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I wonder if we should design keyboards to input the bullet point character (U+2022 •) instead of the backtick character (U+0060 `), which is currently the key above the tab key and to the left of the number 1.
Notes
- Why 1 • The bullet point is a very common symbol used in lists and HTML
- Why 2 • The bullet point character is an excellent information separator
- I wonder if the bullet point should be used as a data/table separator
- Column Data 1 • Column Data 2 • Column Data 3 • Column Data 4
- I wonder if the bullet point should be used as a better colon replacement
- Title of This Book • Cool Subtitle of This Book With a Really Long Name
- I wonder if the bullet point could even be used as a filename/URL separator
- Example • 2023-08-20•bullet-point-character-on-keyboards•munro-stewart
August 20, 2023
Here is a summary of the general strengths and weaknesses of Raptors management over the last 10 years, using the benefit of hindsight to note possible major successes and mistakes.
Foresight And Future Of Raptors
- Idea - Raptors management, scouts, and analysts have had outstanding foresight
Because the Raptors management, scouts, analysts, and coaches have done such an amazing job selecting and developing players, the Raptors should still have a good team this year and going forward, even after losing VanVleet in free agency. Overall, the Raptors have had an otherworldly level of decision making, player development, and culture creation in the last 10 years. The Raptors have nailed and appropriately developed more lower draft picks they have made than possibly every other team, not to mention undrafted players. That, along with many other reasons, is why they have the second most wins of any team in the NBA over the last 10 years, while enjoying an incredible run from 2013-2023. The Warriors are the team with the most wins, and it took the Raptors beating them in the Final to get the Raptors their championship.
As I see it, the Raptors and Ujiri have had amazing foresight and good decision making in some general areas from 2013-2023. These areas which have traditionally been great strengths include:
- Reset Trades - Trading away a poor contract or player to improve - Anthony, Bargnani, Gay
- Like Trades - Making trades for key players who they like - Ibaka, Leonard, Trent, Poeltl
- Rebuilding - Rebuilding and growing a lower ranked team from scratch with no stars
- Developing - Developing all players well beyond their expected ability and value
- Drafting - Drafting good players who they like - Wright, Siakam, Anunoby, Barnes
- Signing - Signing undrafted and free agent role players who they like - VanVleet, Boucher
- Patience - Being patient while players and the team go through ups and downs
- Chemistry - Creating a culture of team chemistry, working together, and having fun
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Hey Huliatt. Here are some practical ideas to help build an identity, which you might consider.
Habits
- Affirmations - Write down and read positive thoughts and ideas of what you want to be.
- Hobbies - Write down different hobbies you enjoy doing, separate from your work role.
- Goals - Write down a list of goals, activities, and things you want to achieve or do.
- Tasks - Write down 3 tasks you want to do today or tomorrow, in the morning or evening.
- Journal - Write down your thoughts on things, as well as things you are grateful for.
- Health - Exercise, eat healthy, don't smoke, meditate to improve your brain and body.
Quotes
- "Sow a thought, and you reap an act; Sow an act, and you reap a habit; Sow a habit, and you reap a character; Sow a character, and you reap a destiny"
- "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, but a habit."
- When reading the first quote, you might replace character with identity, a synonym.
- You might replace excellence too, maybe with growth, wellness, happiness, character.
July 22, 2023
Hey xkcdHatGuy. Here are some of my thoughts on your thoughts in "Isolation in post-modernity".
Intro
- I am likely wrong about all of this and it's written tersely and impolitely
- So take my thoughts and suggestions with a grain of salt and read between lines
- Well said, people being afraid to talk about politics and ideas makes sense
- So only talk about political and societal ideas with friends who would like to do so
- Here is one video talking about people's inflexibility on society and policy ideas
Notes
- People all find it difficult to make and keep close friends and partners
- People don't care about someone's work in general, in your case your ideas on society
- People want to be happy and have fun, not talk about ideas or policies for living
- People do form relationships to get something from someone else, as you said
- Being yourself is authentic, but might not make someone likeable, friendly, or popular
- So decide when you want to be yourself, and if or when to try and fit in with people
- Ego - Bibi Bourelly
- We feel happiness doing what we want, and being of service and useful for society
Quote
- It's dangerous to try and really connect with someone. It's so special when you can find a person you can be yourself with. - Halt and Catch Fire
Isolation in post-modernity - xkcdHatGuy YouTube
July 19, 2023
I wonder if our personal and work technology future will consist solely of using wearable devices including headsets, glasses, watches, and other future devices. These wearable devices would completely replace all the "screens" we now use including PCs, TVs, phones, and tablets.
Wearables
- I envision Headsets replacing all computers, laptops, and televisions
- We will use these devices while at home or work for everything
- I envision Glasses replacing all phones, tablets, and readers
- We will wear these devices constantly, both inside and mobile outside
- Headsets will be powerful and display any screens or environments
- Glasses will be less powerful and display information differently
Devices
- Headset, Glasses, and Watch wearables will be all most people need or use
- In that sense, we almost merge with technology as it is always present
- Desktop or Laptop will be reserved for power users and old computers
- Even then, a wireless or wired Headset will usually be used as your monitor
- We wouldn't need a Watch, but it makes sense to track our health metrics
- Other wearable devices in the future will make us even more like a cyborg
Hey Derek.
Explorer versus Leader? Both.
Perceiving versus Judging? Both.
Flexible versus Structure? Both.
Dreaming versus Planning? Both.
Balance Both Sides (Nature Versus Nurture)
You are likely right, but I will add that the concepts of complementarity, dualism, yin and yang, and balance are convincing and worth remembering as well. I wonder if it's not exploring that makes a bad leader, but being an excessive explorer and dreamer without having the balance of also being a leader and planner. As an example, imagine if I theorized and wrote "Drinkers are bad leaders". Yes, an excessive alcoholic who is drinking too much all of the time would probably be a bad leader. But I wonder if a person could be both a drinker and a good leader if they balance their drinking with moderation. One could even postulate that being a moderate drinker, or moderate explorer, could make someone a better leader.
Explorers are bad leaders - Derek Sivers
March 16, 2023
Hi Nemo. I couldn't stop myself from writing down some thoughts I had for you after listening to you in a few of your streams. I know you likely won't get a chance to read it since it's long, but it was just enjoyable for me to write anyway. You might want to check out the TLDR sentences someday for a few book and media picks if anything. Best wishes for a great 2023 Nemo.
Intro - On My First Time Checking Out Twitch
TLDR - I have to admit, learning about Twitch has been fascinating
I gave in and started watching Twitch for the first time around a couple weeks ago if you can believe it, partly to learn and understand what it's all about, including watching some of the chess side of it. I saw quite a bit of Anna Cramling's live tournament, as well as quite a bit of of your recent streams, starting with playing Jennifer, up until the one the day after your birthday. Even though I will likely find the resolve to stop watching Twitch, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you and learning about you and your crazy mind, and here are some thoughts I had at different times.
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I wonder if XR headsets will be to the TV set what a laptop is to the desktop. Some people will still use televisions in the future, but most people will transition to use a portable, smaller, and battery powered XR headset instead of a TV.
Notes
- Headsets make the TV portable and smaller, just like a laptop
- Headsets are battery powered unlike a TV, just like a laptop
- They use nearly as powerful of a processor as a console, just like a laptop
- They are fully self-contained and functional on their own, just like a laptop
- Unlike a laptop, the screen will actually appear bigger than a TV
- Unlike a laptop, a Micro OLED screen would appear better than a TV
I wonder if the rumored 5.7 inch iPhone SE could actually be a potential new size and design for the regular iPhone, possibly for fall 2023. The next iPhone SE could be based off that new design with USB-C, possibly for spring 2025 or 2026.
Notes
If there is an earlier iPhone SE in the spring of 2024, I wonder if it would be based off of the 5.4 inch iPhone 13 mini, or the 6 inch iPhone 13. However, they would need to at least slightly redesign the exterior of the device, to add USB-C, and possibly also Touch ID in the power button for cost reasons. Previously, the iPhone SE was not updated for 4 years from 2016 to 2020. Waiting three or four years after 2022 until the next iteration could make sense, to allow it to be based off of a newer design with USB-C, instead of ever having an iPhone SE based on an iPhone from the Face ID and notch era of devices.
Here are my predictions for the 2022-2023 NBA standings, ranked by western and eastern conferences.
Western Conference
- 1 - Denver Nuggets
- 2 - Minnesota Timberwolves
- 3 - Los Angeles Clippers
- 4 - Golden State Warriors
- 5 - New Orleans Pelicans
- 6 - Phoenix Suns
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- 7 - Los Angeles Lakers
- 8 - Memphis Grizzlies
- 9 - Dallas Mavericks
- 10 - Sacramento Kings
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- 11 - Portland Trail Blazers
- 12 - Houston Rockets
- 13 - Utah Jazz
- 14 - Oklahoma City Thunder
- 15 - San Antonio Spurs
Eastern Conference
- 1 - Brooklyn Nets
- 2 - Philadelphia 76ers
- 3 - Toronto Raptors
- 4 - Boston Celtics
- 5 - Atlanta Hawks
- 6 - Milwaukee Bucks
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- 7 - Cleveland Cavaliers
- 8 - Miami Heat
- 9 - Chicago Bulls
- 10 - Indiana Pacers
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- 11 - Charlotte Hornets
- 12 - Detroit Pistons
- 13 - Orlando Magic
- 14 - Washington Wizards
- 15 - New York Knicks
I wonder if the new highest end Mac mini will simply get the new M2 chip, instead of having a Mac mini with an M2 Pro chip. The previous M1 chip could stick around as a lower tier Mac mini, and the M-Series Pro chips would be saved for the Mac Studio.
I wonder who has the better branding for their processor names, Qualcomm with "Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2" or Apple with "M2"?
Here are my ideas and strategy for the potential lineup, depth chart, and final roster spots for the Toronto Raptors going into the 2022 season, now that they are heading into training camp.
This takes some points from the main ideas I previously noted in "Raptors 2022 offseason lineup changes", which I wrote shortly after the end of the season. They did follow a few of my ideas from that article already, including resigning Boucher, drafting a versatile and athletic center, and signing Champagnie to an NBA deal for now at least. And there have been some rumblings about Achiuwa having an increased role or even possibly starting as I had also crazily suggested.
Notes
- Make Achiuwa a starter and move Trent to the bench
- Give Hernangomez the 14th spot as I always thought he would make team
- Give Jackson the 15th spot over Champagnie as he is athletic and versatile
- Move Champagnie down to a 2W spot and Dowtin to Raptors 905 contract
- Make Flynn the backup PG because of good shooting and assists/turnover
- Play Koloko a lot as a main bench player in the first half of the season
Extras
- I wonder if Achiuwa's role should eventually be a 3-and-D small forward
- I wonder if Banton's role should eventually be a playmaking shooting guard
- Play the bench players much more this year and develop the young guys
- They likely can't, but try to keep Trent on bench always so he can get 6th man
- If Trent starts, the bench in my second lineup is a HUGE switchable lineup
- Thaddeus Young could be a possible small ball center over Koloko sometimes
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I wonder if Apple will have a higher tier brand called Ultra in more products, similar to Apple Watch and Apple Silicon. Maybe they would therefore have a Mac Ultra as their highest end desktop for instance.
This is a reply to an insightful and heartfelt video essay by xkcdHatGuy titled "Acting as the collective's psychologist for 25 minutes"
Thanks for another thoughtful video essay xkcdHatGuy. As far as your thoughts and feelings, I'm with you in many ways, and I would like to let your keen thoughts stand on their own. I feel for you and other people who feel the same way at times. So I won't go on about the parts I agree with and how astute and relatable your perceptions are here. I just really appreciate you taking the time to put together your ideas in general, and this was a fun one.
Regarding some of your thoughts, which I felt was partly about social norms, you might want to separately ponder on and ask yourself the following couple of questions. I was thinking about them and came up with them myself while listening to you. I'd be interested to hear any thoughts or answers you or others have to these questions or my thoughts on them, which I admit are likely complete nonsense and incorrect answers to the questions I bring up below.
1. Why? Why does the average person confine themselves to social norms?
Theory - Sex and the desire for physical affection is the most basic reason for following social norms and the basis for the grip that capitalism, materialism, and the economy holds upon individuals today.
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I wonder if the 2023 iPhone release may even be around June instead of September, because ARM unconventionally missed its tick-tock cycle with 3 iterations of 5nm chips. The first 3nm chips for iPhone, based on ARMv9, may be ready to release earlier than normal.
I wonder if Apple may end up with a MacBook lineup which mirrors the current iPad lineup, with a 12" MacBook mini and 5 total devices including a super budget device. There would be no 15" MacBook, which goes against some currently suggested rumors.
iPad
- iPad Pro - Large and Small - 12.9" and 11"
- iPad Air - Large - 10.9"
- iPad mini - Small - 8.3"
- "iPad" - Cheap - 10.2": Older design with newish internals
MacBook?
- MacBook Pro - Large and Small - 16.2" and 14.2"
- MacBook Air - Large - 13.6"
- MacBook mini - Small - ~12.2"
- "MacBook" - Cheap - 13.3": Older design with newish internals
Why
- So there are only 2 size choices of the mainstream SKU, Air and mini
- So there is an ultraportable mainstream 12" MacBook with good performance
- So there is a super budget device, but not way too many different choices
- "MacBook" could be old design with updated internals at budget price
- MacBook Air and mini reach main customers who want very portable Mac
- Budget "MacBook" SE would reach budget customers who just want Mac
Apple should include the Spotlight search bar at the top of the Control Center screen, so it could be accessed like a widget from within any application quicker and easier.
Apple should merge Control Center and Widgets in its operating systems, and remove widgets from the home screen or app launcher.
