My Streaming Brain
Curiosity, history, technology, nostalgia, and the rabbit holes in between
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My Streaming Brain
Why My Brain Lives in Rabbit Holes
One minute I’m watching a documentary about ancient Egypt and obelisks. The next minute I’m reading about AI …
Why Cats Hate Closed Doors
I am convinced that cats are not actually interested in rooms. They are interested in **access**. There is a difference.
The Weird Way I Learned Things About Language Before Smartphones
I sometimes wonder if younger generations realize how weird boredom used to be.
Why the Humor That Makes Me Laugh Usually Isn’t a Joke
The humor I enjoy tends to be funny situations and ridiculous reactions. I’ve always liked funny sarcasm.
My Fascination with Lost Civilizations
There is something uniquely fascinating about discovering a civilization you barely knew existed.
Why Archaeology Feels Like Science Fiction
If you described modern archaeology to someone fifty years ago, they might think you were talking about Star Trek.
From Analog to AI: Living Through a Technological Revolution
Sometimes I sit back and realize that I’ve lived through one of the strangest transitional periods in human history.
When Women Ruled Like Kings: From Hatshepsut to Elizabeth I
Tudor England and ancient Egypt showed how often powerful women rulers had to reshape themselves to survive inside systems built for men.