Harry Gilson: Journal

#24 - Mushroom Snack Continued

January 13, 2026 (7 min read)

It's pretty cold this morning dont you think? 6 Degrees says the online reports. I've been getting some traction online in the forms of engagement. Now I need to colour yesterdays piece called 'Mushroom Snack'.

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#23 - Mushroom Snack

January 12, 2026 (3 min read)

I've continued on from the golden teacher animation. A man is stood over the mushroom. He plucks it out the ground and eats it. We zoom into his dark sunglasses.

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#22 - Cow Abduction

January 11, 2026 (1 min read)

I'm in the middle of an animation. It's of a cow being abducted by a UFO. I need to write a prompt for some stars:

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#21 - Solar System

January 10, 2026 (2 min read)

It's Saturday which means nothing. It's just another day to make progress, and to see it as the end or some sort of achievement would be a mistake. Yesterday's 'Golden Teacher' has done seemingly well.

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#20 - Golden Teacher

January 9, 2026 (1 min read)

I want today's story to be ultra lightweight. I was thinking about doing the lifecycle of a Christmas tree. I mentioned it yesterday but not in this form.

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#19 - Date Night

January 8, 2026 (3 min read)

I find myself getting caught up on things sometimes. This morning it was the title of this page. I've decided not to force titles. I was going to call this document 'Eggs' - based on a story that I had for today.

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#18 - Dreams of Yesterday

January 7, 2026 (7 min read)

I've always liked starting work at this time. It's early enough to not feel late and late enough to not feel early. A sweet spot if you will. I'm going to try and capture my thoughts as they come now.

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#17 - The Worst Stutter I Have Ever Heard

January 6, 2026 (1 min read)

I'm on a call with a software engineer with one of the worst stutters I've ever heard, it feels strange not to address it. I wonder what causes a stutter.

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#16 - A Thicker Pen

January 5, 2026 (5 min read)

I was reading Scott McCloud's 'Making Comics' yesterday evening and saw a drawing that caught my attention. It was amongst drawings by a few other artists, but it still stood out to me.

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#15 - The Scientific Method

January 4, 2026 (3 min read)

The scientific method is a framework we can use to understand our universe. There are many variations of the process, but generally speaking it goes something like this:

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#14 - Quarter Past Midnight

January 3, 2026 (1 min read)

It’s quarter past midnight and I don’t feel very tired. Reading Michael Pollan’s ‘This is your mind on plants’. It’s quite good. Though a slow start. Perhaps because I’m quite familiar with the subject. Some interesting anecdotes at times.

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#13 - Betty Black's Hump Wagon

January 2, 2026 (2 min read)

Today is much like any other day. Though the wi-fi isn't connecting, which makes it hard to do a job dependant on the internet. I think I'd like to set a specific time for this. I don't like the current approach. Too many distractions.

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#12 - New Year

January 1, 2026 (1 min read)

As you may have heard, a new year has started. Which means the earth has successfully orbitted the sun, without being taken out by an asteroid. And the goals you set at the start of the year have been achieved!

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#11 - I am recording myself writing

December 31, 2025 (4 min read)

I am recording myself writing. I've written a lot before but never recorded myself. The camera is quite far away. My goal is to get 5000-10000 words.

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#10 - A New Day Has Started

December 30, 2025 (5 min read)

A new day has started. Uploaded The Magic Spanner just in time. Now on to the next one. Think I'll go for either Swapsies or Bigger and Better as the title. The story is of a man who swaps a pen...

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#9 - Stories for Sale

December 29, 2025 (1 min read)

Stories for sale. I think about money a lot and making it for myself. I don't like depending on other people for money. Never have. There are a few story ideas I'm thinking of. Well two that I can clearly...

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#8 - All of Science Explained

December 15, 2025 (5 min read)

Science is humanity's most powerful tool for understanding the universe - from the tiniest particles to the vast cosmos, and everything in between, including life, matter, and even ourselves.

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#7 - Comprehensive Guide to Nuclear

December 14, 2025 (5 min read)

Nuclear energy has long been a topic of fascination and controversy. As the world grapples with climate change and the need for sustainable energy sources, nuclear power emerges as a potential solution...

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#6 - The Things You Like

December 10, 2025 (1 min read)

It’s good to like a lot of things; Thinking, doing, talking, listening, seeing, learning, touching, even nothing at times...

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#5 - A Continuation on 'The Four Agreements'

December 10, 2025 (1 min read)

Be impeccable with your word Don't take anything personally Don't make assumptions Take responsibility for everything...

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#4 - What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

December 9, 2025 (9 min read)

Intelligence is the ability to abstract information and retain it as knowledge, for application within a certain context...

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#3 - Why is Sugar Bad for You?

December 8, 2025 (6 min read)

Sugar and I have (up to this point) had a strange relationship...

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#2 - The Fun-damentals of English Grammar

December 7, 2025 (5 min read)

English grammar is the structural foundation that allows us to communicate clearly, precisely, and effectively...

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#1 - What is Buddhism?

December 6, 2025 (3 min read)

The Buddha was a prince, who renounced his nobility in his search for truth. I cannot recall anyone doing that in the common era...

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