Bob Brill
@bobbrill.bsky.social
go-getter: plans without execution are play
Winter solstice: a tranquil winter scene featuring a snowy field and trees, as pleasantly viewed during travel.
December 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Winter solstice: a tranquil winter scene featuring a snowy field and trees, as pleasantly viewed during travel.
Belonging...is active and reciprocal...something of you and the community that receives you. Both...must adjust, accommodate and be changed by the relationship. That mutual obligation...builds trust, respect, commitment and the emotional resilience we are losing. theconversation.com/the-price-of...
The price of belonging is inconvenience. Are we still willing to pay it?
Every time we choose people over convenience, we invest in community. The real question in our homes, workplaces and democracies is whether we are willing to pay that price.
theconversation.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Belonging...is active and reciprocal...something of you and the community that receives you. Both...must adjust, accommodate and be changed by the relationship. That mutual obligation...builds trust, respect, commitment and the emotional resilience we are losing. theconversation.com/the-price-of...
Canada signs dedicated Security and Defence Partnership with the EU and joins Security Action for Europe deanblundell.substack.com/p/breaking-c...
BREAKING: CANADA Signs HISTORIC Military Partnership With The EU.
Canada just walked out of a 70‑year strategic marriage with Washington. The geopolitical/economic fallout will be devastating for Trump while ushering in a military/economic revolution in Canada
deanblundell.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Canada signs dedicated Security and Defence Partnership with the EU and joins Security Action for Europe deanblundell.substack.com/p/breaking-c...
Highly recommend Ken Burns PBS The American Revolution - stream FREE until December 15 www.pbs.org/show/the-ame...
The American Revolution
Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Highly recommend Ken Burns PBS The American Revolution - stream FREE until December 15 www.pbs.org/show/the-ame...
Ahead of snowstorm!
November 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Ahead of snowstorm!
Resilience and pause to cope with broken systems under capitalism, including recognizing why the systems are broken. michellcclark.substack.com/p/my-therapi...
My therapist can't save me from capitalism, and yours can't save you, either
The problem with individual healing as a solution for systemic issues
michellcclark.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Resilience and pause to cope with broken systems under capitalism, including recognizing why the systems are broken. michellcclark.substack.com/p/my-therapi...
Watching squirrel before pre-turkey day trot
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Watching squirrel before pre-turkey day trot
Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
Mixing house decorations thru holiday months!
November 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Mixing house decorations thru holiday months!
thoughts about learning youtu.be/DIZvFMHr3dI
Rocky Mountain Ruby 2025 - Learning How to Learn: A Framework for Lifelong Rubyists by Jeff Cohen
YouTube video by Confreaks
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October 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
thoughts about learning youtu.be/DIZvFMHr3dI
Dementia prevention basic steps, GIFT link www.wsj.com/health/welln... Via @dabeard.bsky.social
Essay | The Simple Steps That Can Prevent Dementia
My grandmother was terrified of losing her memory, but in the end she did. Here’s what could have helped her—and can help you.
www.wsj.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Dementia prevention basic steps, GIFT link www.wsj.com/health/welln... Via @dabeard.bsky.social
convergence by artificial intelligence builtin.com/articles/ai-...
AI Is Already Thinking For Us | Built In
The threat AI poses to humanity isn’t rogue algorithms or killer robots. It’s sameness of thought.
builtin.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
convergence by artificial intelligence builtin.com/articles/ai-...
Interesting, insightful, relatable, succinct read ukidlucas.beehiiv.com/p/from-behav... met Uki along this journey
From Behavioral Sciences to a Career in Sensor Perception and AI
Every couple of years, I write a post about my career in which I review the past and consider pivots for the future. It is time to post an update for 2025. Because of AI, this year will be the most transformative.
ukidlucas.beehiiv.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Interesting, insightful, relatable, succinct read ukidlucas.beehiiv.com/p/from-behav... met Uki along this journey
Be aware emotions of others can influence our perception of a situation. Like passing clouds, observe, rather than absorbing or emotionally reacting. Breathe and reset, for example, by stepping outside, listening to music, or focusing on something that grounds you. Your energy is yours to protect.
March 31, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Be aware emotions of others can influence our perception of a situation. Like passing clouds, observe, rather than absorbing or emotionally reacting. Breathe and reset, for example, by stepping outside, listening to music, or focusing on something that grounds you. Your energy is yours to protect.
"worry...about...the effect of Thiel-ism on the culture. When you combine the hostility to democracy and institutional norms with the bankroll of a billionaire you can potentially do some damage." September 21, 2021 time.com/6092844/pete...
Who’s Afraid of Peter Thiel? A New Biography Suggests We All Should Be
Author Max Chafkin argues that Thiel may be the most powerful person in Silicon Valley—and perhaps the world.
time.com
March 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
"worry...about...the effect of Thiel-ism on the culture. When you combine the hostility to democracy and institutional norms with the bankroll of a billionaire you can potentially do some damage." September 21, 2021 time.com/6092844/pete...
guardrails, not roadblocks, for corporate use of AI tools builtin.com/artificial-i...
Why Smart Companies Are Granting AI Immunity to Their Employees | Built In
Employees are using AI tools whether they’re authorized or not. Instead of cracking down on AI usage, consider developing an AI amnesty program. Learn more.
builtin.com
March 15, 2025 at 8:59 AM
guardrails, not roadblocks, for corporate use of AI tools builtin.com/artificial-i...
mushrooms, yeast, oats & barley prevent severe lung inflammation in response to viral pathogens www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ingredient-f...
Ingredient Found in All Mushrooms Can Reprogram Immune Cells to Fight Deadly Flu Infections
A component found in all fungi may provide a shield that prevents flu-related lung damage, according to a new Canadian study.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
March 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
mushrooms, yeast, oats & barley prevent severe lung inflammation in response to viral pathogens www.goodnewsnetwork.org/ingredient-f...
Reposted by Bob Brill
Tech for GOOD:
@stickittofascists.com has created a *real-time* fascism tracking and charting app
And it’s 🔥
www.realtimefascism.com
@stickittofascists.com has created a *real-time* fascism tracking and charting app
And it’s 🔥
www.realtimefascism.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Tech for GOOD:
@stickittofascists.com has created a *real-time* fascism tracking and charting app
And it’s 🔥
www.realtimefascism.com
@stickittofascists.com has created a *real-time* fascism tracking and charting app
And it’s 🔥
www.realtimefascism.com
Reposted by Bob Brill
…okay, who did this? and what’s your beverage of choice, because you should drink for free for the rest of your life
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OPM Reply
Automate response to OPM emails
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March 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
…okay, who did this? and what’s your beverage of choice, because you should drink for free for the rest of your life
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Living means exploring, learning & growing nesslabs.com/big-fears
Turning Big Fears into Tiny Experiments
When you see life as a series of tiny experiments – where the only purpose is to explore, learn, and grow – big fears becomes an opportunity to learn and grow.
nesslabs.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Living means exploring, learning & growing nesslabs.com/big-fears
Reposted by Bob Brill
If you're protesting tomorrow:
"I invoke my rights to silence and counsel and will not answer questions without my attorney present."
MEMORIZE THAT, because aside from asking if you're free to leave (or providing ID if you're in a stop and ID state), that's the ONLY thing you ever say to cops.
"I invoke my rights to silence and counsel and will not answer questions without my attorney present."
MEMORIZE THAT, because aside from asking if you're free to leave (or providing ID if you're in a stop and ID state), that's the ONLY thing you ever say to cops.
February 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you're protesting tomorrow:
"I invoke my rights to silence and counsel and will not answer questions without my attorney present."
MEMORIZE THAT, because aside from asking if you're free to leave (or providing ID if you're in a stop and ID state), that's the ONLY thing you ever say to cops.
"I invoke my rights to silence and counsel and will not answer questions without my attorney present."
MEMORIZE THAT, because aside from asking if you're free to leave (or providing ID if you're in a stop and ID state), that's the ONLY thing you ever say to cops.
Getting your emotions and analysis to work together in handling uncertainty nesslabs.com/your-brain-o...
Your Brain on Uncertainty: The Neuroscience of Navigating the Unknown
When you’re uncertain, your brain activates two key regions, but handling uncertainty isn’t about suppressing emotions in favor of logic. Instead, it’s about coordinating both parts of yourself to res...
nesslabs.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Getting your emotions and analysis to work together in handling uncertainty nesslabs.com/your-brain-o...
Helpful & insightful to read inner & outer struggles by fellow prominent author John Scalzi with awfulness of revolting news on Neil Gaiman: "drew a line though my friendship with Neil Gaiman" whatever.scalzi.com/2025/01/15/t...
Taking Leave
If you want to know when I pretty much drew a line though my friendship with Neil Gaiman, it was when Neil acknowledged that he made moves on his early-20s nanny on her first day of employment. Thi…
whatever.scalzi.com
January 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Helpful & insightful to read inner & outer struggles by fellow prominent author John Scalzi with awfulness of revolting news on Neil Gaiman: "drew a line though my friendship with Neil Gaiman" whatever.scalzi.com/2025/01/15/t...
Stomach turning
For anyone who would like to read but finds themselves against the paywall: archive.is/2025.01.13-1...
archive.is
January 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Stomach turning