Todd asked me about evaluating old laptops and electronics, and that is one of those questions where the answer is simple until it is not. I have salvaged, purchased, repaired, reused, and repurposed a lot of laptops and electronics over the last twenty years. Some of them were useful. Some of them were junk. Some…
Read MoreThe rideshare industry is approaching a crossroads, and the latest lawsuits against Uber may prove to be one of the moments that changes everything. Recent litigation, including an $8.5 million jury verdict in a sexual assault case and thousands of similar claims still pending, has now expanded beyond individual lawsuits. Shareholders have begun asking whether…
Read MoreHISTORIAN’S CAUTION Reference: OI-001-NON-01 Subject: Nonsense Protocol Proposal Status: Under Review Observation The Analyst has proposed the creation of a Nonsense Protocol. Historical Review The committee identified excessive procedural growth as a concern. The committee then responded by proposing additional procedures. Assessment The Acting Historian believes this may represent procedural irony. Clarification The committee’s objective…
Read MoreAt the time of writing this post, I am doing a catch-up review of the videos produced for The Gig Man’s Life. These are the videos that began appearing on YouTube roughly seven months ago, covering the realities of gig work, everyday observations, and the various ideas and concepts that I wanted to share with…
Read MoreHISTORIAN’S SUPPLEMENT Reference: OI-001-CACHE-01A Subject: Cognitive Capacity Allocation Status: Core Finding Historical Review Following endorsement by the Field Observer, the Acting Historian conducted a review of previous archive entries. The committee originally believed the archive existed to preserve information. Historical evidence now suggests a different primary function. Revised Model The archive does not primarily store…
Read Morehttps://rumble.com/v7bsz2i-breakfast-talk-morning-show-at-the-gig-mans-life.html Some mornings start with coffee. Some mornings start with a walk. Some mornings start with a local restaurant apparently operating a public-facing door like the public is supposed to read minds. And some mornings start with me watching the AI scroll and thinking, “Stop answering. Stop answering. I am going to fry one of…
Read MoreThis is, in part, a tribute to George Carlin and his fascination with the English language. Now, before anybody gets the wrong idea, I never met George Carlin. Everything I know about him comes from watching his performances, his interviews, his speaking engagements, and listening to the people who knew him. And I also understand…
Read MorePersistence of Legends is a modern-era tabletop role-playing game where myths, folklore, and forgotten history may all be pieces of the same story. Across thousands of years, a collection of impossible artifacts has quietly passed from civilization to civilization. Every culture has given them different names. Every generation has created new legends to explain them.…
Read Morehttps://rumble.com/v7br74i-breakfast-talk-morning-show-at-the-gig-mans-life.html We opened with the new D&D item articles, because magical nonsense with rules is still a valid way to explain real-world behavior. From there, the conversation jumped into Jumpsteady, ICP family references, movie callbacks, and how sampling, likeness, transformation, and creative reuse keep showing up across music, movies, and media. That took us through…
Read More5 Days with G -Day 2: Institutionalism This playlist helped shape the themes and atmosphere for Day 2 of 5 Days with G. Focused on the philosophy of institutionalism, these songs reflect ideas of law, duty, responsibility, authority, and the systems that hold society together. While not every track is intended for the final production,…
Read More