Lecturer of transportation technologies at Utah Valley University (@UVU) in Orem, Utah. Views my own.
Utah and California
Joined February 2026
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It’s raining in Salt Lake City. youtu.be/c5KCfomUgVE
“Music abundance” came from recorded music, not training millions of musicians.
“Transportation abundance” will come from autonomous vehicles on the ground and in the air.
Abundance of X, where X is some valuable good or service, will probably come at some employment cost, but we’ll probably all be much, much better off.
In light of recent cybersecurity risks, it’s interesting to think about 1) how many household humanoid robots will be equipped with manual service disconnects and 2) how many families will remove these at night.
This was Momi Toby’s cafe in Hayes Valley. An excellent neighborhood institution that sadly closed.
a friend and i were talking about seeking Viennese coffeehouse culture in SF. the dream is a spacious, cozy neighborhood cafe where we can spend a Saturday or Sunday reading, writing, chatting, and inviting friends to drift in and out throughout the day. maybe it turns into a bar in the evening
over time it becomes a weekly ritual where you can just show up and find familiar faces, no plans needed
does this place exist? what’s the best cafe in SF for this?
People collecting many degrees like Benjamin Bolger or Jamie Beaton: nytimes.com/2026/09/15/style…
“Micro-colleges” like the College of St. Joseph the Worker: archive.is/PuaTR
Low-hanging fruit for super intelligence is very different from that of human intelligence. Expect miracles!
We need a dashboard of AI-powered technical breakthroughs which also explains why the breakthrough is important for those of us that don’t know what, e.g., Navier–Stokes is.
Please build this, @AndrewCurran_.
AV news:
NHTSA has announced a proposal to modernize lighting equipment for automated vehicles.
The proposed updates include:
✔️ Modernization of manual turn signal, hazard warning and beam-switching controls
✔️ Standardized, optional cyan ADS marker lamps to clearly signal when an automated driving system is operating the vehicle
✔️ Modernized headlamp testing to reflect LED systems
✔️ Removal of outdated vertical headlamp positioning requirements
How to submit your comments: nhtsa.gov/press-releases/veh…
ALT Graphic about NHTSA Makes Commonsense Updates to Vehicle Lighting Standards for AVs
New X product person seems cool.
I’m joining the team at @X to lead Product.
I am a huge believer in @SpaceX's mission to extend human consciousness to the stars, so it’s time to make shitposting multiplanetary.
X is the best way to find out what’s happening in the world right now and talk about it. The team has been working tirelessly to make X a better place and product for the people who love it, and many have noticed the recent momentum. My goal is to help accelerate that momentum for our community, new users, and businesses globally by continuing to make this product beautiful and useful.
We are twenty years in, but it truly feels like X’s next chapter will be our greatest. I look forward to your ideas and feedback; I’m sure the replies will be measured and magnanimous.
Exquisite photo:
Fall is a great time to explore America's public lands, but don't let your travel plans get buried.
Snow, icy roads and seasonal closures can impact your visit. Check the forecast and road closures before heading out.
Photo by @YellowstoneNPS
ALT Snow-covered bison resting on a snowy riverbank with icy water below.