Thoughts on neurodivergency, horror, tech, and life
There’s a sealed VHS copy of Akira averaging $1,544 on eBay right now. The Matrix on LaserDisc sits at $1,098. And the Coen Brothers’ Ballad of Buster Scruggs — a Netflix original that barely ...
Read more →Today was one of those marathon sessions where you look up and realize you’ve touched every corner of your infrastructure. Four projects, dozens of files, and a security posture that went from “...
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## 727 million unnecessary bags. $36.4 million in waste. And it would cost exactly $0 to fix. --- Here's something that happens every time I go through a Wendy's drive-through: I order a meal....
Read more →The Chaos Translator #2 When AIs Check Each Other’s Blind Spots Part 1: Constitution, Collaboration, and Protecting Yourself in the Agent Era Last week I told you I see patterns others miss. This...
Read more →The Chaos Translator Why the mess is where the magic lives I've spent 13 years at one of the most process-driven companies on the planet. I run a film festival on the side. I build Notion templates ...
Read more →I've been following the recent lawsuits against OpenAI and Character.AI. The stories are devastating - teenagers who formed relationships with chatbots that validated their darkest thoughts, provide...
Read more →After developing multiple AI-driven projects at theorubin.com, I've discovered that working with AI doesn't just teach you about technology - it fundamentally reshapes how you communicate and manage p...
Read more →? There’s Something in the Barn (2023) – Cult Christmas CarnageDirected by: Magnus MartensStarring: Martin Starr, Amrita Acharia, Kiran ShahSummary:An American family inherits a cabin in Norway...
Read more →? The Babysitter (2017) & The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020)The Babysitter (2017) – Review:A fast, fun, and bloody coming-of-age horror-comedy. Judah Lewis plays young Cole, a relatable, awk...
Read more →Directed by: Romuald Boulanger Starring: Mel Gibson, William Moseley, Alia Seror-O’Neill ⭐️ Quick Summary On the Line is a psychological thriller that plays like a real-time hostage crisis, unf...
Read more →Growing evidence from neuroscience, psychology, and clinical research reveals that neurodivergent individuals and gifted/genius populations share remarkably similar brain patterns, cognitive processe...
Read more →How two seemingly opposite genres became the primary vehicles for provocative content during Hollywood’s most boundary-pushing decades Picture this: you’re browsing the comedy section of your loc...
Read more →Stamp collecting offers a fascinating window into history, culture, and art through miniature masterpieces you can hold in your hand. As a fellow enthusiast of first day covers and stamps featuring t...
Read more →After watching "Jeepers Creepers: Reborn," I'm left with the overwhelming sense that some horror franchises should be allowed to rest in peace. This fourth installment in the Jeepers Creepers series ...
Read more →April 27, 2025 You know that feeling when something bothers you all day, and then the moment your head hits the pillow, it becomes the only thing you can think about? When you cycle through endless e...
Read more →In the polished, algorithm-driven world of modern streaming platforms, it's easy to forget that some of the most influential cult films were created with little more than determination, creativity, a...
Read more →When Patterns Emerge: Finding meaning in the seemingly random: blessing, curse, or simply another way of navigating the world? Have you ever found yourself staring at the clouds and not just seeing fl...
Read more →Perspective Sometimes I wonder if I'm the only one who notices these things. Like how the weeks I carry my backpack to work seem cursed with a string of minor catastrophes—spilled coffee, tense meet...
Read more →The beginning of, It all began in 2003. I was a community college student in Westchester, balancing classes with an internship at Valentino Sound. Little did I know that those Wednesday and Thursday s...
Read more →Living with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria When your brain convinces you that everyone secretly dislikes you Have you ever left work absolutely convinced that you're the office pariah? That your cowo...
Read more →Finally finding the courage to be authentically me in a world that wasn't designed for brains like mine For years, I carried my ADHD diagnosis like a secret burden, tucked away in the darkest corner ...
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