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Some time in the late 80s/early 90s I worked with an electrician kitting out a boat that a rich gwailo had bought. It was an old "flower" boat from Taiwan and had been fitted out with lots of single bed "bedrooms" with a big bar/karaoke up top. Obviously he wanted all that stuff ripped out and decked out as a weekend cruiser, possibly a live aboard in Disco Bay. I don't think he really knew all the stuff all the work crews had to go through to get the job done, what with all the weekly visits by skinny rudeboys demanding their protection money. Most of the other workmen were quite elderly and it was always difficult to watch them have to hand over part of their weekly wages to the young guys.
No reason for the note........memory flashed in my mind so.....
I've had history with Rottweilers, Dobermans, Boxers, Alsatians and Weimaraners. Put the food down and it's inhaled within seconds. Recently got a Yorkie and that's a whole different world of fussy little fucka.
He trains well though so no barky barky nonsense. Will be adopting a rescue dog soon so maybe a buddy can get him to pull his socks up on the food front.
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Can we get more "live in the middle of the Indian ocean timezone people" on nostr please, thanks
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I asked an AI........
"Is a bitcoin mine a potential military target?"
The consideration of a Bitcoin mine as a potential military target involves several strategic, economic, and legal perspectives:
Strategic Importance:
Energy Consumption: Bitcoin mining facilities consume vast amounts of electricity. Targeting them could disrupt the power grid or be part of a strategy to destabilize an economy by affecting energy distribution.
Computational Power: The computational power (hash rate) provided by these mines is crucial for the security and operation of the Bitcoin network. Destroying or disabling these facilities could theoretically undermine the network's integrity, although the decentralized nature of Bitcoin makes this challenging.
Economic Impact:
Financial Disruption: Bitcoin mines contribute to the local and global economy through mining operations. An attack could lead to economic instability, particularly in regions where mining is a significant part of the economy.
Cryptocurrency Market: A significant reduction in mining capacity could affect Bitcoin's price and stability, potentially causing wider financial market reactions.
Legal and Ethical Considerations:
Civilian Infrastructure: Many Bitcoin mining operations are located in civilian areas, making them subject to international laws of war which aim to protect non-combatant infrastructure.
Cyber Warfare: Rather than physical attacks, cyber-attacks on mining operations might be seen as less of an escalation, but still carry significant ethical and legal implications under cyberwarfare laws.
Military Strategy:
Target Value: The strategic value of targeting a Bitcoin mine would depend on the broader military objectives. If the aim is to disrupt an enemy's economic activities or technological capabilities, then Bitcoin mines might be seen as viable targets.
Collateral Damage: The potential for collateral damage, both physical and economic, must be weighed against the military advantage gained.
Precedent and Response:
Retaliation: Attacking such infrastructure could set a precedent for targeting economic assets, potentially leading to retaliatory actions against similar assets worldwide.
International Reaction: Such an attack might provoke condemnation or even intervention from international bodies or nations with vested interests in cryptocurrency.
In summary, while a Bitcoin mine could theoretically be considered a military target due to its economic and strategic implications, the actual decision would hinge on numerous factors including the nature of the conflict, international law, potential global economic repercussions, and the specific context of the Bitcoin mine's location and operation. Military strategists would need to evaluate whether the benefits of such an action outweigh the risks and potential fallout.
For a few days I can't see my notes on any client. In my profile I can see the note and I think the notes are getting out somewhere because I get replies but snort, nostrudel and primal don't show my notes on my feed or on their global. Have I flicked a wrong switch somewhere?
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Not that anyone will likely read it but anyway...here's an article.
The whole site is quite interesting in so far as there are many well reasoned and researched articles on economics. Not necessarily of the flavour I prefer but learning often involves tasting difficult things. 😬
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Origins of the Modern Era of the Federal Reserve
Fifty years ago the actions of the Federal Reserve mattered. Today, so far as the aggregate measures of the American domestic economy go, they do not.
Christ in the House of His Parents (1849-1850)
John Everett Millais
Depicts the Holy family in St Joseph's carpentry workshop
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