Social Unease

 I'll give you an interesting insight into the way my brain works: my big guitar amp has been out of action for over a year.  I finally decided to get it fixed. Found this local guy who does that kind of work.  Go over to his place and drop the amp off.  I get a sort of kindred vibe from him so I start talking.  Without intending to, I tell him about my painting, and my drawing, and my YouTube channel, and then sort of jerk myself up short and say, OK, well, I'll get out of your hair, and left.  I'm driving home a nervous wreck.  I'm having this Want To Break Myself In Pieces reaction.  Any time I have any sort of semi-extended interaction with someone I don't know very well, I'm in a state for an hour or so afterwards.  Did I talk too much?  Did I say something I shouldn't have?  Did I reveal too much about myself?  Did I irritate him?  Did I impose on him?  He wanted me to send him a link to my YouTube channel, so when I got home I did, adding, "Thanks for indulging me."  This happens ALL THE TIME.

My prediction about AI, etc.

The great lesson of the 20th Century was that 'anyone can do it.' It was about the rise of the non-academic.

The great lesson of the 21st Century will be that 'you don’t need anyone at all to do it.' It will be about the rise of the non-person.