Fullstack Philosopher

On September 12 1962 John F. Kennedy gave a speech at Rice University where he declared his plan to send man to the moon within the decade.

I chose this as the first speech I would practice because it serves as a constant source of inspiration to me. This speech gives me chills each time I hear or read it, and it is the prime example, for me, of the power of speeches.

I know I won’t do it justice, so I plan to return to it frequently.

Hi I’m Jack, and I’m practicing reading aloud, I’m reading out loud because of the power of speeches. I plan to practice essays of my own, as well as others and great speeches that moved mankind forward.

Since I’m doing this, I thought I might as well record it and put it out there in case someone else would like to listen. I consider this a conversation, I’m opening, feel free to join in.

For my first go at this speech I’ll be reading a few excerpts.

so without further ado...

I don’t consider myself any more special than any of you. As far as I’m concerned, what makes my ideas special here is that I’m sharing them. That’s all.

HI I’m Jack.

I don’t care if anyone listens. I’m doing this for me. To practice speaking aloud. But since I’m doing it, I thought I might as well put it out there in case someone else would like to listen.

I consider this a conversation, I’m opening, feel free to join in.

This is an experiment.

I like to read and I like to write about the things I’m reading about, whether books or articles, about technology, literature, politics, economics and speeches. I thought I’d practice speaking by sharing my thoughts aloud.

I thought I’d start with the most recent essay that I posted on my site: jackreichert.com

I titled it: “For if Achillês is left alone to fight…” – Zeus Cloudgatherer

You can read it here: https://www.jackreichert.com/2016/05/achilles-left-alone-fight/

I hope you enjoy. Please send me your thoughts if you have about this piece.

This is Jack, thank YOU for listening.