Enrichment Archives

Veteran Artists Don’t Quit When They Should

Art, Life and Philosophy, Opinion, Productivity | 23 October 2024

A major issue I had to deal with in 2024 is the myriad reasons I’ve been told to quit whatever I’m doing for the sake of whatever I’m being told is more important and urgent — taking care of my mother, getting married and settling down, and the futility of what I do. I was told these things by people who know barely anything about how I live and what I do. I can’t ignore their advice for I have two functioning ears and a brain that retains information too well. However, what I can do is review what makes me resolute in pursuing my endeavors and my way of life. (more…)

Multipurpose Glue Showdown

by: Sonny Go

Everyday Carry, Lists, Making | 01 August 2024

Continuing the exploration of everyday carry, I’d like to put forth the idea of bringing glue with you in your exploits. Having liquid adhesive at hand — either a little tube of it in your bag for emergency fixes or a bottle in your broom closet for home repairs — is good practice that shouldn’t be ignored or put off. I’d like to give some suggestions on which glues may be worth trying out, as well as educate on the different kinds of glues that you should be aware of. (more…)

Avoid Everyday Carry Show-off Syndrome

by: Sonny Go

Essays, Everyday Carry | 23 July 2024

Sonny Go's Everyday Carry as of July 2024

Since 2010, I have been into the survival niche, both the wilderness stuff and the urban stuff — even the tacticool stuff. I’m not as into military larping as a lot of other nerds out there, but I’ve always been an aficionado of the everyday carry concept. I have an Altoids tin I got back in early 2011 from a candy stall in Trinoma that I still use for carrying my super glue and micro screwdriver. But there’s a lot about the scene that turns me off, and I’d like to offload my more negative feelings about it here. (more…)

Wuben X3 vs. Boruit V20 EDC Flashlight Showdown

by: Sonny Go

Everyday Carry, Reviews | 12 June 2024

One tool that helped me quite a bit during this ongoing period of uncertainty and trepidation — taking care of my mother who got hit by a motorcycle — is the EDC flashlight. In my case, I got two of the most popular models in 2024 out of fascination, and then was put in a situation where I really had to use them extensively on a daily basis. While most would scoff at the thought of a fancy flashlight which has more features than just shining a white light in one direction, there’s something to an everyday carry flashlight that was designed for intensive use. (more…)

Assess Your Goals by Examining Your Surrogate Activities

by: Sonny Go

Essays, Life and Philosophy | 11 October 2023

The term ‘surrogate activity’ was coined by the American mathematician and domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski, better known as the Unabomber, in his 35,000-word manifesto, Industrial Society and Its Future. It was his critique of modern civilization and society as it became during the late 20th century. He was noted not only for his opposition to technology, but also what he saw was pointlessness in modern living that the masses engaged in. Instead of living meaningful lives supporting each other as a society, they immerse themselves in surrogate activities to distract themselves from existential dread and keep them from partaking in things that may matter more in the long term.
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Get Out of Your Own Way

by: Sonny Go

Life and Philosophy, Mixed Martial Arts, Opinion, Pro Wrestling | 08 September 2023

After the recent news of a particular individual being given the boot out of a certain company, I had to write about not only that situation, but also what I think is the cause. It wasn’t just an organizational problem, but also a personal one. I’ve wanted to write about ego and how it can affect a person’s judgment and their ability to work well with others. The greatest trick your ego can pull is to convince you that you’re one and the same and that you need that ego to be who you are. That’s a path of self-destruction, and many never learn to get out of their own way. (more…)

Kayfabe in Politics and Media Manipulation

by: Sonny Go

Essays, Life and Philosophy, Politics, Pro Wrestling | 18 July 2023

After getting word of videos about Eric Weinstein’s interpretation of kayfabe on Twitter, I found Frame Problems after a brief search and gave these three videos a watch. I found them interesting as they stretched the application of kayfabe to politics, economics, and mainstream media as far as they possibly can. I had always been interested in Eric Weinstein’s opinion of kayfabe being a crucial component of the cognitive toolbox. As a part of the pro wrestling industry, I wanted to take a closer look at this take on kayfabe and how understanding it can enhance how one interprets mainstream media and public consciousness. (more…)

The Stone and the Shape: Philosophy for Finding One’s Purpose

by: Sonny Go

Essays, Life and Philosophy, Video Games | 03 July 2023

Dwarves in Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magic Obscura

One of the most profound pieces of philosophy I’ve ever encountered comes from a computer game, which happens to be my all-time favorite. Arcanum takes the best of old Fallout, brings it into a steampunk setting, and douses it with tons of lore and philosophy that even games by FromSoftware would struggle to compete against. This particular moment in the game would continue to fascinate me even as an adult, which is why I wanted to share it here in this blog post. (more…)

Deliberate Practice and the Importance of Struggle

by: Sonny Go

Essays, Self-Improvement | 15 February 2023

This was a really old draft that I sat on for about five years or so that was meant for a video, but I got lazy and never finished it. I should’ve made it a blog post first to workshop it, so I’m doing so now — better late than never. This follows up on my ramblings about “the revolving door”, which is about my observations of people’s warped perceptions about talent and skill. Let’s take a look at the learning process and the deliberate practice necessary to become proficient at anything under the sun. (more…)

I Had Cellulitis, Here’s What I Learned

by: Sonny Go

Blog, Guides, Health and Fitness | 30 December 2022

The thing about existing in this universe while housed in these squidgy mortal vessels is that illness can come at you when you least expect it. You could be born to go on as an invincible hobo who subsists on moonshine and sewer rats, or you could be born as a Habsburg. While modern medicine can help extend your lifespan, that depends on the affliction. But the x-factor when it comes to the wonders of modern medicine is that it’s hella expensive. I was reminded of that recently, adding to my regret that I haven’t gotten proper health insurance yet (I’ve been planning to get one sometime in 2023). (more…)

Cartuber Explains Postmodernism Better Than Jordan Peterson

by: Sonny Go

Life and Philosophy, Opinion, YouTube | 01 September 2022

As of this writing, I’m going through this 3-hour epic on lobster enthusiast Jordan B. Peterson, Canada’s benzo-addled middle child. Mind you, I’m not 100% a JP hater as I like it whenever he plies his actual field of expertise. I even find his lectures and interviews insightful. However, he’s insufferable whenever he delves into subjects outside his scope. Whether we like it or not, he’s a leading thinker in today’s world due to his online influence. After years of teetering between respect, indifference, and skepticism for Dr. Peterson, here’s my blog post about him. (more…)

Don’t Drink G Fuel or Gamer Supps

by: Sonny Go

Health and Fitness, Opinion | 09 July 2022

One type of product I took particular interest in is the energy drink powder since I’m a fiend when it comes to stimulants. Being a lethargic and overweight dweeb who needs caffeine and nootropics to stay awake and be slightly productive means that products like G Fuel and Gamer Supps would certainly pique my interest. But soon enough, I realized that I can’t keep imbibing this stuff for the sake of both my health and my wallet. (more…)