Bob Shafer
@refahs.bsky.social
Computer programmer. Bass or guitar or what have you. Noted introvert. Family man.
If USA is detaining foreigners in big camps, isn’t that sort of like holding hostages now? Being held hostage to the system is still being held hostage, but I mean that there might be more to it? Does Putin care that his people, children, are being held, getting sick?
February 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM
If USA is detaining foreigners in big camps, isn’t that sort of like holding hostages now? Being held hostage to the system is still being held hostage, but I mean that there might be more to it? Does Putin care that his people, children, are being held, getting sick?
Just noticed that there’s nothing here that would say what I have been working on! It is called the Principle of Continuation, and it is a new paradigm of science. If anyone asks, I will happily explain further.
February 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Just noticed that there’s nothing here that would say what I have been working on! It is called the Principle of Continuation, and it is a new paradigm of science. If anyone asks, I will happily explain further.
Having spent the last year using AI very heavily and very successfully to figure out things I’ve wanted to figure out my whole life, I’m about done with it for now. Any further advances will only confirm. Other people are waking up too, eg ‘quantum evolution’. It’s the same basic thought.
February 16, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Having spent the last year using AI very heavily and very successfully to figure out things I’ve wanted to figure out my whole life, I’m about done with it for now. Any further advances will only confirm. Other people are waking up too, eg ‘quantum evolution’. It’s the same basic thought.
Did I mention yet how ‘All You Need Is Love’ is, in fact, the way? To put a finer point on it: “Love is the answer, and you know that, for sure.” (“Mind Games” - John Lennon).
February 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Did I mention yet how ‘All You Need Is Love’ is, in fact, the way? To put a finer point on it: “Love is the answer, and you know that, for sure.” (“Mind Games” - John Lennon).
Officer Bill Gannon represented an ideal of law enforcement that was firm but fair, procedural, and fundamentally connected to the community served; it depended on legitimacy and trust. ICE is a show of force, not the methodical, dignity-preserving approach of the Dragnet model of LEO.
February 8, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Officer Bill Gannon represented an ideal of law enforcement that was firm but fair, procedural, and fundamentally connected to the community served; it depended on legitimacy and trust. ICE is a show of force, not the methodical, dignity-preserving approach of the Dragnet model of LEO.
Just deleted all the Meta apps on my phone. That means I’m down to texting, email (sic), and this. And WhatsApp… doh!! Almost all apps deleted.
February 5, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Just deleted all the Meta apps on my phone. That means I’m down to texting, email (sic), and this. And WhatsApp… doh!! Almost all apps deleted.