Troy

Soil programmer and code pruner.

Gratitude is one of the most powerful tools you have.

Liberty over freedom.

Community is security.

The antidote to fear is confidence.

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2026-04-22 02:10:09 UTC

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24 columns in total! That is, if I didn't miss any. 🤣

2026-04-22 02:05:55 UTC

https://images2.imgbox.com/d4/53/7atTYN2o_o.jpg
Last year's babies, ready for larger pots this year. I've got my work cut out for me!
#opuntia #cactus

2026-04-22 01:40:06 UTC

https://images2.imgbox.com/20/6a/1r6LGZrP_o.jpg
https://images2.imgbox.com/81/47/k49kROYz_o.jpg
Here is my first. The surviving portion in the first picture is finally getting close to the size it was before my mis-managed winter a couple years ago. I love how thick these "Scopulicola x Bolivian Torch" varieties get.
#trichocereus #cactus

2026-04-21 22:36:27 UTC

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You probably know this, but make sure to dig up the rhizome.
If you want a specific species, you can buy different ones at:
https://bamboogarden.com
There are some varieties that are good for building AND culinary. 😀

2026-04-21 20:10:21 UTC

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It's the movie before the "first" Mad Max movie! 😜

2026-04-21 14:49:06 UTC

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I gave up on Coinos. Too many issues with being unable to send or receive. Getting hacked multiple times doesn't help either.

2026-04-21 14:47:52 UTC

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Why spread it here then?

2026-04-21 14:46:13 UTC

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500 billion eons. And not one day longer.

2026-04-21 14:43:29 UTC

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Primal used to not serve up media for me. At least, not unless I wanted to wait minutes for each still image. Videos were frequently presented as a black rectangle.
Recently, they've sped their ability to display still images, but some glitches have shown up. I've seen more corrupted files (ending with bin.heic, or something like that). Video continues to frequently not work.
My preferred method for posting still images is to upload them to an image hosting site, then share the link on Nostr. It's more dentralized, and puts the job of image hosting in the hands of a specialist. I guess another option would be to have a Nostr client specifically for uploading pics, even if it's not a client you like for regular use.

2026-04-21 14:01:10 UTC

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Call them out like Ryan has. It helps clear out the chaff!

2026-04-21 13:57:21 UTC

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From my observation, authentic interaction on Nostr is more valuable than polished content. Maybe that's be different if I had breasts to share 🤷🏻‍♂️

2026-04-20 23:26:12 UTC

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That's how you do Bamboo Rescue! The one pictured was "rescued" in that same fashion. 😀

2026-04-20 22:50:32 UTC

https://images2.imgbox.com/ff/6d/mRLhpxFV_o.jpg
https://images2.imgbox.com/b9/0c/t0VCdIeH_o.jpg
https://images2.imgbox.com/47/f7/lVgOYmdP_o.jpg
Oh shoots!
Some Bamboo Rescue survivors thriving in the start of this growing season.
#bamboo

2026-04-20 14:31:28 UTC

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Why do we "dial" them? Why do people say "podcast"? Inquiring minds want to know!

2026-04-20 13:50:41 UTC

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It's true that most people don't understand what protocols are, or (sometimes) the ones they're using. However, pitching apps won't necessarily bring new people in.
The way to market something is to display the benefits of the product/service, and to differentiate it from the competition (uniqueness).

2026-04-19 17:51:08 UTC

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I keep coming back to Amethyst 0.94.3 🤣

2026-04-19 17:47:38 UTC

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It's important to listen to the body! 😀

2026-04-19 17:16:08 UTC

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You posted this 10 minutes ago. What's the hold up??? 😜😜😜

2026-04-19 17:14:18 UTC

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The first rule is, "delete any mute lists that were created by any other clients". Then they are stored where other clients can erase theirs. 😀

2026-04-19 17:11:14 UTC

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I understand preferring asphalt to concrete for the impact of running. I don't agree with it, but I understand the decision. What I don't understand are bicyclists that:
1. Are only doing it for recreation (i.e. they're not trying to get to work, or doing it specifically for transportation)
2. Choose roads that have no shoulder
and ...
3. Position themselves in the left 1/3rd of the lane when cars are behind them, instead of riding on the white line.
I had one last weekend trying to wave me to pass, while we were going through uphill curves. As if I'm going to take suggestions from a total moron.

2026-04-19 17:01:56 UTC

Nostr synchronicities.
https://image.nostr.build/1679851b4ef8b830e35dd63011801410bb9fa493b4fa23b898b25320434ea4a9.jpg

2026-04-19 16:59:32 UTC

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Romans! 😜

2026-04-19 03:57:24 UTC

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Primal isn't showing your videos,
https://image.nostr.build/bf7d81a280723adb36f20d9567b5733c81120c449df4b67a7d41ad296f9de5cf.jpg

2026-04-18 17:08:54 UTC

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I hear that's good luck. 😜

2026-04-18 04:24:37 UTC

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I'm not sure they do much with it. It doesn't even cover the interest payment.

2026-04-17 22:05:14 UTC

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All I remember from my few months using it was a horrible interface full of kludges.

2026-04-17 22:04:00 UTC

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The final reply should be, "I'll take care of that tonight."

2026-04-17 21:52:02 UTC

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Holy shit! Total score!

2026-04-17 17:17:08 UTC

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It sounds like you're in tune!

2026-04-17 15:13:48 UTC

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But wasn't that a result of the nearly eternal conflict between France and England? 😜

2026-04-17 13:50:09 UTC

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What about finger ???

2026-04-16 23:43:36 UTC

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If a shitcoin ad comes with titties, let them have the ad-space!

2026-04-16 20:14:47 UTC

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I see it gaining traction in the last decade, but maybe that's specific to my region. 🤷🏻‍♂️

2026-04-16 07:09:58 UTC

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Ciatoshi ... it's even in the name!

2026-04-16 07:06:15 UTC

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A consultant for guitarists? 🤔 Welcome to Nostr!

2026-04-12 18:13:18 UTC

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Or time to seek a competing app.

2026-04-12 18:11:53 UTC

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I frequently do. It's really not so bad.
Going a week would have me scrambling for new income, but I have a vast skillset outside of computing.
Going a month would have me wishing I had doenloaded more resources. I should probably grab an archive of wikipedia while I can. Mostly for historical info.

2026-04-12 18:06:26 UTC

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My response to someone saying this was "Brilliant".
#nevent1q…ggg7

2026-04-12 17:56:20 UTC

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I was thinking, "He must be referring to a newer vehicle." I've replaced several alternators, and it's always been easier than expected. Only one was a post-2000 vehicle though.

2026-04-12 16:01:11 UTC

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I've been thinking about making an org based on repealing laws. Even when legislators find one they don't like, they usually make a new one to counter the old one, instead of just repealiing and getting the old law off the books.

2026-04-12 07:20:11 UTC

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What if it was a long time ago?

2026-04-12 07:14:05 UTC

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Not really. My dad used to steal from me to teach me lessons about hiding my money, etc. That might have been good if I was the type of son to not listen to him, but I always heeded his advice elsewhere.
All it really did was make him a thief, and teach me not to trust him.
Being disrespectful to your own children is horrible parenting.

2026-04-11 22:09:22 UTC

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<- whispers, "protocol".

2026-04-11 04:34:26 UTC

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Darn Primal. 😥 All I get is a black rectangle.

2026-04-10 23:40:46 UTC

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It's a way of preserving eggs for a year, or two, without refrigeration, by using the mineral lime. The term comes from putting them in glass jars.
Chickens usually don't produce as many eggs in winter, and produce an abundance in summer, so this is a great way to balance that out. Or to have spare eggs on hand if predators take out a good portion of your flock. That's common in spring when predators need to feed their young.
https://www.amodernhomestead.com/water-glassing-eggs-for-long-term-storage/

2026-04-10 23:24:43 UTC

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"Deleted from Substack's database, after being sent to a centralized verifier; who will keep it and sell it, while collecting multiple instances of it from other sources/clients."

2026-04-10 22:15:16 UTC

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It looks like it's time to start glassing!

2026-04-10 15:30:53 UTC

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Last night, when I had my sound off, it was difficult to read. So I turned on my speaker after seeing your repost just now, and immediately turned it off.

2026-04-10 13:45:24 UTC

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Or pepper spray 🤣

2026-04-10 02:22:52 UTC

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If you're really in business, currency isn't the focus. There are acceptable terms, but the focus is elsewhere after that's been established.
This makes me think of something like "Federal Reserve Notes Coffee", or "Spanish Peso Skin Care." You're right, but more like putting a pig on lipstick.

2026-04-10 02:17:36 UTC

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That's not saying much.

2026-04-10 02:16:49 UTC

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Gimmicks will get washed away.

2026-04-09 15:16:13 UTC

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I'm here to warn new users of Nostr that DMs don't really work. They might work, sometimes. Maybe.

2026-04-09 14:20:28 UTC

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Whaaaaat??? I'm not sure if I believe this. We've had people almost as great pretend to join, like Bezos and Musk. If I do believe it, this made my day!
Welcome to Nostr!

2026-04-09 00:25:13 UTC

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I think that's called "bad marketing". Trying to be different, but not providing the customer with what they want.

2026-04-08 02:18:18 UTC

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Yes. My wife has been pointing out how in western culture a "grey character" must either return to being evil, or die saving the hero of the story. They can never become a good person.

2026-04-07 23:39:33 UTC

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There are two versions of the book.
[SPOILERS BELOW]
In the original story, Alex is "cured", then tries to get the gang back together. They've all grown up, have wives and kids, and aren't interested.
So, Alex finds some teens, and forms a new gang. After some sorties with them, he comes to the realization that this behavior is immature, and quits.
In the edition that was bound (no pun intended) for the UK, they removed the part where he realizes that gang life is immature.

2026-04-07 15:26:16 UTC

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I watched this "solo" when I was in primary school. Flipping through channels, I saw guys in clown masks, and decided to watch. The scene quickly turned violent, and I knew I probably shouldn't be watching it. So far, no ill effects.
#nevent1q…rgjq

2026-04-07 03:18:11 UTC

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One of the greatest movies made! If you watch closely, you'll see James Earl Jones in his debut. Peter Sellers plays multiple roles, and hits a home run with each. George C Scott's performance is impeccible.
When Slim Pickens arrived for an audition, he was wearing his normal attire: cowboy hat, cowboy boots, jeans, and a western shirt. The film staff thought he had dressed in costume to be "in character".
When production started, Kubrick didn't intend for the movie to be a comedy, then realized that a comedy was better suited.
If you haven't seen it, now you have a chance!
#nevent1q…9ple

2026-04-06 13:33:28 UTC

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I decided to see if there are any books about iodine supplementation, and found a plethora! A new rabbit hole, with plenty of room.

2026-04-06 13:21:05 UTC

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Yes, I stand corrected!

2026-04-06 13:17:01 UTC

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10k of ?

2026-04-06 12:15:45 UTC

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What other movie is being discussed here?

2026-04-06 12:14:12 UTC

There's a good reason why the <flash> tag died.

2026-04-06 12:05:43 UTC

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Your klanker has failed you. This hits well on 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10.

2026-04-06 11:57:11 UTC

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What's the criteria the score is based upon?

2026-04-06 06:51:44 UTC

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I guess it depends on who you want to see your pics/vids. 🤷🏻‍♂️

2026-04-06 02:38:11 UTC

https://media.tenor.com/0bCFeOtEO0wAAAAM/real-genius-val-kilmer.gif

2026-04-05 19:08:25 UTC

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Chill, it's a joke.

2026-04-05 19:04:16 UTC

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"Old enough to consider your mom as jail-bait!" -Mahdood 😜

2026-04-05 18:49:18 UTC

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In the same way that authors are better off having someone else proof-read/edit their works, nearly every dev is the worst person to QA their code.
In the commercial world, a large part of being a QA engineer is the psychology of informing a dev that their code isn't perfect.
In the non-commercial world, many devs prefer to ignore any (or all) criticisms, aside from the program crashing, or complete failure of some basic functionality. Even then, I've seen where devs say they don't care about the user. I'm baffled why those devs publish to begin with.
Even the devs that do care about making a polished product, they often can't put themselves in the position of ignorance and lofty expectations that many users will have. In fact, most people are not good about putting themselves in someone else's shoes. A vast majority of people cannot overcome their own bias.
It really takes someone with a good imagination to create proper tests, outside of the rote panel of test cases. The best replacement to that is "the actual user", but when devs ignore a message that translates to "more work, and not really fun work", they'll tend to turn a blind eye.

2026-04-05 18:32:36 UTC

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The floppy that confused normies, since it wasn't floppy. Some normies thought those were "hard disks".

2026-04-05 18:03:06 UTC

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Necrophilia, eh?

2026-04-05 17:58:59 UTC

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I've been researching subjects, collecting all the data contained in the articles, and re-editing (and sometimes writing) to publish a complete story. These articles are from mainstream news sources and science journals.
Almost all the published articles that I find are written by AI, and there's something shocking I've learned. AI is really shitty at writing. Nearly every article I've read would not get a grade above a "D" from any of my grade-school English teachers. There are constant run-on sentences. Sentences that are broken into pieces and stitched together, in a way that makes readability a total nightmare. The regular misuse of punctuation is rampant.
Todays articles are like six-fingered hands in an AI "photo". THEY SUCK.
I'm still baffled that writers have been fired to be replaced by something that is such an abyssmal failure. My only explanation is that people probably only look at the headlines and tell-tale bulleted points before the intro, and then move on.
I'd prefer your "English as a second language" writing to any of that crap.

2026-04-05 15:52:26 UTC

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Even if I wanted to waste money on an unlimited plan, instead of getting more sats or seeds, it wouldn't make my connection any faster.

2026-04-05 15:24:03 UTC

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There are a lot of Americans still using AOL email too. 🤷🏻‍♂️

2026-04-05 06:32:05 UTC

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I prefer to have my images hosted outsidr of the Nostrverse. I could see removing it as a default, but removing the option entirely is gross.

2026-04-04 17:49:51 UTC

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"Here's my second book on 'How you're relay setup is wrong'." 😀

2026-04-04 04:20:17 UTC

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What about the guy who named the town?

2026-04-03 16:37:13 UTC

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As if the other Fridays are bad. 😜

2026-04-03 16:27:58 UTC

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Oops, I was wrong about 5-MeO-DMT, that's bufotenine. DMT is just DMT. 🤦🏻‍♂️

2026-04-03 16:10:37 UTC

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There's a theory that DMT (5-MeO-DMT) might exist in nearly all plants, just in small amounts. Psilocin is 4-HO-DMT, so it's not toofar away in a molecular sense.
I'm assuming that tobacco must be easier to genetically alter, or we're just more used to it. One of the early genetic lab exercises was splicing a gene into tobacco plants from fireflies (or something that glows), to make the roots glow in the dark.

2026-04-03 03:29:52 UTC

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God offers it, but it doesn't happen until ... ? I was ready to forgive my father as soon as I made it clear that I was no longer accepting his abuse. He never took me up on it. So in that sense, just like God, I forgave. That doesn't mean he was a good person, which was what my original note in this thread was about. Not all parents are saints.

2026-04-02 15:58:25 UTC

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From my experience in competitive speech, and doing radio, I can't listen to most audio shows.
Just because someone owns wrenches and a lift, doesn't mean they're a mechanic.
Just because someone has a microphone, and the ability to record/stream, doesn't mean they're any good at speaking, and especially interviewing.
I can also tell that most hosts don't listen to their own shows, which is imperative when broadcasting.

2026-04-02 04:38:25 UTC

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So, you're saying God forgives everyone automatically? There's no need to ask for forgiveness?
Also, just because I can point out that not all parents are respectful to their children does not mean that I blame everyone else for anything. I would think that a "man" calling me a child could see that.

2026-04-02 00:30:03 UTC

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They can add another row if they move all the seats closer together, but then the tray tables will be in your gut.

2026-04-01 20:08:03 UTC

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There's no way to just clear the data on iPhone without an uninstall?

2026-04-01 13:38:47 UTC

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I, on the other hand, do mind industrial food. 😜

2026-04-01 07:52:47 UTC

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Go straight to the source.
I don't know what your tech skill level is, but if you can use Obtanium, to pull directly from Github, etc, then you don't have to deal with bad gatekeepers. (I almost wrote gaytekeepers as a typo, but maybe that's more appropriate).

2026-04-01 07:49:16 UTC

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Sapstore

2026-04-01 06:39:26 UTC

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You can't forgive someone that doesn't have remorse.
In fact, forgiving someone that isn't sorry is disrespectful. It's an "I'm better than you" power play.

2026-04-01 05:49:54 UTC

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That's a tough one, because I usually prefer to go to new places, and I've been to Norway a couple of times. However, it's one of the few places that's more beautiful than the paradise I call home.
I would probably choose Japan though. I haven't been to Asia, and I would love to visit rural areas of Japan.

2026-04-01 05:45:33 UTC

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I'm the same way with cinnamon flavoring. It tastes horrible. Meanwhile, cinnamon itself is wonderful. How can anyone think they are similar?

2026-04-01 05:34:56 UTC

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Thank you so much for this message. I've been looking forward to hearing from you. May the peace that you hold continue to spread.

2026-04-01 04:40:41 UTC

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The more I run into poor quality, the more I find myself saying, "I guess I'll have to build my own!"
I do think our current state of goods needs more of that. Planned obsolescence and weak subscription models aren't what people want.

2026-04-01 04:36:23 UTC

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The story I mentioned is just the first 36 minutes of the youtube video. I listened to it last night to see if my memory was accurate after ~10 years. 🤣
I think a "quantum double" is thinking small. I see it more like infinite versions of ourselves. I played with jumping from one quantum state to another, and had an interesting result. When talking to family members about my past, we have stories that differ to the point of "not being possible".
I'm wondering that if I were to do it again, and to a greater extreme, if I would appear insane to the people that are closest to me, since there may be even a greater disconnect in our memories. I guess, if there are infinite states, one could keep their past entact while changing quantum states, but that's probably beyond novice level.

2026-03-31 15:44:40 UTC

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I would say it comes down to choosing battles. If a pre-built component becomes regularly hostile (Axios), it's better to forge your own. Doing that for every component, even the ones that are solid, can have you never leaving the forge.
I worked with a guy in 2006 that wanted to do privatized space flight. I was excited about his lofty goal. Over the next couple of years, I started learning that he continually wanted to build everything himself. Flightsuits, the components of flightsuits... he probably wanted to mine the metals too.
Learning to leverage the work of others is important, it's how great things are built. At the same time, blindly relying on others is destined for failure.

2026-03-31 15:32:00 UTC

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I was going to suggest that people write their own, but that seems like a fogotten paradigm. Thankfully, it's not.

2026-03-31 15:01:46 UTC

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In other news... burner phone sales are on the rise.

2026-03-31 15:00:04 UTC

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Time for everybody to fork I guess. 🤷🏻‍♂️