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Shlomi Fish’s Articles and Essays

Introduction

This section concentrates my articles and essays, which despite common belief, are not limited to discussing literature. Note that the /philosophy/ URL component, is a historical relic and many of these do not fall under what is now considered as philosophy. I may only be considered an amateur philosopher.

Books’ Reviews

A list of books I read and can recommend or recommend against. Includes technical (computer or Electronics) books and other non-fiction books.

Topics

General Essays

General essays, about philosophy proper or about leading a better life.

Summaries of my personal philosophy (“Rindolfism”)

The Eternal Jew

An article that nicely summarizes the principals of my view on self and of life. Do you think highly of yourself? Do you think highly of yourself enough? Do you think you can influence the world? It’s all there.

Putting all the Cards on the Table (2013)

What is the problem with the Technion and why is it graver in M.I.T., and why you should watch the film Silver Linings Playbook to realise why it's not a problem? Why was the David who fought Goliath a hacker, and what is the difference between a tragic hero and an action hero? What was the second major battle that Chuck Norris lost? What are the machines that can give us questions (and lots of them)? Why not exerting a mental effort will make matters go from bad to worse? Who was the Alpha Female of Web 1.0? And what were my two greatest mistakes, which you should not duplicate?

I got tired of truly intellectual people like me speaking in riddles all the time and kinda lying to themselves and to others in their artworks, and hiding a lot of what they know, so I decided to put all the cards I have now on the table in a big tour-de-force. It's not finished yet, but still usable, and there's more to come. Not a perfect essay, and not for everyone, but imperfect and sweet.

Putting Cards on the Table (2019-*)

A work-in-progress update to the previous attempt to codify Rindolfism.

Other essays

Guide to Neo-Tech

A guide to the online Neo-Tech resources.

Advice for the Young

Some advice for people, especially young ones. Mostly intended for those who are interested in computing, but some of it is also pertinent to others.

Why Closed Books are So 19th Century

An Essay explaining why authors of books should make sure they are available online free-of-charge.

Psychology

Writings about Psychology.

Dealing with Hypomanias

How I deal with the bad psychological conditions of hypomanias which are states of unusually high moods, that are bad moods in disguise. I’m speaking from my experience as someone who experienced clinical depressions, clinical anxieties, hypomanias and even had a few manias.

The Elephant in the Circus

A small parable which became an Internet Meme, which I’ve transcribed here for posterity.

Why Openly Bipolar People Should Not Be Medicated

Parallel with Alan Turing’s medicated treatment for his homosexuality, the sad story of my treatment, Taylor Swift as a woman who exhibits hypomanias, and more.

Changing the Seldon Plan

Why one should dedicate time to implement suggestions for refactoring, fixing, and modernising one's work.

Crossover hypothesis about the origin of human consciousness

Culture, Art, and Entertainment

Writings about popular and obscure art, culture, and entertainment.

Computing

Essays about computers: programming, computer society, hacking, etc.

Politics

Essays about politics.

Random (Practical) Ideas I have

I have quite a lot of ideas which could prove of value to others. In this, I’m trying to put them online in hope they will be materialized by someone else. (it’s lame, but everyone else is doing it)