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After months of deep work, I’ve published Unified Resonance Theory — a new framework that’s equal parts systems theory, behavioral modeling, and empathy — grounded in mathematics. 
If you’re into resilience, networks, or LLM safety, this might speak to you:

doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
Unified Resonance Theory: Modeling Coherence and Resilience in Adaptive Networks
Unified Resonance Theory (URT) models how adaptive systems maintain coherence and resilience through distributed, resonant behavior. This preprint introduces key metrics for divergence and strain, and...
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April 11, 2025 at 6:05 AM
I know everyone thinks it’s “Taco Tuesday” but actually it’s “Taco Bad Brain Day”
February 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Honestly I’m starting to feel better now that I am using a CGM instead of stabbing my hand every few hours.

No idea why.
January 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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PBS is now live on Prime — ad-free — and you don't need a subscription to watch.

This marks the first time this programming will be available *free* on a major streaming service.

Channels include PBS Drama, Documentaries, Kids + live feeds for 150 local stations

www.pbs.org/articles/str... #TVSky
Stream PBS and PBS KIDS Free on Prime Video
PBS and Amazon announced that more than 150 local PBS stations and the PBS KIDS Channel will launch ad-free as a Prime Video FAST offering. This marks the…
www.pbs.org
January 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Sunshine baby
January 26, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Today at Geoff Wilbur's Music Blog, I reviewed Between Breaths, the cool recent album from @armyoftoys.bsky.social. As can generally be expected from this uniquely creative, talented outfit, the album is unlike anything else you're likely to hear this year. geoffwilburmusic.com/2025/01/23/a...
Album Review: Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys – Between Breaths
Album Review of Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys: Between Breaths I can’t really explain why I enjoy listening to Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys so much. Their music…
geoffwilburmusic.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Death before detransition
January 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s being afraid and doing the thing anyway.
January 21, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I think the thing to remember today is to not be afraid no matter what happens.
January 20, 2025 at 11:51 PM
After six months of life’s whirlwind—leaving Connecticut, going on the most healing vacation I could’ve asked for, starting a new job, and losing my best friend—this quiet, simple moment feels like peace. Sometimes, it’s the little things that remind us we’re still moving forward.
November 24, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Wanderlust.

It’s not just a thirst for travel - it’s just… everything: knowledge, travel, people, love, stories? All of it.
November 21, 2024 at 3:45 AM
How do we feel about Newcastle United? Thanks to Ted Lasso, I now want to follow a club
November 20, 2024 at 4:29 AM
Remember kids: “no” is a complete sentence.
November 16, 2024 at 3:02 AM
Sometimes, I wonder why products are built the way they are.

Then I look at my own GitHub repos and remember why.
October 21, 2024 at 2:35 PM
August 11, 2024 at 12:41 AM
youtu.be/txQqpGr1qQw

I laughed so hard I cried
September 14, 2023 at 12:28 PM
So glad I’m off the bird app. As an early adopter, I’m sad to see what a cesspool it’s become.
September 2, 2023 at 12:16 AM
She sure loves her football
August 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Yup, Telerik buttons are a PITA.
August 9, 2023 at 12:22 PM
Sometimes, being trans is so joyful.
August 9, 2023 at 1:22 AM
Hello World!
August 8, 2023 at 9:06 PM