Recently, it occurred to me that I am unemployable. I am no longer equipped to be an employee. Most employees are using tools that did not even exist 3 years ago. Consider email. Email used to be synonymous to white collar drudgery. Now it’s all automated. Just install an AI browser extension and the days of writing emails are gone.
Thank you for another great article. I feel a certain kinship with this blog as I too am going through a similar unentanglement from digital life. I've not quite reached your extreme, but I'm striving to fully reclaim my sovereignty. Should the day arrive when substack goes the way of the system, I truly hope that you're able to still get your voice out there. Your words and wisdom help to maintain focus through this fog of technocracy. Peace be with your friend
Excellent article . . I too do not put too much faith in technology or A.I. Both will come up against reality, as will the technocrats . . things like . . silicon chip lifespans, battery lifespans, energy to charge the battery, supply-chain disruptions, etc etc. My favourite quote is this:- "The maintenance of complex systems will be humanities downfall!" . . and this is not something the Technocrats or even A.I can fix . .
Another excellent article as always! I hope substack continues to be a viable platform, but if and when it is time to jump ship, just let us know. Your writing is of high value to me and has been very helpful along my journey of extricating myself from these devices. Next on the chopping block is YouTube. I currently restrict myself to 2.5 hours a day maximum with it, which while still a lot, is a big improvement from how much time I would spend on it. I'm more engaged with life. I read more, go to the gym consistently, and I'm learning to crochet. :)
Thank you for another great article. I feel a certain kinship with this blog as I too am going through a similar unentanglement from digital life. I've not quite reached your extreme, but I'm striving to fully reclaim my sovereignty. Should the day arrive when substack goes the way of the system, I truly hope that you're able to still get your voice out there. Your words and wisdom help to maintain focus through this fog of technocracy. Peace be with your friend
Excellent article . . I too do not put too much faith in technology or A.I. Both will come up against reality, as will the technocrats . . things like . . silicon chip lifespans, battery lifespans, energy to charge the battery, supply-chain disruptions, etc etc. My favourite quote is this:- "The maintenance of complex systems will be humanities downfall!" . . and this is not something the Technocrats or even A.I can fix . .
As always this one has many great nuggets and a few laugh out loud moments. Sent some sats as usual as well. Value4Value.
Another excellent article as always! I hope substack continues to be a viable platform, but if and when it is time to jump ship, just let us know. Your writing is of high value to me and has been very helpful along my journey of extricating myself from these devices. Next on the chopping block is YouTube. I currently restrict myself to 2.5 hours a day maximum with it, which while still a lot, is a big improvement from how much time I would spend on it. I'm more engaged with life. I read more, go to the gym consistently, and I'm learning to crochet. :)
Excellent!