My father is a rare person indeed, due to having lived his entire life offline. Now in his mid-seventies, he has never owned a computer, never been online, has no wi-fi in his house, and has never even owned a cell phone. Put simply, he hates technology and gets stressed when he must interact with it in any way.
In the German School of swordsmanship, the concept of Vorschlag (the "Before," or Initiative) is the heart of the aggressive stance. It is not merely about striking first; it is about establishing a dominating presence that forces the opponent to react, rather than act. If you are defending, you have already lost the positional advantage. Our goal, therefore, is r...
Welcome to Vom Tag, where I write essays from the sharp edge of modernity. In many ways, I yearn to return to traditional ways and reject modernity, while NOT rejecting technology. As a technologist, I no longer consider technology to be synonymous with modernity, and I no longer recognise that connection. Progressive modernity is rejecting technology, while I embrace it.
I delve into history, martial arts, strategic thinking, and the art of seizing the initiative in every aspect of life. Join me as I explore tactics, philosophy, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
