Be the Long Tail that you wish to see in the world.
"When I wasn't sure what the word charisma meant, I met Steve Jobs and then I knew."
- Larry Tesler (https://www.pbs.org/nerds/part3.html)
I like to bounce random things off Claude to see if any signal comes back. "Miles per block" has a slow start, but each bulletpoint in this one cuts a little deeper:
> Ah, I see! Thank you for clarifying. You're looking for a more metaphorical interpretation of "miles per block" as a concept related to technological progress. That's a fascinating perspective. Let's explore some metaphorical consequences and extrapolations:
1. Accelerating pace of innovation:
- "Miles per block" could represent how quickly society advances with each technological breakthrough.
- We might measure progress not in years, but in technological "blocks" or paradigm shifts.
2. Uneven development:
- Some fields might advance rapidly (high miles per block), while others lag behind (low miles per block).
- This could lead to societal imbalances as certain sectors outpace others.
3. Perception of time:
- Our sense of time passing could be tied to technological advancements rather than traditional calendars.
- "It's been three major AI breakthroughs since we last met" instead of "It's been two years."
4. Societal adaptation rates:
- "Miles per block" could represent how quickly society adapts to each new technological shift.
- We might measure cultural flexibility by how many "miles" of progress we can handle per "block" of innovation.
5. Ethical distance:
- The gap between technological capability and ethical frameworks could be measured in "miles per block."
- We might ask, "Are our ethics keeping pace with our innovations?"
6. Knowledge obsolescence:
- Skills and knowledge might have a "half-life" measured in technological blocks rather than years.
- Education systems might need to be restructured around this new tempo of change.
7. Economic disruption cycles:
- Business models and entire industries might rise and fall within the span of a few "blocks."
- Economic planning could shift to a "per block" basis rather than annual or quarterly.
8. Generational divides:
- Instead of Millennials or Gen Z, generations might be defined by the major technological "blocks" they lived through.
- "I'm from the pre-AI block" or "I grew up during the quantum computing blocks."
9. Progress measurement:
- Nations might be ranked not by GDP, but by their "miles per block" - how much they advance with each technological leap.
10. Psychological impact:
- Mental health issues related to the pace of change could be described in terms of one's ability to cope with the "miles per block" of society.
This metaphorical view of "miles per block" offers a new lens through which to examine our relationship with technological progress and its impact on various aspects of society. It highlights the accelerating and sometimes uneven nature of advancement, and how it shapes our perception of time, progress, and even our identities.
Would you like to delve deeper into any of these ideas or explore other metaphorical angles?
"one's ability to cope with the "miles per block" of society". Damn.
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Nostr Community Notes
The under-appreciated magic of nostr is that it's a message oriented protocol. Relays are just one way to distribute them. nostr:note16w6aapgvuh9cqc7a78v5qw3ae4d7urms0skqjwcjqjmxh9f4k7rqtcqw48
This is better nostr:note13rardalrsl0jhp2vfdcm5vz4mxys8ssal5jm8v7dglleehvwxfls97eg98
There are actually reasons why most people didn't pour money into Bitcoin from the start.
No, Bitcoin was the one that didn't fail. There was at least e-cash, egold, hashcash, Bit Gold, and B-money
Wat. Was this on purpose? Had other coins discussed this at the time?
How did you know that? Who are you talking to? Where dis you say you were going to be in ten minutes? How did you know how to get there?
Smartphones already do this.
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Have you shared a breakdown of costs? I've been looking for information on the realities of running a relay.
Sign Things And Stay Humble
This is far from the last time a country is going to shut social media down.
Don't worry, Bluesky has its own problems
The problem is that people want someone to tell them what to think. If they came to the same conclusions independently, it would be almost impossible to shut them down.