18 October 2025

The Pope wants to set rules on AI now. He wants "global AI regulation and fair distribution of the technology's benefits." I want world peace and for people to behave themselves so we all can have nice things.

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I came across this substack, called The Old Grey Thinker, and I think he's on to something. There's a wealth of gray hairs that still have much to offer, and have old school values and work ethic that makes them far more valuable than your usual millennial. Society is not taking advantage of a valuable resource. In other posts, he describes what can be done to make use of one's energy and cognitive skills, but I still think it's not enough. Retirement is just a pivot, not a relegation to vegetate. This ronin is keeping busy making use of this second life.

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Use of GLP-1 receptor agonists may affect the reading of PET/CT scans, due to their effect on glucose metabolism. One might have to stop taking them a month before a PET/CT scan for the effect to wear off. That's not practical, though. It's kind of like taking metformin – that really affects PET/CT scans.

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Usage of ChatGPT is declining. People are seeing its limitations, and it's not so novel anymore. And it can get people into trouble anyway.

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More lithium battery tech improvements, this time from South Korea. Using a thin coating of silver can prevent formation of dendrites, which can cause overheating or shorting.

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Neuro-inspired AI can give robots a sense of fear, which can instill a sense of self-preservation. Do we want this, though? What's wrong with robots who don't sense fear? Could be a good thing, actually.

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Comet Lemmon borders on naked eye visibilit now. Still a bit difficult to see, especially for the Pacific Northwest.

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Trump is going to make the citizenship test harder. No more easy questions, like "what is the ocean off the west coast?". Candidates must also have good moral character. That will eliminate more than a few. This is why we can't have illegals sneak in.

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Of courseDogs do better with real meat in their diet, not kibbles.

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AI in Healthcare: Redefining Liability for Doctors and Hospitals. This is a UK-based discussion, but much of it is still relevant to the U.S.

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Samsung is stopping production of their super thin phones because no one wants them.  Just like no one wants the iPhone Air – way too thin and bendable.  Stop this trend, already. People want solid and durable phones that perform well. 

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