December 2013
Reflecting on my conversation w @NurtureGirl yesterday on why Bitcoin is already a success. Psss its not about win/lose --> possibilities.
This is why I love white tulips http://instagram.com/p/hY_M4MpvWQ/
Brew jars @ Natural Sisters http://instagram.com/p/hbfUQmJvTH/
Benevolent http://instagram.com/p/hbwCLMpvZk/
WTF @Adbusters Get over your dystopian future pron. The Future is *protopian*. If you asked an actual futurist, you'd learn this. Le sign.
And everyone else can get over their future dystopian pron too. So boring and lazy work. Anyone can be negative.
@MarcHochstein pr0n aka porn.
RT @ronmichael: Protopian - "a positive portrayal of the future" - an interesting word coined by @heathervescent. http://www.heathervescent.com/heathervescent/2011/05/protopian-futures.html
RT @MarcHochstein: @heathervescent Gotcha. And you are right, snark and eye-rolling directed at dreamers and builders leads to (or reflects…
Beyond the Bitcoin Surge, A Financial Futurist's Perspective: https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/54c0070a03c2 #bitcoin #futureofmoney
RT @horac_pantoc: "Buying something with Bitcoin can be construed as an act of financial activism, not just a purchase"@heathervescent http…
@bookofjoe I'll take the rap option "It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder how I keep from going under."cc @Blazenhoff
@Blazenhoff I know. It's one of my favorites too. Great minds and all that. xxx
<3 Blogging tonight include Rickrolling memes and European Lingerie: http://www.heathervescent.com/loveletters/
Yes, yes I do want a Kitteh marshmallow in my latte: http://dailycoffeenews.com/2013/07/01/japanese-kitten-marshmallows-mimic-popular-latte-art/
RT @petervan: “Behind the Bitcoin Surge” by @heathervescent https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/54c0070a03c2
Reading Blockchain comments - amusing & devastating. Learn what people are saving Bitcoin for. https://blockchain.info/address/1CbR8da9YPZqXJJKm9ze1GYf67eKAUfXwP #bitcoin
That last blockchain link is an awe-some scan hit of the #futureofmoney #community #theft #diy.
Sprint writing all afternoon. Going for 4000 words tonight. The life of a writer.
I'm back to mainlining ELO and Board of Canada.
For @Mc_Huge Boards of Canada Pandora: http://bit.ly/1hxVEGn & ELO favs on Rdio http://rd.io/x/QVP_nDNjbio/ (I also listen to all ELO albums)
♥ Blogging: Where I compose an unbelievably passionate piece of writing to my great love: Wildcards. http://www.heathervescent.com/loveletters/2013/12/wildcard.html
@Mc_Huge Enjoy! And if you are on Rdio, lmk so we can follow each other!
So today, 4500 original words. Whew! Sorry if I haven't been replying to email.
Oh wait, I miscounted... it's well over 5k words today. I'm slightly amazed at myself. Sprinting DOES work!
@sblackmoore Thanks! I've got to get my writing chops in serious order. I guess they now are. :)
Thank you! :) @sblackmoore @heathervescent A 5K day is pretty damn impressive. Nicely done.
OK. After 5 hours of sleep. Let's do this again. #sprint_writing Good morning!
Robert Axelrod is my patron saint today.
Trying out a new playlist today: Music for Unicorns: http://on.rdio.com/1g6ALG8 #elo #kool #fleetwood #olivianewtonjohn #sparkles #rainbows
What's a Black Elephant? @leashless coins this awesome phrase: http://vinay.howtolivewiki.com/blog/flu/on-black-elephants-1450
Just crossed off epic amount of stuff from my todo list. 8000 words later. *whew*
Love that vision but my steed is a unicorn and we represent the positive wildcards. ;) @unfuxtor @leashless
Proved to myself that yet again, I can kick ass and do the impossible. Do I celebrate with a pause or move onto the next 5000 words?
Utterly wrecked from cranking out 6 academic papers in as many days. Still so much to do.
RT @jowyang: List of notable companies who accept Bitcoin https://plus.google.com/+jowyang/posts/MQbqy62MK3A (leave a comment if you know of others)
Bitcoin bridges two paradigms: https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/54c0070a03c2
RT @AndresCarceller: Wishing loads of success to the "Future of Money TV Series by @heathervescent" http://hola.bz/1eTpRjh via @kickstarter
Thank you so much @AndresCarceller!
RT @AndresCarceller: “with each #Bitcoin transaction, you are actively creating the future” — @heathervescent https://medium.com/i-m-h-o/54c0070a03c2
The amazing @djearworm released United States of Pop 2013!!! http://youtu.be/ZGRQKKaox5Q ht @Mc_Huge
Heya @jowyang I've been researching #bitcoin for 3 years already. Got a new survey going: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Bitcoin2013 LMK if you want to talk.
> @jowyang Bitcoin is a value encoded currency, as I describe for @ajkeen on @TechCrunchTV http://techcrunch.com/2013/11/27/keen-on-the-future-of-money-kickstarter-and-the-bitcoin-climax/ #bitcoin
Seeing spiral dynamics all over culture clashes this morning.
My victoria secret model hair from another planet thanks to my amazing beauty operator. http://instagram.com/p/hmd40kpvWa/
This. Happening now. http://instagram.com/p/hmlTxipvTJ/
@sblackmoore ka-ka-ka-Kombucha!
@sblackmoore :). Ps. I've started another affair w your necromancer. Lets see if he's that good second time round. ;)
Sun rain kissed rose out my window. http://instagram.com/p/hofNceJvUD/
ELO in the central valley. I fly. I sing. I dream. I drive.
@libertymadison yes i am here. Im the one with purple hair! ;) lets talk!! @futureofmoney
@causeit I am. In the back of the main sesh now.
Come find me and say hi! (@ Future of Money & Technology Summit w/ 11 others) http://4sq.com/J7xyZ8
Because I'm worth it. http://instagram.com/p/huvyXdpvef/
On the left: my future scenario. On the right: reality (2 years later) #clover #flowersforgrandma http://instagram.com/p/huv99_pver/
Because this is the new Andy Warhol. http://instagram.com/p/huwdMCJve7/
What I wear under my #fluevogs. Fluevog socks! http://instagram.com/p/huxgq2Jvfu/
I haven't been tweeting becauae I've been busy making teh awesome. :)
RT @lasanta: The sleighs have been reconfigured to reflect demand and there are additional sleigh passes for sale. These will probably sell…
Heather: Can you talk in valley girl? Claire: No, but I can do a belly roll. #occasional_parenting
RT @rosiepongracz: Looking forward to "The Future of Money" by @heathervescent . Great interview - Kickstarter and the Bitcoin Climax http:…
I was driving, early Wed morning through Bakersfield. Listening to religious talk radio and erasure.... (finish the reat of the story)
We live in a predatory world RT @RebelCapitalist Why? Why do we allow this system to exist? This highly exploitative and predatory system.
T-minus 6 minutes. #kraftwerk
@RebelCapitalist do you eat?
@RebelCapitalist don't take my comment as endorsing the system.
@RebelCapitalist with all due respect, look at natural ecosystems: wolves & deer. Perhaps our definition of "predatory" is a limiting belief
@RebelCapitalist can you be more specific? ;)
@RebelCapitalist I think you mistake the human race for being somewhat enlightened. Some are. Many are not.
@RebelCapitalist you might find Axelrod's work on the Prisoner's Dilemma and Cold War interesting.
@RebelCapitalist I share (what I think you have) a vision of a better economic system - but I also realize what human belief resources 1/2
@RebelCapitalist we have to work "with." 2/2
@RebelCapitalist fear based survival mechanism. Limbic brain.
Talking about wearables in financial futures this afternoon. http://instagram.com/p/hy-fkTJvTN/
Showing wearable financial transaction examples from the Future of Money. (@ Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City) http://4sq.com/1kAArgn
A washing machine is a harsher environment than where soldiers go, says Pierre-Alexander Fournier of @hexoskin #wearabletech
Omg! Inserting leds in conductive fabric like sequins in lingerie?!?!?!? I WANT THIS SO BAD!!! #wearabletech
Going to talk about Wearable Financial Transactions at @wearabletechcon in 15 minutes!
Mentioned @GlassPay and @memi along with the Blue Orbit credits in Fly me to the Moon at http://www.heathervescent.com. #wearabletechcon
Guess I'm gonna dress to kill for @d_seaman LIVE show on @TradioV tomorrow 6-8pm PT.
underwater moonlight, sets the body free. underwater moonlight, baby you and me. #lyrics
Nation states, unenlightened corporations and Artisanal food producers - now on @TradioV with @d_seaman #futureofmoney
Gonna watch some blog stats skyrocket for a while...
Pecan crusted salmon. Dinner for double trouble. http://instagram.com/p/h4zfajJvYn/
Santa is up early. If there is not much action on my account today, it's because I'm over at @lasanta Jackson Pollacking across LA.
The social scientist in me <3s watching the complexity that emerges from hundreds of Santae. #systemsthinking #santarchy #santacon
RT @lasanta: if you stole your boss's credit card to buy sleigh passes, got found out, and then fired, DM Santa ASAP
imageMe and Fina. I am the snow queen! http://instagram.com/p/h6k-jkpvSj/
Its days like this, that make life worth living.
Snow queen on the bus. http://instagram.com/p/h69zXhpvaS/
This is the world I want to exist. So many possibilities. Some become reality. http://instagram.com/p/h6-BtIJvat/
Quiet afternoon. Door open. Dog in the sun. Downtempo playing. Burbling fountain. Bliss.
Santa Anas are ripping it up again outside. And it's almost a full moon. Time to go out into the night.
Thanks! @SantasLilHumper I hear everyone's home safe and sound.
<3 Blogging: Slipping and Breathing: http://www.heathervescent.com/loveletters/2013/12/slipping-and-breathing.html
RT @nraford: This is a bigger deal than people realize >> The Chinese moon rover's first photos are here. http://bit.ly/1hW4Jxk ht @andrei…
RT @KevinTakumi: Goodnight moon
imageBrain slow transitioning from production/social mediaing/meeting to writing/academic/thinking mode this week...
IBM 5 predictions for 5 years from now not bad. Wish they didn't use the prediction word though. http://www.kurzweilai.net/ibms-predictions-for-next-five-years-everything-will-learn
My kitchen is a still life: muted light shining through blinds, a yellow lemon in a hanging basked, the remnants of a morning coffee ritual.
@parkparadigm @al3x agreed! Excellent comprehensive perspective. #bitcoin
Excellent comprehensive **Must Read** piece on #bitcoin by @al3x https://al3x.net/2013/12/18/bitcoin.html
Sometimes, I really miss http://suck.com. And the blink tag.
For my niece and nephew. #crazyauntxmas http://instagram.com/p/iFOfl1JvYi/
If you use the word prediction, don't be surprised if I punch you in the face.
How this? ;) @GordonBrianR I predict that if you use the word prediction, I will punch you in the face.
@rightfuture mrow. The time of year my pet peeve is triggered!
@rightfuture LOL.
> @avantgame Awesome. I hope you include a diverse set of future toolsets like CLA, Spiral Dynamics, Systems Thinking, Agent Based Modeling.
@avantgame Too bad! Those methods really help extrapolate a comprehensive future. They would make your IFTF stuff more awesome & applicable.
@avantgame yes I have played in your games. Evoke, followed your NY Library one. IFTF has done other crowdsourcing futures related ones.
@nraford @rossdawson I like that definition of crowdsourced foresight!
RT @GeorgeTakei: Now that song is stuck in my head.
imageThe crab on my fridge. Symbolic. http://instagram.com/p/iF9vbqpvcO/
Was that earthquake?
@Ruth666 I felt it
@dgwbirch it did briefly. Sharp jolt.
Just a widdle baby "@scientwest: @heathervescent M2.8 - 1km NW of Marina del Rey, California 2013-12-19 15:53:39 UTC"
@scientwest thanks for the deets!
Its not the size, its the surprise! On earthquakes.
Cookies = the gut bacteria of the internet?
[Blogging] My 2013 in Review: http://www.heathervescent.com/heathervescent/2013/12/2013-a-year-in-review.html #introspection #thegtdlife
Wondering where the best place (and which format) to buy music is? Amazon on CD, digital then burn to disc? Choices?
@doriantaylor not sure exactly, but seems like maybe sideways comparison.
My favorite ATM #cupcake #sprinkles #future http://instagram.com/p/iHzsJtJvUF/
Jeff Lynne, your are the toppermost of the toppermost. I love your music.
RT @Carolineoncrack: Yes! "@MaryMeltonLA bring on the hot toddies! MT @KTLA: Yep, it's snowing in SoCal's mountains. From Mt. Wilson http:/…
RT @jmspool: Kerning. It's important.
imageRT @leighalexander: just heard of 'duck dynasty.' was kind of hoping it was a gritty, dark adult re-telling of 'duck tales'
Super cool to see @yobie 's sweet new mobile visual headset getting good press. Check it out! http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2013/11/20/meet-the-virtual-headset-that-uses-your-eye-as-a-screen/
High five and fist bump @yobie. Congrats on your coming out full of press!
On this winter solstice I dream of eldorado. #elo
Doing the LAX thing today - with everyone else. (@ Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) w/ 190 others) http://4sq.com/Jl8zAU
I'm at Denver International Airport (DEN) (Denver, CO) w/ 108 others http://4sq.com/1csJOzL
Calm meditation http://instagram.com/p/iSGJ02pvbz/
Night before Xmas activity: Just some light reading on religion, control and debt. #graeber
I may go for a Hofstadter nightcap (the author, not the TV character)
Twas the night before... http://instagram.com/p/iVLBfDJvQr/
Fire watcher #catsofinstagram http://instagram.com/p/iVLBxYpvQs/
Still have not heard. #LDB
@GreeterDan yeah, well I'm going off Cali time. I think I'm safe though.
I could sure go for some pie right now...
RT @jacobian: Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the Cloud, not a creature was stirring, except for those fucking bitcoin min…
RT @berkun: Actually you never know if it's good, but being afraid of doing something is generally a bright gold flag from your soul to con…
This mornings hike: 19 degrees on the South Platte. http://instagram.com/p/iZSzzJJvaE/
Woot! Headed home. (@ Denver International Airport (DEN) w/ 110 others) http://4sq.com/K7zocs
Stop tempting me @Fluevog !!!!
@TrysteroCoffee this morning was 19 degrees. brrr
@TrysteroCoffee I'm ready for it!!
I'm sure the @southwest agent has had a rough few days, but you could have acknowledged me waiting (next in line) instd of ignoring 5 min.
Not even eye contact or I'll be with you shortly. Cc @southwest
I miss @virginamerica. Will you please add Denver? I never wanna fly anyone else.
Today in life! RT @BrianNorgard: Today, on the slopes, I saw more people wasting time on their iPhones than skiing.
It's dangerous when Etsy is part of my work research. Course, I get distracted with these lovely knickers: http://www.etsy.com/shop/knickerocker
RT @pinkyracr: But some of us ARE #unicorns right @heathervescent ? http://instagram.com/p/if24vhIWOy/
[Deep Links Blogging] Where I wax about three Los Angeles streets that have caught my attention for almost a decade. http://www.heathervescent.com/deep/2013/12/gardner-overland-berendo.html
Want to go to World Domination Summit in July next year? Portland? I'm selling my ticket. http://worlddominationsummit.com/ #wds2014
WDS is real. It's a practical and down to earth conference that helps people take action and make their dreams real. @RDBinns @leashless
Been thinking a lot about poverty, the unbanked, respect, community, technology and the systems in place. #futureofmoney
@RDBinns totally fine. use it as an example of a type of value/belief set gaining momentum in the world. @leashless
Reminded yet again, how broken the financial system is. Feeling the crushing weight of the past on my cash flow.
