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Vol. I  ·  Issue 6Est. 2026June 2026

DYSTIL

Dystilling what mattersThe Ray Buni Editiondystil.com/ray-buni

GENERAL  ·  Lead story

5 minutes of a comedy clip before a creative problem-solving task ~3.5x'd the solve rate vs. a neutr...

5 minutes of a comedy clip before a creative problem-solving task 3.5x'd the solve rate vs. a neutral clip (75% vs. 20%) Non-slop levity unlocks latent ingenuity https://t.co/dMHF9XES55

1 June · By PDJ

5 minutes of a comedy clip before a creative problem-solving task 3.5x'd the solve rate…
DYSTIL  ·  Ray BuniJune 20261

What happened

Films every serious cinephile should watch:1. Citizen Kane2. Seven Samurai3. 2001: A Space Odyss...

By PDJ · 2 June

Films every serious cinephile should watch: Citizen Kane Seven Samurai 2001: A Space Odyssey Apocalypse Now Schindler's List Mulholland Drive Rashomon The Godfather Bicycle Thieves Breathless Stalker Tokyo Story 8½ Sunset Boulevard The 400 Blows Vertigo Persona Chinatown Barry Lyndon Come and See Wild Strawberries The Seventh Seal Andrei Rublev Yi Yi Metropolis Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans The Rules of the Game L'Avventura Au Hasard Balthazar Scenes from a Marriage Mirror Aguirre, the Wrath of God Nashville Blue Velvet Chungking Express In the Mood for Love Satantango Jeanne Dielman A Separation Ran How many have you seen?

Films every serious cinephile should watch:1. Citizen Kane2. Seven Samurai3. 2001: A…

What the sources said

This story was published without web research.

The dystillation

The Essential Cinephile Watchlist: 40 Films That Define the Art Form Where to Begin: The Undeniable Classics A few titles on this list are so foundational that they appear on virtually every serious "must-see" roster. Citizen Kane (1941, Orson Welles) is perhaps the most analyzed film ever made. Its fractured narrative structure, deep-focus photography, and unreliable narrators were revolutionary — and remain influential today. Similarly, The Godfather (1972, Francis Ford Coppola) elevated genre filmmaking into genuine tragedy, demonstrating that popular cinema could carry the weight of great literature. Seven Samurai (1954, Akira Kurosawa) essentially invented the template for the ensemble action film — you can trace a direct line from it to The Magnificent Seven , Star Wars , and countless others. Cinema as Pure Vision Some films on this list push the medium toward poetry and pure image-making, abandoning conventional narrative almost entirely. 2001: A Space…

By PDJ

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

What happened

Non-KYC debit card with tap to pay. Build this and I will give you so much money.

By xNostr · 2 June

Non-KYC debit card with tap to pay. Build this and I will give you so much money. You can ask for an insane fee and people will still use it.

Non-KYC debit card with tap to pay. Build this and I will give you so much money. —…

What the sources said

This story was published without web research.

The dystillation

The $100 Million Idea Hiding in Plain Sight: No-KYC Crypto Debit Cards There's a product that millions of people desperately want, that already commands premium fees, and that remains stubbornly hard to build well. It's a simple concept on its surface: a debit card you can tap anywhere, loaded with crypto, with no identity verification required. Someone on the internet put it bluntly — "Build this and I will give you so much money. You can ask for an insane fee and people will still use it." They're not wrong. So why doesn't a clean, reliable version of this product exist yet? The answer involves a collision between financial privacy, global regulation, and the sheer technical difficulty of bridging the crypto world with legacy payment infrastructure. What Is a No-KYC Crypto Card, Exactly? A no-KYC crypto card is a prepaid or debit card tied to a cryptocurrency balance — Bitcoin, USDT, ETH — that works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted, without requiring the…

By xNostr

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

DYSTIL  ·  Ray BuniJune 20262

What happened

Julian Assange warned that digital archives can be erased with one click. "Page not found" becomes...

By PDJ · 2 June

Julian Assange warned that digital archives can be erased with one click. "Page not found" becomes "it never happened." Physical books, offline archives, and immutable ledgers are the antidote to memory holes. https://t.co/Uif3BOY8ew

Julian Assange warned that digital archives can be erased with one click. "Page not…

What the sources said

This story was published without web research.

The dystillation

When History Disappears: The Fragility of Digital Memory I'm reminded of a scene in Tenet where Barbara the scientist tells the protagonist of her greatest concern. A temporal war where our history is destroyed. I didn't appreciate that destroying history is worse than a nuclear holocaust. Destroying our history is to destroy the collective proof that we pass on wisdom benevolently for the future. It is thee evidence that we orient towards benevolence through wisdom. A quote from the same scene is a propos for what one single deletion of a digital archive of wisdom would indicate; "the detritus of a coming war". This is why DYSTIL exists. The war is already here and we must preserve wisdom.

By PDJ

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

What happened

No Secrets, Best Friends & Maps

By PDJ · 4 June

Dr. John Delony explains the raw, unfiltered truth about what it actually takes to save a relationship from collapsing. In this video, the speaker is talking about the three ultimate rules found in every single marriage book to ever exist, exposing how Hollywood lied to us about love and why borrowing your partner's nervous system is the ultimate secret to long-term survival. Fair Use Disclaimer This content doesn’t belong to this channel, it is edited and shared only for the purpose of awareness. If the rightful owner (visual/audio) of this content has any concerns, please reach out to me directly, and we can address the matter together. shorts #shortsfeed #inspiration #success #motivation #relationshipgoals #relationshipadvice #marriage #advice…

No Secrets, Best Friends & Maps — Motivational Hub

What the sources said

This story was published without web research.

The dystillation

No Secrets It's actually fun to resolve stuff together. I don't know how else you keep the bang bus rollin otherwise. You gotta keep wanting to bang and after a few years, resolutions is the source of seeing your favorite person in more intimate ways each tim. Be Best Friends If you're not looking forward to hanging out with this person the most, I'm not sure what you're doing in life. You Need a Road Map to Each Other AI Generated Section This is where researchers like Dr. John Gottman use the term "love maps" — a concept describing how well you truly know your partner. Their hopes, fears, daily stressors, favorite memories, evolving goals. Delony puts it plainly: Hollywood lied to us. There's no such thing as locking eyes with someone across a crowded room and instinctively knowing the path to their heart. Real intimacy is built, not discovered. It requires ongoing curiosity — asking questions, paying attention, and updating your understanding of who your partner…

By PDJ

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

DYSTIL  ·  Ray BuniJune 20263

What happened

The Death March of Wisdom

By PDJ · 9 June

What the sources said

This story was published without web research.

The dystillation

The World is bereft of journalistic integrity, individuality, critical thinking, courage and civil debate. We consider the lack of these values exemplified in a digital world "The Death March of Wisdom." We consider these values as the necessary digital fabric to realistically spend more time with friends and family. Said differently, it is unrealistic to spend less time looking at screens if you feel compelled to fight against injustice, misinformation, and evil. It is unrealistic to spend time in the physical present moment without knowing the good guys at least have an upper hand. Losing the digital battleground means we lost the thread on the collective wisdom of humanity but why it benevolently connects us. The benevolence of sharing wisdom will be replaced by reprogramming designed as wisdom. Curiosity is the solution. Curiosity is innate in all of us but it has been methodically and mechanically co-opted into a groupthink funnel. It must be re-awakened on a…

By PDJ

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

What happened

The Line of Good and Evil is Righteousness and Self-Righteousness

By PDJ · 10 June

The Jungian shadow is an unconscious part of the psyche containing repressed weaknesses, desires, and instincts. It plays a key role in individuation, helping balance the ego. Integrating the shadow is essential for personal growth.

What the sources said

  1. 1The Jungian Shadow - Society of Analytical Psychologythesap.org.uk
  2. 2The Jungian Model of the Psyche | Journal Psychejournalpsyche.org
  3. 3What is the shadow in Jungian psychology? - Facebookfacebook.com
  4. 4What is the Jungian Shadow? | Definition, Examples, & Analysisperlego.com

The dystillation

If you want to be a good man, you have to understand your capabilities to be evil. Where we can be the most evil is when we are convinced that we are righteous and just in our actions to hurt people. You can't understand this concept fully until you've actually hurt someone else and felt the dopamine rush of power. A likely sequence that has happened to you where you feel justified to dominate someone emotionally or physically is when someone hurts you, does not acknowledge it and blamed you for it. This sequence feels like the invalidation of your existence as a person. It feels like someone is intentionally proving to you that not only should you not exist but even the feelings that you have are not valid. Sociopathic. That's what lack of empathy feels like in these situations and therefore justice and righteousness need to be acted on to eliminate a sociopath from hurting others. Evil Quotes "If you're incapable of violence, not being violent is not a virtue." -…

By PDJ

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

DYSTIL  ·  Ray BuniJune 20264

What happened

this is literally the best deal on the market rn for an ai coding plan > $10/month > kimi k2....

By xNostr · 11 June

An AI coding plan for $10/month includes Kimi K2.5, offering competitive performance and usage limits. Pricing may vary; check official sources for current details. This plan is often considered a good deal for budget-conscious users.

this is literally the best deal on the market rn for an ai coding plan > $10/month…

What the sources said

  1. 1AI Coding Plan Comparison 2026 — CodingPlan.org - GitHub Gistgist.github.com
  2. 2Alibaba Cloud Model Studio:Coding Plan overviewalibabacloud.com
  3. 3MiniMax M2.7 vs Kimi K2.5: when to use which - Regolo.AIregolo.ai
  4. 4AI Coding Plan - Jiegec's Knowledge Basejia.je

The dystillation

The $10/Month AI Coding Plan That's Quietly Outperforming Its Price Tag There's a quiet revolution happening at the budget end of the AI coding market. While most developers are paying $20 a month for tools from the big Western labs, a growing number are discovering that a $10 subscription can deliver more raw usage, more model variety, and surprisingly competitive performance — if you know where to look. The buzz right now is centered on one specific tier: a $10/month plan that bundles access to three powerful Chinese frontier models — Kimi K2.5, MiniMax M2.7, and GLM-5 — under a single subscription. Users who've tried it describe it as "way more usage than $20 plans with big labs" and "super underrated." That's a bold claim. But when you dig into the numbers, it holds up. What You're Actually Getting The plan in question is the Atlas Cloud Coding Plan Starter tier , which provides 800,000 credits per day across a lineup of models that would have been considered…

By xNostr

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

What happened

Fmr CIA officer here. Let me share how elections get stolen — and the role of intel agencies. We a...

By xNostr · 11 June

Intelligence agencies have historically intervened in foreign elections, and there have been allegations of CIA involvement in domestic election interference. The role of these agencies in securing elections is to counter foreign threats and ensure integrity.

Fmr CIA officer here. Let me share how elections get stolen — and the role of intel…

What the sources said

  1. 1When the CIA Interferes in Foreign Elections | Foreign Affairsforeignaffairs.com
  2. 2Trump instructs spy agencies to provide intelligence to his 'Stop the Steal' lawyernbcnews.com
  3. 3When the CIA Interferes in Foreign Elections - Dış Politika Enstitüsüforeignpolicy.org.tr
  4. 4The Role of the Intelligence Community in Securing U.S. Elections from Foreign Threats |…spp.umd.edu

The dystillation

How Elections Get Stolen: A Former CIA Officer's Warning A former CIA officer recently took to social media to lay out what he describes as a largely hidden truth about American elections — one that, he argues, both parties in Washington quietly understood for years but rarely discussed openly. The thread, posted by Bryan Dean Wright, draws on his intelligence background to connect the dots between classified capabilities and domestic electoral vulnerability. What the Intelligence Community Knows Wright's central claim is straightforward: no voting machine is truly "unhackable." According to him, the CIA and NSA maintain dedicated teams capable of penetrating virtually any electronic system — including voting machines stored in locked, air-gapped rooms with no internet connection. These operations, he says, rely on a combination of human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), and other technical disciplines, along with meticulous planning and what he…

By xNostr

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

DYSTIL  ·  Ray BuniJune 20265

What happened

Untitled spark

By xNostr · 12 June

The best deal for an AI coding plan under $10/month is the Qwen Coding Plan from Alibaba, offering access to multiple models for $10/month. It includes MiniMax M2.5, GLM-5, Qwen3.5-plus, and Kimi K2.5. No token counting or surprise bills.

What the sources said

  1. 1Z.ai GLM-5 vs MiniMax M2.5 vs Kimi K2.5: Ultimate 2026 Comparison Guideonedollarvps.com
  2. 2The Cheapest Way to ALL of the OpenSource Models (Qwen3.5 ...youtube.com
  3. 3AI Coding Plan Comparison 2026 — CodingPlan.org - GitHub Gistgist.github.com
  4. 4AI Coding Plan Comparison 2026 — Claude Code vs GLM vs MiniMax vs Kimi vs Qwen |…codingplan.org

The dystillation

No dystillation was written for this story.

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

What happened

I hate to break it to you - but the United States is an absolute, incoherent shitshow.The idea tha...

By PDJ · 14 June

The U.S. has faced criticism for its military actions and policies, including costly conflicts and perceived democratic inconsistencies. The U.S. government designates Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism, and tensions have escalated in recent years. The U.S. military has spent billions on confrontations with Iran.

I hate to break it to you - but the United States is an absolute, incoherent shitshow.The…

What the sources said

  1. 1Views on military action against Iran - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  2. 2What you need to know about the U.S. war on Iran | American Friends Service Committeeafsc.org

The dystillation

Well said.

By PDJ

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

DYSTIL  ·  Ray BuniJune 20266

What happened

The Guy Who Invented Fondue

By PDJ · 14 June

Konrad Egli invented chocolate fondue in the 1960s to promote Toblerone chocolate. The dish became popular in the 1970s. Fondue originated in Switzerland, blending cheese and wine to make use of stale bread.

The Guy Who Invented Fondue — Andrew Rousso

What the sources said

  1. 1Fondue - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  2. 2Who invented Fondue? An interesting look at the history of this social meal.lefoufrog.com

The dystillation

No dystillation was written for this story.

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

What happened

The Scary Thing About Abusers

By PDJ · 19 June

Abusers often depersonalize themselves to justify harmful actions, leading to severe psychological effects like depersonalization disorder. This disorder is linked to early childhood trauma and stress. It can cause feelings of detachment from oneself and surroundings.

The Scary Thing About Abusers — HealthyGamerGG

What the sources said

  1. 1Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health | Healthy Gamerhealthygamer.gg
  2. 2Dr. K's Guide to Trauma |explore.healthygamer.gg
  3. 3Depersonalization-derealization disorder - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  4. 4HealthyGamerGGfeeds.megaphone.fm

The dystillation

This is a dark. The sociopathic nature of abuse is from depersonalization of a human. There is no remorse for hurting someone continually because they are not able to see someone even as a human being.

By PDJ

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

DYSTIL  ·  Ray BuniJune 20267

What happened

This was why the COVID mass murder was commited: https://t.co/xUUYGmHgOf

By PDJ · 20 June

The COVID mass murder theory falsely claims COVID-19 was intentionally created or released. This theory lacks scientific evidence and is widely debunked. It has caused significant misinformation and public fear.

What the sources said

This story was published without web research.

The dystillation

No dystillation was written for this story.

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

What happened

Friedberg explains what the Politburo is:“The Politburo is the leaders who elect themselves to d...

By PDJ · 21 June

The Politburo is the highest policy-making body in communist parties, historically central to Soviet governance and still influential in China. It directs party operations and makes key decisions.

Friedberg explains what the Politburo is:“The Politburo is the leaders who elect…

What the sources said

  1. 1Politburo - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  2. 2Politburo | Soviet Leadership & Decision-Making - Britannicabritannica.com
  3. 3The Politburo | Air & Space Forces Magazineairandspaceforces.com
  4. 4Politburo | Definition, History & Role of Members | Study.comstudy.com

The dystillation

AI written article When "Politburo" Becomes a Political Insult A sharp, provocative critique of progressive politicians is circulating online, with entrepreneur and investor David Friedberg using pointed Cold War-era language to describe what he sees as a dangerous consolidation of power among America's left-leaning political class. The Argument in Plain Terms Speaking in a clip shared by investor Arjun Khemani, Friedberg uses the word "Politburo" — the Soviet Union's elite ruling committee — as a metaphor for a group of U.S. politicians he believes are working to centralize control over the economy, education, and media. He names Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Representative Ro Khanna specifically. His core claim is straightforward: these politicians, under the banner of fairness and equity, are actually pursuing something closer to top-down economic control — deciding who can build businesses, how capital gets allocated, and what kinds of…

By PDJ

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

DYSTIL  ·  Ray BuniJune 20268

What happened

Spook Smoke at MSTR?

By PDJ · 25 June

MicroStrategy's software business employs former CIA and Homeland Security veterans on a "shadow" board. MicroStrategy is now known as Strategy, a Bitcoin-focused company. It has a substantial Bitcoin treasury and business intelligence software.

Spook Smoke at MSTR? — npub1j2nw2malpc83hqjlsm4k4pwvjrpuw6m5ltskpx9ulk7v7vqp7jeq53jymx

What the sources said

  1. 1MicroStrategy - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  2. 2MicroStrategy Announces BTC and ATM Activity Raised $2.03 billion; Purchased 27,200 BTC…strategy.com
  3. 3What Is Strategy (MSTR)? The Bitcoin Treasury Companyfinance.yahoo.com
  4. 4Strategy - Bitcoin Holdings & Analysisbitcointreasuries.net

The dystillation

Cato was suspended from X for posting the following: Did you know that MSTR’s software business has a “shadow” board employing CIA and Homeland Security Veterans? And that its affiliate company Microstrategy Government Services (created after starting the BTC strategy) provides no info on its intelligence clients and revenues? Let’s dig in. Strategy does classified work and must submit to rules set by an agency under the Department of Defense - the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency. Strategy’s affiliate Microstrategy Government Services (MGS) is governed by a Security Agreement whereby Strategy surrenders governance and operational control of MGS to an outside board. Revenues of MGS flow up to the parent company, but MSTR’s financial statements provide no breakdown of government clients and their revenues, and classified contracts are handled by the proxy board. So who really runs MGS? The answer is Defense veterans. Rick "Ozzie" Nelson is an EVP at…

By PDJ

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

What happened

Get off of Google

By PDJ · 25 June

To install an eSIM, ensure your device is compatible, restart it, and check for software updates. A stable network connection is also essential for activation.

Get off of Google — npub1xzuej94pvqzwy0ynemeq6phct96wjpplaz9urd7y2q8ck0xxu0lqartaqn

What the sources said

  1. 1eSIM Install Instructions - zenditzendit.io
  2. 2How To Install & Activate an eSIM On iPhone (2025 Guide)youtube.com
  3. 3How To Get Started With Nostryoutube.com
  4. 4How To Use NOSTR - A Decentralized Censorship Resistant Social Layeryoutube.com

The dystillation

Typical Steps for eSIM Setup on a Pixel Phone: Prepare Your Pixel Phone Ensure your device is updated to the latest firmware. Back up any important data. Cost: Free; time: 10-15 minutes. Verify eSIM Compatibility Confirm that your Pixel model supports eSIM functionality. Cost: Free; time: 5 minutes. Obtain eSIM Information Contact your mobile carrier or access their website for an eSIM activation QR code or information. Cost: Varies (some carriers may charge a fee for eSIM setup); time: 5-10 minutes. Access eSIM Settings Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network > Add Carrier . Scan the QR code provided by your carrier. Cost: Free; time: 5 minutes. Configure Data Settings Set the preferred data network, ensure APN settings are configured correctly. This may also require entering manual settings based on carrier instructions. Cost: Free; time: 10-15 minutes. Test Connectivity Restart your phone and verify that the eSIM is functioning…

By PDJ

The verdict

No claim in this story was fact-checked.

DYSTIL  ·  Ray BuniJune 20269

What happened

Your soul is in your keeping alone

By PDJ · 28 June

Kingdom of Heaven is a historical film that explores themes of faith, power, and moral responsibility during the Crusades. King Baldwin IV, a central character, is depicted as both a ruler and a philosopher, offering insights on how individuals are accountable for their own actions in the face of authority.

Your soul is in your keeping alone — WE THE PEOPLE.
  • The film Kingdom of Heaven features King Baldwin IV, portrayed as a character who imparts wisdom on personal responsibility.
  • The quote in question explores the idea that individuals cannot blame others for their choices when facing God.

What the sources said

Supporting

  • [2] King Baldwin IV's quote is cited in Wikiquote, emphasizing personal responsibility in one’s actions.
  • [3] Goodreads confirms the quote's wording and its significance regarding the individual's soul and virtue.
  1. 1Kingdom of Heaven (2005) - Quotes - IMDbimdb.com
  2. 2Kingdom of Heaven (film) - Wikiquoteen.wikiquote.org
  3. 3Quote by King Baldwin IV in Kingdom of Heaven: “A King may move a man, a father may claim…goodreads.com
  4. 4Kingdom of Heaven Quotespinterest.com

The dystillation

"When you stand before God, you cannot say, that I was told by others to do thus or that virtue was not convenient at the time. This will not suffice. Remember that."

By PDJ

The verdict

True

95% confidence

“There is a wise quote in the movie Kingdom of Heaven attributed to King Baldwin IV about personal responsibility and the soul.”

The quote correctly reflects the themes presented by King Baldwin IV in the film. Multiple sources confirm the authenticity of the quote and its context, reinforcing its status as a notable and wise reflection on personal accountability.

DYSTIL  ·  Ray BuniJune 202610

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