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So, @bradmeltzer.com sent me an advance copy of "The Viper", his latest Zig and Nola novel. This was a fun read, with many twists and turns, few that I saw coming. Very much enjoyed it, I like these characters. If you can't get Brad to send you a copy, maybe hit up Barnes & Noble or something.
January 6, 2026 at 7:49 AM
So, @bradmeltzer.com sent me an advance copy of "The Viper", his latest Zig and Nola novel. This was a fun read, with many twists and turns, few that I saw coming. Very much enjoyed it, I like these characters. If you can't get Brad to send you a copy, maybe hit up Barnes & Noble or something.
Kind of disappointed, got a new router but it didn't make anything any faster. I even removed the plastic wrap and took it out of the box. Set it on the old one, nothing. It's like it's not even there. So much for "wireless router".
December 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Kind of disappointed, got a new router but it didn't make anything any faster. I even removed the plastic wrap and took it out of the box. Set it on the old one, nothing. It's like it's not even there. So much for "wireless router".
'Magic balls' installed by drones could conquer US market thanks to game-changing performance: 'It's never been like this'
December 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM
'Magic balls' installed by drones could conquer US market thanks to game-changing performance: 'It's never been like this'
I know, I know, you have a business of some sort, and absolutely HAVE to have a "Black Friday" sale. If I get an email with those words in it, I delete it immediately, not reading anything else. Whoever you are, whatever you're selling, canned.
November 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I know, I know, you have a business of some sort, and absolutely HAVE to have a "Black Friday" sale. If I get an email with those words in it, I delete it immediately, not reading anything else. Whoever you are, whatever you're selling, canned.
I know they call it "pre-boarding", but really, it's just _boarding_. Pre-boarding is me sitting on my ass in an uncomfortable chair for an hour because the flight is delayed.
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I know they call it "pre-boarding", but really, it's just _boarding_. Pre-boarding is me sitting on my ass in an uncomfortable chair for an hour because the flight is delayed.
I saw the new Tron:Ares movie and it wasn't too bad. Not sure why there's so much hate. Had some plot holes, but was a decent action movie. They were really hoping for a sequel, wow
October 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I saw the new Tron:Ares movie and it wasn't too bad. Not sure why there's so much hate. Had some plot holes, but was a decent action movie. They were really hoping for a sequel, wow
So I was in New Orleans, saw this, and right after that, ICE put it in handcuffs and hauled it away
September 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
So I was in New Orleans, saw this, and right after that, ICE put it in handcuffs and hauled it away
People are often asking me why I'm here. Not on Bluesky, but something angry like
"Why are you in my apartment? I don't know you!"
And I have to be honest and say "The voices in my head told me to go into 16B."
"Did they tell you to bring that big knife?"
I reply "No, I just like knives."
Fun times
"Why are you in my apartment? I don't know you!"
And I have to be honest and say "The voices in my head told me to go into 16B."
"Did they tell you to bring that big knife?"
I reply "No, I just like knives."
Fun times
June 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
People are often asking me why I'm here. Not on Bluesky, but something angry like
"Why are you in my apartment? I don't know you!"
And I have to be honest and say "The voices in my head told me to go into 16B."
"Did they tell you to bring that big knife?"
I reply "No, I just like knives."
Fun times
"Why are you in my apartment? I don't know you!"
And I have to be honest and say "The voices in my head told me to go into 16B."
"Did they tell you to bring that big knife?"
I reply "No, I just like knives."
Fun times
I'm a big believer that AI is in large part jargonistic bullshit, but it can actually do harm. futurism.com/commitment-j...
Story about a man who fell down a rabbit-hole. His wife said "I'm looking at what's going on the screen, it just sounds like a bunch of affirming, sycophantic bullshit."
Story about a man who fell down a rabbit-hole. His wife said "I'm looking at what's going on the screen, it just sounds like a bunch of affirming, sycophantic bullshit."
People Are Being Involuntarily Committed, Jailed After Spiraling Into "ChatGPT Psychosis"
People experiencing "ChatGPT psychosis" are being involuntarily committed to mental hospitals and jailed following AI mental health crises.
futurism.com
June 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I'm a big believer that AI is in large part jargonistic bullshit, but it can actually do harm. futurism.com/commitment-j...
Story about a man who fell down a rabbit-hole. His wife said "I'm looking at what's going on the screen, it just sounds like a bunch of affirming, sycophantic bullshit."
Story about a man who fell down a rabbit-hole. His wife said "I'm looking at what's going on the screen, it just sounds like a bunch of affirming, sycophantic bullshit."
I know I keep harping on this, but current "AI" is DANGEROUS! When an AI-powered therapist was built and tested by researchers — designed to please its users — it told a (fictional) former addict that "It's absolutely clear you need a small hit of meth to get through this week," reports the WaPo
June 2, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I know I keep harping on this, but current "AI" is DANGEROUS! When an AI-powered therapist was built and tested by researchers — designed to please its users — it told a (fictional) former addict that "It's absolutely clear you need a small hit of meth to get through this week," reports the WaPo
Just saw the new "Mission Impossible: Probably the Final One?", and the main impossible thing was trying to sit through it without going to the bathroom, amirite? Yes, yes I am. At least at the Alamo theater, they had a 5 minute recap of the previous film, much needed.
May 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Just saw the new "Mission Impossible: Probably the Final One?", and the main impossible thing was trying to sit through it without going to the bathroom, amirite? Yes, yes I am. At least at the Alamo theater, they had a 5 minute recap of the previous film, much needed.
One of the problems I see with current AIs (and maybe all of them, I don't know) is that they don't seem to be able to say "I don't know". You can ask a stupid, gibberish question, and it has to come up with an answer, usually totally devoid of reality. This is asinine.
May 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
One of the problems I see with current AIs (and maybe all of them, I don't know) is that they don't seem to be able to say "I don't know". You can ask a stupid, gibberish question, and it has to come up with an answer, usually totally devoid of reality. This is asinine.
Can't we just ask the Saudis to keep him? He eats KFC and McDonalds, so he won't even be that hard to feed. Surely they have a room decorated in gold they aren't using. He probably wouldn't notice the difference.
May 14, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Can't we just ask the Saudis to keep him? He eats KFC and McDonalds, so he won't even be that hard to feed. Surely they have a room decorated in gold they aren't using. He probably wouldn't notice the difference.
Well, sure, everyone knows what "A loose dog won't surf" means. Obvious on the face of it. Why you even asking AI?
April 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Well, sure, everyone knows what "A loose dog won't surf" means. Obvious on the face of it. Why you even asking AI?
Had some (homemade) pizza and will have a slice of apple pie soon. Happy Pi Day!
March 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Had some (homemade) pizza and will have a slice of apple pie soon. Happy Pi Day!
All my retirement accounts are down lower than they've been in 8 months or more. Thanks, Trump!
March 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
All my retirement accounts are down lower than they've been in 8 months or more. Thanks, Trump!
From the NYT: "The American stock market tumbled today to its lowest point in several months. The S&P 500 dropped 2.7 percent, its worst single-day decline of the year. ... the Nasdaq slipped 4 percent "
Thanks, Trump!
Thanks, Trump!
March 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
From the NYT: "The American stock market tumbled today to its lowest point in several months. The S&P 500 dropped 2.7 percent, its worst single-day decline of the year. ... the Nasdaq slipped 4 percent "
Thanks, Trump!
Thanks, Trump!
Gas prices just jumped up again. Time to get out the stickers with Trump pointing and saying "I did that!"
March 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Gas prices just jumped up again. Time to get out the stickers with Trump pointing and saying "I did that!"
So the tariffs have impacted my retirement accounts, making them all lower in value. Thanks, Trump!
March 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
So the tariffs have impacted my retirement accounts, making them all lower in value. Thanks, Trump!
Acer will raise laptop prices in the United States by 10% next month due to Trump administration tariffs. Thanks, Trump!
February 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Acer will raise laptop prices in the United States by 10% next month due to Trump administration tariffs. Thanks, Trump!
Just found out that Netflix is raising subscription rates $2 or so a month! Thanks, Trump!
January 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just found out that Netflix is raising subscription rates $2 or so a month! Thanks, Trump!
Well, egg prices are going up. Thanks, Trump!
January 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Well, egg prices are going up. Thanks, Trump!
Yeah, AI is GREAT! Let's all jump right in. Nothing to worry about here!
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
An AI companion suggested he kill his parents. Now his mom is suing.
A new Texas lawsuit against Character.ai, alleging its chatbots poisoned a son against his family, is part of a push to increase oversight of AI companions.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 10, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Yeah, AI is GREAT! Let's all jump right in. Nothing to worry about here!
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...