This book by David Graeber should be read by technologist and anyone who is interested in systems and processes.
Great book that I am reading: “Bullshit Jobs: A Theory”
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Category Archives: #Automation
A useless machine….
“If you can’t build a useless machine, how can you build a useful one ?”
– Stanford Mings
I build for me….
I build tools for my use. Hardware, Software, and services. I build not to sell, rent and/or give to others. One cannot solve the problems of others, until she can solve her own.
While I am supporter of Free Software, both beer and freedom, I most importantly support the freedom to do what you want. This is because I don’t want anyone telling me what to do with my life.
If I follow your instructions, know that it is because I deem it in my own best interest. Our goals have been aligned. Nothing more, nothing less.
ZFS Testing
Spent the day testing ZFS, via FreeNAS, as a VM storage medium. Got it to do snapshots, rollbacks, clones and the most important, incremental backup to remote systems.
The goal is for this to allow my core data to be replicated to remote repos for security issues. This is most imperative after Irmaria.
Resources that were most helpful.
https://www.headdesk.me/ZFS_incremental_replication
http://portrix-systems.de/blog/brost/zfs-migration-using-incremental-sendreceive/
Automata
Automata theory is the study of abstract machines and automata, as well as the computational problems that can be solved using them. It is a theory in theoretical computer science and discrete mathematics (a subject of study in both mathematics and computer science). The word automata (the plural of automaton) comes from the Greek word αὐτόματα, which means “self-acting”.
Veranda to dish….
On June 20th, I took the step to self reliance and purchased an vertical aeroponics system from Al Henry [alhenry2@gmail.com] a local(USVI) hydroponics system maker and this weekend harvested the first of many produce.
Here is the system
Before
Currently:
Plants are :
Kale
Parsley
Thyme & Oregano
Basil
Spinach
Collard Greens
Lettuce
Arugula
Onions (Scallions)
Chives
Rosemary
Sweet Marjoram
Cilantro
Swiss Chard
Mustard (Greens)
Lemon Grass
Mint
Sage
Tarragon
This is a time lapse of the system(click on image to start animation):
And the resulting meal that used produce from the system.
Heat shrink tubing alternative
That awkward moment when you realize you could have saved a bunch of money on heat shrink tubing by just holding on to the straws from all the drinking that you have done at bars and restaurants.
Stanford’s random thoughts….
The moment that humans can be recreated by either robots, biological clones and/or combination, entertainment stars will not die. In fact they will have found the “fountain of youth”
Their estates will keep them around and you can invest in them since they will be will be traded on the wall street.
New Capitalism ?
Today’s flavor of capitalism is increasingly about the flow of data and arbitrage determined by who has it,who doesn’t and the who can process it.