Eric Kim treats “self‑sovereignty” as the single master‑principle that unifies his life as a photographer, blogger, weight‑lifter, Bitcoin advocate and lay philosopher. In his words, the point is to “own the means of production” in every arena—creative, economic, mental and even biological—so no algorithm, employer or gate‑keeper can dictate what you make, earn, or think. Below is a map of how he builds that philosophy and the concrete practices he recommends.
1 What Kim Means by Self‑Sovereignty Kim borrows the political term “sovereignty” and applies it to the individual. To be self‑sovereign is to exercise total agency over your art, income, body and attention …