6.3Where Are We?
2026-02-16 • website privacy google digital transformation ai
The post critiques Google's shift from a universal library to a predictive search model, examining its implications for human knowledge and identity in the age of AI.
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Exploring Bret Victor's principles, the post critiques the commercialization of personal data and the evolving nature of media and search engines in contemporary society.
MyTerms proposes a clearer, enforceable standard for personal data agreements, enhancing trust and reducing consent fatigue compared to current GDPR practices.
5.6Sat Enough Day
2026-03-07 • privacy ethics surveillance commerce digital citizenship
The post critiques the concept of Conditional Consent in AI-driven commerce, questioning the authenticity of user intentions and the implications of trust in automated decision-making.
MyTerms aims to empower individuals with privacy control in the digital world, challenging the adtech surveillance ecosystem and advocating for personal agency.
5.4Watts Up
2026-02-11 • radio media silicon valley iwd 2026 tech events
The post highlights the 42nd IIW tech conference's innovative format while reminiscing about the golden era of radio in North Carolina.
5.2HI Day
2026-03-16 • photography nasa geomagnetic storms aurora cme
A predicted CME on March 19th coincides with the equinox, enhancing aurora visibility, while Hawaii will miss the event but offers its own natural wonders.
5.1This Tuesday
2026-03-10 • tornadoes weather conditions neuroscience midwest digital map
The blog post explores Indiana's time zone absurdity, current weather phenomena, and groundbreaking research on the digital mapping of the fruit-fly brain.
4.9Stun Day
2026-03-09 • photography women's sports dental care nba luke kornet
The post combines personal reflections on photography and dental history with commentary on NBA player Luke Kornet's blog and his views on women's respect in sports.
Observations of free-range cattle in Bloomington reveal their keen awareness of traffic, drawing a comparison to the attentiveness of dogs and cats.
EmanciPay is proposed as a solution to enhance reader support for journalism while preserving the web's original purpose of open access and authentic expression.
The author advocates for explicit privacy rights in the digital realm, sharing insights from a recent talk and conversations with industry leaders.
4.6Love
2026-02-14 • reflection infrastructure love radio broadcasting ai
A heartfelt reflection on love and nostalgia for broadcasting towers, blending personal anecdotes with commentary on the evolution of media and storytelling.
4.3Behind the Eye Ball
2026-03-09 • personal experience health vision cataract
Personal reflections on post-cataract surgery vision challenges and the impact on daily life and upcoming travel plans.
4.3Toes Day
2026-03-03 • software nostalgia media management jeffrey epstein ai
Nostalgia for old software tools intertwines with discussions on AI's impact on work and the complex legacy of Jeffrey Epstein's connections.
4.3Sun Daisies
2026-03-01 • personal experience education drones communication ai
The post explores personal anecdotes, the implications of AI in education, and the controversial use of drones in policing, while reflecting on past insights into communication.
Personal account of filming a tornado in Bloomington, Indiana, with an invitation for others to use the footage and a nod to local news reform.
4.2Fried Day
2026-03-06 • radio media consumer behavior digital transformation insolvency
The decline of commercial radio is evident as major companies file for bankruptcy, while consumer preferences shift towards digital platforms and smartphone integration.
The post explores the idea of establishing 'public parks' on the Internet, inspired by Eli Pariser's vision for communal digital spaces.
4Weekstart
2026-03-02 • technology identity ethics awareness ai
The post critiques current discussions around identity and AI, emphasizing the importance of public awareness regarding technological developments and their implications.
4Eye Day
2026-02-13 • healthy lifestyle plastic surgery vision cataract
A personal account of cataract surgery highlights the importance of timely treatment to prevent complications and additional costs.
A blend of personal stories and current events, the post pays tribute to Lou Holtz while reflecting on nostalgia and contemporary issues like California's wine industry decline.
3.3Blurs Day
2026-02-12 • technology privacy olympic games streaming events
The author emphasizes the need for personal privacy in the digital realm and shares personal anecdotes about technology and viewing the Winter Olympics.