I’ve been encouraged lately that my 23 yo daughter (who is definitely a product of her generation) has been on this rabid kick to preserve physical media. She buys books and CD’s and DVD’s. In her car, she listens to an album as it was meant to be listened to. She and her sisters read whole books OUT LOUD to each other. I may have screwed up as a mom 1000 ways, but this makes me very proud.
My 27 year old hates social media, only has a FB account for family connections (never actually posts anything), and still does game nights with her friends. My 16 year old son? Not so much... (though he has zero social media accounts because we wont allow it).
My girls all still have and use social media, but I’m encouraged by their distaste for “sticky iPad kids”—very small children who are given an iPad to keep them quiet in public. I hope that feeds a general distaste for social media going forward.
Saying that tech is cleaner for the planet than cardboard and paper (both of which come from *trees* and return to *dirt*) is as dumb as claiming that electric-powered cars in the Midwest (where the electricity comes from... coal) are better for the environment than gas cars. What about the environmental costs of harvesting all those rare earth metals for the processors in the VR? Not to mention the human costs, a la Ukraine and places like it.
Besides, virtual dumbbells are not going to shape our biceps. Virtual tree climbing is not going to build the neural networks necessary for balance and strength and assessing risk. A virtual dog or spouse is not going to elicit the same tactile-snuggle-beside-me sensations and hormonal responses that a real, live, warm one will.
Garbage. All of it.
Reminds me of the gizmo Jeff Childers described recently ... a pocket-sized thingy that will purport to know us better than we know ourselves as it continuously assesses our every action and word.
As for the gizmo Childers described, sounds like an invention YNH would have endorsed since he honestly believes AI can know us better than we know ourselves:
All reality is suspended when one thinks one is a god....it may not be hubris or even manipulation but straight-up self-deception. Tucker was a genius in revealing this during his interview with Cruz, Tucker regularly said "I believe you believe that...." It's a level of altered reality that we simply do not understand. Unless, we are the crazies. :)
Yes, notice how all the "plans" lead to WEAKENING and DEATH of masses of populations. Wolves in Sheep's clothing! All these false fronts about how it's all to "help" the earth. Massive deception - and these "select" humans keep rolling along with their plans. MONEY is what enables them - by paying off many people to enact whatever is needed for their plans. Stop the money sources - stop these insane acts of destruction.
Mao did the same, killing millions. Part of it was having the different groups be pitted against one another, publicly ostracizing groups - making them the enemy to others, and giving "rewards" for success of one group over another.
There needs to be unity, despite the efforts to divide.
No thanks, Marky Z. I’ll keep my books and my pictures, and ALL MY THINGS if it’s all the same to you. Don’t care for a fake, hollow world. But go on and getcha some of that
Human interaction is essential for life itself… the survival of all living things. It’s so clear they’re trying to kill off life on this planet and I truly hope more and more humans wake up and resist.
Your comment reminded me of the mentally, physically, but most of all emotionally damaged children brought up in the Romanian orphanages during the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu’s rule. Neglected without adequate human contact.
I do remember that. I recall seeing video that was absolutely chilling .
The division that has been created will be our downfall if we don’t see through it and start coming together. “United we stand -divided we fall” are not just lyrics to a song.
This AVR stuff is what happens when one has (way) too much money. Assumed brilliance. Assumed idolship. Assumed influencer. Mark isn't worthy, he's merely a wannabe who got lucky and now has the power of money to play genius overlord. He's a blight.
This is not much different than the augmented reality I can create for myself with a fifth of Black Velvet. I can become suave, debonair, witty, handsome, ten feet tall and bulletproof. Unlike the next-day doozies I get, which will eventually fade away, the hangover from Zuck’s version won’t wear off.
thanks, Jenna. Here's to being relational with other people in person--listening to them, talking with them, and inspiring them. I'm old and who knows how much time I have left, but I want to be relational with people when I go out - even if it's a couple of minutes at the grocery check out or passing someone on the natural trail near my home. I want to listen to and support the younger people as they talk about their hopes and dreams - maybe it's the hair stylist who cut my hair or the young doctor who's just beginning their career. It's their future not mine. I just watched the movie version of the musical Hair (1979) again yesterday. I saw it as a live performance when it first was produced. I was 16. I loved the music and the excitement of it as a teen/young adult but I didn't really understand the context in which I was living the things that inspired that musical. Watching the movie yesterday, I saw the foundations of what we're living today with government control. My wish is for the kids today to find their own rhythm, passion, and ideals. Perhaps the job of the older generation is to think about what legacy we want to leave. I am a voluntary storyteller to grade school kids (not reading books but standing there telling the story and acting out the characters). They love it! I don't know how a virtual experience of that would compare with the joy and kindness that comes with in-person storytelling - and the stories are full of wonderful lessons for them to think about and decide how they want to be. And I get joy by being with the kids in such a special way. "One small step for mankind" I guess. In truth, it's a spiritual matter for me.
You remind me of my Children's Literature prof back in 1971, who totally mesmerized a huge class of soon-to-be elementary teachers with her delightful "told" tales! I've never forgotten her!
Aaaaand that's why we are going to live with the Amish! Who's with me?!
Unfortunately, augmented reality is going to provide an escape for the vast majority of people who just want to hit the pause button from running the rat race all day, all week, for months, weeks, years, and decades on end. It's easier, it feels more real, and you can do it from the comfort of your own home, car, parent's basement, neighbor's couch, etc.
Ugh, I'm going outside for a walk to smell the real grass and roses. Screw Zuckerborg and the rest of the technocrats that want to control and monitor every minute of our lives!
We have a good sized Amish community up here in the NW part of PA and not one of them ever wore a mask in a store or restaurant during covid. And no one ever asked them to. I saw my work around! LIngOL
Oops. Typo. Going to area where your neighbour is at least 10-20 acres away and lots of Amish folks. At this point, I truly have more in common with them then any city folk!
Other: delusional. But what else can you expect from someone so stupid rich that he hasn't done anything practical for himself in years. Humans create art and handicrafts; grow flowers and veggies in the sun and soil; feel sand beneath our feet, hot showers on aching muscles, and hugs; taste pickles and fruit, savor steaks and crunch nuts; master instruments and sing together; read books and write poems with pen and ink on paper ~ These things bring joy. How sad that he can't see that. And we must fight the stealing of our joy.
"wonder about something without Googling the answer" - Gasp!!! You mean people should actually *think*??? Heavens! What a horror! They might not just swallow the propaganda wholesale!
Next time we are at Yellowstone, you enjoy your virtual bison, I'm going to keep photographing the real thing. Is it dangerous? Of course it is, but life is meaningless without a bit of thrill, adventure... reality!
First things first! Thanks, Jenna for talking about anything but WWIII/Middle East. Talk about the world’s largest distraction and division creating psy-op!? Later gator!
This girl is going on the reservation-like full on analog farmer/homesteader type cowgirl! I have been in serious “training” for over 3 years and this is our family’s answer to the transhumanism shenanigans! More on this later.
The only way to stop this fecking blasphemy bullshit is to say NO! Don’t buy anybody Zuckerborg’s garbage gadgets! I am serious as a whorehouse on fire. If the sheep don’t adopt and purchase, then the money doesn’t flow and Zuckerborg’s evilness dies in my imaginary whorehouse fire 😳🤯
It all goes kaput in the dumpster fire of evil satanic ideas. 💥🔥💯❤️
We The People hold all the power to put a screeching halt to this nonsense. Now, go plant a garden, walk on the beach, get some much needed sun, read a book (any book will do for now), ride a bike, unplug and let your beautiful big brain imagine and create, and pray 🙏
For the last three mornings, I have taken my organic cotton sheet out to my lawn and laid in the sun. No sunscreen! No sunburn either. Can’t stay out too long because the heat has been oppressive here.
And what’s very weird is that I haven’t seen any chemtrails!
Love, love it! The sun is God’s gift to all things loving and healing. I get out in my garden for a few hours every morning puttering and sometimes obsessing (I admit my desire for the unattainable perfection!) over every bloody plant 🌱. I get my dose of God’s sunlight and free my chaotic mind of the world’s BS! 🙏❤️💯💥
Once again I’m glad to be this age! 72 and reading real books, playing real ping pong(yup we have a table), cook real food, boat on our real lake, hike up a real mountain, and watch real sunsets. Zuck is a real dick and doesn’t have a clue what a real person is. So so sad to me.
Even if they wanted to, up to 70% of people cannot use VR:
"A significant portion of virtual reality (VR) users experience some form of discomfort, often referred to as cybersickness, which is similar to motion sickness. Studies suggest that between 40% and 70% of users may experience these symptoms within the first 15 minutes of using a VR headset, according to a report by Strivr and PC Gamer. This can range from mild symptoms like nausea, disorientation, and eye strain to more severe cases of vertigo and headaches."
And thanks to Bobby, we will all be a hop skip away from augmented reality glasses with the wearable technologies that will make America healthy again! 🤪
“We think that wearables are a key to the MAHA agenda, Making America Healthy Again ... my vision is that every American is wearing a wearable within four years…”
I think he's focused on the idea of what gets measured matters and maybe people would see the cause and effect of eating certain foods and drinks and then make changes. But yeah, I wouldn't want anyone else knowing my numbers.
I’ve been encouraged lately that my 23 yo daughter (who is definitely a product of her generation) has been on this rabid kick to preserve physical media. She buys books and CD’s and DVD’s. In her car, she listens to an album as it was meant to be listened to. She and her sisters read whole books OUT LOUD to each other. I may have screwed up as a mom 1000 ways, but this makes me very proud.
My 27 year old hates social media, only has a FB account for family connections (never actually posts anything), and still does game nights with her friends. My 16 year old son? Not so much... (though he has zero social media accounts because we wont allow it).
My girls all still have and use social media, but I’m encouraged by their distaste for “sticky iPad kids”—very small children who are given an iPad to keep them quiet in public. I hope that feeds a general distaste for social media going forward.
"...because we won't allow it."
Probably should google him periodically... ;^)
My boys - ages 27 & 30, also love physical books & wouldn’t have them any other way (same for hubby & me)
100% ~ Great success, KL! 🥰
Thanks! 😊
I can barely get through this insanity.
Saying that tech is cleaner for the planet than cardboard and paper (both of which come from *trees* and return to *dirt*) is as dumb as claiming that electric-powered cars in the Midwest (where the electricity comes from... coal) are better for the environment than gas cars. What about the environmental costs of harvesting all those rare earth metals for the processors in the VR? Not to mention the human costs, a la Ukraine and places like it.
Besides, virtual dumbbells are not going to shape our biceps. Virtual tree climbing is not going to build the neural networks necessary for balance and strength and assessing risk. A virtual dog or spouse is not going to elicit the same tactile-snuggle-beside-me sensations and hormonal responses that a real, live, warm one will.
Garbage. All of it.
Reminds me of the gizmo Jeff Childers described recently ... a pocket-sized thingy that will purport to know us better than we know ourselves as it continuously assesses our every action and word.
We must walk wisely, not as fools.
Ah, but they don't want us to be physically fit and thinking clearly. Far better to give us drugs and computer games:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex3_brOUdpA
And they certainly DO want us to hook up with a "virtual" (non-human) partner:
> https://bra.in/2pWX8o
As for the gizmo Childers described, sounds like an invention YNH would have endorsed since he honestly believes AI can know us better than we know ourselves:
> https://workflowy.com/s/beyond-covid-19/SoQPdY75WJteLUYx#/cda651b3ab0e
That's Noah Yuvall Harari's wet dream. Along with pretending he is a "god".
100%, Justin. 🎯
Fully delusional.
All reality is suspended when one thinks one is a god....it may not be hubris or even manipulation but straight-up self-deception. Tucker was a genius in revealing this during his interview with Cruz, Tucker regularly said "I believe you believe that...." It's a level of altered reality that we simply do not understand. Unless, we are the crazies. :)
Yes, notice how all the "plans" lead to WEAKENING and DEATH of masses of populations. Wolves in Sheep's clothing! All these false fronts about how it's all to "help" the earth. Massive deception - and these "select" humans keep rolling along with their plans. MONEY is what enables them - by paying off many people to enact whatever is needed for their plans. Stop the money sources - stop these insane acts of destruction.
Mao did the same, killing millions. Part of it was having the different groups be pitted against one another, publicly ostracizing groups - making them the enemy to others, and giving "rewards" for success of one group over another.
There needs to be unity, despite the efforts to divide.
No thanks, Marky Z. I’ll keep my books and my pictures, and ALL MY THINGS if it’s all the same to you. Don’t care for a fake, hollow world. But go on and getcha some of that
Human interaction is essential for life itself… the survival of all living things. It’s so clear they’re trying to kill off life on this planet and I truly hope more and more humans wake up and resist.
Your comment reminded me of the mentally, physically, but most of all emotionally damaged children brought up in the Romanian orphanages during the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu’s rule. Neglected without adequate human contact.
I do remember that. I recall seeing video that was absolutely chilling .
The division that has been created will be our downfall if we don’t see through it and start coming together. “United we stand -divided we fall” are not just lyrics to a song.
Can’t agree more Donna 🎯
This Icelandic spoof is brilliant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enMwwQy_noI
This AVR stuff is what happens when one has (way) too much money. Assumed brilliance. Assumed idolship. Assumed influencer. Mark isn't worthy, he's merely a wannabe who got lucky and now has the power of money to play genius overlord. He's a blight.
100%, CF.
I chose “deeply depressing” but that doesn’t quite convey my feelings. It’s difficult to put them into words. 😢
God help us. 🙏🙏🙏
I felt the exact same thing, Laura. Read my response/comment.
Do NOT adopt any of this bullshit and God is the only answer, so pray like your life depends on it! 💯🙏❤️
And it does
Amen Kat!
This is not much different than the augmented reality I can create for myself with a fifth of Black Velvet. I can become suave, debonair, witty, handsome, ten feet tall and bulletproof. Unlike the next-day doozies I get, which will eventually fade away, the hangover from Zuck’s version won’t wear off.
Ain’t that the truth, Charles 😆😳😎
No matter how much Zuckerberg augments, he will still be just a little dick.
So true- not many will buy what he’s selling. These “tech bros” keep developing more useless sh*t that we really don’t want.
😆 Yes indeed
thanks, Jenna. Here's to being relational with other people in person--listening to them, talking with them, and inspiring them. I'm old and who knows how much time I have left, but I want to be relational with people when I go out - even if it's a couple of minutes at the grocery check out or passing someone on the natural trail near my home. I want to listen to and support the younger people as they talk about their hopes and dreams - maybe it's the hair stylist who cut my hair or the young doctor who's just beginning their career. It's their future not mine. I just watched the movie version of the musical Hair (1979) again yesterday. I saw it as a live performance when it first was produced. I was 16. I loved the music and the excitement of it as a teen/young adult but I didn't really understand the context in which I was living the things that inspired that musical. Watching the movie yesterday, I saw the foundations of what we're living today with government control. My wish is for the kids today to find their own rhythm, passion, and ideals. Perhaps the job of the older generation is to think about what legacy we want to leave. I am a voluntary storyteller to grade school kids (not reading books but standing there telling the story and acting out the characters). They love it! I don't know how a virtual experience of that would compare with the joy and kindness that comes with in-person storytelling - and the stories are full of wonderful lessons for them to think about and decide how they want to be. And I get joy by being with the kids in such a special way. "One small step for mankind" I guess. In truth, it's a spiritual matter for me.
You remind me of my Children's Literature prof back in 1971, who totally mesmerized a huge class of soon-to-be elementary teachers with her delightful "told" tales! I've never forgotten her!
That's such a cool experience!
OMG! Those kids are so lucky to have you in their classroom! What a blessing you are, Anna! 🙏💟🤗
Thanks. It's a blessing for me for sure!
Aaaaand that's why we are going to live with the Amish! Who's with me?!
Unfortunately, augmented reality is going to provide an escape for the vast majority of people who just want to hit the pause button from running the rat race all day, all week, for months, weeks, years, and decades on end. It's easier, it feels more real, and you can do it from the comfort of your own home, car, parent's basement, neighbor's couch, etc.
Ugh, I'm going outside for a walk to smell the real grass and roses. Screw Zuckerborg and the rest of the technocrats that want to control and monitor every minute of our lives!
I had already planned to buy an Amish dress so I won’t have to wear a mask during the next pandemic.
Good idea😂
I live in Lancaster County, PA and I'm pretty sure I could pull it off.
We have a good sized Amish community up here in the NW part of PA and not one of them ever wore a mask in a store or restaurant during covid. And no one ever asked them to. I saw my work around! LIngOL
🤣🤣
Love it!!!
I am actually looking at property in a highly populated area with a massive Amish community. Massive is relative, by the by 😆
Oops. Typo. Going to area where your neighbour is at least 10-20 acres away and lots of Amish folks. At this point, I truly have more in common with them then any city folk!
Other: delusional. But what else can you expect from someone so stupid rich that he hasn't done anything practical for himself in years. Humans create art and handicrafts; grow flowers and veggies in the sun and soil; feel sand beneath our feet, hot showers on aching muscles, and hugs; taste pickles and fruit, savor steaks and crunch nuts; master instruments and sing together; read books and write poems with pen and ink on paper ~ These things bring joy. How sad that he can't see that. And we must fight the stealing of our joy.
"wonder about something without Googling the answer" - Gasp!!! You mean people should actually *think*??? Heavens! What a horror! They might not just swallow the propaganda wholesale!
Next time we are at Yellowstone, you enjoy your virtual bison, I'm going to keep photographing the real thing. Is it dangerous? Of course it is, but life is meaningless without a bit of thrill, adventure... reality!
“Virtual bison” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The other real possibility is that while you are admiring your virtual bison, a real one might wander up to you and punt you into the next county.
First things first! Thanks, Jenna for talking about anything but WWIII/Middle East. Talk about the world’s largest distraction and division creating psy-op!? Later gator!
This girl is going on the reservation-like full on analog farmer/homesteader type cowgirl! I have been in serious “training” for over 3 years and this is our family’s answer to the transhumanism shenanigans! More on this later.
The only way to stop this fecking blasphemy bullshit is to say NO! Don’t buy anybody Zuckerborg’s garbage gadgets! I am serious as a whorehouse on fire. If the sheep don’t adopt and purchase, then the money doesn’t flow and Zuckerborg’s evilness dies in my imaginary whorehouse fire 😳🤯
It all goes kaput in the dumpster fire of evil satanic ideas. 💥🔥💯❤️
We The People hold all the power to put a screeching halt to this nonsense. Now, go plant a garden, walk on the beach, get some much needed sun, read a book (any book will do for now), ride a bike, unplug and let your beautiful big brain imagine and create, and pray 🙏
For the last three mornings, I have taken my organic cotton sheet out to my lawn and laid in the sun. No sunscreen! No sunburn either. Can’t stay out too long because the heat has been oppressive here.
And what’s very weird is that I haven’t seen any chemtrails!
Love, love it! The sun is God’s gift to all things loving and healing. I get out in my garden for a few hours every morning puttering and sometimes obsessing (I admit my desire for the unattainable perfection!) over every bloody plant 🌱. I get my dose of God’s sunlight and free my chaotic mind of the world’s BS! 🙏❤️💯💥
Once again I’m glad to be this age! 72 and reading real books, playing real ping pong(yup we have a table), cook real food, boat on our real lake, hike up a real mountain, and watch real sunsets. Zuck is a real dick and doesn’t have a clue what a real person is. So so sad to me.
Even if they wanted to, up to 70% of people cannot use VR:
"A significant portion of virtual reality (VR) users experience some form of discomfort, often referred to as cybersickness, which is similar to motion sickness. Studies suggest that between 40% and 70% of users may experience these symptoms within the first 15 minutes of using a VR headset, according to a report by Strivr and PC Gamer. This can range from mild symptoms like nausea, disorientation, and eye strain to more severe cases of vertigo and headaches."
100%. 🎯
If you're my age, you remember your parents saying, "Don't sit so close to the TV. It's bad for your eyes."
Turns out they were *right*.
🎯🔥
Studies in China show children are now getting myopia in preschool from tablets:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7037286/
In one region tested, around 80% of students completing 12 years of school education are now myopic, and from 10% to 20% have high myopia:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2162098923006746
Yes! I had heard this! Thanks so much for sharing these links.
I look forward to reviewing, since I have a grandson who's on his tablet for hours each day.
Heh! That would be me. The only time I tried to play a video game, I ended up actually being sick within 20 minutes.
Yeah ~ I don't think I could handle it either (never tried) b/c I have really bad vertigo and, as a child, had really bad car sickness.
Thanks to Bobby K, those snacks won’t be staining our fingers anymore!
And thanks to Bobby, we will all be a hop skip away from augmented reality glasses with the wearable technologies that will make America healthy again! 🤪
“We think that wearables are a key to the MAHA agenda, Making America Healthy Again ... my vision is that every American is wearing a wearable within four years…”
And yet, hasn’t he warned us about EMFs? What am
I missing here?
That was before he got into office, Mary Ann. Come on now.
This!^
I think he's focused on the idea of what gets measured matters and maybe people would see the cause and effect of eating certain foods and drinks and then make changes. But yeah, I wouldn't want anyone else knowing my numbers.
I thought he was talking about fitness trackers, not VR…?
It's not just fitness, it's your biometrics. Heart rate, blood glucose, blood pressure, oxygen, etc. It's not a big leap to augmented reality.
Yep! Bingo-ding, ding, ding. Problem is the prize isn’t a prize! It’s the complete loss of your freedom, autonomy, and dignity.
You nailed it - a virtual acid trip.
🎯