We have watched four episodes of “Silo,” and so far, I would absolutely live there. Friendly people, everyone dresses comfortably, earth tones and sweaters. Plenty of stairs for aerobic exercise. No computers more complicated than MS-DOS 5. Don’t have to worry about sunscreen. No mosquitoes.
Currently reading: Angels Flight by Michael Connelly 📚
Finished reading: Blood Work by Michael Connelly. Not his best, but very good nonetheless. This is the sixth Connelly novel I’ve read since January; I read his first several years ago. I think I’ll start the next one right now. 📚
Supermarket speedrun: 40m22s.
That moment when you're finishing up a big project that's the last thing you need to do before a four-day weekend and your mouse decides it's angry at the Mac and they're not talking anymore.
Amazon Basics dog-poop bags come with documentation. Do people really need documentation to figure out how to work dog-poop bags?
The documentation is titled “Quick Start Guide,” suggesting that there is an in-depth manual available.
I enjoy Star Trek more when I’m able to not try to make it make sense.
I just completed a major project that I’ve been working on for weeks, and now I have to do it again for another project, also due today. And yet my brain is all used up from finishing the first project.
I’m not complaining. This is the definition of a privileged person’s problem. My work is in demand. But—
Oh, who am I kidding? I am absolutely complaining.
The dog and I saw this in front of a neighbor’s house this morning. You can tell they mean it.
Are you making changes to stay successful in your career as AI transforms workplaces?
Getting new training?
Sharpening some skills while letting others fall away?
Changing careers entirely?
How do you see AI changing your job?
This is for an article I’m writing.
Existential threats from AI aren’t on my list of things to worry about. That the super-rich and powerful are concerned is an indication that they’ve lost touch with reality.
That’s not what happened with Twitter. The Twitter acquisition was unique. I’ve never seen or heard of a situation where somebody was forced to acquire a company against his will.
As a business/technology journalist, I’ve covered many M&A deals. Often, they start hostile, then both parties reach a deal and it ends quietly.
Russia was just like that, but with tanks.
Ian Welsh predicts that the US will be a big loser of the Ukraine war, ending the US global hegemony. The war demonstrates that countries can successfully defy the US. China will support defiant nations against US sanctions.
Welsh makes a credible case. I’m insufficiently informed to have my own opinion.
Welsh’s article went up yesterday, before the latest shenanigans.
Yes, the war is going badly for Russia, and was even when Welsh posted. That does not undercut Welsh’s arguments.
“It is a truth universally acknowledged that an American billionaire, in possession of sufficient fortune, must be in want of a Supreme Court justice.” (Alexandra Petri / The Washington Post)
Lemmy and Kbin potentially change the face of at least part of the Fediverse, making it more Reddit-like, focused on topics and content, rather than individual people.
“Stunning”—Midjourney update wows AI artists with camera-like feature (Ars Technica / Benj Edwards) You can zoom images out to show more background. Sweet!
I’ve surprised myself how much I enjoy playing with Midjourney. I’m not generally a visual-arts person.
Logseq vs Obsidian: find the best note app for productivity needs. I am occasionally tempted by Logseq. Stop me before I change note-taking apps again!
A viral search helped a radio host track down a man she spontaneously kissed at a music festival. (KTLA / Taylor Delandro) Aww.
Why Some Americans Buy Guns (NY Times / Roni Caryn Rabin) Confirming yet again that if you own a gun, it’s more likely to be used against you than against anybody else.