But what about "the medium is the message"? I haven't read the book, but I'm remembering a quote mentioning how the technological mediums become extensions of our nervous systems, through this optic, internet and devices maybe really do have this kind of potency...

people don't often understand the integration I have with my devices, and the digital world in general. they are part of me in a very real sense. I learned to operate a computer much the same as someone would learn to move their arm. it is almost something greater than just second nature to me. it feels very similar to how a skilled operator can see heavy machinery as an extension of their body.

Nor spelling and punctuation?

So now we're supposed to become the idea guy? Goddamnit.

I was put off too, this money speak now feels way too stale and lifeless for me.

My dad always had a notorious sleep apnea but also has notoriously been strong & 'youthful' all his life, very active, even up to this day at almost 70(never working desk jobs, always moving, etc). This always leaves me wondering about how relevant & impactful this kind of thing really is..

Perhaps in your dad's case, it's despite, not because.

How about the seasoning? Years ago I used to do this microwave rice but I threw in some powdered flavoring and it would boil & stick everywhere :/

The seasoning is better added and mixed immediately after taking the rice out from the oven, when it is hot and soft.

If you want to add some kind of oil, that is also better added immediately after taking the rice out of the oven.

If you add salt or sugar, then that should be added before cooking in the oven.

I've set up https://github.com/whleucka/reverb.nvim after that and finding it really fun

How old?

Old-school internet vibes

To me just like driving there should be a policy that mandates people respect & act in a way that both you & everyone can move freely and comfortably, lightly, this would be an actual order. We need something like alien philosophy/religion and let us be ruled by it, or, like, everybody just start acting japanese.