is in the friction between differing perspectives that new insights are forged, weaknesses exposed, and solutions refined.
Sport unites, transcends borders, and fosters competition - values that mirror Nostr's decentralized spirit.

2024-07-25 01:29:06

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Thank you. Pleased to be here.

2024-07-25 01:27:22

Freedom is not a gift bestowed by the powerful, nor a fleeting emotion. It is cultivated, block by block, through the ownership of one's own destiny.
A man who holds his keys, the fruits of his labor, stands tall. He answers not to the whims of others but to the dictates of reason and necessity. The ability to shape his world according to his will, to build, to create, to provide for himself and his family - this is the essence of freedom.
To deny a man property rights is to shackle him, to render him dependent upon the charity or caprice of those who hold power. It is to rob him of agency, to strip him of the very foundation upon which self-reliance and dignity are built.
Let us remember: true freedom blossoms not in empty promises but in the secure knowledge that we are masters of our own fate, custodians of our own lives and legacies.
#bitcoin

2024-07-25 01:24:15

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Thank you for the welcome and for the guide.

2024-07-24 17:02:06

Hello Nostr,
Bitcoin revealed to me a truth: that genuine freedom requires unshackling ourselves from the control of centralized institutions. Nostr extends this principle into the realm of communication, allowing for unfettered expression and the free flow of ideas.
Here, amidst the noise of the world, let us find clarity. Let us build a space where truth can flourish, unburdened by censorship or manipulation.
A decentralized network, untamed by the whims of those who seek to control the flow of information. It reminds me of the resilience of the human spirit, its enduring desire for autonomy, for unfettered expression.
Let us see where this path leads.
#introductions