I feel like it gets talked about a lot in certain circles, but I’m constantly baffled at just how awful iOS autocorrect has become. It hasn’t been this bad before and it’s something I perceive has gotten progressively worse.
Category: Microblog
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TIL a new word. The kids were asking about whether gold coins are still produced, so we asked ChatGPT. It used a word I didn’t know.
The word “numismatic” refers to the study or collection of coins, paper currency, and other forms of money. It encompasses the examination, research, and appreciation of coins and related objects, such as tokens and medals, from a historical, cultural, and artistic perspective. Numismatics involves the study of the design, production, and distribution of currency, as well as the analysis of their historical context and significance. Collectors and enthusiasts who engage in numismatics often appreciate the historical, artistic, and monetary value of coins and currency.
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I was reading a recent post from Dave Winer and it got me thinking about the fact that I hate having to think about where I should write. It often keeps me from writing. Everything should be as easy as publishing somewhere and deciding (or not) where it shows up.
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How I Say No
As Miles Davis once said, “Time isn’t the main thing. It’s the only thing.” I simply have less time between work, family and hobbies. And I need a lot more time alone than most people. When I’m asked to consult, have my brain picked, mentor or other such things, I have a TextExpander snippet that simply says:
Thank you for thinking of me for this opportunity. At this time I’m over-committed. Please keep me in mind for other opportunities in the future. Be well.
I don’t like saying “no” (FOMO), but saying “yes” to a lot of things means that I don’t have time to focus on the truly important things.
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Thought the warm weather was going to help? Think again. Anyone want to predict what will happen when people are indoors more, say, in the fall or winter?
Obviously some of that gets to the nature of exponential growth. An R of 1.3 isn't *that* different than an R of 1.1, but played out over a few weeks, it makes a lot of difference. Still, a more complete story probably includes premature re-openings coupled with other stuff.
— Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) June 26, 2020
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Panicking With Friends
On March 11, I started a channel on Telegram to keep people informed with dependable information from experts about COVID-19 and I haven’t missed a day. I don’t know how many links there are at this point, it’s a lot.
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There are very few year-end album lists I look forward to every year. Tyler Cowan turned me on to Ted Gioia’s list a few years back and it’s now the one I look forward to most due to the fact that I know almost none of the albums he ever has on his list.
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Just finished reading the latest Superorganizers newsletter from Dan Shipper where Maria Salamanca talks about the OS she built for her life. Really interesting and inspiring. While I do some of the same stuff, Maria is seriously next level.