Randomness

Not too long ago, I was fully immersed in the Apple ecosystem. Apple products are known for their seamless integration and reliability, and I experienced that firsthand. However, my comfort zone hit a snag when I started using non-Apple devices. Suddenly, accessing my Safari bookmarks and passwords became a challenge. To regain control, I switched back to Firefox, as detailed in a previous post. But my frustrations didn’t end there. As my nearly decade-old MacBook Air began to lag with recent macOS updates, I was reminded of my Linux roots. Despite my meticulous care, the aging machine struggled with simple tasks. It made me yearn for the efficiency I once enjoyed with Linux. I began my Linux adventure with a few cutting-edge distributions like Arch and NixOS. The experience quickly felt reminiscent of my early days installing Slackware from a pile of floppies, complete with tedious text menus. While I once relished the command-line intricacies, I’ve since grown accustome...

Disclaimer: Some of these opinions might make readers uncomfortable, or even offended, and that’s part of the point. No positive change comes without discomfort. So, consider this your warning: if you continue reading, do so at your own risk. Yes, there’s a pinch of bitterness in my words; after all, I’m only human, and I’ve suffered the effects of institutionalized carnism long enough. I can go on and on about why carnism is evil. So let me start with some basic facts, and then I’ll share a few personal stories. Facts: Carnism causes world hunger; It’s detrimental to our health; It’s cruel and unnecessary; It’s a primary driver of climate change; It normalizes and condones violence. Let’s stop there, though I could list many more reasons. But I know better, carnism is one of the strongest evil forces in the world today. It’s deadly, spreading its influence silently, yet pervasively, throughout society. It’s even praised in many cultures. Some people will fiercely defend it, ...