I think it depends on how you mean by freedom as well. "Freedom to" vs "Freedom from". Society is a tradeoff between these.

A lone person or dog is free to do whatever they want, but must rely entirely on themselves for everything.

A member of a tribe or pack gains freedom from worrying about hunger, hunting/gathering as a group is easier. Freedom from worrying about violence, as you have more power in numbers. Freedom from having to take care of every facet of your life, because tasks can be specialized and the results shared.

Wolves are pack animals. The ones that selected for domestication would have been the most submissive of the group, not the alpha animals. That's why dogs generally prefer an owner who's in control.

Many times I've met dogs that "just don't listen", but funnily enough they listen to me, because I know how to use intonation and body language to communicate with them. I notice this especially with dogs raised & trained by women FWIW. The dogs seem happier when someone is in control, that's what they expect & respect. My last 2 dogs were exactly like this, looking for someone to lead them. Initially badly behaved, but quickly fell in line.

I think a majority of humans are this way too actually. They would prefer being part of a group, even if it means giving up some of their freedom. Looking through history this seems to be the case, tribes and societies form because of it. Without modern conveniences living a life by yourself would have been very hard.

Gemini on my phone, I just share the YouTube link to it. I assume any LLM can do similarly though. I appreciate the timestamps so I can drill down if I actually want to investigate further. A lot of videos have mostly filler these days I find, so this can help avoid a lot of unnecessary blather.

That doesn't make for a funny note sadly. It is the correct way though 👍

*platitude to appeal to the lowest common denominator & drive engagement*

*violently clicks delay update*

Back when I supported businesses running Macs we never did the X.0 upgrade. Let others be the bug testers, and wait for the fixed version. You save a lot of pain that way. This applies to any OS honestly 👍

Yeah. The timestamps are nice for that too. Drill down to the actual content, skip the fluff.

Exactly. A 2 hour listen/watch or a 2 minute read 👍

Run plebsvszombies.cc to see on your own list. It's the best tool to track Nostr contracting.

Night gigi

Understandable, I've felt the same from time to time lately. Family & IRL things are far more important. 🤝💜👋

Tortillas & gozangas

I think you're reading a lot into a GIF.

I don't really watch podcasts, and wouldn't want to be on one personally, FWIW. Not really my style.

You can just feed that 2 hour podcast into an LLM and get an easy to read summary, rather than wasting your life watching filler and ad reads.

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Definitely looking into this...

#yousaidyoudnevertell

One of my favorite uses of LLM is to save hours of my time by getting the gist of a long video I'll never have the time to watch.

LLM output:

The video features a conversation between host Aubrey Marcus and cannabis expert Ryan Sprague, who discuss the "psychedelic" and psychological aspects of cannabis use. They focus on reframing how people view the effects of the plant, particularly negative ones like paranoia.

Here are the main points from the discussion:

* Paranoia is a Feature, Not a Bug

Sprague argues that the paranoia or anxiety often felt during cannabis use is actually a beneficial "feature" rather than a negative side effect. He suggests that these feelings reveal the user's internal state, ego, and hidden fears. Instead of fighting it, he recommends sitting through the discomfort (which he notes often passes in about 90 seconds to a few minutes) to break through to a "bliss state" [00:36], [03:42].

* "Tuning In" vs. "Tuning Out"

A distinction is made between using cannabis to "tune out" (numbing oneself to forget a bad day) versus "tuning in" (using the altered state to examine one's life). Sprague shares a personal anecdote about how early use helped him realize he was unhappy in his job and needed to take responsibility rather than just escaping the feeling [01:57].

* Cannabis as a "Gatekeeper"

Challenging the old "gateway drug" propaganda, Sprague describes cannabis as a "gatekeeper." He believes that if a user cannot handle the introspection or intensity of cannabis, it acts as a guardian, signaling that they may not be ready for deeper psychedelic experiences or that they need to look inward before proceeding [02:20].

* Active Participation and Integration

The speakers emphasize that cannabis is an "active technology" rather than a passive medicine like a painkiller. It requires the user to participate in the process. The goal is "integration"—taking the temporary state of mind achieved with the plant and turning it into a permanent personality trait or perspective without needing the substance constantly [01:15], [10:26].

* Intimacy and Relationships

Sprague discusses how cannabis has functioned as a "teacher" in his own relationship, helping to facilitate deeper intimacy and communication with his partner over their eight years together [01:42:12].

* Discernment and Personal Responsibility

The video concludes with a strong disclaimer that cannabis is not for everyone. They stress the importance of discernment, noting that there are many ways to reach higher states of consciousness (such as meditation or breathwork) and that no single path is the "only" way. Users must be honest with themselves about whether they are using the plant to grow or simply to numb themselves