Part of the premise behind Noah Baumbach's film "While We're Young" was that Boomers and X-ers (like Baumbach and the film's lead, Ben Stiller) were trying to catch up with new tech, while Millennials (like Adam Driver and Amanda Seyfried) were avoiding it and embracing retro tech. Did that actually happen?
Two articles in my inbox: one about how the AI generation is rejecting AI and another about how Gen Z and Gen Alpha's embrace of AI has led to the collapse of higher education. Is any large group, especially of young people, really going to reject what the tech industry offers.
You've probably seen coverage of the San Diego mosque murders by now. I was struck by one of the city honchoes stating that such a thing is "the worst thing that can happen."
Made me wonder if he would have said the same thing about murders at a synagogue or Christian church . . .
So far there are no rampaging mobs of lefties and muzzies, but the night is young.
Paul D. Thacker on X: "The main critic of @SecKennedy is chair of Sen HELP Committee, @SenBillCassidy who lost his reelection. Senate HELP was formerly run by Richard Burr, the biodefense industry's most powerful lobbyist, who has been working with Cassidy to push out Kennedy. Burr put into place the https://t.co/zZAwnMPzrd" / X https://share.google/awcwQzny3UnB8RZn1
'I Don't Give a Flying F— He Died': NYC Mayor's Office Gives Press Badges to Luigi Mangione Fangirls Caught on Tape Celebrating CEO's Murder https://share.google/2oimmkdqpHipLSUx8
ai: "The Moon's companion tonight is the brilliant planet Venus. Shortly after sunset, look toward the western sky to see a delicate, thin crescent Moon glowing just a couple of degrees away from Venus, which shines brightly as the evening star. Giant Jupiter is also nearby, slightly higher up, making a beautiful trio."
Ran into an acquaintance of some 25 years ago, our boys were cub scouts together. I asked about her son. He’s married, living in Austin, “but they don’t want children.” I can’t tell you how often I hear this. The future belongs to religious conservatives….or Muslims.
Iran war hits Americans with $40bn fuel bill ~ FT "the conflict’s hit to consumers from higher petrol and diesel prices was $41.5bn as of Sunday night — or $316 per US household." https://costsofwar.watson.brown.edu/paper/IranWarEnergyCosts
"The $41.5bn additional fuel outlay exceeds the entire $40bn federal Bridge Investment Program to restore major crossings, the $31.5bn cost of completely redoing the US air traffic control system.
Great comparison against what we could have funded in a month. Also don’t forget the $30-50b in military spend for Iran and lost bases.
Iran will continue to string the US along as long as possible in order to inflict maximum damage on the US economy, Trump’s ratings, US weapon stockpiles, Republican performance in the midterms and the list goes on. And Russia and China are in on the game.
Chicago is about to lose the Bears to Indiana because Lets Go Brandon Johnson has been to busy trying to do....something. Anything...
Even Jabba the Hutt Pritzker has had enough with the most unpopular mayor in the country for ignoring the issue for three years.
Just like the democrats ignored rapist Swalwell for years.
Hey KKKak/Richsockpuppet/paidActbluetrollaccount(TM): when are you going to release the Swalwell files? Hello? Hello? Why haven't you said anything about Swalwell, KKKak? Whatever happened to "no one is above the law???"
This evening, the sky is clear. Jupiter is setting in the West, in austere beauty. But where is Venus? A couple days ago, Venus was there, almost as bright as Jove, a little to the NorthWest. Tonight? Gone-gone!
A little research at Fourmilab reveals, that Venus is behind the crescent Moon. Luna. She'll be back, don't you worry.
When babies are first becoming capable of responding to what they see, they learn to follow an object with their eyes. Presumably, because the object contrasts strongly with the background. A bright blue ball, say. Then, when they get a little older, they start to recognize that the object continues to exist, even when it goes behind another object. At this point, we have gone from analyzing the 2D visual field, to conceptualizing a 3D Universe. That is, the 2D sensory input, is easier to organize, and use to make predictions, if you catalogue it in a 3D filing system. Yes?
This corresponds to the transition from a heliocentric Ptolmeaic system of cosmology, which describes what is seen -- a procession of lights on a 2D celestial sphere -- in terms of mathematical objects defined in that 2D space, to a Copernican paradigm, which describes what is seen -- again, a procession of lights on a 2D celestial visual sphere -- as the projection on the 2D visual perception space of motions occurring in a 3D physical space.
Just wanted to chime in with a few more of my favorite novels for whom it may concern: 1. A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich- I ballyhooed this a few months ago but it's worth repeating. This book exceeded all expectations. The daily routine of a prisoner in a Siberian gulag after WWII. Great characters and storytelling, grim misery tempered with dark humor in effortlessly readable working-class prose. One of the rare books that I didn't want to end. 2. Tropic of Capricorn/Tropic of Cancer- A twofer here by Henry Miller. A rapscallion's adventures in Paris and New York City. The protagonist is a struggling ne'er-do-well who is always hustling up some angle to get money, food, booze, or a piece of ass. Crazy characters in desperate situations rendered by a hilarious and irreverent narrator. Great storytelling. 3. The Day of the Locust- A madcap tale of down and out oddballs in depression era Hollywood. Zany, politely raunchy, and absolutely hysterically funny. Storytelling that makes you laugh out loud a lot. 4. Pale Horse, Pale Rider- A collection of three novellas by Katherine Anne Porter, all set in rural Kansas around the time of the first World War. Not a lot of laughs in these ones, just great writing, great storytelling, and some shocking twists touching on love, duty, fate, and death. 5. The Talented Mr. Ripley- A riveting crime novel with superb writing by Patricia Highsmith. A compelling study of a sociopathic character that seduces the reader until you find yourself rooting for wickedness to prevail, or at least get away with murder. Bonus recommendation: The 1960 technicolor movie Purple Noon starring handsome charmer Alain Delon. This flick is just brilliant and beautiful, full of twists and turns, and for those who don't do subtitles, the English-dubbed version was so well done, so seamless, the voices so suitable and perfectly synchronized with the speakers you'd swear the original was filmed in English.
You might ask, if the 2D Ptolmeaic model describes, and even predicts, the motions of the lights visible in the sky, every bit as well as the much more complicated 3D Copernican model, in what sense is the Copernican model better? Well. The Ptolmeaic model can tell you where Venus will be. And it can tell you where Luna will be. But when Luna and Venus are both in the same place, as they are this evening, the 2D Ptolmeaic model offers no clue as to which one you will see. Whereas, the 3D Copernican model says that Luna is much, much closer than Venus, and you will always see the celestial object that is closer. Duh.
Also, if you wanted to, say, land a mechanism on Venus, as has been done, the Copernican model will allow you to figure out how to do that. Whereas, in the Ptolmeaic model, it's not even clear what that would mean. The lights in the sky are lights in the sky. No more, no less. They are not objects like the Earth, where it might be possible to "land".
"A little research at Fourmilab reveals, that Venus is behind the crescent Moon. Luna. She'll be back, don't you worry.l
This is incorrect. That would be an occultation of Venus; a rare event and a big deal. I checked two sources. This is no occultation of Venus occurring tonight.
There IS an occultation of Venus by the moon next month, June 17, visible from the US. Unfortunately, it's at 3 in the afternoon. It should be observable with a telescope. I may give it a try
"It amuses me to no end when white liberals act like they are the saviors of black people, and it’s even more amusing when black politicians who grew up just as much, if not more, “privileged” than the white people they whine about don the racial hero cape. Cory Booker has wanted for nothing, except maybe hair and a non-grating personality, but he knows “struggle” because, well, his skin color."
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Part of the premise behind Noah Baumbach's film "While We're Young" was that Boomers and X-ers (like Baumbach and the film's lead, Ben Stiller) were trying to catch up with new tech, while Millennials (like Adam Driver and Amanda Seyfried) were avoiding it and embracing retro tech. Did that actually happen?
Two articles in my inbox: one about how the AI generation is rejecting AI and another about how Gen Z and Gen Alpha's embrace of AI has led to the collapse of higher education. Is any large group, especially of young people, really going to reject what the tech industry offers.
California Burning
The spell is definitely broken, I’d say, lol…
https://x.com/InTheTrenchesUK/status/2056113289210241335?s=20
You've probably seen coverage of the San Diego mosque murders by now. I was struck by one of the city honchoes stating that such a thing is "the worst thing that can happen."
Made me wonder if he would have said the same thing about murders at a synagogue or Christian church . . .
So far there are no rampaging mobs of lefties and muzzies, but the night is young.
Paul D. Thacker on X: "The main critic of @SecKennedy is chair of Sen HELP Committee, @SenBillCassidy who lost his reelection. Senate HELP was formerly run by Richard Burr, the biodefense industry's most powerful lobbyist, who has been working with Cassidy to push out Kennedy. Burr put into place the https://t.co/zZAwnMPzrd" / X https://share.google/awcwQzny3UnB8RZn1
Silly rabbit of course not
Houston area expecting 5” of rain this week. Rain in forecast everyday through Memorial Day.
Theres a twist
https://x.com/LeDirectInfo/status/2056120848784794078
Did it look yellow and green like that in real life?
The light from the sun is white. Any color is from the atmosphere.
Trump administration creates $1.8bn fund for victims of government ‘lawfare’ ~ FT
I guess Comey should be one of the first beneficiaries of the fund, given Trumpty's acts of meritless lawfare against him.
But they say its a yellow sun
Racist
Trump Says Planned Iran Attack On Hold After Gulf Leaders’ Request ~ WSJ
If he keeps making threats he won't follow through on, surely he will get a different result. Isn't that what Einstein would say?
BREAKING: Mark Fuhrman To Meet With O.J.
I dont think so
Now johnnie cochrsne and oj might have a confab
The left is unhappy that attacks have been put on hold, preventing them from whining some more about Trump's War.
Yes they dont care about the iranian people or the american people
'I Don't Give a Flying F— He Died': NYC Mayor's Office Gives Press Badges to Luigi Mangione Fangirls Caught on Tape Celebrating CEO's Murder https://share.google/2oimmkdqpHipLSUx8
ai: "The Moon's companion tonight is the brilliant planet Venus. Shortly after sunset, look toward the western sky to see a delicate, thin crescent Moon glowing just a couple of degrees away from Venus, which shines brightly as the evening star. Giant Jupiter is also nearby, slightly higher up, making a beautiful trio."
"Strategic brilliance is the aggregation of haphazard, self-defeating actions." – Don Tzu
Mark Fuhrman To Meet With O.J.
Didn't even know he was sick.
The TACO meme has the ironic effect of giving Trump's actions, even expressly announced ones, an element of surprise.
Ran into an acquaintance of some 25 years ago, our boys were cub scouts together. I asked about her son. He’s married, living in Austin, “but they don’t want children.” I can’t tell you how often I hear this. The future belongs to religious conservatives….or Muslims.
Iran war hits Americans with $40bn fuel bill ~ FT
"the conflict’s hit to consumers from higher petrol and diesel prices was $41.5bn as of Sunday night — or $316 per US household." https://costsofwar.watson.brown.edu/paper/IranWarEnergyCosts
"The $41.5bn additional fuel outlay exceeds the entire $40bn federal Bridge Investment Program to restore major crossings, the $31.5bn cost of completely redoing the US air traffic control system.
Great comparison against what we could have funded in a month. Also don’t forget the $30-50b in military spend for Iran and lost bases.
Iran will continue to string the US along as long as possible in order to inflict maximum damage on the US economy, Trump’s ratings, US weapon stockpiles, Republican performance in the midterms and the list goes on. And Russia and China are in on the game.
Chicago is about to lose the Bears to Indiana because Lets Go Brandon Johnson has been to busy trying to do....something. Anything...
Even Jabba the Hutt Pritzker has had enough with the most unpopular mayor in the country for ignoring the issue for three years.
Just like the democrats ignored rapist Swalwell for years.
Hey KKKak/Richsockpuppet/paidActbluetrollaccount(TM): when are you going to release the Swalwell files? Hello? Hello? Why haven't you said anything about Swalwell, KKKak? Whatever happened to "no one is above the law???"
This evening, the sky is clear. Jupiter is setting in the West, in austere beauty. But where is Venus? A couple days ago, Venus was there, almost as bright as Jove, a little to the NorthWest. Tonight? Gone-gone!
A little research at Fourmilab reveals, that Venus is behind the crescent Moon. Luna. She'll be back, don't you worry.
California Fried
When babies are first becoming capable of responding to what they see, they learn to follow an object with their eyes. Presumably, because the object contrasts strongly with the background. A bright blue ball, say.
Then, when they get a little older, they start to recognize that the object continues to exist, even when it goes behind another object. At this point, we have gone from analyzing the 2D visual field, to conceptualizing a 3D Universe. That is, the 2D sensory input, is easier to organize, and use to make predictions, if you catalogue it in a 3D filing system. Yes?
Amazing all the citizens just throwing up political ads for Pratt. I've never seen people so engaged. By a mayor's election!
I had no idea she was such a Communist
This corresponds to the transition from a heliocentric Ptolmeaic system of cosmology, which describes what is seen -- a procession of lights on a 2D celestial sphere -- in terms of mathematical objects defined in that 2D space, to a Copernican paradigm, which describes what is seen -- again, a procession of lights on a 2D celestial visual sphere -- as the projection on the 2D visual perception space of motions occurring in a 3D physical space.
Just wanted to chime in with a few more of my favorite novels for whom it may concern:
1. A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich- I ballyhooed this a few months ago but it's worth repeating. This book exceeded all expectations. The daily routine of a prisoner in a Siberian gulag after WWII. Great characters and storytelling, grim misery tempered with dark humor in effortlessly readable working-class prose. One of the rare books that I didn't want to end.
2. Tropic of Capricorn/Tropic of Cancer- A twofer here by Henry Miller. A rapscallion's adventures in Paris and New York City. The protagonist is a struggling ne'er-do-well who is always hustling up some angle to get money, food, booze, or a piece of ass. Crazy characters in desperate situations rendered by a hilarious and irreverent narrator. Great storytelling.
3. The Day of the Locust- A madcap tale of down and out oddballs in depression era Hollywood. Zany, politely raunchy, and absolutely hysterically funny. Storytelling that makes you laugh out loud a lot.
4. Pale Horse, Pale Rider- A collection of three novellas by Katherine Anne Porter, all set in rural Kansas around the time of the first World War. Not a lot of laughs in these ones, just great writing, great storytelling, and some shocking twists touching on love, duty, fate, and death.
5. The Talented Mr. Ripley- A riveting crime novel with superb writing by Patricia Highsmith. A compelling study of a sociopathic character that seduces the reader until you find yourself rooting for wickedness to prevail, or at least get away with murder. Bonus recommendation: The 1960 technicolor movie Purple Noon starring handsome charmer Alain Delon. This flick is just brilliant and beautiful, full of twists and turns, and for those who don't do subtitles, the English-dubbed version was so well done, so seamless, the voices so suitable and perfectly synchronized with the speakers you'd swear the original was filmed in English.
You might ask, if the 2D Ptolmeaic model describes, and even predicts, the motions of the lights visible in the sky, every bit as well as the much more complicated 3D Copernican model, in what sense is the Copernican model better?
Well. The Ptolmeaic model can tell you where Venus will be. And it can tell you where Luna will be. But when Luna and Venus are both in the same place, as they are this evening, the 2D Ptolmeaic model offers no clue as to which one you will see. Whereas, the 3D Copernican model says that Luna is much, much closer than Venus, and you will always see the celestial object that is closer. Duh.
Also, if you wanted to, say, land a mechanism on Venus, as has been done, the Copernican model will allow you to figure out how to do that. Whereas, in the Ptolmeaic model, it's not even clear what that would mean. The lights in the sky are lights in the sky. No more, no less. They are not objects like the Earth, where it might be possible to "land".
"A little research at Fourmilab reveals, that Venus is behind the crescent Moon. Luna. She'll be back, don't you worry.l
This is incorrect. That would be an occultation of Venus; a rare event and a big deal. I checked two sources. This is no occultation of Venus occurring tonight.
There IS an occultation of Venus by the moon next month, June 17, visible from the US. Unfortunately, it's at 3 in the afternoon. It should be observable with a telescope. I may give it a try
"It amuses me to no end when white liberals act like they are the saviors of black people, and it’s even more amusing when black politicians who grew up just as much, if not more, “privileged” than the white people they whine about don the racial hero cape. Cory Booker has wanted for nothing, except maybe hair and a non-grating personality, but he knows “struggle” because, well, his skin color."
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2026/05/19/its-not-1950-anymore-but-democrats-are-still-racists-n2676290
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