I think he failed to consider the implications of their ribs being used as a xylophone.

They're alright. I think the brain benefits offset the taste, but I think there are way tastier shrooms if you're just going for gourmet.

I'm not as worried about the food production stuff as some others. It hasn't been profitable to make market gardening or small scale farming a viable career for a long time for most people. Because of that we haven't seen as much focus on local farming as we need. Yet. We all know that's going to start changing rapidly soon.

A single person can grow loads of potatoes in a pretty small area. My only issue, especially for other leftists is that the skills to do so might take you a few seasons to acquire. So get out there and start growing. If you haven't yet, it's kind of a bad time in North America, but read up on it this winter and try to grow some taters starting next spring. Use containers or whatever you can get your hands on for your context.

I don't know that we'll start starving anytime soon, but I think the cost of everything will make life unbearable, and when it does, people will suddenly discover their green thumbs like in the old days.

Realized we probably both need to get the last word in, so I'm really leaving it here to

Desperately hoping they announce a live action ducktales movie or something to take your mind off this interaction and give you something to write thousands of words about.

Okay, sure. Like this?

Honestly, I could have used nicer words. I just realized maybe I was subconsciously kinda picking on you with my brusque language earlier because you're so abrasive. I need to examine why I did that and try to grow from it, and also maybe just not engage on this topic here, as it's too upsetting for you. lmao

I don't know, Brad. I just think we've grown apart. Kissing you now just feels sort of... hollow.

You keep bringing up stuff I didn't even mention. It's super annoying. It's like you're arguing against a character in your head. I don't really wish to continue this conversation.

e: But hey, actually. I apologize for my tone earlier, it's been a tough week. It's interesting to discuss it with other smart folks nonetheless.

Wow, Milwaukee is punching way above their weight on pins.

Preparing my life to change from unemployment mostly. Paying off debts, figuring out how to best allocate the cash flow I currently have into some kind of durable savings. Making connections in my community and continuing to learn to grow my own food. General materialist / "prepper" fare honestly. Useful for any existential collapse, automation being just one of many scenarios.

Chaotic system control

Sounds like a fun rabbit hole...