by Larry | Mar 1, 2025 | Book Report
I’ve often heard Meditations recommended in forums and pop culture as a must-read. I borrowed this copy from a more affluent fellow inmate. It was a beautiful edition: hardcover with gold leaf pages and a ribbon bookmark. However, the more I appreciated the...
by Larry | Feb 26, 2025 | Journal Entry
The past week has been incredible! My mom, my amazing webmaster, already shared the fantastic news about my early release on the blog. I wanted to write a journal entry to explain the complex calculations that led to this outcome. The key to my early release is the...
by Larry | Feb 25, 2025 | Book Report
The 48 Laws of Power is a book I’ve always wanted to read but never had the chance. One of the few positive aspects of being in prison is the time it provides for reading. The 48 Laws of Power isn’t a novel or philosophy book; it’s more of a...
by Larry | Feb 25, 2025 | Book Report
Dataclysm explores the insights we can glean about human behavior from massive data sets. The author, a co-founder of OkCupid, one of the longest-running dating sites, discusses his role in analyzing the vast amounts of data collected by the platform. It’s...
by Larry | Feb 24, 2025 | Journal Entry
Note: This journal entry was written on January 31st and postmarked February 3rd. It has been stuck in the abyss of the USPS mail system until delivered on February 23. There’s a story that has always stuck with me. Scientists placed a group of ten monkeys in a...