Salutations and welcome to my humble blog!
My name is Arataki, and this is my corner of the interweb to hang. Here you will find a mixture of philosophy, creative writing, and fun lists of all my favorite things! (I may not look it, but I’m a ruthless optimiser)
My primary interest is understanding the intrinsic nature of phenomenal consciousness – the jewel in the lotus – and promoting its intrinsic value, for the benefit of all sentient beings.
This website is a WIP and will be regularly updated as I build upon its content. Thank you for visiting!
Recent posts
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NZ Election 2026: Party Analysis (or, why I’m voting for Opportunity)
In the past month I’ve been asked by Kiwi friends and acquaintances about my preferred outcome for the 2026 New Zealand election. Due to my immense dissatisfaction with existing parties in parliament, my plan had been to vote for Opportunity, primarily because they are polling well and are the only party in this election cycle […]
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The Hobbit
This project is a legal, unofficial, fan reading of The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. It was undertaken in admiration of Tolkien’s works, and in preparation for my WIP recording of The Lord of the Rings. While this is an edited project (DM me for unedited version with personal commentary), I have not bothered to go […]
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Power Oats
“Any recipe can be a Power recipe — just add protein.” – Dom Serves: 4–6Taste: 4/5Preparation: 5/5Health: 5/5 Power Oats are exactly what they sound like — oats, with added power (i.e., protein). These oats in particular are a rich, chocolatey, dessert-like recipe, super nutritious and versatile for whatever you have in your pantry. You […]
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Pasta: A Clash of Sauces
Arataki: “One pan to boil them all, one pan to fry them, one pan to season them all and in the spices bind them.” Levi: “Under no circumstances should sesame derived products be introduced to this dish.” Serves: 3–6Taste: 4/5Preparation: 3/5Health: 3/5 (base), 4.5/5 (with all vegetable and protein additions) In the beginning there was […]
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Tahina Sauce
Serves: N/A (its a condiment)Taste: 5/5Preparation: 5/5Health: 5/5 Tahina is incredibly versatile and can be used as a sauce or dip. Its tangy and savory profile complements a wide range of dishes – both savoury (e.g., salad, pizza) and sweet (e.g., cake, ice cream). The acidity from the lemon juice perfectly balances the bitterness of […]
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Hummus
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