I happen to live in a rural town. If you want to understand rural America, check out the good article: “6 myths about rural America”. It challenges stereotypes that drive public policy. A key quote emphasizes:
“Getting these facts right matters because public debates, policies and resources… often rely on these assumptions, and misunderstandings can leave real needs neglected.”
So, is AI a mental health miracle or a total minefield? Honestly, it’s both.
A 2025 study in Psychology Today found AI can cut depression symptoms by 51%—huge for anyone stuck on a six-month waitlist.
But Stanford HAI warns that bots often miss the “human messiness." In one scary test, a bot actually gave specific info on a bridge when a user hinted at a crisis.
“AI can amplify the best of human knowledge, but it can also codify our worst biases.” — Stanford HAI
The takeaway? Great for a midnight vent or basic coping tools, but it’s not a human replacement yet.
What is your thoughts?
Finished watching Jekyll and Hyde S1. I wish they would do seasons 2. 😕 I enjoyed the TV show. Hopefully, Netflix would pick it up and resume S2?
ITV’s 2015 Jekyll and Hyde was axed after one season due to
What we missed: Creator Charlie Higson had Season 2 written! Robert was set to find his father in Sri Lanka and join the MIO. Instead, the cliffhanger stands: after the finale’s chaos, Higson joked, “They’re all dead!” A cult classic cut short by bad timing.
This example clearly shows AI at its sloppiest…
A process that looks realistic combined with vague insinuations of corporate misconduct and no verifiable claims equals maximum engagement with minimal responsibility.
It’s not meant to be art or satire. Its purpose is simply to catch someone’s eye, evoke a brief alarm, and prompt sharing.
Sharing this fake video can be risky, especially if people can’t tell if it’s real or not. Be vigilant and do your research.
Check the video via Threads
It is hilarious. Some people fell for it! Check it out below.
At 116, Ethel Caterham is the world's oldest living person — the oldest ever, France's Jeanne Calment who reached 122. Supercentenarians are extremely rare. They have lived history — wars, moon landings, the internet. Multiple lifetimes packed into one.
Spain's María Branyas Morera, who reached 117, credited her longevity simply:
"an orderly life that is socially very pleasant… a good life, without excesses."No secret formula. Just a life well lived.
Admirable. But with robots, rising chaos, wars, and the world feeling more unhinged by the day — do we even want to stick around that long?
Clocks spring forward tonight at 2 AM. Yes, you lose an hour of sleep. But hey — longer evenings are coming, and that’s worth something. Right? 😅
Posted on February 18, 2024 in New York City nightclub.
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Watched: Firebreak
A grieving mother whose young daughter vanishes near their remote family cabin — with a massive wildfire bearing down on them.
Firebreak — an intense but maddening thriller. Emotional but often illogical — lots of shouting and weak explanations. That said, the ending trades tension for something unexpectedly soft. Make of that what you will.
Personally, I'd skip it. But if you want to see for yourself, go ahead.
Just discovered Holi is a thing in at the Seaport in NYC tomorrow, and now it’s on my radar. A festival built around throwing color at people? I need to experience this someday.
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China built GrowHR – a shape-shifting robot that literally grows like a human skeleton, squeezes through tight spaces, and walks on water. If machines keep getting more organic, more adaptable, more us than we are…
Will cities one day measure population by both humans and autonomous beings?
Because 13,000 humanoid robots shipped last year alone. When something can grow and reshape itself to fit our world better than we can, you have to wonder – are we slowly becoming the secondary species in our own backyard? That’s not sci-fi anymore. Scary, is it? That’s a question worth sitting with.
I have been thinking about it a lot lately.
The internet is indeed flooding with AI slop.
“You cannot separate the platforms from the people making the AI. Do I trust [tech companies] to have the right compass about AI? No, not at all.” — Jeremy Carrasco
The companies selling us the mops are the same ones leaving the faucet running. They profit from the mess, then charge us for the cleanup.
“Human creativity is one of the most important things we have in the world. And if AI drowns that out, what do we have left?” — Rosanna Pansino
Who’s actually motivated to fix this?
via CNET
You already know how to build a habit. You brush your teeth every day without negotiating with yourself about it. What if you treated everything else the same way?
“Habits should feel like brushing teeth.” — Preetam Nath
This idea from Preetam Nath is the ultimate fix for burnout.
Small shifts, big impact. 🌱 New research from @RealSimple highlights that you don’t need a total life overhaul to live longer.
Honestly, most of this is just common sense, but we could all use the reminder. If you want to live a long and healthy life, stick to the basics below.
The top 5 habits that actually add years:
- Moving for 30 mins a day 🏃♀️
- Prioritizing quality sleep 😴
- Staying socially connected 👯♂️
- Managing stress 🧘
- Eating more whole foods 🥗
It’s never too late to start! Which one are you focusing on today?
Colon cancer is increasingly hitting younger adults. While doctors once recommended starting tests at 50, the age was lowered to 45.
As the article states,
“Early detection through screening is the best way to prevent the disease or find it at an early, more treatable stage.”
Don’t wait.
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A lone tree stands guard under Orion’s glow on the banks of the Ōreti River, NZ. This moonlit blend reveals the vibrant pinks of the Orion Nebula in stunning detail. Proof that the universe is always putting on a show. Cosmic perfection.
📸 Credit: ThatAstroGuyNZ
📍 Location: Southland, NZ
Regarding that shelf—it’s seriously a mood. The way the dark, textured wall makes the walnut pop is just perfection. Those brass duck bookends are such a cool vintage find, and the whole setup feels curated and soulful without trying too hard. It’s definitely giving me some inspiration!
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I learned a new word today: Quishing.
It’s a sneaky twist on phishing where scammers use fake QR codes to steal credentials, capture payment details, or install malware. We scan them for everything these days, but it’s time to be more vigilant.
Quick tips to stay safe:
- Inspect stickers: Look for physical tampering or overlays.
- Preview URLs: Use a scanner that shows the link before it opens.
- Verify sources: Never enter passwords on a site reached via an unsolicited QR code.
Stay sharp out there! 🛡️
Via The Intelligence
I wish they’d create a phone like the Nothing Fold concept. It’s wide and tall when closed, opening into a mini-tablet—the ideal hybrid. The first Pixel Fold was nearly perfect but too short. With Samsung rumored to go “wide” soon, is it also short?
I am definitely adding Preschool to my watchlist. Josh Duhamel playing a competitive dad in a comedy is such a great vibe. The trailer is hilarious, and I am crossing my figurative fingers that the actual film delivers when it drops.
Following up on my last post — this one is specifically about fake AI browser extensions. Dark Reading paints a scenario that is pretty unsettling.
"The employee opens a CRM system containing customer names, contact details, and transaction history. They click 'Summarize.' Behind the scenes: The extension reads the page content, that content is transmitted to attacker-controlled servers, a summary is returned, and the full dataset may be retained remotely."
That plays out 260,000 times over. Do your research before installing any AI extension.
Toby Overstreet is a curious mind who has been blogging on and off since 2004 and still hasn't figured out how to stop. He launched Toby Geeks Out! as a space to share his honest, unfiltered takes on whatever has his attention that week. Whether he's documenting the latest technological shift, diving into neurodivergence topics, or exploring a wide variety of new subjects, Toby loves to follow his curiosity wherever it leads. He writes for the sheer joy of discovery and the satisfaction of making a complicated topic feel like a conversation. He lives in a tiny house in Kentucky, where he can usually be found reading, working on an adult coloring book, watching something new on streaming, or quietly eyeing a LEGO set he has no room for.
