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It’s been a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I often forget about this personal blog space. A lot has happened since I last wrote here. I briefly resumed blogging during the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s strange\u2014funny, really\u2014how we refer to that 1-3 year stretch as “the covid times,” and even stranger how everything before then has become “the before times.” It speaks volumes about the event’s profound impact\u2014politically, economically, and socially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here we are, five years later, and the world seems to brace itself for yet another shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corporate media, bitter as it\u2019s often been, has turned sour\u2014some might even say toxic. Misinformation and disinformation run rampant, not just from the usual corporate news sources but across social media too, amplified by bots and fake profiles with questionable agendas. News is measured by how fast it spreads, not by the reliability of its source or even a basic fact-check. Trust first, verify\u2026 never? And I\u2019m not sure we\u2019ll get the chance to verify much moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rise of LLMs (Large Language Models, or AI) has cluttered the internet further. Search results often feel diluted, AI-generated content blending truth with fiction. That\u2019s a rant for another day\u2014I do believe LLMs have legitimate use-cases, but we\u2019re haven’t figured it out. No, the answer is not put AI in everything including our apple pie. (oh, geez I see this happening)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, access to credible news is increasingly hidden behind paywalls. That\u2019s right\u2014knowledge now comes with a price tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public trust in institutions once built to protect us continues to erode. The very checks-and-balances that shaped this country are now questioned. Some seek to consolidate power, much like how massive corporations swallow smaller ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As information fatigue sets in, many companies have surrendered on content moderation altogether. Whether out of fear of the incoming administration’s thin skin or simply giving up due to the financial strain of managing it. It feels like a white flag of defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is not the future I imagined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People are migrating away from hostile social platforms. I’ve found myself shifting too\u2014rearranging my mindset, focusing inward, and exploring creative ways to manage life\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So here’s my focus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n