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I feel the same way.

Another important aspect for me is, that you can physically possess the book. It's difficult to lose it and it cannot be changed.

I wish I could read books digitally, but unfortunately I cannot.

It'd be easier and cheaper for me this way.

CosmicBanya 1y ago

Absolutely would be cheaper. I love libraries for this reason.

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Flow

Agree that paper is a different experience, the value of having lots of books all in one device is very convenient!

CosmicBanya 1y ago

That is a huge perk. Another benefit is the privacy of the book you are reading. Imagine trying to read a book on how to get a better job during your lunch break at work.

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Olive Grove Eggs

I seem to recall that humans are tactile and the connection between holding and turning pages is a major part of the reading experience. Same with writing, holding a pen and putting it to paper somehow is more in synch with the process of recording thoughts.

Maybe that was a thesis from Ned Ludd, :) but it wouldn't surprise me if we find out that the way we have been using tech has screwed up the writing process. What could have been...The classics were handwritten, they seem to have a certain quality.

CosmicBanya 1y ago

There’s definitely something there. I know when I’m trying to work out ideas, I need to write freely without worrying about spelling, grammar, or formatting. If I get caught up fixing little things, it kills the momentum of the idea. But with default word processors, it’s tough—they’re full of signals and alerts that are meant to help but end up distracting me instead.

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Thursday 5∞

Try audio. Listening is much older than reading.

CosmicBanya 1y ago

I’ve been getting into audiobooks lately, and it’s a mixed experience. On one hand, they’re great because I can listen while working out, driving, or falling asleep. I even replay books a few times to really let some ideas sink deep into my subconscious.

On the other hand, some of the ideas require my full attention. I need to be able to stop, think and piece parts of puzzles together for them to really click for me. Again, maybe i’m a slow monkey here. 😂

CosmicBanya 1y ago

I struggle to connect with digital books. Maybe it’s just my monkey brain resisting change, or maybe it’s the low barrier to entry of ebooks that makes them feel less significant. Printing a physical book feels like a kind of proof of work—a higher barrier to entry that might signal greater value. But maybe it’s all in my head, and I’m just slow to adapt. What do you think? #asknostr

CosmicBanya 1y ago

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CosmicBanya 1y ago

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Brisket

GM

The govt can't tax the work you perform directly for yourself.

The govt also can't tax the work that plants, worms, bacteria & animals perform for you. That's why they want you to buy from farmers that use heavy machinery & fancy fertilisers/chemicals.

Since discovering Bitcoin, I've also been rediscovering permaculture. For me, it's been about building resilience rather than becoming self sufficient.

Yesterday I finished planting 84 ice cream bean trees from seeds I collected from my mature tree. I have a long mound of dirt that I made with an excavator last year. I've no idea all the mistakes I've made yet but it's fun to play with nature & life again.

The mature flowering ice cream bean tree (Inga edulis):