January 2011
The Contrarian does her tax prep on the last day of the year. I love numbers.
@MackReed here here!!!
First bottle of the bubbly consumed.
Batch of home baked cookies cooling. Champagne chilling. (2nd bottle) My two boys. +250 domestic goddess.
@slackmistress it's all the cancer.
I'm unlocking the 40 miles from Barstow badge. Or is it 40 minutes...
Orbital morning with fresh croissants and Deutsch on Turing. 2011 = academic heavy and relaxed awesome.
Disappointing faux-future perspectives from the NYT on "Why do we need predictions?" Everyone missed the boat IMHO. http://nyti.ms/hxaOA0
so I hear it's snowing out there...
Now THAT was a Cacophony Society meeting!
Had a massive character/plot/novel future idea breakthrough tonight. Really getting into these characters. #scifiwriting
And the lasagna at @SusinaBakery is so yum.
@paleofuture see if they would pay you in gold coins. #taxhack
As a futurist, I don't have the luxury of being judgmental.
Finishing up the remaining Future of Transactions Interviews this and next week. #futureofmoney Excited to dig back in!
Great discussion! RT @missrogue: #talking #with @heathervescent on an interview, discussing @honestly and @hashable re: social capital.
Is it normal for a company to change the authorship of your blog posts (to someone else) after you leave? Pls advise.
@chrisspurgeon @jimmath agreed totally tacky and not forthright. ps. this was not explicitly in my contract.
Been a very busy week so far! Nice!
RT @dmplotkin: Pledge to america: we pledge to tell you what we need to get elected. Then we pledge to do whatever the fuck we want.
WTF. Rain again?!
@WehoDaily yeah. What is this all about?
Go Egyptian Go. Showing Jodorosky's Holy Mountain next Sunday (Jan 16) http://on.fb.me/iaRfRi
Thank you @jimmath @chrisspurgeon @artlung @pinkyracr @00surly and all the FB comments for blogger attrition advice!
Great interview with @ericf for Future of Transactions project. Great concept! Going to start using it (@tiptheweb).
Another amazing Future of Transactions Interview with @ZUMGI and the long tail of transactions.
RT @LACacoSociety: Zone Trip happening in February. RSVP (@ or dm) privately for details...
Final interview of the day with @CoCreatr on the Future of Transactions. The sun sets in LA, while rising in Yokohama.
Sending my explosive <3 RT @PostYulePyre: SF meeting place The Doghead @ Sloat Bvd & 45th Ave. Meeting time 7 to 7:30pm. Burn later.
Best idea ever! Light magnesium on dry ice! http://bit.ly/fe5HiH and http://bit.ly/hq3ACn SCIENCE!
Reading PK Dick's philosophical writings. Feed the mind tonight. I will party with you tomorrow.
@gregorylent haven owned/watched for more 15 years. But I don't think that positive ab fellow humans for the most part. #stupidpackanimal
How long until the videos of Jared Loughner get remixed?! Some have a catchy beat.
AFAIC @bootiemashup has always had the best mashups in the world. old school mashup <3.
All the art freaks are watching/showing The Holy Mountain. #thehive
@justinpickard intriguing proposition.
Funky hollow reverb version of Boulevard/Wonderwall of Broken Songs/Dreams by Party Ben: http://bit.ly/dZnxRX #mashups cc @bootieusa
Ugh. I think I just downloaded a virus...
Whew! Finished 4 interviews today. More amazing stuff to share with you soon! #futureoftransactions
RT @allinthemind: Shocking footage of cars being turned into lego toys in flash flood in Toowoomba. Stay safe http://youtu.be/kYUpkPTcqP ...
@danger_ranger identity segmentation. I'm at prolly 12-15 myself. :)
Ambient is the adult easy listening of today.
There's gotta be a ragtime piano player in LA. Help me find him/her please!
RT @pdenlinger: My popularity indicator: Usually like something new, but when it becomes too popular, I just loathe it.
Shrinking economy = shrinking rat race. I am starting to think the recession is good for humanity. #informalresult
Still chewing on conversation from interview with @zippy314 for Future of Transactions. Paradigm shift is an understatement.
Took GTDIQ (http://bit.ly/h4Ne4V) registered as Captain & Commander/Autocrat. The system is embedded in brain. Thank you @gtdguy!
Starting to implement the 2011 action plan. That old feeling of fear, means I'm pushing my comfort zone - again.
The age of the selfish individual has begun to end. You will now embrace the collective (individually of course). The pendulum swings.
Who else will be at #TedxCalTech on Friday?
Why are 90 percent of offleash dog owners such assholes? Some dogs do not like other dogs.
Why are 90 percent of off leash dog owners such assholes? Some dogs do not like other dogs.
Wow Obama wow. You really pulled out all the stops.
@xenijardin you've never been to one of my families death celebrations. Champagne & tiramisu to celebrate life - even as death. No tears.
Frankly, I can't wait for my funeral. It's gonna be the biggest party ever. With fire cannons, booze and cannibal spagetti. cc @xenijardin
@xenijardin point taken!
Just bought the majority of my semester books from independent sellers on Amazon. I love that the goodwill sells books on amazon.
Btwn Quora & twitter chats, who needs AI? Just add data mining & composite profile creation & we've got our immortal AI avatar self.
Help select our topic! RT @Urbanverse: APF #futrchat - Next chat Thurs Jan 20. Short survey to choose topic. http://bit.ly/fCWy1u
I love the CalTech campus.
@davidmarkland save me a seat or two pls! I'm in the back of the line.
@davidmarkland awesome. Be there in a bit.
@Thogek it gets my stamp of approval so far!
So much Quantum computing at tedxCaltech. Loving it!
Yes that was a roll on cameo by Stephen Hawkins. #tedxcaltech
Nothing better than topping a day in Pasadena with pie n burger!
B/c recent physics & quantum computation reading & TedxCalTech talks yesterday, I'm convinced in the physical existence of the multiverse.
@DaveLaFontaine Definitely a possibility!
I have too much stuff. Who needs 3 banana and a gorilla costume and 5 full body skeleton body suits?
OK, you can now borrow my weird shit on NeighborGoods: http://bit.ly/fNxRdj
@lucindamichele you can now borrow my random zombies without borders costumes and props on neighborgoods! :)
Strongly considering a garage sale for my bday this year. I have too much (interesting) stuff. Need to make room for new identity.
@johnedgarpark hahah. :) my superhero identity is pretty public - or has been in the past. I participate in rapid identity iteration. :)
@twistedcat it was rhetorical. Forgot to be explicit about that.
@ActualAsianMale no. It was a rhetorical question. :)
You can skip Green Hornet. Really too juvenile, however I enjoyed identifying the locations.
Gonna go do some quantum weaving.
The Holy Mountain. 945ish. Tonight at the Egyptian. See you there!
There's still time to get to the Egyptian in time for the Holy Mountain!
Saw so many *new* things in Holy Mountain on the big screen. Delight!
Loving this Los Angeles 90 degree balmy weather.
Seems like a lot of people are getting their accounts hacked. If that happens to me, pls let me know.
Well, I seem to be knocking off the todo list today!
Rock on H-bomb. My SXSW panel submission got selected as a core conversation. Looks like we're gonna talk about how WE Create I in March!
And now, heading over to the SXSW Local Town Hall. See ya there! http://sxsw.com/node/6306
Great job on the SXSW LA party @H_Forrest ! Looking forward to March.
@llangit Thanks! :) See you there?
@shoghon Indeed I will be there. See you there then?
USC has an academy for Polymathic Study? Interesting....
@shoghon well. There is that! Same concern por moi! :)
LML. Hiking in Hollywood Hills on 75 degree January day! With my favorite grass eating little guy. http://yfrog.com/gzkeedyj
Peace of Mind by Boston is my official song for 2011! #relaxedawesome
Excited to see so many familiar faces in class this semester @JasonSwanson @DeaconForecast and of course @realfuturist!
Tonight: SciFi writing session. Next week: Houston. Week after that: Hawaii. In between: My birfday.
@gilesgoatboy do you need an awesome sit stand chair? (I have one I'm selling *wink wink*)
@wwjimd maybe we're busy working on our dreams. ;)
@Richard_Kadrey I just recently found some family heirloom "tire-kickers" or as I heard them referred to: be good sticks.
RT @Richard_Kadrey: No. I won't tell you what guns I own, but they all go bang.
@Richard_Kadrey I know. I love calling them that. :)
@Richard_Kadrey I prefer to disinformationize my data. Disinformation is your friend.
@Richard_Kadrey hahaha. Love it.
@wwjimd gotcha! Rock on!
@sixwing us three pls! Cc @Richard_Kadrey I bring the Talisker.
RT @chromatest: 29 out of 36 teams pre-registered for Phoenix Idiotarod 2011! www.azcacophony.org Get on there fast if you want to race!
@Richard_Kadrey I like the idea of creating misinformation identities to have gmail conversations to dirty the water.
.@Richard_Kadrey Course I also regularly change/evolve/iterate my own ID and embrace hypocrisy. It's fun!
@Richard_Kadrey I want a surface to air missle for all the effing news copters in Hollywood. #emptythreat
@Richard_Kadrey that gives me an idea. Big mirror or high powered "flashlight". Wait do newscopter have spotlights?
@followsprocess Submit to the fluevog! (I have the same problem - and live 5 blocks from their Melrose shop.)
Get ready for the Frenzy! RT @danger_ranger: Burning Man 2011 tickets go on sale this morning at 10 am PST http://tickets.burningman.com
So is anyone else having tickets problems? the site appears to be hosed for me... cc @burningman
@trebuchet I hit it at 1000. Had 4991 ahead of me. Then it crashed. I'm fucked!:( cc @danger_ranger
No burning man tickets for me. The site crashed both my browsers and refuses to load the pages. cc @burningman @danger_ranger
. @danger_ranger @burningman I was/am resigned to whatever happens. I mean, it is Cacophony after all. No expectations!
Burningman ticket buyers: welcome to the Cacophony. Your burningman experience started today! Remember, it's all about your attitude. <3
RT @daMongolian: freaking out about buying your Burning Man tix? don't worry!!! it's just a Rite of Passage... all part of the theme ;-)
@Reverend_Dak did you capture your queue code? it displayed mine when the site choked... that will get you back in correct line position.
Subjecting Hollywood to a remixed Imperial Death March by @jovino. With a side of Fette's Vette at booming convertible volumes.
RT @Urbanverse: Future of Transportaton - Futurists Twitter Chat Thursday 4:00-5:00 EST #apf #futrchat #transit http://post.ly/1VXDb
@damnedgoodesign o rly?! @jovino made an entire star wars themed music cd. I would love to share imperial march mixes!
RT @LACacoSociety: Caco Mtg / Zone trip details & planning tonight: Wed 1/19 at Cat n Fiddle, Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. #flamingskunkpoi
Got tickets...I think.... (no confirmation) the rite of passage continues and I am calm and delighted.
@NurtureGirl was a pleasure talking with you! Thank you!
RT @techherding: What is "Klout"? It's a system where the kids who didn't get picked for a kickball team in grade school deal with it.
Reading an article in Futurist & I recognize the names of a hypothetical couple. Does this mean I'm been assimilated? (Not in a bad way.) ;)
Dear Friends, it would be nice if you would throw me a bday party. I've gone from 0 to 93 in 2 days, & expect to hit 120 tomorrow.
Darn it all. The weather is not cooperating with the Full Moon Cacophony Meeting plan!
So many wrong ideas with the @lacacosociety.
If you can't deal with first day ticket madness/rite of passage, maybe you should reconsider attending @burningman. Or adjust your 'tude.
@sarahdopp Call in the GTD. (I'm here to help if you need it. Swat team style)
Its been a busy exciting morning.
@Urbanverse @jenjarratt I'm really busy today, but #futrchat is unmissable! I'm ready to go!
It's just so exciting to watch us all come on twitter from around the world. My skin tingles. #futrchat Hello from ice cream weather LA.
RT @jenjarratt: #futrchat Q1 If 20th Century was the century of transportation, what will the 21st be?
Q1: 21st century will be paradigm shifting in many areas. The human race will exit the 21st c with more evolution in history. #futrchat
Q1: self-knowledge of human. We might not participate in transportation as we know it b/c of evolutionary shifts.
@mikeatqazam *chuckling!* :)
RT @jenjarratt: @CASUDI @heathervescent Big diff. In 20th C we couldn't have met like this in person w/out oodles of travel transportati ...
Q1: travel as pleasure. travel as game. reverting to sunday drive concept, motorcycle lane splitting on the Los Angeles freeways! #futrchat
RT @kristinalford: Q2: SM also enables better sharing of stuff (See #collcons), but does sharing objects mean more or less transportatio ...
Q2: Re: collective ownership, would only want to do it w/ ppl of same values. I <3 fast cars & driving. It's more than transpo. #futrchat
@CASUDI @CoCreatr I LIKE Virtual airport/travel idea.
RT @jenjarratt: @bybloggers @Urbanverse Any and all tweeters who enjoy diving into the future! Welcome. #futrchat
@justinpickard re: social media GPD - yes, was discussed at AOL 10 years ago. But is the social/privacy implications to consider. #futrchat
RT @jenjarratt: Q3 what are the big changes that need to occur in transportation? Keep working on Q1 & Q2, if you wish, or raise own que ...
Q3: the paradigm of travel. why, when, for what reasons. (e.g. commuting, meeting, educating, entertainment, understanding) #futrchat
@MareeConway @jimmath But there are some things, that so far, tech can not convert. F2F has "magic" #futrchat
@justinpickard will be interesting to watch evolve, as privacy, individual security and transparency increases/evolves. #futrchat
Futurist Movie Recommendation for Future of Transp thinking: Until the End of The World. #futrchat
@transPR @bybloggers, @garrygolden wrote some scenarios just for that. (SM increasing eco-friendly transpo solution) #futrchat
@Urbanverse @MareeConway @jimmath Agree, F2F not necessary 100%. But 1 F2F can increase virtual connection exponentially. #futrchat
Q1: F2F meetings concentrated around events. #futrchat (this happens today)
@piratess I have to say, I'm actually not that surprised about the future anymore. I also study #wildcards & #blackswans.
@jenjarratt @justinpickard intriguing. I wonder, traffic jams as a social activity? art? #futrchat
@StephaniePride @transPR so intriguing! Ethical/moral implications of travel. #futrchat
I thought a 3d food printer was called the kitchen. #futrchat #futrhumor. :P
RT @justinpickard: Again, interoperability is important. Think: shipping containers, rail gauges. What are the C21st equivalents? #futrchat
@kristinalford :). I get it now. I'm not a parent.
@Urbanverse Right on! It's already starting. "small-press" alternate transpo options. #futrchat
RT @jenjarratt: OK. How about Q4. What would I do w/out a car (if u have 1) How does change life? What would I do? #futrchat
Q4: THE HORROR! (Drive/Ride a Motorcycle), w/out that ??? My transpo paradigm is all car/walk. (Los Angelino talking here.) #futrchat
@justinpickard I agree, you're right about the not owning a car/not owning a TV comparison. #futrchat
@justinpickard the LA freeway system is a piece of art in my eyes. The privilege I have to tread my rubber on it daily is a dream. #futrchat
@justinpickard I've had some of my best insights on "long commutes" at 80mph along twisty freeways. #futrchat
LA is working on more public transit initiatives. But it is sloooowww and there is lots of resistance. #futrchat
@justinpickard No, I actually love what you're saying, but it's very different from my perspective! :) Don't stop!
Re: Q4: does car elimination reduce freedom? flexibility? independence? Pls prove me wrong! cc @garrygolden #futrchat
I want my future transp to NOT be limited by roads, pavement or sensors. (I like off-road). #futrchat Fast, cheap and goes everywhere!
#Futrchat takeaway: there's lots more to think about. (Not my area of expertise.) Thanks @Urbanverse and @jenjarratt and everyone!
@Urbanverse it is. but the problem with LA public transit, is the city is also SO Big and spread out! #futrchat. But I have hope.
Inspired by #futrchat, I'm gonna walk to the grocery store. #noonewalksinLA
Dear @starbucks. I'd like to interview you for my Future of Transactions Research (http://bit.ly/foths). Who do I contact? (Thanks!)
@Urbanverse Truly transformational! A worthy brain stretch!
Barcamp 8 Los Angeles is Feb 19-20th, 2011. Tickets and details at: http://bit.ly/barcamp8 (Pls RT!)
RT @barcampla: I'm baaaack!!! BarCampLA-8 is in 4 weeks! Feb 19 & 20 in Los Angeles! Reg + Sponsor info: barcampla8.eventbrite.com
Also, why is is impossible to rent a car at IAH next week?
Went to the coffee shop this morning. They were playing the entire Aja album. Awesome way to start the week!
Listened to 5 Steely Dan albums today. Yum.
Is something on fire? Smells like smoldering in Spaulding Square area. cc @WehoDaily
Changing the world is so last year. Try changing yourself first.
I love the city's empty early morning mievellesque streets. Full of possibilities.
Yes sir, I'm in Texas!
Thinking bout Tex-Mex and BBQ. (Getting hungry.)
I am now automatically saving my Twitter favorites to Diigo! http://bit.ly/hGqPFK
Taking it to the next level! RT @sixwing: remember, kids: given a choice to use your powers for good or for awesome, CHOOSE AWESOME. thx!
I ate more junk food today than in the past 3 years. Ugh!
A dreamworks moon in a Texas sky. Streets not as mievellesque as LA though the stars shine bright.
RT @hubculture: Our @Davos announcement: Ven moves to open API now anyone can use Ven linked to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn - http://www ...
@gregorylent a systems perspective? :)
Just traversed the TSA check point of the month and got a bonus grope with my full body scan. I want my souvenir picture.
RT @carolrealini: Ann Hastings Fonkoze. Mobile banking will scale much faster than traditional microfinance. In 2 years with mobile vs ...
Watching @hubculture London on CNN! Rock on guys. Getting the word out.
@VenessaMiemis @Bill_Gross wait for china! All those young men. #Egypt #Tunisia #WEF
RT @octavianasr: "At wust el balad I almost got shot they are firing at us but we won't leave untill he leaves!" @AliaaGad via sms #Egyp ...
Had the most fascinating conversation with a metallurgist en route to Dallas. "Metal is alive." Rekindled my welding workshop desires!
@VenessaMiemis @bill_gross agree. With western capitalist reductions, its a variable that must be considered!
RT @VenessaMiemis: watching what's happening in tunisia/egypt/yemen is really helping me put my "problems" into perspective
Playing the childhood flight game. 3am wake up gamble is paying off. I can sleep in LA.
Wheeeeeee Highland zoom to Hollywood home!
Low key birthday thingie tomorrow/Sat night at Bar 107/downtown. Extra points if you wear tulle. (http://on.fb.me/hqvwMl)
Looking forward to @bruces pasadena wind tunnel talk tonight with birthday libations downtown afterwards.
I'm finding @askpang 's Futures 2.0 a compelling read. Nice job! Paradigm shifts all around.
RT @Scobleizer: Just had a mind-blowing conversation with @stanstalnaker of @hubculture about virtual currencies. Recording uploading now.
@jlindenger Yeah. I like using his name as an adjective. :)
Today: Tried out Mechanical Turk! Wrote conference bio. Waiting for the cake! (Hope it's from @SusinaBakery !)
Watching WeHos finest pull over stop sign runners for the past 24 hours on Gardner. Cc @WehoDaily
Stripes n dots.
There needs to be an AA for Wallstreet/Political greed and power. Level 5 leaders - where are you?
Eating too much of the best coconut cake from @SusinaBakery. So much birthday sweetness yum.