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EJ Elena Shin
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Obsidian Essay] Christmas Eve Reflection: The Lattice and the Boardroom (the Monastery and the Vow)
Personal Essay: A Christmas Eve visit to a cloistered monastery becomes a meditation on devotion, ambition, and the possibility of staying spiritually aligned while working within imperfect systems. What does it mean to keep a vow when the world demands compromise?
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AI Notebook] Macro Dynamics of AI Infrastructure: A Synthesis of Global Capital Flow Data (End-of-Year 2025)
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Obsidian Essay] Death of the Enemy: Notes on UK Citizenship and Sovereignty
Personal Essay.
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Book] Leadership | Classics Circle: The Republic - Plato (12/12)
A Conversation Across Centuries
Reading Time: 16 minutes
Classical Period: ~380 BCE (Ancient Greece, Socratic dialogue)
Core Philosophy: Justice is harmony. The philosopher must return to the cave. The examined life is the only life worth living.
Why I'm Reading This
Final month. Twelve months of reading classics,
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Sustainable/Impact Investing] Regulations Cheatsheet - State of Play (December 2025)
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Obsidian Essay] 🍁 Softening is a Form of Strength: A Thanksgiving from the ICU
Personal Essay: Thanksgiving reflection.