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Re: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAA3F3FoX24
"The NEO Robot Is A Warning The AI Bubble Will Collapse"

:idea: Robots actually operated by humans, sometimes in another country,
but permits the company to collect much data on robot operation.
Also, this causes humans to adapt now to daily robot presence
and will then easily accept real humanoids later. :hithere

:scratch: So, Robot Puppet Master is one of the new jobs
forecast by AI's replacement of current jobs? :roll:


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Re: https://retirement.media/now-you-can-se ... ar-burial/

"A Mars memorial flight is priced around $24,995 — not exactly pocket change, but less than some funerals
and burials on Earth. There is no set time for when the first Mars mission is launching, but it is likely years
in the future. Nevertheless, the company is already taking down payments to reserve spots."

:idea: However, you can bet your __ __ that your soul
will have departed for a different planet ("heaven"). :lol:


:hithere "Heaven" is the next stop on our soul's journey to Paradise ...

"Jerusem ... has its seven worlds of transition culture, each of which is encircled by seven satellites,
among which are the seven mansion worlds of morontia detention, man’s first postmortal residence.
As the term heaven has been used on Urantia, it has sometimes meant these seven mansion worlds,
the first mansion world being denominated the first heaven, and so on to the seventh." (UB, 15:7.5)

(UB Tutor) "In broader spiritual literature ... the idea of multiple heavens is expanded upon.
These texts describe a structured progression of spiritual realms, often linked to the journey
of the soul toward divine perfection."

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:sunflower: "You are what you eat!" (they say) :hithere

Tip 1: This balanced diet requires that we stop consuming so much flour, sugar and salt.
Tip 2: Medications and therapies are increasingly available if diet is not changed. :roll:

Q: Conjecture: Except for genetic problems, diabetes is the body's natural response to a diet where carbohydrates
are not consumed in balance with protein, fat and fiber. In recent centuries, processed food has been increasingly
disrupting this evolution-intended balance. Whereas the body compensates for imbalance (e.g., increased insulin),
diabetes eventually becomes a disease.


(Perplexity) "The conjecture aligns with scientific understanding: aside from genetic factors, diabetes (especially type 2) often results from a persistent imbalance in how carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber are consumed, particularly due to the rise in processed foods. The body's initial compensation for this imbalance — such as increased insulin production — can, over time, lead to insulin resistance and, eventually, diabetes as a disease state.

Processed and ultra-processed foods, which are high in refined carbohydrates, sugars, and unhealthy fats but low in fiber and essential nutrients, trigger rapid spikes in blood sugar. To manage these spikes, the body secretes large amounts of insulin. Chronic exposure to these cycles leads to insulin resistance, where insulin becomes less effective at regulating blood glucose. This resistance is a core feature of type 2 diabetes.

The human body evolved to manage periods of feast and famine, storing excess energy as fat, a beneficial trait in times of scarcity. However, the modern environment — characterized by easy access to calorie-dense, processed foods and reduced physical activity — creates a 'mismatch' that predisposes to obesity and metabolic diseases such as diabetes. The so-called 'thrifty gene hypothesis' supports the idea that our evolutionary adaptations are now contributing to metabolic diseases due to modern lifestyle and dietary patterns.

​Not all carbohydrates are equal. Diets high in fiber-rich, minimally processed carbohydrates (like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables) actually protect against diabetes, partly by slowing digestion and glucose absorption, improving insulin sensitivity. Conversely, excessive intake of sugars and refined carbohydrates, common in modern diets, increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Genetic predispositions can amplify or mitigate the risk associated with diet: some individuals are more susceptible to diabetes regardless of diet, but for most, lifestyle — including the balance and quality of carbohydrate intake — plays a decisive role in disease development.

​In summary, evidence robustly supports the idea that modern diets — especially those high in processed foods and imbalanced in macronutrients — drive the rising prevalence of diabetes by disrupting metabolic processes our bodies evolved to handle more balanced, nutrient-dense foods."


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Re: https://ourfinancialsecurity.org/news/l ... ng-future/
"Latest Crypto Crash Foreshadows Alarming Future" (Oct 24, 2025)

"The crypto industry has fostered a casino-like culture where both large and small investors alike are encouraged
to use borrowed money to place big bets on highly volatile crypto assets. Leveraged trading allows investors to place
far larger bets with bigger payouts. When the bets pay off, you pay off the lender and pocket the winnings;
if the bets go sour, you have to repay the lender for the money you gambled away." :(

"This crash, like others before it, happened because of major vulnerabilities in the crypto industry
that are a built-in feature by design of its business model, such as:

- Built-in price opacity fuels market manipulation.
- A highly speculative asset base with little underlying value.
- Highly-leveraged trading magnified by unique practices like liquid staking turn downturns into nosedives.
- Round-the-clock trading and perpetual futures build bubbles and accelerate price collapses. Self-serving
automatic deleveraging protects platforms at the expense of investors.


:scratch: Who knew? And (they say) cryptocurrency can become a national currency :!:

Observation 1: The view at the top of a pyramid is always good except for occasional low clouds.
Observation 2: This volatility is good constraint on digital transactions archived in perpetuity
with owners identity also recorded ... in perpetuity. :roll:

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:stars: Warren's turkey forecast ...

Re: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR9DspuI1eo
Buffet says "Good luck with that!" :finger:

"Interest rates worldwide are astronomical, as are debts." :o

First guess: The near-term (?) AI bubble pop will start this financial tsunami
(much of this massive development is investment still without significant returns). :roll:

Next guess: Plan on super serious lifestyle downsizing (like redunkin' a teabag). :(


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Re: https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/elon ... 01720.html

"Elon Musk says that in 10 to 20 years, work will be optional
and money will be irrelevant thanks to AI and robotics" :o

:idea: Considering current cost of living and basic income testing,
this will be like retirement with barely sufficient income. :roll:


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Q: Online news: "Outrage over (U.S.) bill reclassifying nursing as not a ‘professional degree’ for college students"

This redefinition seems more about government loan control than correctly defining "professional"
according to societal perception. What other sources of definition are more valued?


(Perplexity, summary) "Most Valued Sources for Definition

- Professional Societies
- Accrediting and Licensing Authorities
- Government statutory and regulatory standards (as originally set, not redefined for fiscal control)
- Peer-acknowledged academic and industry tradition

When evaluating what constitutes a 'professional degree', the most valued sources overwhelmingly remain
established professional standards, accreditation, and consistent societal use, not temporary administrative
definitions designed for budgetary purposes."


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:bana: Conceived as new tradition for Northern Hemisphere
Winter Solstice parties (including Christmas), but adaptable
for all types of parties whenever (change toasts if desired).

New Twelve Toasts Tradition :cheers:

1. Happy Holly Days!
2. Season's Blessings!
3. Lights 'n Laughter!
4. Moving Merriment!
5. Uplifting Spirits!
6. Chestnut Cheers!
7. Tender Tidings!
8. Frolickin' Fun!
9. Totally Tasty!
10. Ornamentally!
11. Elves 'n Ivy!
12. Tinkle Bells!


:arrow: On one printed list, each person checkmarks preferred toast, remembers previous toast,
then theatrically voices their toast when the twelve are shared.

:arrow: Group selects a Toast Begin word. During party, whenever word is spoken in group,
"Toast On!" is shouted when word is heard and 1 > 12 toasting begins!

:arrow: Host activates Toast Begin word with "Toast On!" (everyone shouts "Toast On!"; toasting begins).
:arrow: Host deactivates Toast Begin word with "Toast Off!" (everyone shouts "Toast Off!").

For smaller group, select multiple toasts; for larger group,
host creates more toasts or fewer toasters toast.

Enjoy SIPS of adult beverage or whatever :roll:
(or just raise glass or hand).


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:o So, fast and convenience foods have similar problems ...

Re: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/retr ... xperts-say
"Retro coffee on rise with younger drinkers despite vision concerns"

"the industrial dehydration process used to make instant coffee may create compounds
that trigger inflammation and oxidative stress, two major causes of AMD
(age-related macular degeneration)."


(Perplexity, summary) "French fries form acrylamide in much the same way as coffee and are one of the major
dietary sources of this compound. When potatoes (rich in starch, sugars, and the amino acid asparagine) are fried
at high temperatures, the Maillard reaction generates acrylamide in substantial amounts.

Studies measuring foods commonly show French fries in the hundreds to over a thousand micrograms of acrylamide
per kilogram, often in the same order of magnitude as roasted coffee and sometimes higher than brewed coffee
on a per‑weight basis. Population exposure assessments consistently identify fried potato products and coffee
together as leading contributors to acrylamide intake."


Q: What other high heat cooking causes related problems?
Barbeque with blackened meat?


(P) "Yes. Many high-heat cooking methods create similar 'neo-formed' compounds that are linked to inflammation,
oxidative stress, and cancer risk, and barbecue with blackened meat is a prime example.

High temperatures can generate several groups of concerning chemicals:

- Acrylamide: forms mainly in starchy foods (potatoes, breads, chips) when fried, baked, or roasted at high heat,
and is classified as a probable human carcinogen.

- Advanced glycation end products (AGEs): produced when sugars react with proteins or fats during intense browning;
they promote inflammation and oxidative stress and are linked with cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.

- Trans fats and oxidation products: overheating or repeatedly heating oils can create trans fats and oxidized lipids
that harm blood vessels and increase heart disease risk.

Barbecuing or grilling meat over high flame, especially until blackened, adds two more important groups of compounds:

- Heterocyclic amines (HCAs): form in muscle meats (beef, pork, poultry, fish) when amino acids and creatine react
at high temperatures (pan-frying, grilling, barbecuing); levels rise with higher temperature and more 'well-done' or charred meat.

- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): produced when fat drips onto flame or coals, creating smoke that deposits PAHs
onto the meat; also present in smoke from smoking meats.

You do not need to avoid these foods entirely, but it is sensible to reduce both frequency and intensity of exposure.
Helpful steps include:

- Favoring gentler methods (steaming, boiling, stewing, pressure cooking, lower-temperature baking) for daily cooking,
aving deep-frying and high-heat grilling for occasional use.

- With grilling/barbecue: trim excess fat, avoid open flames and heavy smoke, flip meat often, pre-cook in the oven
or microwave to reduce grill time, and cut off very black or heavily charred areas instead of eating them.

- For starchy foods: aim for 'golden, not dark brown' when baking or frying potatoes and breads,
and avoid overcooking or repeatedly reheating oils.

In the context of AMD or other chronic diseases, these same compounds (acrylamide, AGEs, PAHs, HCAs, oxidized fats)
all contribute to systemic inflammation and oxidative stress, so moderating high-heat, heavily browned/blackened foods
and prioritizing a plant-rich, antioxidant-heavy diet is a reasonable strategy."


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