“We should leave these places behind, there aren’t enough people there for there to be a future.”

NO. WE SHOULD IMAGINE AND FIND WAYS TO SPREAD OUT RESOURCES AND SOCIAL SAFETY NETS. TAX THE RICH.

I had a debate with a co-worker about the trolley problem. I said I would sabotage the trolley somehow to stop it. He demanded that I had only two choices. I think giving people imaginary binary choices is a sign of a scam

And it may sound strange, but your influence might have indirectly helped provide fertile ground for my aviation interest: Instead of being confused or even dismayed at the sheer volume of LAX planespotting streams, I was all "eyyy, that's Sophie's town! Sure, I'll watch planes at Sophie's town!"

You introduced me to a Los Angeles and a California beyond Hollywood stereotypes. Thanks to your clear-eyed and nuanced view of your home and city, I've been steadily growing affection for Angelenos' diversity and tenacity.