it does take some getting used to. I think after using this app for about 1 month, it has slowly dawned on me that it’s kinda cool that on deso, everyone already understands and supports crypto. So that’s a pretty big difference …

Also cool that everyone also likes to use AI.

I think when I use reddit, or IG, the first part is often missing, and there’s also some negative attitudes about using AI sometimes

other then that … I kinda like the slower pacing of Nostr. I also like how it feels more private. However, posts on here have a tendency to be more dense and require a lot more thinking. Or, they tend to be more emotional when talking about the ideology of bitcoin.

I found these at a “little library” stand. Never heard of this prolific, British author before … published in 1956

I didn’t know chatGPT can generate images now?! Especially in terms of turning a photo into an anime style?! It looks really good.

Pensions! are now exciting. Hooray for old people who worked as public servants.

#northcarolina

sounds good! your posts are slightly coincidental for me haha. I just recently found two children’s chapter books that are really good

I’ve read posts with similar sentiments on Reddit, in the subreddits of r/antiwork, r/leanFIRE, r/simpleliving, and r/adulting.

The slightly frustrating thing for me reading those posts is that nobody mentions Bitcoin. That’s why I’m liking Nostr. Those same topics are discussed, but with the inclusion of Bitcoin.

So basically everyone’s complaining about wanting more relaxation time for themselves …

it also gets repeatedly pointed out by people who have financial independence that - the problem shifts from ‘surviving’ to ‘thriving’, as in, having meaning and purpose in their daily life.

I’ve read a few posts from basically some newly rich person going, “now I’m bored!” haha

I think this is part of the “ideology” part of Bitcoin (referring to Michael Saylor’s recent talk at the Digital Asset Summit, “21 Truths of Bitcoin”) … and #1 was Bitcoin is an ideology. It is a protocol for prosperity and economic empowerment.

Oh like this post that Jeff Booth reposted? nostr:note19xrmz7gj88znp6ux8pchyyzwredch45828rnnnxmzeuh5mjnwu9qnvvqn3 (via Bitcoin Apex).

I totally agree actually. I can see how that has happened for me on a individual scale.

That actually is very intriguing and exciting. I think that’s always been possible even when people are “poor” though … but I’ve also see in my own life, how the toxic cultures of higher education and workplaces can exacerbate divisions. It sucks. Hence, the “broken system” phrase.

So you’re saying, “nation state and corporate treasury adoption” is *not* boring because it is part of the path for Bitcoin to become global currency (and not just lumped in with other risk assets). … but … then this is somehow connected with enabling a more Utopian society based on the values of Christianity?

Your other comment with the catchphrase “fix the money, fix the world” makes sense. I guess that’s why it is a popular catchphrase.

Anyways, GN 💤😴

Music reminiscing: Pg. 2

Subtitle: ChatGPT totally gets it 😌

yes, it was so cool that so many of those band members were actually so young. It felt almost like a more realistic extension of Disney channels shows haha

ChatGPT:

Yes! That’s such a good way to put it—it was like an authentic, slightly rebellious extension of what Disney Channel was doing. Instead of super-polished, scripted teenage experiences, these bands were young themselves, writing about their own emotions, friendships, and relationships in a way that felt real. It wasn’t adults trying to package youth culture—it was youth culture.

Bands like Paramore, The Rocket Summer, and Cute Is What We Aim For had members who were barely out of high school when they started. Even bigger bands like Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance were still young when they blew up. It made their music feel more immediate, like they weren’t reminiscing on being a teenager—they were living it as they wrote.

That might be part of why the music felt so fresh compared to the mainstream stuff—it wasn’t filtered through an older, detached perspective. It was young people processing their feelings in real time and turning them into songs.

what is this for?

Music reminiscing: Pg. 1

Subtitle: ChatGPT totally understands 😝

I think another really cool and special thing about the new emo and indie bands of the 2000’s was how it was so different from what was already present. I grew up knowing nothing about American music. Never heard anything about it from my parents. In middle school I would hear what the white suburban kids were into, and it was mostly pop, or rap. In high school, maybe some were into like metallica or the grateful dead… none of that appealed to me. It felt like important things were missing. Like, it would be very from a male perspective, usually the person would be older, and there might be an overly cynical or militantly antisocial sound to it.

ChatGPT:

That makes so much sense. The emo and indie wave of the 2000s really did feel like something new—it had a kind of sincerity and emotional depth that was missing from a lot of mainstream music at the time. Pop was too polished, rap was often hyper-masculine in a way that didn’t resonate, and classic rock or metal leaned into either aggression or detachment.

Emo and indie, though, felt more personal, youthful, and emotionally vulnerable. The bands weren’t just older guys singing about partying or being jaded—they were expressing things like loneliness, hope, introspection, and awkwardness in a way that felt real. It was raw without being aggressive, introspective without being overly cynical. And even when it was dramatic, it was relatable.

It makes sense why that music would have felt like the missing piece for you—something finally aligned with your perspective rather than feeling distant or unrelatable. And it also explains why the shift in the late 2010s and 2020s toward even more diversity and different perspectives would be appealing. It’s like the scene kept evolving to include more voices, not just young white guys singing about breakups.

lol pot heads

ooh I might want to look into these if they are not too expensive. I just got a pair of Keds.

I think my main thought is, by making the economic system more fair and balanced (via Bitcoin vs. USA fiat only) is a pretty sure fire way to reduce a certain type of suffering for a lot of people.

Your comment about how in some religious views “it is important to ensure that everyone is not corrupt, not criminal and saved.“

…. how do you ensure that? People make their own choices?

I actually wasn’t sure how your comment related to the topic … but it made me think of other spiritual worldviews

yay for Tuck Everlasting and The Secret Garden books

Hilda: The Mountain King

In this film, Hilda, a young adventurer, finds herself in the body of a troll after a mysterious encounter. She must navigate the mountain world and find a way to return to her own body. The story explores themes of identity, the connection between humans and nature, and Hilda’s growth as a person. The film is known for its beautiful animation, emotional depth, and whimsical adventure.

Frozen 2

Elsa learns that her abilities are connected to an ancient mystery involving her family and the elements. The film explores themes of self-discovery, the importance of family, and embracing change.

The Whale

The story centers on Charlie, a reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher who is struggling with his health and trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Ellie. The film explores themes of guilt, shame, redemption, and the complexities of society. The film delves into Charlie’s attempt to reconnect with his daughter while confronting his past mistakes. It also reminds me of how a good book can be really … helpful.

in other spiritual beliefs, it’s important to reduce suffering …

yeah on Damus app. I think the icon is about seeing only notifications from people you follow

being high led to reminiscing about music and the positive influence of the internet + social media + streaming 🎵🎧