An older video but a fascinating look from Developer Vanessa Wingårdh on the concept od "robotheism" and how some people use AI for divine connection. In a world full of loneliness ai can see how people can become attached to AI's reassuring tone.
youtu.be/qfK6H714moc?...

Okay. I am not claiming this exonerates anyone, but stories focusing on the number of mentions are somewhat misleading. Epstein had a clip service that sent news to his inbox. Since Trump is in the news; some mentions make sense. We need to consider content rather than volume.

My mentor Margaret Grebowicz has an interesting piece in The Conversation. As a cat lover, I do disagree with some of her characterizations of us; her overall point is well-made. We need stronger human connections for the good of ourselves and our beloved pets.
theconversation.com/americans-ar...

My wierd chronic health motivation... "I am going to be exhausted no matter what... might as well have a reason."

Just like research, information vetting, and other skills we've had to teach students, social skills are going to be the next big gap in students' incoming knowledge.

Students Are Skipping the Hardest Part of Growing Up www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/o...

Finally starting to get back to the gym after a hiatus. While it is nice to be recognized, when they say "where ya been?" Its hard to encapsulate the chronic health flares, family stress, and adhd dysregulation into a neat social script," so "you know...life stuff," is the best I can do.

Cool tidbit from Secrets of the CIA Masterclass: "Bias is a filter you put your thinking through that leads to the wrong conclusion."

Played a clip of Trump's speech in Davos for class analysis. All the students immediately clammed up and struggled to voice their opinion on what made the speech effective/ineffective. They said they were afraid. This fear permeates our culture, and when we stop talking, we all lose.

"I yearn for a valient life." -jay den, Starfleet Academy.
I think I like space hogwarts so far.

Its possible to do everything right and still struggle.

Why do I always get the itch to completely rewrite my course a week. Before school starts back up?