Freedom isn’t utopia. It requires the maturity to recognize the unique and individualistic nature of people. In order to peacefully coexist, tolerance of others is paramount and especially important when others hold opposing views or even adhere to a different set of morals. Freedom rarely requires bloodshed but it does require work to get along with a fair number of knuckleheads in this world. Just my thoughts at the moment.

Mania

If you make a deal with the devil, don’t be surprised when things fall apart. He doesn’t play fairly with anyone.

ChatGPT comes to the iPhone.

Ars Technica

AI in your pocket: ChatGPT officially comes to iPhone with new app

App brings popular AI assistant to an official mobile client app for the first time.

Made some great salmon on the grill basted in honey garlic glaze Here’s the recipe: Honey glaze for salad, salmon or pork chops Heat butter and oil, then add garlic, water, soy sauce, sriracha, honey and lemon juice. Salmon or pork chops ▢ 4 (6 oz each) salmon filets ▢ 1/2 tsp kosher salt ▢ 1/2 tsp black pepper ▢ 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika) ▢ 1/4 tsp blackening seasoning (optional) SAUCE ▢ 3 Tbsp butter ▢ 2 tsp olive oil ▢ 6 cloves garlic minced ▢ 1/2 cup honey ▢ 3 Tbsp water ▢ 3 Tbsp soy sauce ▢ 1 Tbsp sriracha sauce ▢ 2 Tbsp lemon juice

The Declaration of Independence was signed 247 years ago. Where in Tytlers Cycle of a Nation do you think the US is right now?

It’s been 247 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Where do you think the US is on this Tytler’s Cycle diagram?

Can a #start9 embassy server run a #nostr relay?

Sovereign Computing | Start9

Sovereign computing for a free future

Would it be possible to stream a live camera on nostr?

Devs: Would it be possible to develop a marketplace that allows nostr to broker the exchange and hold the funds until the product is delivered? When delivery is confirmed (ups, fed ex, usps) the funds are automatically released to the payee?

TAXES Let’s see how long folks on NOSTR will make this list. List all the different ways we are taxed. List all the goods, services, events etc that get taxes. I’ll start with a quick list of some of the obvious: Income tax (Earning money) Sales tax (Spending money) Capital gains, Investments (Saving or investing money) Payroll tax Estate Fuel tax Telecom Boat Car/automobile (purchase, tags and 16 states have property tax on vehicles) Inheritance (depending on size, right?) Property Livestock Fishing license Hunting license Beer Cigarettes I know there’s hundreds or thousands more. Add to the list.