I got a pillbox with an alarm on it which yells at me until I take my meds. Works pretty well!

http://salmonofcapistrano.com/

Eh, for desktop I’d say we’re just about there now. For people who don’t use their computers for much more than gaming and web browsing Bazzite works pretty great. Helped a friend who doesn’t do much more than that build a PC and install an OS and they seem to be doing fine with it, no complaints so far.

I mean in general, “read things -> learn” is a good approach to life imo.

I watched this video essay on this topic not too long ago that I really enjoyed (one of the best video essays I’ve seen so far imo) that I think you might find really helpful and insightful as well! If you end up watching it, let me know what you think: https://youtu.be/4d0Q64SQujY

Yes, exactly. Its killing problem solving ability and learning. Taking the extra time to search around and figure things out helps you learn. Not to mention its poisoning its own well, making legitimate answers harder and harder to find on the web.

Sure but at what energy cost? Compared to a human brain it would be incredibly energy inefficient.

“Someone once said that love is the best medicine. He was wrong, though; its crack.” Source Unknown

Yes, exactly! Social theory of disability or whatever.

The whole idea that autism = bad isn’t necessarily right or that simple anyways. I find that being on the spectrum is honestly an advantage for the type of work I do.