Curiosities
Last updated on July 10th, 2025.
This is an intentionally curated collection of things that spark my curiosity. From favorite movies and TV shows to useful online tools, restaurants worth trying, and kitchen gadgets that actually work. It's an incomplete but evolving list of what I find most creatively resonant, a way for me to articulate what I'm drawn to while sharing discoveries that might just ignite something in you too. Think of it as a digital cabinet of curiosities: part personal favorites, part random finds, and all things I'm genuinely excited about.
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Blogs
These are the blogs and writers that have shaped my thinking and continue to inspire me. Each one offers unique perspectives on technology, society, and the creative process.
Movies
There are three types of movies I really love. Slapstick comedies, best picture winners, and gangster movies. If its got De Niro and Pesci, I'm in.
- Office Space
- Spirited Away
- The Godfather (I & II)
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Caddyshack
- The Shawshank Redemption
- Airplane!
YouTube Channels
I have watched a lot of YouTube. I never watched many movies and TV shows when I was younger because I was too busy watching YouTube. Here are some of my favorite channels these days. For each I've linked a video a particularly enjoy.
- J. Kenji López-Alt - POV cooking videos with scientific explanations of cooking techniques.
- Internet Shaquille - Minimalist cooking tutorials with witty commentary and practical kitchen hacks.
- 3Blue1Brown - Beautiful animated math explanations that make complex concepts intuitive.
- Ben Vallack - Minimalism, productivity, and tech setup optimization videos.
- NakeyJakey - Gaming essays and comedy delivered from a yoga ball.
- Steve Wallis - Cozy camping adventures in unusual places.
- Foresty Forest - Van life and solo wilderness exploration in the Canadian Rockies.
- Beau Miles - Quirky adventure documentaries with philosophical undertones.
- James Hoffmann - In-depth coffee expertise and reviews with British sophistication.
- Van Neistat - Artistic storytelling through handmade films about life and creativity.
- Pixegami - Programming tutorials and indie game development journey.
- Wendover Productions - Educational content about transportation, economics, and logistics.
- Technology Connections - Deep dives into how everyday technology actually works.
Video Games
These are the games that have successfully commanded my time over the years.
- Tetris
- Mario Kart
- Minecraft
- Portal
- SSX
- Call of Duty
- Rocket League
- Balatro
Things That Make Me Happy
A small collection of things and moments that bring me joy.
- a perfect sandwich
- air conditioning in hotels
- trains
- lucky numbers
- vintage signs
- mixes labeled with themes like, "rain", "for sleeping", "for driving"
- when the lights dim before previews in the movies
- dogs
- soft pretzels with cheese & mustard
- new car smell
- climbing into bed with clean sheets
- paths/bridges that are made for people (not cars)
- old stadiums
- backpacks
- spoons
- that nighttime glow after fresh snow
- the first sip of coffee in the morning
- a nice jacket
- the smell of rain on hot pavement
- finding a close parking spot
- natural waterfalls
- riding on two wheels
- the weight of a good pen in your hand
- ASMR