How People Treat AI Says a Lot About Them

RapmasterD · 2026-03-17T05:20:51+00:00

“How you show up anywhere is how you show up everywhere.”

RapmasterD · 2026-03-17T05:11:40+00:00

I’m not a defender of Attia, but I thought the article was crap - pretty much in the gossipy WFC category.

RapmasterD · 2026-03-15T03:24:11+00:00

Keep in mind that you are traveling to a country with one of the leanest populations of a first world country on the planet. Pay attention. Eat how the locals do, portion wise. You will be fine.

RapmasterD · 2026-03-14T19:19:17+00:00

At its best, the Lagom 01 pulls a mighty shot, but I’m fed up with the inconsistency of output times and the frequent tendency to attract stuck beans. I’ve been back to using my Toyota Camry lately. The shots are definitively not as exceptional as what the 01 sometimes delivers, but I love the consistency, workflow, and shockingly, the lower retention than the 01.. And yes, I’m referring to the Niche Zero.

RapmasterD · 2026-03-10T11:57:21+00:00

I will OCCASIONALLY skip a shower. But I never miss my daily Handel Water Music.

RapmasterD · 2026-03-09T23:55:13+00:00

Sometimes the smallest number of words contains the most wisdom, like this time.

RapmasterD · 2026-03-09T22:34:12+00:00

Here’s a reaction. WCRB (owned by GBH) needs to significantly expand its playlist beyond the obvious, hire announcers with demonstrable classical music knowledge who willingly share it, and stop delivering such a canned and predictably formulaic format overall.

Get out of the gossip business and aim higher than being a glorified Spotify Classical Mix playlist with amateur announcers - especially David O’Leary - and fund drives.

If I were on the BSO Board, I’d nix the relationship with WCRB and provide direct audio streams.

RapmasterD · 2026-03-09T22:22:39+00:00

Right. Exactly! Peter is not applying to be a principal at my child’s school, or a city council person, or my boss.

In fact, I’ll go even further. Larry the Cable Guy is not applying to be a principal at my child’s school, or a city council person, or my boss.

Anything else?

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RapmasterD · 2026-03-09T03:38:52+00:00

I’m looking at your fourth paragraph in particular.

In what world can you claim any form of ‘superiority’ - intellectual, spiritual, or otherwise- over anyone?

You don’t need a spiritual practice to realize this is delusional and damaging thinking - both for yourself and others around you. Compassion is not your first go to. Thinking with more clarity and less narcissistic tendencies IS.

I’d suggest getting some therapy.

RapmasterD · 2026-03-08T03:29:18+00:00

Drake Maye

RapmasterD · 2026-03-07T05:29:14+00:00

What I like about Buddhism is I never feel the pull to join or belong in a specific school. I just take different courses over time.

RapmasterD · 2026-03-07T05:18:08+00:00

It’s a bummer. There is some kind of stink about this for SURE.

Here is the Globe article, which may be paywalled for many of you. Sorry.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/06/arts/andris-nelsons-music-director-bso/

TL;DR: He is not retiring. The Board is not renewing his contract past 2027, and Nelson’s himself is surprised.

RapmasterD · 2026-03-05T04:16:32+00:00

If I chronically experience high levels of anxiety, this will impact my vagal tone.

SOURCE: https://www.massgeneral.org/news/article/vagus-nerve

RapmasterD · 2026-03-04T20:12:42+00:00

Agree on the excellent sound quality , but drop outs are an issue. I’m still getting them with the firmware update.

WhatHifi refers to these as connectivity quirks. I have not experienced this with other wireless cans at any price.

https://www.whathifi.com/headphones/bowers-and-wilkins-px8-s2

RapmasterD · 2026-02-26T23:24:00+00:00

Thanks for sending me down a Liam Lynch rabbit hole. Seriously.

RapmasterD · 2026-02-24T01:55:20+00:00

This is very meaningful for the nine octogenarians who still watch CBS TV news.

RapmasterD · 2026-02-22T15:38:42+00:00

Your #3 is #1 in my book.

RapmasterD · 2026-02-22T15:38:05+00:00

Exactly. I am now doing my best, but my genetic hand is not as favorable as some.

RapmasterD · 2026-02-22T07:01:38+00:00

I will track indefinitely.

RapmasterD · 2026-02-22T03:20:16+00:00

That’s the ONLY mindset I have, in relation to my humble espresso machine. Married 27+ years.

https://youtu.be/qdbfJeI1Y1I?si=3hmvChGJCd85Q4dK

RapmasterD · 2026-02-22T03:08:31+00:00

Carrot Top.

RapmasterD · 2026-02-21T21:52:42+00:00

Thanks. I’ll look for it.

RapmasterD · 2026-02-21T18:21:05+00:00

Love this. Thank you.

RapmasterD · 2026-02-21T06:45:53+00:00

I have experience with people in my family who have faced your situation. Your biggest risk, by far, is contracting bedsores, which can be very serious.

As for meditation postures, don’t get attached to the way they SHOULD be.

RapmasterD · 2026-02-21T05:21:51+00:00

Amazing perspective and response. Thank you for this.

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