I’m bothered about it. Even if we ignore the destructive impacts of modern AI, applying physics to non-physics problems is not advancing physics research. Otherwise, the econ Nobel for derivatives pricing (which was an application of the heat PDEs) would also count as a physics prize.

For a while, I was getting fan mail from inmates at the county jail.

When you reach for what you think is a chocolate chip cookie, but it’s oatmeal raisin

Being with my late spouse at the Music Box in Chicago, watching Amarcord (her first Fellini movie), and just seeing her fall in love with a movie in real time was an absolute joy. (Runner up: her showing me Jeanne Dielman, which meant I got to return the favor.)

It’s Friday, I’m waiting for a project to build and get deployed, let’s have some fun!

without downloading any new pics what’s it like dating you?

David Gilmour reprises his soloing on this cover, and the total effect is better than I was expecting: youtu.be/pl8zhYA0BHU

I think I’m a 1. I don’t think I could be intimidating if I tried.

Made some chicken noodle soup tonight. I used a bit too much turmeric, and it could have used a bit more salt, but it’s not an awful first try. (My kid complained it had too many veggies.)

This is my current jam — songs covered in a putative 80’s Polish style. Soundtracking a ride to the Solidarność meeting in Wrocław in your Trabant 601. youtu.be/chh0H1BZeOA

Blue (Da Ba Dee) | Retro Poland Cover

YouTube video by maromaro1337