Bang Lois Lane and order some pizza afterwards, obviously.

I‘m sure there is a „Metric“ song about this…

Found it. Handshakes by Metric:

Buy this car to drive to work Drive to work to pay for this car Bah bah bah-da la

Say you wanna get in And you’re gonna get out But you won’t 'Cause it’s a trap

Was listening to some computer podcast a while ago and the co-host and ex- hacker was saying that more and more VPNs are getting targeted and it’s just a matter of time we see quite a bit of them owned. (I think he was talking about implementation of VPNs for remote workers, rather than actual VPN providers. Sorry, it was some time ago)

Anyway, the host asked „What about wireguard?“

And the co-host: „Oh yeah, wireguard is solid! But all the services building up on wireguard? … They’ll get popped.“

Doesn’t have to be true, but something to keep in mind.

The mantra of /r/malelivingspace:

• proper lightsource like a standing lamp
• some potted plant for color and life
• get at least an armchair, dude.
• TV wallmounted at an appropriate height
• separation of living and sleeping (No TV in the bedroom)
• get a rug that that really ties the room together
• a big framed (!) artpiece like a painting or poster

There’s an IKEA couch table that used to cost 15 bucks and looks pretty good. Use rugs to create islands in the room, for example beneath the couch area. Use pillows on the couch as color accents. Maybe paint the walls something different than white.

Look on YouTube and the net, there should be plenty of inspiration.

Agreed!

Damn, I’m more of an Apple Music guy.

Both great books. Can’t remember too much about Foucaults Pendulum, but I really liked the explanation that you can bend mathematics too proof that every building, even a simple food stall on the street is aligned to the stars.

I’ve read it ages ago, have to pick it up and refresh my memory.

Yes, absolutely! What books of him are you reading?

Hmm. Maybe

• „The myth of a strong leader“ by Archie Brown

I really like this one. It reads pretty modern and might give some insight how the situation in the US might evolve:

• „Berlin Diary“ by William L. Shirer

That one is a classic:

• „How to spot a fascist“ by Umberto Eco.

Stefan Zweig talks about the rise of the nazis and the beginning of Second World War in his memoirs for a bit:

• „The world of yesterday“ by Stefan Zweig.

Many freighters rent cabins for passage. No idea how expensive this is, tho.

I don’t expect it, but I don’t rule it out either.

Just a warning for everyone who isn’t worried: you expect that the leaders of the world act logically and like adults. That might be a mistake.

„They pay me so they don’t have to talk to you“

Awesome!

Hmmm.

• „The dark is rising“ Series by Susan Cooper
• „The Moon of Gomrath“ by Alan Garner
• „The Innkeepers Song“ by Peter S. Beagle
• „Stardust“ by Neil Gaiman
• „The Night Circus“ by Erin Morgenstern
• „Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrel by Susanna Clarke

Those were on top of my head. There are probably many many more. Also check out other books by the authors I mentioned.

Yes! Brother, we might be few but we are here. Fuck Wintertime, summertime all along.

Good question, unfortunately I’m not an expert and don’t use one.

But if you like a recommendation for a regular rugged watch: Try a G-Shock. Or try a dive watch from a reputable brand, they are built like tanks most of the time.

Nothing. I like to be home alone.

But of course I like it even better if my partner is here with me.

I personally hate these fucking data collecting things, but have you thought about getting a smartwatch? It think it can inform medical services if something happens to you and if you have configured it that way.