This is a repository of thoughts and info without pretense or display, for the benefit of me and those close to me. Expect to cover: 1. **AI**: thoughts and info relating to machine learning, deep learning and AGI (disclaimer: nothing in this site should be taken to be investment or legal advice). 1. AI_basics: whatever I uncover as I study the field 2. AI_law: implications for legislation, disputes and legal practice 3. AI_self: application to self-development and education 2. **GR**: hypothetical thoughts and info under a more **g**eneral application of the "**r**ealism" defined by J. Mearsheimer (disclaimer: this is driven by *interest* rather than *conviction*). 1. GR_individual: how most individuals are mostly driven by self-interest in the form (or pretense) of virtue, or stimuli 2. GR_organizations: similar for groups 3. GR_states: similar for states 3. **GA**: thoughts and info relating to aesthetics and beauty as a means to address mortality.