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If you can be seen, you can be killed.
The writer reflects on the negative impact of social media on mental health and laments missed opportunities for human connection. The passing of a kind acquaintance and news of others’ illnesses further deepens their sense of isolation. Contemplating the poem “No Man Is An Island,” they consider re-engaging with humanity and taking small steps forward.
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China as an existential threat?
In 1981, I prepared for a trip to the Persian Gulf amid concerns about Iran and the USSR. Today, the focus has shifted to semiconductor control. China’s economic challenges include slowing growth and high debt, with potential global impact. China is investing in semiconductors and AI to become a technological leader, shaping the global economy.
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I have an idea
I’m sure someone else has thought about this already so maybe I’m thinking someone else’s thought ten years after them? The future is here and was laid out by the likes of Arthur C Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury and yes even Elon Musk. I have recently been engrossing myself with AI which is good…
Crazy Old Gringo 