Protesilaos
Protesilaos
Protesilaos
I am a philosopher living in the mountains of Cyprus at a house I built myself which I affectionately call “the hut.” I spend my free time programming on GNU Emacs, writing essays on a wide range of life issues, and doing infrastructure work around my house. My background is diverse and reflects my intellectual curiosity as well as consistently high work ethic.
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To be noticed like midday's fata morgana at the high seas To be felt like the mountaineer's awe at an open vista Such is the unlikely outcome that inspires a man to work the land on a quiet evening
This is an entry from my journal, in which I elaborate on the distinction between doing something in earnest versus being content only with particular outcomes. Local time is 19:20. I am typing this on the laptop. I will be without...
Mechanical keyboards are tools that can improve the comfort of computer work: to have a setup that allows for sustainable long-term use. Two years ago, I was suffering from RSI. Switching to a split mechanical keyboard while also taking...
Denote aims to be a simple-to-use, focused-in-scope, and effective note-taking and file-naming tool for Emacs. Denote is based on the idea that files should follow a predictable and descriptive file-naming scheme. The file name must...
This is an entry from my journal. It is about an experience that helped me become more practical, focused, and decisive. There was a period in my life when I was more self-absorbed. I would live “in my head”, where I would entertain...