@davidbuttrick.bsky.social
Geek, Team Linux @home. zfs, btrfs, reiserfs in that order. Old school DBA from the Informix days. Photographer/Cyclist/Chef.
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imagine a world where ai exists and everything is stored in data clouds BUT ALSO you need a stapler so often you pay a monthly subscription for your stapler robot. you have to update the app like once a month. it has access to your biometric data.
but you need that stapler robot. a good product.
but you need that stapler robot. a good product.
Also, this just in -> the latest bizarre AI fever dream is AI-controlled trivets, staplers, and coffee cups on wheels. So we'll be chased around by inanimate wheeled objects clamoring for our attention.
![Real news story headline: "Robot Coffee Cups? Self-Driving Trivets? AI Researchers Made It Happen. [sub-title] Scientists found a way to animate everyday objects and predict your next move, so your stapler is always nearby when you need it."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wstpte2vzb4ra2iqtnw2d2ef/bafkreibbhk46utcdzm3qb2u2muehbhrndu6x47k5a4v64ef44xdpbgh42u@jpeg)
December 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
imagine a world where ai exists and everything is stored in data clouds BUT ALSO you need a stapler so often you pay a monthly subscription for your stapler robot. you have to update the app like once a month. it has access to your biometric data.
but you need that stapler robot. a good product.
but you need that stapler robot. a good product.
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Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
I'm sorry to report that my Oatmeal X Coffee collab has, so far, been a failure.
As with current AI disclamers these days, "Dave's attempts at creating new food items may be inaccurate, or downright dangerous. YMMV"
As with current AI disclamers these days, "Dave's attempts at creating new food items may be inaccurate, or downright dangerous. YMMV"
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I'm sorry to report that my Oatmeal X Coffee collab has, so far, been a failure.
As with current AI disclamers these days, "Dave's attempts at creating new food items may be inaccurate, or downright dangerous. YMMV"
As with current AI disclamers these days, "Dave's attempts at creating new food items may be inaccurate, or downright dangerous. YMMV"
I've created a dashboard that integrates my cycling activity with my blood sugar, and a healthy helping of network performance information as well.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
November 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I've created a dashboard that integrates my cycling activity with my blood sugar, and a healthy helping of network performance information as well.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
I googled my symptoms and it turns out I just need a new bike.
February 26, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I googled my symptoms and it turns out I just need a new bike.
Good afternoon. I'm posting from skyspace! I hope everyone is having a good day. Mine has been very hairy. Too much waiting around for people to fix broken things.
February 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Good afternoon. I'm posting from skyspace! I hope everyone is having a good day. Mine has been very hairy. Too much waiting around for people to fix broken things.
I love this!
Headline on the theverge.com this AM: Elon Musks Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly of the US Government.
Elon pressed the big red RUD button on the DOGE console!
Headline on the theverge.com this AM: Elon Musks Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly of the US Government.
Elon pressed the big red RUD button on the DOGE console!
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February 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I love this!
Headline on the theverge.com this AM: Elon Musks Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly of the US Government.
Elon pressed the big red RUD button on the DOGE console!
Headline on the theverge.com this AM: Elon Musks Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly of the US Government.
Elon pressed the big red RUD button on the DOGE console!
I own a home in St. Louis, MO built in the 1930's.
I've lived here for over 20 years, and this year is the first time it's getting serious infrastructure work.
1) Total HVAC replacement - humidifier included
2) Total plumbing replacement - water softener included
I've lived here for over 20 years, and this year is the first time it's getting serious infrastructure work.
1) Total HVAC replacement - humidifier included
2) Total plumbing replacement - water softener included
February 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I own a home in St. Louis, MO built in the 1930's.
I've lived here for over 20 years, and this year is the first time it's getting serious infrastructure work.
1) Total HVAC replacement - humidifier included
2) Total plumbing replacement - water softener included
I've lived here for over 20 years, and this year is the first time it's getting serious infrastructure work.
1) Total HVAC replacement - humidifier included
2) Total plumbing replacement - water softener included
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Did you know?
In 1968, 24 Black men in Pittsburgh revolutionized emergency medicine.
The Freedom House Ambulance Service was established to provide emergency medical care to underserved Black neighborhoods—creating the world’s first paramedics.
In 1968, 24 Black men in Pittsburgh revolutionized emergency medicine.
The Freedom House Ambulance Service was established to provide emergency medical care to underserved Black neighborhoods—creating the world’s first paramedics.
February 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Did you know?
In 1968, 24 Black men in Pittsburgh revolutionized emergency medicine.
The Freedom House Ambulance Service was established to provide emergency medical care to underserved Black neighborhoods—creating the world’s first paramedics.
In 1968, 24 Black men in Pittsburgh revolutionized emergency medicine.
The Freedom House Ambulance Service was established to provide emergency medical care to underserved Black neighborhoods—creating the world’s first paramedics.
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This may sound primitive and unscientific, but through the fairies, we COULD ask Mothra for help
February 1, 2025 at 1:45 AM
This may sound primitive and unscientific, but through the fairies, we COULD ask Mothra for help
For about the last 4 years I've been telling myself that this year is the year that I'm going to convert from a love-hate relationship to love love relationship with visual studio. Well this year is the year. I don't know where to start.
January 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
For about the last 4 years I've been telling myself that this year is the year that I'm going to convert from a love-hate relationship to love love relationship with visual studio. Well this year is the year. I don't know where to start.