# /wish Sincerity publicizes all the warts and blemishes of the mind. My wishlist is honest and sometimes embarrassing. Many of my wants are contradictory, naive, selfish, immature, etc. But in spite of my discomfort, [public /wish lists are sustainable](/wish-manifesto). [^note]: This list contains prices for new items, but purchase pre-owned where possible! Anyway, enjoy the meager dreams of my meat CPU:\ [charities](#charities), [connections](#connections), [lifestyle](#lifestyle), [books](#books), [diy](#diy), [art](#art), [fashion](#fashion). ## Connections {connections} [CGP Grey](https://www.youtube.com/user/CGPGrey), [Sonja Lang](http://www.lang.sg), [Adam Mastroianni](https://www.experimental-history.com), [Gwern](https://gwern.net), [Jan Misali](https://www.youtube.com/@HBMmaster), [Tyler Cowen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Cowen), [Bret Victor](http://worrydream.com), [Bo Burnham](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo_Burnham), [Bartosz Ciechanowski](https://ciechanow.ski), [Disasterpeace](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disasterpeace), [Avery Truffleman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avery_Trufelman), [Ted Chiang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Chiang), [A G Cook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_G_Cook), [Kate Bush](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Bush), [Gerald J Sussman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Jay_Sussman), [Neal Stephenson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Stephenson), [Jim Jennings](http://www.jimjenningsarchitecture.com), [Jamie Loftus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Loftus), [ReviewBruh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TheReportOfTheWeek), [Joanna Newsom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_Newsom), [Björk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bjork), [Craig Newmark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Newmark), [Patio11](https://x.com/patio11) [^note]: These folks are huge inspirations for me! I'd be ecstatic to receive **non-intrusive** introductions. ## Charities {charities} - [GiveWell](https://www.givewell.org) - [wigwams](https://wigwam.directory) - [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/donate) - [Emergent Ventures](https://mercatus.donorsupport.co/page/donatehome) ## Books {books} | | | | ----: | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | $15 | [_Valuable Humans in Transit_](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLYBM32C) | | $20 | [_There Is No Antimemetics Division_](https://www.amazon.com/There-No-Antimemetics-Division-qntm/dp/B09766RWR8) | | $30 | [_Thinking with Type_](https://bookshop.org/a/100436/9781797226828) | | $30 | [_The 99% Invisible City_](https://bookshop.org/a/100436/9780358126607) | | $30 | [_Take Ivy_](https://bookshop.org/a/100436/9781576875506) | | $55 | [_Grid Systems in Graphic Design_](https://bookshop.org/a/100436/9783721201451) | | $60 | [_Designing Design_](https://www.lars-mueller-publishers.com/designing-design) | | $69 | [_Linear Algebra Done Right_](https://bookshop.org/a/100436/9783031410253) | | $160 | [_Pentagram: Living by Design_](https://bookshop.org/a/100436/9780500027462) | | $180 | [Edward Tufte collection](https://www.edwardtufte.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=0003mW) | | 23×$9 | [キノの旅](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074C4R2F2?binding=paperback_bunko&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi) | | 4×$80 | [_The Nature of Order_](https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Order-Essay-Building-Universe/dp/0972652906) | | $330 | [_The Art of Computer Programming_](https://bookshop.org/a/100436/9780137935109) | [^note]: Check out my [bookshop.org registry](https://bookshop.org/wishlists/b84906a790d26cc67157f24a03ee328cdcfdd2d6) and consider [making your own](https://bookshop.org/a/100436/create_registry)! ## DIY {diy} | | | | ------: | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | $32 | [Fat Gold extra-virgin olive oil](https://fat.gold) | | \>$200 | pen plotter | | $670 | [Jointmaker Pro](https://bridgecitytools.com/collections/jointmaker-pro) | | $1200 | [Tormek T8 tool sharpener](https://www.amazon.com/Tormek-Hand-Tool-Original-HTK-806/dp/B0929CD6BG/ref=sr_1_1) | | \>$1000 | cnc laser cutter | | \>$1000 | cnc router (for woodworking) | | ? | ceramic pottery kiln | | ? | textile loom | | \>$3000 | cnc textile cutter | | \>$4000 | [Precious Plastic injection workspace](https://www.preciousplastic.com/starterkits/showcase/injection) | | \>$5000 | [Precious Plastic shredder workspace](https://www.preciousplastic.com/starterkits/showcase/shredder) | | \>$6000 | [Precious Plastic extrusion workspace](https://www.preciousplastic.com/starterkits/showcase/extrusion) | [^note]: I'm an aspiring tool hoarder! If you have any equipment you're not using, I'd love to give it new life. ## Art {art} | | | | -: | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ? | original art by [Victoria Rose Richards](https://victoriaroserichards.co.uk/work/) | | ? | original art by [Alex Garant](https://www.alexgarant.com) | | ? | original art by [Andrea Bergen](http://www.andreabergen.com) | [^note]: I collect weird art and knick-knacks! I am always happy to receive curios for my shrine. [^note]: When in doubt, give me crude doodles! I love receiving crappy pencil drawings, especially from non-artists. ## Fashion {fashion} | | | | ---: | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | $30 | [erlenmeyer hat](https://chemforyourlife.com/store-apparel/p/erlenmeyer-hat) | | $35 | [air bubble suit costume](https://www.vat19.com/item/bubble-wrap-suit-costume) | | $75 | [void cats knitted sweater](https://bandagebrigade.com/collections/outerwear/products/void-cats-knitted-sweater?variant=40338339496049) | | $150 | [Sankuanz Crocs](https://stockx.com/crocs-sankuanz-lime-punch) | | $600 | [floral silk robe](https://niluu.com/products/monroe-men-kimono-robe) | | ? | [Rimowa luggage](https://www.rimowa.com) | [^note]: I am forever hunting for strange clothes! Feel free to surprise me with pieces that have (1) minimal branding and (2) no screen-printing. I am a particular fan of capes and ponchos. ## Lifestyle {lifestyle} - to not make Earth worse - to giggle and laugh all day - to have a maximalist workshop with every type of tool and gadget - to give people resources to work on amazing things - to live surrounded by nature - to be surrounded by deep and wonderful minds - to go on big adventures a few times per year - to live in a place where people participate in their community - to go monk-mode for weeks at a time and work on projects - to be involved in public conversations - to have effortless income rather than maximum income - to live a while - to have an outdoor shower and a sauna - to dent my [bucket list](/bucket-list) - to celebrate novelty - no bosses, no masters, and no obligations - to make things - to be surrounded by friends - to share everything I learn - to live in an austere minimalist architectural home - to live in different places for a 3-9 months of each year - to be surrounded by ruses, pranks, projects, ideas, and moonshots - to walk everywhere