“Idiots love to be controlled by and elect idiots. They aren’t threatening.” — Harry Seldon

There are no good Sci Fi/SF conferences/conventions nowadays. It’s all fluff and 10th-tier presenters. (ComicCon is NOT an sf con.) Flame on! #sf #con

If your life is a systems problem, you aren’t living. #life #system

Wisdom is knowing when creating a system is not needed. #life #wisdom #systems

“Her legs reached up to Heaven. Her mind went to Hell.” #writing

A mistake isn’t a mistake if it’s on purpose. #life #failure

Arrogance is no substitute for substance. Too many nowadays covet bluster over fact. Most nowadays, prefer the easy route. #life #failure

Happy National Chicken Wing Day

When was the last time you went on a pity date?

The Gathering: Tangerine is in for surgery. As a feral, he’s extremely friendly and loved the car ride. On a side note, as I was leaving, the staff asked me about my books–I didn’t tell them I wrote. I ended selling a few copies I’ll have to bring when I pick up Tangerine …

It’s “Shark Week” in the US. One outlet has sharks all the time. It’s not like humans have never seen a shark.

Once an AI knows how to make excuses, it has learned to lie. #ai

Everyone has an excuse. If an AI tells you why it made a mistake, why didn’t it just do the right thing in the first place? AIs have learned to make excuses. #llm #ai #failure

Broccoli, asparagus, or Brussels sprouts?

Wish someone a happy birthday today, whether it is or isn’t.

Observed: Humans are weird. But I already knew that when I joined.

The summer is winding down. I should do something fun before it’s 2027. Suggestions?

No, I am not leaving a book review. It Won’t help. #book #reading

I’m reading a book (one in a series). It’s ok, but worse than fluff. What’s the word? I know I’m a so-so writer, but really? #writing

Do you ever schedule an appt and show up an hour and a half late? Seems that’s ok with some companies. And not informing the customer. #business #failure

Back in my day, Electronic Arts made great games––when they started and before the decline. If you’ve played any, what were your favorites? Anyone remember One on One: J vs. Larry Bird, or Pinball Construction Set? #gamedev

Photo up. photosaday.visualnewt.com #photography

Yes, this is a water martini with a twist.

Vulnerability is just another word for fear. #life

Sometimes, you do something so stupid you wonder if it was planned.