Core Intuition Episode 622: “What Am I Here For?” coreint.org/2024/12/e…

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Many people may be dumb and forgetful, but we’re not all dumb and forgetful. You’ll reap what you sow.

I don’t think all the corporations sucking up to Trump know how much long-term damage they’re doing to their reputation in exchange for a minuscule, short-term chance at Presidential favor.

“JUDGE DENIES TRUMP’S BID” is all I need from a headline, really.

I think I’ve mused about this before, but when I first moved to the Boston area, about 19 years ago (!!!), I thought “I wonder if I’ll ever meet Rich Siegel” (of BBEdit fame). Sure enough, I met him, and today I created another pull request for my occasional contributions to the app. @siegel

Me at the They Might Be Giants show, when they announced they would be focusing on songs from the album “Mink Car”: “Oh shucks, I don’t really know the newer albums.”

The album was released 23 years ago.

Congrats to my friend @ccgus for the triumphant release of Acorn 8! Some Indie Mac heroes just won’t quit. flyingmeat.com/acorn/

Sorry, nerds.

I enjoyed “The Hills of California” at the Broadhurst Theatre. Fantastic story and performances. Closing Dec 22 in NYC but I’m sure it will travel. Brilliant cast, especially impressive child actors.

“President Biden pardons son of crimes that look like child’s play compared with those of the fraudulent, insurrectionist, rapist about to take power” is the headline I should be seeing on news sites.

When I stepped out of the 45F water today, an older fella said “you’re an amazing young man, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and enjoy the season.” My son accuses me of bragging when I talk about my swims, but I say I’m just overtly celebrating an amazing thing I did!

In case anybody needs clarification: being elected by a majority of citizens doesn’t exonerate a fascist. Plenty of fascists have ridden on the wave of majority support. Trump has the “mandate” of the “American People” but doesn’t have the mandate of historic justice.

If things go as badly as I fear, and even if they don’t, the CEOs who met with Trump, acted like everything was “business as usual” are going to face a harsh judgment from history. Your legacy is worth far more than your return for investors.

I would resign as CEO of any company before meeting with Trump. People love to say “They HAVE to do that because BLAH BLAH BLAH” but you don’t have to negotiate with fascists. Especially when doing so is only in the pursuit of profit. Real leaders should take a stand.

I just turned off “Always on Display” on my fancy iPhone 16. A supposedly nice feature I never want to use again. I’m assuming it’s the source of my pocket activating every manner of unwanted action such as pausing, playing, and dialing. Always on shouldn’t mean always interactive!

If you enjoyed the Jon Batiste riff on Green Day, or even if you didn’t, check out this 12yo kid riffing over Jon Batiste’s song. www.youtube.com/watch

Core Intuition Episode 621: “You’re Totally Gonna Pay For It” coreint.org/2024/11/e…

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Jon Batiste improvises an accompaniment to Green Day after hearing the song for the first time. www.youtube.com/watch

Does the US Government have Covid-19 tests stockpiled? Send them ALL to everybody who ever requested free government tests. They’re gonna be burned in January.

Does the US Government have Covid-19 tests stockpiled? Send them ALL to everybody who ever requested free government tests. They’re gonna be burned in January.

New York’s hottest sex club is … DUOLINGUS.

If trans people can’t use the restrooms at the Capitol, what are they supposed to do? Just shit on desks like Trump’s so-called “patriots”?

I don’t know what goes on in women’s bathrooms, but it must be pretty intense given the fear of what a person with unexpected genitals or chromosomes might possess. I’m afraid to guess at these crazy cis rituals.

Some of you may be thinking: “who is this dickweed trying to give me investment advice? Fuck capitalism!” Yes, but you know who has the liberty to fuck capitalism the best? People with money.

Investment basics: if you don’t know what to invest in, get a financial advisor. If you insist on not getting a financial advisor, like me, invest in boring mutual funds. Vanguard is good for low cost funds.