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# Mathematician: “the openai IMO news hit me pretty heavy … as someone who has a lot of their identity and actual life built around ‘is good at math’, it’s a gut punch. it’s a kind of dying.”

My whole working life I’ve been working my ass off, saving and living a frugal lifestyle. But I was losing hope because the government just inflates and depreciates the value of my savings. After recently educating myself on bitcoin, I find myself more willing to work some overtime or continue my frugal lifestyle to stack more bitcoin. At least I know my money isn’t being devalued. With bitcoin I feel hope that one day I can relax without worry about my money depreciating before my eyes. I see the light at the end of the tunnel now.

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A couple years ago, I was hiking in Glacier National Park. I decided to do an easy hike to Virginia Falls (it’s only 3ish miles long, and not a lot of elevation gain).

Shortly after starting my hike, i noticed another dude hiking behind me. But… it’s a major national park, so it was no big deal.

After a half mile or so, i realized that this guy and i were hiking at the same pace. Which… was kind of annoying. I dont want to have to feel rushed with someone behind me. So i stopped to let him pass me. When i did this, he also stopped and took a drink… which was annoying. But whatever. I waited a few moments and continued on.

When i got to St. Marys falls (the first of 3 waterfalls on this hike), the man was still right on my tail. We both took our time resting and enjoying the view, and after about 10 minutes, I continued on. As i left the viewpoint, i got a good glimpse of the man following me. He was dirty, wearing ratty clothes, and had a humorously large pack for such a short hike.

Annoyingly so, after i left the waterfall, so did he. But after about a quarter mile or so, there was another viewpoint to stop at. Again, I took another 10ish minute break, giving this man ample time to continue on his way without me. But again…. he did not.

At this point, i was just annoyed. He was clearly following me. And quite honestly, he didnt look like a clean-cut person, so (call me judgemental) i was slightly on edge because of him. But I just kept telling myself, “This dude must be nervous about bears, so he is staying close to someone else.” And “Maybe this guy is on a multi-day or multi-week backpacking trip.” I was almost to Virginia Falls, so i couldnt stop now. And there werent many other people on the trail that day (which is crazy, cause the park is almost always packed). i continued on, and so did he.

I picked up my pace a little because i just wanted this hike to end. I figured there’d be some people at the main attraction, so rushing there would be my best bet for “safety.” (At this point, i felt bad for thinking ill of this man, but I was just soooo annoyed, i couldnt help myself.)

I could hear the fall off in the distance. I knew i was close. As i went around a big bend in the trail, i noticed the man was no longer behind me. I thought, “Oh. Great. Picking up my pace made him back off.”

I got to my destination, enjoyed myself for 15 minutes or so, and turned around. There were some other people there, but i embarked on my return journey alone.

About 15 minutes after starting the hike back to my car, i see the man… he’s off the trail by himself, holding a hatchet. I stopped in my tracks… panicking. “What the heck is going on?” i said to myself outloud. The man and i locked eyes, and he walked back onto the trail. I grabbed my bearspray and unclipped it so i could spray the man.

The man looks at me and says, “It’s okay. You can come on by. I’ll get back off the trail so you can pass. I know i have a REALLY big bag.” (To which i thought to myself… “What an odd thing to point out about yourself. Also, the big bag is not my main concern at the moment. Also, why get back onto the trail, just to get back off?”) My mind was racing at a hundred miles an hour. The man slowly got back off the trail, far enough that i figured i could spray him with my bear spray if he makes a move toward me.

I quickly walked by him (in my head, it felt i like a sprint, but i probably waddled by him like a doofus). I turned around to see him off, and he nodded at me. I nodded back and continued back to my car.

About 3/4 of the way back to my car, i noticed two park rangers absolutely BOOKING it down the trail. As they got closer to me, they yelled, “HAVE YOU SEEN A MAN WITH A *REALLY* BIG BAG?!” To which i responded, “Yes! He was right by Virginia Falls when i saw him last!” And they sprinted past me and doen the trail.

It was a very strange situation. Reading back through my experience, maybe it doesnt sound that spooky. But in the moment, my heart was pounding! And my hike was ruined. I never heard if they found that man, or why they were looking for him.

So… all this to say… i know there are other spooky stories of solo hikes/travels out there… what are they?

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From manipulating markets in India to unleashing SBF on the world (he obviously learned something from them), why is Jane Street not looked at as a bottom rung hack shop? When I see them do interviews they act very high and mighty, when by all accounts they just nickel and dime people on a large scale and are doing so in illegal ways.

I’ve been thinking about how the web used to be this chaotic but exciting place where you explored forums, blogs, weird little sites… and now, everything seems to funnel through a few controlled pipes: YouTube recommends, Reddit front page, TikTok FYP, Google top 3 links.

It’s efficient, but it also feels like it’s training us to wait for content instead of seeking it. I miss getting *lost* online.

Anyone else feel like the internet is starting to feel more like a curated feed than a rabbit hole? Is there any chance we course-correct from this?

Living with depression is tough, and while the keto diet isn’t a magic cure, it may offer some individuals real relief. By balancing brain chemistry and providing steady energy, keto could be a dietary ally in the struggle against depression.

As always, do what feels right for you. Your path to wellness is a personal one, and diet is just one piece of the puzzle. Stay curious, stay informed, and take care of your mental health holistically.