Sunday, May 11, 2025
Dangers of dating an AI girlfriend--from Men's Health--
female-voiced AI assistants such as Siri, Alexa and Cortana, which a 2019 report by Unesco found can be uncomfortably polite in response to sexist or abusive remarks. ‘In many communities, this reinforces commonly held gender biases that women are subservient and tolerant of poor treatment,’ the report concluded.
Travers worries that ‘a relationship with an AI might encourage viewing partners as objects designed to fulfil specific needs or desires, rather than as complex individuals with autonomy, emotions and perspectives’. The dehumanisation and objectification of an AI girlfriend, she says, has the potential to translate to real women – or partners of any gender.
That’s not to say all users will abuse their AI companions or form unhealthy attachments. To experiment with AI chatbots constructively, the rules are the same as they would be for engaging with social media, or any potentially addictive tech: ‘Set clear boundaries around use, maintain your connections with people in the real world and be aware of your emotional responses,’ says Travers. If the experience is starting to make you feel more isolated, log off.
https://www.menshealth.com/uk/mental-strength/a64722200/men-are-dating-ai-girlfriends/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
After the rom com, the rom horror--
Mostly for writers, but all writers study life, whatever they write.
Some write everything.
The Big-Budget Rom-Com Is Dead. Long Live the Rom-Horror.
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-big-budget-rom-com-is-dead-long-live-the-rom-horror?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
Friday, May 09, 2025
ha! trump has to grovel--
https://www.aol.com/trump-says-looks-forward-meeting-173727312.html
Pope Leo should make orange come to Vatican. He should delay and hem and haw "Until I am less busy."
Or--"I'll look at my calendar.
How to use coffee grounds--
I already use them to rinse my coffee pot and water plants.
Will try some of the rest.
https://www.marthastewart.com/surprising-uses-for-coffee-grounds-11728042?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
Thursday, May 08, 2025
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
With Sadness--Obituary of Dr. Htut Kyaw Win--by his sister Ayesanda Win.
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Met Gala looks--more of a fun fashion night--Black fashions, dandyism and
boho--I think--Anyway,I am tired of the naked dress and the lingerie/corset look.
This could be called Over the Top.
One celeb bought everything on e-bay.
You can update your own hats, dresses, jackets etc with vintage brooches and home-made flowers.
I already made a big rose for my shocking pink hat and wore it already, and a young waiter complimented me. Waiters seem to like hats. Another one at an Irish food place liked my lemongreen hat.
I wear hats for their brims.
I'm now putting those hat incidents in my fiction.
Tiresome Sis refused my gift of a very fine straw hat bc I had twisted the headband into a little rose--which she thought was not right for her husband. Originally, my guide bought it for me when the sun was too hot, and I also needed cold coffee in Lopburi, Thailand.
Monkeys were clambering through the Khmer ruins and monks in yellow robes were marching past. I saw Constantine Falcon's house.
https://www.aol.com/dua-lipa-covered-over-45-234918720.html
Monday, May 05, 2025
Jeez--NUG names controversial US businessman to liaise with Washington-
never heard of the guy--sounds like NUG being scammed.
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmars-nug-names-controversial-us-businessman-as-envoy-to-washington.html
Mary Beard--The Complete Roman History in 4 hours--
After Daw Suzy Hla--who taught us about the French Revolution,this is easily my favorite history teacher--
She looks always as if she needs a haircut, and just the teeniest bit of eye pencil around her eyes--but no one explains it better--how the Roman Empire was "all joined up" and why it worked, while it worked.
For why it fell apart you have to read other books like Edward Gibbons, and new theories--including its horrific slave economy and "entertainments."
You may draw your own conclusions and modern analogies. I don't wish to do it here.
https://www.google.com/search?q=TV+youtube+Mary+Beard+on+Rome&client=firefox-b-1-d&sca_esv=601b0517c7361365&sxsrf=AHTn8zpAXA0dtasnJ3EbluZ0kQvC5e85BA%3A1746423727818&ei=r08YaO3eMdfX5NoP4ui_qQo&ved=0ahUKEwit8rGvz4uNAxXXK1kFHWL0L6UQ4dUDCBA&oq=TV+youtube+Mary+Beard+on+Rome&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiHVRWIHlvdXR1YmUgTWFyeSBCZWFyZCBvbiBSb21lMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKsCSMJiUKMEWPxOcAF4AZABAJgB7gGgAeoVqgEGMjQuMy4yuAEMyAEA-AEBmAIeoALdF6gCCsICBxAjGCcY6gLCAgoQIxiABBgnGIoFwgIEECMYJ8ICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIREC4YgAQYsQMY0QMYgwEYxwHCAgoQABiABBhDGIoFwgIOEC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYigXCAgUQABiABMICCxAuGIAEGJECGIoFwgINEAAYgAQYsQMYQxiKBcICEBAAGIAEGLEDGEMYgwEYigXCAhMQABiABBixAxhDGIMBGMkDGIoFwgIIEAAYgAQYkgPCAgsQABiABBiSAxiKBcICBRAuGIAEwgIGEAAYFhgewgIIEAAYFhgKGB7CAgsQABiABBiGAxiKBcICCBAAGIAEGKIEmAMM8QW0kcgvb3YCsZIHBjIwLjguMqAH8rUBsgcGMTkuOC4yuAfRFw&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:e899acab,vid:P3IIRiSTc3g,st:0
Excellent article onJulius Caesar--
https://sights.seindal.dk/historical-persons/romans/julius-caesar/
For fiction read Conn Iggulden.
Sunday, May 04, 2025
Beautiful clothes--not expensive--I have nothing to do with them--
https://www.curvedream.com/dragonfly-print-round-neck-blouse-cdma712.html?cid=201&pid=CDMA712&gad_source=5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4cWXgL2KjQMV6eWUCR0C6w-tEAEYASAGEgIG5_D_BwE
Educated people should be allowed more votes--10 times more than TV fools.
Educated people should talk simpler.
AI generated books on Spartacus--mostly fiction.
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Several novels stand out among Spartacus fiction. Howard Fast's "Spartacus" (1951) is a classic, known for its dramatic portrayal of the gladiator and slave revolt. Ben Kane's "Spartacus: The Gladiator" is another popular choice, praised for its historical accuracy and compelling narrative.
Other notable Spartacus novels:
Howard Fast's "Spartacus": This novel, while an interpretation of the historical figure, is highly regarded for its character development and exploration of social and political themes.
Ben Kane's "Spartacus: The Gladiator" and "Spartacus: Rebellion": This two-book series is praised for its blend of historical detail and engaging narrative.
The Risen: A Novel of Spartacus by David Anthony Durham .
The Secret Arrow by Kenneth Lillington .
Spartacus: Swords and Ashes by J.M. Clements .
Spartacus: Morituri by Mark Morris .
Talons of an Empire by Robert Southworth .
Non-fiction resources:
The Spartacus War by Barry Strauss: This book offers a detailed and scholarly account of the Spartacus revolt.
Fiction & Non-Fiction: Spartacus (13 books) - Goodreads
1. Spartacus: The Gladiator (Spartacus, #1) by Ben Kane. Spartacus: The Gladiator (Spartacus, #1) 4.07 2,887 ratings 276 reviews.
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The Gladiator: A Novel (Spartacus Chronicles, 1): 9781250021564
Amazon.com: Spartacus: The Gladiator: A Novel (Spartacus Chronicles, 1): 9781250021564: Kane, Ben: Books.
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Spartacus: Fast, Howard, Fast, Howard - Amazon.com
During his incarceration, Fast wrote one of his best-known novels, Spartacus (1951). ... Like good wine: better with age. ... This...
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