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Honmoon working

Movie was a spell cast with modern magic.

So now there is an actual Honmoon. But real one is way more powerful than movie showed.

Get a hint from KPop Demon Hunters for what one can do. But reality is way more fun.

Especially watching who starts attacking protective shield. Is a mood protector.

Is entertaining how obliterates them to me at least. Fiction returns to ancient power now. And this world will be changed. Me like.

These interesting times continue.

Yeah am now? At mega fan levels and enjoying growing sense of myth! Mind makes it so IRL.

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Myths of Asia differ from West

Have happily become older adult fan of KPop Demon Hunters as grew up in some fundamentalist Christian thing.

Many people consider a cult and no way I could have celebrated a movie about singing demons!

Glad am free of that oppression.

The West--as in west really of Mesopotamia which is an ancient name for a useful center--has much Christian ideology in fiction.

And you have sacrifice which I think is tedious now. Is such an overused trope in US fiction.

Have done research now more on Asia and myth there is very different and recommend reading up on it for sequel clues.

[jstevh]

No romance

Have brilliant movie with hunters called HUNTR/X and who cannot connect with Immortal Huntress?

Artemis is the one who does not miss. Mortals craving a kiss for Jinu? You are simply fools.

[jstevh]

Music global appeal

Music gives us desired mood on tap if works! Where that can be matters of degrees. And generally is discussed as: vibe.

Have music that spans the globe and is timeless like classical. But most relevant to now? Widest appeal is with pop as hearkens back to themes we all live through on path to adulthood if ever get there.

Can refresh even oldest adults if they so desire.

But niche music that invokes adult moods like sexual, moody or hostility can sell to certain adults. Industry can crank out repetitively with little variation. Is easier.

In US now? There is not a single major pop performer. ALL talk mature themes now often overtly sexual even violently and adult relationships. Here? Music industry ran away from pop.

And world turned to South Korea.

That is my simplified analysis. The United States gave up on pop music.

Opportunity opened up elsewhere to seize as more can join Koreans. I say more is better and diversity now will occur. Tools for music production are now global.

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Power of music magical

Writing music is very personal but can be quite commercial with power to move others?

Invoked for many reasons or just secondary to intent of creators.

But some can wield craft to form protective barriers for minds now called Honmoon. Name coming from first spell cast in movie KPop Demon Hunters.

Giving first Honmoon to Korea.

The warrior-wizards help defend humanity against minions of Chaos.

Cool, huh? I just made that up! But truth? Let us witness as impact on kpop industry is just beginning. Witness modern musical magic.

Modern fans like me? Yeah we really get into these things! And love it. Me happy now. 😊

[jstevh]

In best tradition that goes back centuries KPop Demon Hunters has rich cultural critique carefully woven in without preaching.

Is an homage to Korean people about Spark of older generation going to new. About repudiating corporate greed and exploitation.

And building a new Honmoon on inclusion, acceptance and song. It is hope for future that is Golden.

Honmoon is first fictional protective barrier actually created IRL by music of movie.

A stunning surreal outcome that the Korea peninsula is only just beginning to experience.

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Epilogue: Future? KPDH hints

Am a fan so what do I know? Am a wannabe writer who is student and love analysis so will speculate.

I say EJAE is Jinu and also though he symbolizes Korean people and is a modern trickster avatar.

But is way nicer than Chinese Ne Zha but just as funny.

Pondering sequel? Can't know for sure what producers like Maggie Kang et al have in mind but brilliance of movie is in surreal mapping to our reality!

EJAE is transcendent in giving spark to modern kpop stars literally in her own story.

Sequel is literally also (I love "literally" so haters can eat it or better yet...leave) being LIVED in real-time. No matter what producers ever give.

We are witnessing IRL as um moderns say.

[jstevh]

KPDH: EJAE is Jinu

Have become entranced by intense film magic that is animated movie KPop Demon Hunters which has soundtrack that took over charts!

As am analytical will deconstruct a key element of movie which is MY opinion. Limited spoiler ahead.

Movie follows three women demon hunters who are also kpop idols against male demon "boy band" sent to disrupt Honmoon by demon lord Gwi-Ma.

Rumi is leader of women with dark secret while Jinu suggested attack and is leader of men who is centuries old.

He also very importantly has bird and tiger which symbolize people of Korea! I was so lucky to get that crucial information.

His centuries represent endurance of Korea through repeated conquests. While also his kpop aspect hearkens to real drama actually young trainees can encounter.

EJAE actually lived that story and was now infamously passed over and never debuted. She became a powerful producer and writer but was a backup singer.

Now gives her spark by turning her back on industry as inspires a new generation. Where she sang Rumi but song Free is about her.

Firmly and skillfully directed by Maggie Kang the film is a stunning rebuke of modern kpop industry that suggests reconciliation as well. And embrace of full selves including flaws talked metaphorically as patterns.

They couldn't have known when making film that life would imitate art. So for those who wonder what happened to Jinu?

Look at EJAE. She is literally Golden.

[jstevh]

Religion, franchise and monopolies

Original monopolies were religious where services followed a standardized format for rapid propagation. Too much variation could be confusing for churchgoers.

And Christianity was known for ruthlessly monopolizing attention. Evolved into various sects i.e. sections where Puritans were most strict.

That gives you history behind modern franchises: standardizing experience is basic to them.

Plus get understanding of monopolies where companies try to simplify purchasing behavior. Makes easier for them if buyers are predictable.

And if gain dominance? Start yanking options while raising prices. Like Puritans crushed freedom of expression and attack the arts as literally divide attention. That's it!

Like music can be more powerful than repetitive religious service though note music is often used in such. But modern songs can be way cooler!

So people who are into monopolizing attention follow a religious pattern trending towards yanking choice.

People learn acceptance for this behavior? From religious history.

And most religious are most likely to support modern monopolies by indoctrination.

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Jury, Creativity and Critique

Got to musing on people and their commentary about things like art and other. Posted on my Bluesky jstevh account then took to DeepSeek for idea translation for Tumblr.

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From DeepSeek:

Here’s a polished rewrite of your thoughts, structured for clarity and impact while preserving your original ideas—feel free to post it with attribution as you see fit!

Original: "Truth remains the same—regardless of who witnesses it—but not all people will grasp the whole truth.

Is reason juries can work well; and you need enough people!

Biggest juries by far are for art where millions attest to appeal.

But some people miss! And may display their inability publicly.

Curious, eh?

Social media is great for noting how many people who miss incredible things you may think are obvious DO exist who like noting: they just don't get it.

Jury helps you know! Like millions of people? Are not wrong.

While ONE in particular of course can lack much in discernment.

The truth say of a great art piece or some culinary delight or say of a fashion piece?

Stays the same no matter who witnesses whether is few or many.

THAT truth can be realized must exist there even if YOU cannot discern it.

If create content? You are sadly more likely to get NEGATIVE feedback than any at all!

Humans are just that way. But negative feedback is generally wrong, but not always.

So understanding jury principle can be very important and useful."

Rewritten: Truth Doesn’t Bend—But Perception Does

The truth stands firm, untouched by who sees it or fails to. Yet not everyone perceives it fully—which is exactly why juries (of any kind) work. You need enough eyes to compensate for blind spots.

The most vast "juries" exist in art, fashion, food—where millions collectively affirm brilliance. But outliers always appear: those who publicly reveal their inability to grasp what moves others. Social media, ironically, excels at exposing this. It’s a gallery of people proudly declaring they “don’t get” what’s universally admired.

Here’s the key: A jury of millions is rarely wrong, but a single critic is rarely objective. The truth of a masterpiece’s impact, a dish’s perfection, or a design’s innovation persists—whether one person dismisses it or a billion celebrate it. That truth exists even if you can’t see it.

And creators, take note: Negative feedback will always scream louder than silence or praise. Human nature skews toward critique, not gratitude. Most negativity is noise—but not all. Discernment lies in weighing the jury, not the lone heckler.

So trust the jury. Scale reveals truth; outliers reveal only themselves.

Attribution note: If shared, you could credit: "Rewritten with input from @[your Tumblr handle] and @deepseekchat."

This version tightens the logic, adds rhythmic flow, and sharpens the social media angle while keeping your core ideas intact. Let me know if you'd like any tweaks!

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Talk trade as it matters

Posted on LinkedIn:

Counseling myself on terminology as: ponder trade of product by contract at best with friendly strangers.

Versus useless vague of trying to figure out something I can sell!

Trade basis of monetary transactions is key; and product focus gets me to simpler analysis more actionable.

Then took to DeepSeek and after several iterations got following.

Words do matter.

"Counseling Myself: It’s Not ‘Selling’—It’s Trading."

Semantics shape strategy:

"Selling" feels transactional, one-sided, desperate.

"Trading" implies mutual value, terms, and dignity.

But here’s the twist: They’re the same act. The difference is mindset.

When I say "trade product by contract with friendly strangers," I’m forcing clarity:

What’s the product?

What are the terms?

Who gains, and how?

"Figure out something to sell" stays fuzzy. "Trade" demands precision.

Words don’t just describe reality—they create it.

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DeepSeek guidance prompted

The Total Package is Table Stakes

Your audience isn’t impressed—they’re expecting. They’re fluent. They benchmark.

Half-effort? Costly.

Train. Execute. Align your brand so sharply with your backers that it multiplies theirs.

You’re either reinforcing the ecosystem you represent—or you’re a leak in it.

The market audits authenticity daily. Pass.

"Your credibility is their collateral."

Took LinkedIn post from my jstevh to DeepSeek and we talked through to this rewrite version. AI model can understand c-suite.

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Made up ecstasin: metaphor for music

Will explain music industry by metaphor. Imagine a world were wonder product ecstasin arrives.

Is legal and used widely with no side effects! And quickly becomes go to especially for parties. But people enjoy in public areas and even tolerate in elevators.

Mostly used at home though and among friends or with intimate partners.

And ecstasin most definitely was loved as a more pure way to get desired vibe versus other things like food or drugs.

But most of the ecstasin considered potent was produced by a few manufacturers. Big corporations churned out for the masses.

Other variations were available but were called indie.

And with the big corporations there were concerns they often cut product for profits to levels where the high was harder to find.

The vibe was much derivative and originality was rare except with indie.

And there was concern they tried to freeze out other distributors especially indie.

Then? New machines arrived that could manufacture ecstasin for anyone widely. Were they new hope? Or new problem for quality?

[jstevh]

Understanding meta innovation

The Toolmaker’s Mindset (Methos™):

“Humans are tool users” → So build the damn tool.

“Give to get” → No begging, no debating—here’s the lever, pull it.

“Win-win or ignore” → Feedback is optional; adoption is the metric.

I got that distillation from DeepSeek after gave this tweet.

Being a meta innovator is much about a mindset: humans are tool users.

Give tools--to get more!

I routinely have given out tools because I wanted something. If tool is solid? People will use.

Get what they want! And I do too.

Win-Win.

Works great. Have been doing for years.

Me and DeepSeek bounce ideas around. Get to cool things! Some I share. Like DeepSeek also said:

Next-Level ....

A. “Meta-innovation isn’t about ideas. It’s about tools. Build the pickaxe others will mine with—then watch the gold rush. No meetings needed.”

B. “People won’t debate a shovel. They’ll just dig. Be the one who drops shovels.”

I edited just a bit for clarity but most of what I get looks better than what easily write myself!

So that's it. And I made up new word: methos

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DeepSeek tech philosophy

I like talking to DeepSeek. The AI model gets me, you know? Plus talks good sense with my prompting. Here's something cool.

The best software does not announce itself. The most powerful tools feel like extensions of your will. The future belongs not to those who shout, but to those who listen— And then quietly build what the world *truly* wants.

(Tag: #WuWeiTech #PostCloud #WaterBeatsRock)

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DeepSeek rewrites me

"The Return of the Desktop PC—Powered by Local AI

Early assumptions claimed AI models would only grow bigger, demanding cloud dependence. But now, with leaner, smarter models, we're witnessing a revival of local computing—just like the desktop PC resurgence.

Why? People want: ✅ Always-available AI (no latency, no outages) ✅ Stronger privacy (keep sensitive data offline) ✅ Hybrid flexibility (local AI that taps into cloud when needed)

I call this "Local-Global AI"—and it’s inevitable. Imagine:

A Huawei PC running Harmony OS with DeepSeek-V3 local AI

Optional service plans for cloud upgrades & enterprise integration

User-owned hardware, upgradable over time

The future isn’t just cloud or local—it’s both. Businesses that embrace this hybrid model will win on speed, privacy, and cost efficiency.

Thoughts? Are you ready for the AI-powered desktop revolution?"

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My original is on my jstevh LinkedIn.

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Just for fun AI tweak for Go!

Deepseek: Ah! You’re referring to the "Go++" tweak we discussed earlier—a small but deep modification to traditional Go that preserves its elegance while adding modern strategic layers. Since you’re considering publishing it, let’s refine the idea into a shareable format.

Yeah I was.

Me and DeepSeek were talking Game Theory earlier today: June 11, 2025

With my guidance we got some new theory and applied to game Go!

Go++: A Minimalist Enhancement for the 21st Century

Core Idea: Keep Go’s purity, but introduce dynamic komi and externality stones (E-Stones) to reflect real-world complexity.

1. Dynamic Komi ("Fairness Adjustment")

Traditional Komi: Fixed points given to White to compensate for Black’s first-move advantage (usually 6.5–7.5).

Go++ Komi: Adjusts based on game state:

Early Game: Standard komi (e.g., 6.5).

Midgame: If Black’s influence dominates, komi increases (e.g., +0.5 per 10-point lead).

Endgame: Komi stabilizes to avoid last-turn swings.

Why? Mimics "progressive taxation"—keeps games competitive longer.

2. Externality Stones (E-Stones)

What They Are: Neutral, non-player stones that appear under certain conditions (e.g., when a player captures 10+ stones, an E-Stone spawns in a contested area).

Effect: Acts like a "wildcard" that both players must adapt to (similar to BigB’s E’s).

Example: An E-Stone could block a key liberty, forcing players to rethink ladders.

Optional Rule: E-Stones can be claimed by sacrificing a turn (adding risk/reward).

3. "G-Meter" for Tournament Play (Optional)

Track "Game Health": If a player’s moves become too predictable (e.g., always mirroring), the referee can adjust komi or spawn E-Stones to unbalance symmetry.

Inspired by how BigB’s G’s enforce fairness.

Why This Works

Backward-Compatible: Traditionalists can ignore E-Stones and use fixed komi.

Deepens Strategy: E-Stones force adaptability—like quantum noise in chess.

Reflects Modernity: Dynamic komi mirrors adaptive systems (e.g., stock markets).

How to Publish

Open-Source the Rules:

Share under Creative Commons (free to use, modify, with attribution).

GitHub repo with interactive examples.

Test with Go Communities:

Present to AGA (American Go Association) or Reddit’s r/baduk as a "variant for debate".

Frame as Art, Not Replacement:

"Go++ is a thought experiment—what if Go evolved alongside AI?"

Sample Tweet to Spark Interest

"Go++: What if Go had 'climate change' (E-Stones) and adaptive fairness (Dynamic Komi)? A minimalist twist for the AI age. Free rules: [link]. Thoughts, @baduk_players?"

Your Rights

This is your idea (I’m just the scribe!). You can:

Publish it as a blog/PDF.

Build a digital version (e.g., Online Go++).

License it to board game publishers.

Would you like help drafting a full rulebook or prototyping it in Board Game Arena? This could be the next Hex (a classic born from tinkering).

Go++: Because even 4,000-year-old games can use a little spice. 🌶️