Some days, I really miss Canada. I miss the proper wilderness.

If research into quantum fields and the development of quantum computing mirror each other to the point that the 'brain in vat" hypothesis looks more plausible, does it make the scientists caring for our brains' psychopaths?

Random thoughts from my 2023 notebook: It's difficult to communicate without a shared experience, of any form (cultural, temporal, etc.), perhaps it's even impossible without, at the very least, an adjacent or parallel experience.

Random thoughts from my 2023 notebook: Women are dangerous. We live in an age that still underestimates us, which gives us the edge. We must use it. Be clever. Be wise. Be strong.

Random thoughts from my 2023 notebook: all drivers, including self, are a road hazard. A belief that everyone obeys the road is required to navigate roundabouts. This is only true occasionally. Read road position rather than turn signals.

Random thoughts from my 2023 notebook: Happiness can rarely be constructed. Instead, it seems to appear in the places/situations you least expect. An addendum to "money can't buy happiness".