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Thoughts in Uncertain Times
Because thinking about the world is fun
I started this blog at the beginning of the 2020 New Zealand COVID pandemic lockdown because I wished I had recorded life through the civil emergency of the Canterbury earthquakes. When I started, I had no idea how long the pandemic might last, or how long I might keep writing. In 2023, the pandemic is loosening its hold on the world but there are so many other pressing issues on the horizon and interesting aspects of life to ponder that I am not stopping yet…
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I launched Threads of Connection in Christchurch tonight. Read on for a summary of how I came to write a novel about climate change, bombing as a viable form of protest, and how crucial community is in challenging times.
Why does time in the mountains seem more real than anything else? I'd love to give some politicians a dose of that reality and see if they might come to some sense.
Meme coins are for everybody, including Trump. Since Trump's launch of $TRUMP just before his inauguration, its market cap has risen to USD5 billion. You could have a meme coin too – read on to find out how.
If you think AI dominating the world might be a problem, have you also thought about the risks created by AI's need for vast amounts of energy? How much energy does AI need and where will it come from?
What will it take for humans to act in the face of climate change? Will the LA fires be a tipping point? So far, it's not looking like they will provide the impetus required.
Creepypasta...know what it is? How about peepspeaks? Read more to find out about current (or relatively current) web-based culture.
If aliens landed in central Queenstown, what might they be wanting to do? Visit with our leader? Go bungy jumping? Or maybe go shopping, like all the other tourists?
Are you a dishwasher cutlery tray person? Or a cutlery basket person? What might this say about your personality?
Do you know what a purple squirrel is? Can I not believe in purple squirrels and be one at the same time? I'd like to try.