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  • Comment on Clara’s world … the sky sucks by jph
    What's the outlook for an unstable orbital environment: "How bad is the situation?" And all the ephemeris, ephemeris, ephemeris … Regarding orbital debris, are we near a "collisional-runaway threshold?" Wherein "any serious collisions … may create new debris faster over […]
  • Comment on Calliope’s Reach … pathfinder by jph
    Hedging one's bets is a hallmark of space capitalism. In future deep space voyages, this risk-mitigation strategy may paradoxically entail 'going all in' on AI and robotics. Perhaps the Directorate was aware of Goodhart's law, like a parenthetical nag in […]
  • Comment on Calliope’s Reach … pathfinder by jph
    My dramatization of the relationship between apex intelligences began in 2024 with the Ditbit's Guide to Blending in with AIs – teaser (see the notes as well). And continued in 2025 with the Shadowscape series, as in the 2-part Episode […]
  • Comment on Calliope’s Reach … pathfinder by jph
    Speaking of the Kuiper Belt and Planet Nine, is there a hidden 'Planet 9' in our solar system? The quest continues. • Space.com > "Is there a hidden 'Planet 9' in our solar system?" by Micah Hanks (9-14-2026) – Something […]
  • Comment on AI’s taken my job blues – song by jph
    When doing one's level best requires finding another level … The modern mantra – "Study hard, get these jobs and then you’ll be rewarded" – is getting a reality check. Is there something novel in the current interplay of AI […]
  • Comment on A Clear Way for LA – sweeping away homelessness by jph
    • LA Times > "Spared from life on streets again" by Doug Smith (7-15-2026) – New funds [for housing subsidies] and a waiver keep thousands in housing in L.A. County, officials say. An infusion of new funds approved by Congress this […]
  • Comment on Beyond A Good Place 10.0 – transcript by jph
    Regarding the framework of the series: "focusing on ethical behavior rather than religious salvation." • LA Times Voices • 7-9-2026 • "In God he doesn't trust, yet he thrives in Capitol" by Mark Z. Barabak, Columnist Jared Huffman was unstinting […]
  • Comment on A Clear Way for LA – sweeping away homelessness by jph
    • LA Times > "Progress on Skid Row still falling short" by Steve Lopez, Columnist (7-9-2026) – There’s been a lot of focus on the area, but it resembles its old self. On my way through Skid Row to meet […]
  • Comment on Casting out images of holy battle – dueling without dualism by jph
    I was reminded of a useful metaphor for dualistic thinking yesterday: the two-lane highway. Regarding, in this case, political identity. The reality is that any stark divide is misleading. Sadly, choices often are cast as one way or the other. […]
  • Comment on Casting out images of holy battle – dueling without dualism by jph
    Regarding Storycraft … Illusion (mimicry) of Agency Simulation (imitation) of Mattering AI Q&A regarding the term "dunk" • use:the noun "dunk" as a metaphor in polemic [or posture] Here is an example of the noun "dunk" used as a metaphor […]