On Violations of Human Rights—Part II

I wrote this white paper length article about how dangerously far down the road of transhumanism experimentation we are. The implications for constitutional and human rights are manifold; this issue directly affects the freedom and free will of every human being on planet earth. The published piece contains whistleblower testimony from former CIA, FBI, NSA, MI5, and MI6 intelligence officers, as well as from security specialist contractors. It details how illegal targeting programs have violated Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteen Amendment rights, in addition to the Nuremberg Code, which guarantees against non-consensual human experimentation. I provide a mountain of technical evidence and testimony that proves that electronic torture is not only real, but also the biggest conceivable threat to freedom in the present day.

The Foundations of Freedom in Bitcoin

Foundation Devices is a Bitcoin hardware wallet company based in Boston that build tools for a sovereign Internet. In this article, I argue for the importance of free and open source software and hardware in respecting individual rights, upholding civic duty in a digital world, and protecting a shared future. As a cornerstone content piece in the brand’s communication of core values, it demonstrates my skill in approaching issues from a conceptual or philosophical level.

How to Type in Chinese

How to Type in Chinese

When I came back from a period living and working in China, people often asked me how the Chinese language is typed on a computer or mobile device. Surprisingly, typing in Chinese can be quite easy, at least in comparison to writing characters by hand, and it even has the potential to help beginners feel more comfortable using Mandarin. This article explains methods for typing in Chinese and introduces digital tools that enhance the learning experience. It formerly held the top spot on Google in the featured snippet for “how to type in Chinese” over a period of around five years, but now ranks fourth.
How to Say Numbers in Chinese

How to Say Numbers in Chinese

The first of 48 articles I published for the TutorMing blog, this article aims to make learning Mandarin Chinese numbers an approachable subject by introducing actionable steps for the audience to implement. “How to” articles on the blog encourage readers to associate the TutorMing brand with best practice language learning methods. The article currently ranks second on Google for “how to say numbers in Chinese” and is quoted in Google’s featured snippet for “how to read numbers in Chinese”.

On Open Source and Transparency

I published this article as a go-to reference for the inner workings of Cobo Vault’s hardware wallet products. Open source practices are extremely important to Bitcoin as a decentralized system that depends on independent verifiability to play the role that trusted centralized institutions play in traditional banking. In addition to making clear just how transparent the product is, the article also explains the role it will play in future development of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Second-Gen Hardware Wallets & Feature Support

This article announced Cobo Vault’s second-generation product launch, a pivotal moment for the startup. Describing user benefits in terms of how the brand was refocusing on the most essential needs of its core consumer group, Second-Gen Hardware Wallets & Feature Support is as much a company statement of purpose as it is a product release announcement. I provided creative input for the images that were put together by our graphic designer.

Picking A Chinese Name

How to Choose a Chinese Name

Putting myself back in the shoes of a beginning Chinese learner, I recalled concerns about bridging cultural gaps. Names are an integral part of Chinese culture, and from personal experience I found choosing a name to be an important step in adapting to the Chinese cultural environment. Once readers understand that the process of choosing a Chinese name is not as complicated as it seems and can actually be enjoyable, they may be encouraged to better visualize themselves reaching Mandarin learning goals, and also feel comfortable about choosing TutorMing to lead the way. This article is currently the third result on Google for “how to choose a Chinese name”.
DOs and DONTs of Interviewing In China

Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing in China

When I entered the job market in China, I found Internet resources on the cultural expectations of the professional environment lacking. I wrote this article to help readers when they most need it, at the moment they are preparing for a job interview with a Chinese firm. It reinforces TutorMing’s image of dedication to serving the core interests of one of its biggest consumer groups, young professionals who expect their Mandarin learning efforts to convert into results in the professional field. The blog is key to the TutorMing brand: Like its spokesman, the giant basketball legend Yao Ming, TutorMing is a reliable and constant presence that can be counted on in crucial moments. This article is now the #1 search result for “interviewing in China” on Google.

Ever Wonder What Your Hardware Wallet Inputs and Outputs?

This article provides an in-depth technical description of how to decode the QR codes which the Cobo Vault hardware wallet uses to communicate with an internet-connected device. The QR code feature was important for gaining the trust of consumers, as it transparently enables anyone with the necessary technical skills to read every bit of information that enters or leaves the hardware wallet. Recognized as an important contribution by experts in the Bitcoin community, this article formerly ranked second on Google for “QR code hardware wallet”, an important selling point for the product. I provided creative direction for the image that was put together by our graphic designer.

BAIJIU: THE WORLD'S MOST-CONSUMED YET LEAST UNDERSTOOD ALCOHOL

Baijiu: The World’s Most-Consumed Yet Least Understood Alcohol

I wrote this article around Chinese New Year, when many foreign professionals in China are likely to be attending an annual company party, and may be getting acquainted for their first time with the national drink of China: baijiu. A look at what makes baijiu’s appeal so distinctive may help foreign professionals better understand and appreciate the rituals of consuming baijiu in Chinese business culture, and thereby build stronger relationships with their business partners. This article was the first TutorMing blog post to have been retweeted by someone with over 356,000 followers and is linked to by the American Baijiu Institute’s website, a respected authority on Baijiu connoisseurship.