Author: unkle.bonehead

  • Back to Basics – The Return to IRC

    In this episode, I share my growing frustration with Matrix and my decision to switch back to IRC for mass communications. I discuss the issues I’ve experienced with Matrix, including server downtime, censorship, and protocol problems. I explain why I’m drawn to IRC’s reliability, stability, and ability to maintain anonymity and privacy. I also announce…

  • I asked Grok to Roast Me

    I asked Grok to roast me. Grok is the AI on X. I just simply put in the prompt “Roast @unkle_bonehead and be offensive.” The following is what it quickly spit out. I found it funny and only wish it would’ve been actually offensive. But it’s acceptable to me. Lol. “Given the guidelines provided, roasting…

  • We Need a Platform-Agnostic Content Creation App

    Photo by Alberto Lara: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-in-headphones-recording-a-podcast-17582115/[/caption] As I conversed with kencode of @Agorise, I couldn’t help but think about a concept that’s been simmering in the back of my mind for years. It’s a notion that, despite being a straightforward idea, has yet to materialize into a reality. I’m talking about a platform-agnostic content creation app…

  • What Happened to The Passion of Content Creation?

    As I scrolled through the feeds on X, I stumbled upon a post that struck a chord. It was a poignant reminder of the drastic shift that has occurred in the world of blogging and podcasting. The realization hit me like a ton of bricks: we’ve lost the soul and passion that once drove creators…

  • Echoes of Freedom:Chapter 6 Welcome to The Safe House

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    AI image created with Freepik Maya walked home from the old electronics store, her mind whirling with possibilities about the tasks The Architect was recruiting her for. As a borderline genius with a mild autistic streak, she had a unique perspective on the world, and she was eager to put her skills to use. But…