What I'm Reading / Watching

Here's the beginning of a weekly compendium of some things I have found interesting on the internet and beyond. Suggestions? Email leaving@mm.st

Ed Zitron's "The Ai Haters Manifesto" makes some good points about investing in people vs. tech giants to improve our global workforce.

I have been watching past HOPE conference videos on Archive.org. This video from HOPE H2K (2000) (from about 2:45 until 19:30) is really fun.

Speaking of Archive.org, you can talk to Eliza and decide if you prefer it to talking to Claude.

After narrowly escaping NYC before torrential rain and flooding, I learned about how the NYC Subway dries out.

I learned how to get flying toasters on my Mac in the year of our lord 2026.

I found a reason to never get married, because David's Bridal is selling your information (along with lots of others).

I looked in the couch cushions for my Hollywood Video card.

What are you reading and watching? Let me know- leaving@mm.st.

Until next time.
-Veve

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