Protesilaos
Protesilaos
I am a philosopher living in the mountains of Cyprus at a house I built myself which I affectionately call “the hut.” I spend my free time programming on GNU Emacs, writing essays on a wide range of life issues, and doing infrastructure work around my house. My background is diverse and reflects my intellectual curiosity as well as consistently high work ethic.
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Version 1.4.0 of the doric-themes, which is currently in development, will include two new themes that draw inspiration from natural settings. The Doric project is all about restraining the use of colour and being deliberate about the application of typographic styles. The result is a minimalist aesthetic that can...
I took one shot, but it did not look straight because I was on a steep slope. Then I took a second, but the sun was directly behind me. After picking a better spot, I decided to go for a third and final try, which came out alright. So instead of posting just one, here are all of them. Climbing Shadowing Relaxing
This is an entry from my journal. I comment on the psychosynthesis of the bully. Reading the BBC’s article with the title How to spot a psychopath at work - from a man who worried he could be one made me think of my time at the European Parliament and of the human nature I have been so attentive to all this time....
In times of instability, one seeks safety. In times of stability, one yearns for adventure. In times of plenty, one tolerates a lot as they think of all the opportunities available to them. In times of scarcity, one becomes suspicious of what they cannot control. It is how humanity oscillates between extremes,...
I write at length on a number of topics. Sometimes I receive comments along the lines of “I was surprised you expressed X” or “I am disappointed you supported Y”. I read and respond to all comments because I am interested in understanding them. As a philosopher, I take every idea seriously. Indeed, the mark of a...
This is a summary of comments I made at the ‘Root Access’ podcast. They are on the topic of whether to use Omarchy or not on the basis of how one feels about its author. I personally prefer the complete episode because clips can distort the vide of the event, such as by making me look angry when in fact we are...
This is a summary of comments I made at the ‘Root Access’ podcast. They are on the topic of AI-generated contributions to Emacs and the wider discussion on free software politics. I personally prefer the complete episode because clips can distort the vide of the event, such as by making me look angry when in fact we...
Think of yourself as a bundle of energy without a body. Your energy is dispersed in all directions, like heat in the environment. It is not directed towards a specific goal. This is mostly how you are as a child. You are curious about everything around you. You touch it and you want to taste it as well. Curiosity...
I recently spoke at a philosophical symposium that was organised by an acquaintance in my region. This was a small circle of people whom I know. Other than me, there were 9 men and 5 women present. 3 people were of Balkan background, which I will keep generic, and the rest were Greek Cypriots. What follows is a...
[ I am not affiliated with anybody, so I am not including links just to be sure. ] I was asked in a private context about my opinion on the Toucan2 keyboard. It is a split mechanical keyboard that has 42 keys. Its switches are the Choc type, specifically version 1. It relies on a wireless connection between the two...
Judgement is the assessment of deeds relative to a standard of performance. It can come from another person such as a relative, friend, colleague, or figure of authority, or it may be embedded in the rules of the given action as a criterion for self-evaluation. Interpersonal judgement comes in the form of receiving...
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This is an excerpt from the ‘Root Access’ live stream: https://protesilaos.com/codelog/2026-09-27-emacs-live-root-access-show/. I was making a broader comment there, but it is only available in the full video. Or it may be shared later as another short if @linkarzu gets to it.
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