What I'm Doing Now
Software
I like systems programming and programming languages, so I'm learning Rust by making:
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a Brainfuck —> Java Virtual Machine compiler in Rust
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a CHIP-8 emulator in Rust
Reading
I'm reading Stalin Volume 1: Paradoxes of Power by Stephen Kotkin. It's an incredible book on Stalin's rise to power and a detailed history on the Russian Revolution. The most interesting aspects to me are about power — how it's seized, lost, and transferred throughout history.
I'm also reading Exhalation by Ted Chiang, who is one of my favorite sci fi authors. I love sci fi short stories, since the format forces the author to get to the action right away.
Misc
I've recently bought a DJI Osmo Action cam (think Go Pro but cheaper) and am making POV action footage.