Lapsed computational social scientist. Blasphemous orthodox jester with Discordian allegiances, nerdy habits, burrito affinities, and a big computer. 🇺🇸
i don’t think all emotions are accessible at all ages of life. there are emotions i can sorta remember from childhood that are more like ghosts now. and there are some now that no child can conceive. but there is not real awareness of the transition
if you had told me pre-kids that one day i'd feel zero disgust reflex at having my 3yo blow his nose directly into my bare hand (in a pinch), i would not have believed you
"Sorry for the delayed response!
Middling generative AI has fundamentally altered the strategic balance between offense & defense in the war for our attention, so I have chosen to ignore this messaging channel.
Out beyond kino & slop, there is a field. I'll meet you there."