#askNostr Do you have a favorite non-technical introductory bitcoin book? For someone who's patiently listening to his daughter (that would be me) blather on about it but doesn't have any idea what she's talking about?

Had a lovely day in a gathering with fellow permies and homesteaders. We shared food & music, seeds& cuttings, plans and ideas. Not a word about the US election 🤩

Some election thoughts for US-based folks: An ever-growing federal bureaucracy means more and more siphoning of citizen wealth over time. A large body of agencies, regulations and workers also means ridiculous inertia into the system which discourages innovation, works against the sovereignty and individual freedoms of the citizens, and allows some truly nasty behind-the scenes manipulation by security agencies etc. We know this. For many of us, it's why we're here on Nostr. What happens when that bureaucracy is cut way down but augmented with AI? unless you simultaneously de-fund the federal government, it seems to me that the result is a dramatic increase in centralized power. I guess I'm wondering if inertia in the current system is actually a slight buffer against a sudden seizure of power. After now watching Trump more closely than I had before, I don't think he's particularly hungry for that kind of power - certainly no more than other politicians and possibly less - but some folks near him probably are, and in any case we're looking at a frigtening incentive structure. Add to that the ties between the Trump campaign and Palantir and it gets very troubling. I love that Rogan had Trump on the show, but I'm frustrated that no one seems to be asking about Peter Thiel and surveillance technology in general. Haven't yet listened to the Vance interview.

GM, Nostr friends! It's a gorgeous day here! We're pushing hard to get our straw-mud building ready for winter -walls and roof are up, and next are tiles, plastering (in and outside) and filling in the gables. Some of that will be tricky once we hit freezing temps but in the meantime we're enjoying the cooler nights and mornings. Hope you all have a wonderful day. #mudhouse #limeplaster #homestead #building

#31 days - checking in for yesterday Usual homestead walking, shoveling, schlepping plus 20 minutes of kettlebell lower body exercises (Cossack squats, single leg deadlift 😫, sumo squats) and some work with bands. Plus of course 100 @The Beave- inspired kb swings (42, 45, 13). I have SO many hour-long workouts that I'd like to do, but 20 minutes with a kb I can fit into my life right now and I've been consistent this month thanks to @cuban's challenge 🙏