Welcome to esoteknix!
Explore the mysterious intersection between technology and magic with Arthur C. Clarke's famous quote: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." What could ancient prophets like Ezekiel have seen…
From Whence Cometh I
Discover your past and unlock the story of your ancestors. Uncover your ancestral roots with DNA testing and honor their memories with knowledge, respect, and admiration. Respect the humanity of…
Midjourney, Part One
Lately, I've been playing with Midjourney (via my home Discord channel). If you're not familiar with it, there's Midjourney bot that can be installed into Discord servers and, for a…
How to Choose a WordPress Plugin
Discover how to choose the perfect WordPress plugins for your website: consider if it's up-to-date, its popularity, ratings, and responsiveness. Get the latest tips to ensure the success and functionality…
There’s no single source of truth
Adaptation is key to survival, even when it requires us to challenge our old worldviews. Coming from a religious background, I learned a few lessons along the way. Buddhism is…
On Ignorance
Ignorance may be natural, but "being ignorant isn't a bad thing." Buddhism teaches two core concepts, Impermanence and No-Self, that provide insight to help us understand why it's important to…
Blades and Bytes: Embracing the Craft and Purpose of Our Tools
Tech tools are just tools; real power lies in the people who use them. Let's never forget why we're here: to make tools that help others do their jobs, and…
How to choose a framework
From choosing a CMS to coding a web application, discover when a static site or a web framework is preferable. Learn how to make intelligent choices and to find a…
Specialization is for Insects
Adapt or go extinct: life in the tech field requires agility and a balance between specialization and the ability to take on any task. Resist the urge to over-specialize and…
Crashing Computer Science
Josey Wales may have been a mythical gunslinger, but modern tech heroes need computer science fundamentals to protect website and app users from danger. I'm exploring the real-life consequences of…