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Gaming
Music
Guide

Knox County Tapes: A New Soundtrack for Project Zomboid

A 14-track soundtrack that replaces Project Zomboid's music and follows the danger, a radio station on 91.1, and a way to swap any of the game's 3,000+ sounds for your own files. Build 42.

HxHippy3m read

Sep 25, 2026

Gaming
Guide

A Fully Loaded Cybertruck for Project Zomboid

An electric Cybertruck for Build 42 that charges off a generator, barely makes a sound, and shrugs off hordes. Bolt on saw blades and a roof gun, and there's a bottle of Elon's Musk in the glovebox.

HxHippy3m read

Sep 25, 2026

Gaming
Guide
Coding

Two Project Zomboid Mods That Kill the Crafting Grind

Craft Whole Stack runs a recipe on an entire stack in one click. Craft Planner turns anything you want to build into a checklist of tools, materials, and steps. Both free, both Build 42.

HxHippy2m read

Sep 24, 2026

AI
Thought Experiment
Future
+1

Match Quality Is the New Ad Spend

When agents represent both sides of every market, the product stops being persuasion and becomes match quality between portable human ethos and machine-readable company truth. The only open question is who those agents work for.

HxHippy12m read

Aug 5, 2026

Science
Physics
Quantum Mechanics
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Superfluids: The Troll State of Matter

Welcome to superfluids, the 'troll state' of matter. When you're playing call of duty and some troll figures out how to defy all logic and physics - they probably became a superfluid.

HxHippy10m read

Mar 20, 2024

AI
Guide
Technology

Explain AI to Me Like I'm 5

Imagine you have a magic friend who can do lots of things for you: they can help you find the answers to your questions, remind you of your mom's birthday, suggest what movie to watch next. This friend isn't a person, though; it's what we call Artificial Intelligence.

HxHippy6m read

Mar 11, 2024

Science
Music
Quantum Computing
+1

Quantum Harmonies

At the heart of the universe lies simplicity, where vibrations dictate the form and function of each atom. There is beauty wrapped around the chaos, and throughout it, there is motion. Sound is vibration, which is what music is.

HxHippy13m read

Mar 4, 2024

Games
Review

PUBG

PUBG wasn't just a game, it was a revolution. A look at where the battle royale phenomenon stands today and what the future might hold.

HxHippy11m read

Feb 22, 2024

AI
Coding
Technology

Programmatic Character Encoding

Diving into character encoding and fonts in digital text is essential. What if AI could create fonts encoded with programmatic capabilities?

HxHippy35m read

Jan 21, 2024

Cybersec
Quantum Computing
Technology

Pioneering the Next-Gen Cyber Shield

DIQKD could very well be the linchpin of the next cybersecurity revolution. This groundbreaking research provides security that is robust, even when devices are compromised.

HxHippy4m read

Oct 15, 2023

Music
Thought Experiment
Science

The Human Connection to Music

From the vast expanse of the cosmos to the intricate dance of quantum particles, there lies a unifying melody - music. An exploration of consciousness and vibrations.

HxHippy33m read

Sep 3, 2023

AI
Coding
Thought Experiment

The Coming Code

AIs may develop their own internal programming languages that are incomprehensible to people. This possibility deserves consideration to ensure it is developed safely.

HxHippy10m read

Aug 8, 2023

Politics
Thought Experiment
Health

Carl Hart on the Lex Fridman Podcast

An analysis of Dr. Carl Hart's discussion with Lex Fridman about drug policy, harm reduction, and why our current approach causes more harm than good.

HxHippy49m read

Aug 1, 2023

Cannabis
Thought Experiment
Industry

The Case for Cannabis Clarity

The cannabis industry's longstanding tradition of using fanciful strain names has been limiting its reach. It's time for a standardized naming system.

HxHippy19m read

Jul 30, 2023

AI
SEO
Technology

The Demise of SEO

Search Engine Optimization has undergone a substantial metamorphosis. From being the piece de resistance of digital marketers, SEO may now become a relic of a bygone era in the age of AI.

HxHippy7m read

Jul 16, 2023

AI
Thought Experiment
Future

Here's Why AI Should Replace Nearly Every Job

Chill, don't panic yet. AI will benefit us all in terms of creativity, innovation, and personal growth. Assuming it doesn't get all Skynet on us.

HxHippy9m read

Jul 2, 2023

Cannabis
History
Wellness
+1

The History of Cannabis and Its Role in a Healthy Lifestyle

It's been around for centuries, and it's not just about getting high. Cannabis has spiritual and medicinal uses, and it's intertwined with human history.

HxHippy18m read

Jun 18, 2023

Politics
Thought Experiment
Health

Contrasting Viewpoints: Kevin Dahlgren's Evidence

An analysis comparing Kevin Dahlgren's critique of Portland's drug decriminalization with Carl Hart's evidence-based approach to drug policy reform.

HxHippy26m read

Jun 9, 2023

Coding
SEO
Thought Experiment
+1

Lessons of a Self-Motivated Person Working in Tech for Over 15 Years

Here's insights to consider before getting into anything tech related from someone who started as a freelancer and worked up to the Director level in the corpo world.

HxHippy21m read

Jun 4, 2023

Civics
Guide

How to Vote

Voting is the most basic and essential right in a democratic society. It is through voting that we, the people, can make our voices heard and influence the future of our community, state, and country.

HxHippy3m read

Mar 26, 2023

About
Introduction

HxHippy

Hello and welcome to my corner of the internet. I'm Hippy, a tech-savvy individual with a passion for exploring the many facets of life and beyond. This blog is my personal platform to share my experiences and thoughts on a variety of topics.

HxHippy2m read

Mar 17, 2023

Blog

All posts

Knox County Tapes: A New Soundtrack for Project Zomboid

A Fully Loaded Cybertruck for Project Zomboid

Two Project Zomboid Mods That Kill the Crafting Grind

Match Quality Is the New Ad Spend

Superfluids: The Troll State of Matter

Explain AI to Me Like I'm 5

Quantum Harmonies

PUBG

Programmatic Character Encoding

Pioneering the Next-Gen Cyber Shield

The Human Connection to Music

The Coming Code

Carl Hart on the Lex Fridman Podcast

The Case for Cannabis Clarity

The Demise of SEO

Here's Why AI Should Replace Nearly Every Job

The History of Cannabis and Its Role in a Healthy Lifestyle

Contrasting Viewpoints: Kevin Dahlgren's Evidence

Lessons of a Self-Motivated Person Working in Tech for Over 15 Years

How to Vote

HxHippy