ChatGPT lament on how ‘god willing’ DV (deo volente) is now replaced by DMV willing. Oh, how the times have swiftly turned, The sacred flame of faith now spurned. Once we whispered “Deo Volente,” A phrase of grace, so calm, contented. God willing, plans would take their flight, Guided by… Tim Bouma Nov 25, 2024, 2:45 PM
Hey @miljan, seems like custom primal handles are not resolving for lightning payments. Regular handles work ok. Tried several custom handles - not working. You might want to check. @primal… Tim Bouma Nov 25, 2024, 12:55 PM
Niklas Luhmann, a key figure in systems theory, distinguished between events and constancies as central concepts in understanding how systems operate and maintain themselves. This distinction is foundational in his theory of autopoietic (self-producing) systems, particularly in social systems. Here’s an overview: Events • Definition: Events are transient, momentary… Tim Bouma Nov 25, 2024, 12:34 PM
Marshall McLuhan, a renowned media theorist, distinguished between the visual world and the acoustic world as part of his analysis of how media shapes human perception and culture. These concepts reflect different modes of sensory experience and their associated impacts on human thought and society: The Visual World • Definition: The… Tim Bouma Nov 25, 2024, 12:30 PM
When the US decoupled the monetary system in 1971, they literally stumbled upon a control authority system that could be backed by anything they wanted: earnings, violence or energy. Then a new control authority system appeared: Bitcoin.… Tim Bouma Nov 24, 2024, 10:44 PM
When your citizens have debts in your fiat currency, this is pretty easy to do.… Tim Bouma Nov 24, 2024, 6:30 PM
