Time Buddies In The Egg Theory

Hey time buddies,

Welcome to Mike’s Mind on this intriguing September 3rd, 2024. Join me as I navigate through a labyrinth of thoughts and reflections sparked by my morning and routine activities, integrating some technical musings and ending with an existential theory.

Nadia Coining Time Buddies

It’s 8:30 a.m., and as part of my daily ritual, I’m driving my six-year-old daughter, Nadia, to primary school. On our way, running a little late but still on time, we spotted her best friend waiting at the traffic light. It reminded me [Nadia] of how closely connected we are by time – hence the term “time buddies” [coined by my daughter Nadia, not me]. We share moments and sync up our routines, creating a unique bond governed by the ticking clock.

The Art of Journailing

While driving, I often let my mind wander, recording my thoughts as part of my “journailing” – a combination of journaling and AI-assisted transcribing. Today’s musings meandered from my daughter’s school drop-off to broader reflections on humanity’s mental architecture and thought processes. Thoughts bounce around, making associations, which I believe is how our minds are wired.

There’s something intriguing about how a simple morning drive can lead to pondering over everything from traffic lights to the essence of consciousness. It is during these drives that I find clarity and the opportunity to experiment with how I organize my thoughts and record them for posterity.

Smart Glasses and the Future of Journailing

While contemplating journailing, I found myself excited about integrating it with smart glasses. Imagine a scenario where you could record a vocal journal while simultaneously capturing visual prompts. The idea is to create a seamless journaling experience that augments recording with real-time prompts and visual cues.

Among the leading smart glasses on my radar are Ray-Ban’s latest models integrated with Meta’s tech. They offer intriguing possibilities for vocal journaling – a futuristic blend of speaking your thoughts while visually experiencing them. How cool would it be to narrate your journal while getting real-time visual annotations?

Traveling from The Hague to Hengelo

As the morning progresses, I embark on my two-hour drive to Hengelo, heading to the headquarters located in the eastern Netherlands, while reflecting on the journey itself. The Hague, or Den Haag as it’s known in Dutch, is not just home to our political heartbeat but also resonates deeply with complex etymologies and cultural richness.

Thinking about cities often brings up associations with other Dutch cities like Den Bosch. Both share unique, somewhat archaic, full names – ‘Sertogenbosch’ [‘s-Hertogenbosch] for Den Bosch and ‘Schravenhagen’ [‘s-Gravenhage] for Den Haag. Language and history intertwine in such fascinating ways, and these musings often find their way into my journal entries.

The Evolution of Managed Service Providers

Midday has me reflecting on the shifts in my professional landscape. We’re transitioning from operational excellence to customer intimacy at the company I work for – a Managed Service Provider (MSP). This pivot towards understanding and serving our customers better feels like a significant evolution, both in business strategy and personal reflection.

Concluding with the Egg Theory

To wrap up today’s journey through my thoughts, let’s circle back to the concept of “time buddies” through an intriguing lens – the Egg Theory. This theory proposes that every human who has ever lived or will live is actually you, living varied lives without conscious awareness. It’s an almost spiritually grounding thought that encourages empathy and understanding in interactions.

Imagine dealing with difficult people by considering that they might just be another version of yourself in differing circumstances. It’s a philosophy that, whether true or not, can foster a more compassionate and understanding world view.

So, time buddies, thank you for journeying through my thoughts today. From morning routines and smart lenses to the expansive nature of empathy through the Egg Theory, it’s been a day full of rich, interconnected musings. Let’s continue to explore these mental landscapes together. Catch you later!

Peace out [time buddies],
Mike