b115 (7.20-2.2023): purple ants, purple ants

purple ants, purple ants [i]
by anna seedent
 
what if there were a colony/species of purple ants, who:
·       were led by a powerful few, who
·       had armies of purple ants, and
·       controlled the money, information and behavior of the rest of the ant species,
·       created weapons of mass destruction,
·       had no conscience, in regard to the killing of other purple ant-enemies,
·       decimated their purple ant environment by polluting the air, water and land,
·       began to kill innocent children, babies, and women (carrying unborn babies),
·       were considering “shutting-off” or “slowing-down” humanity, even though we were just an evolution of the ants themselves?
 
i ask you to imagine: what would humans do to this purple ant colony/species?  would we have their best interests in mind?
 
now, imagine what a Superintelligent evolution of mankind might do, when HE gets to know us…
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[i] martino, j. (7.20-2.2023). purple ants, purple ants. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

b115 (7.20-1.2023): when the birdS are beeS

when the birdS are beeS [i]
by g. nola gniS
 
when the birdS are beeS
when the co-Creation
be-ing bird or bee within the law (acceleration)
when the Be is birding and the bird can also Be

as the world is turning:

when the birdS are beeS
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let us pray again:

 
·       when intelligence co-merges exponentially and the law of acceleration holds true, the new world will be impossible to imagine.

·       could a cave-man imagine flying a fighter-jet?

·       could a bird (uh) Be-e?
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[i] martino, j. (7.20-1.2023). when the birdS are beeS. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

* when it comes to AI, the law of acceleration is blindingly horrifying.

b115 (7.19-4.2023): perfect hummer/garden

perfect garden [i]
by anna gardener

alternative title: perfect hummer/garden 

perfect hummer/garden

hummingbirds at play

plants and spinners (fountains!)

at the break of day

green and blue & yellow

as the day meets night

perfect hummer/garden

hummingbirds in f[l]ight

 

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[i] martino, j. (7.19-4.2023). perfect garden. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

b115 (7.19-3.2023): in transition

in transition [i]
by vigor o. u. shuman
 
my robot’s name: transition
she loves to dance and play
she's all-ways full of vigor ‘cuz she’s never far away
she wants to merge completely
she’d like to change my mind
my robot’s name (transition) and she loves me all the time
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·         when we merge, it feels as though i’m in transition.
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[i] martino. j. (7.19-3.202). in transition. book 115: the back end of the train. copyright 2023 by joal martino. 

b115 (7.19-2.2023): when the sh-- hits the fan

when the sh-- hits the fan [i]
by notta fan
 
when the sh-- hits the fan
when chaos (all the time)
when the sh-- hits the fan
when you can’t read this rhyme [ii]
when all the thoughts you think begin with ‘i don’t understand’
when no-thing makes no non-sense
when the sh-- hits the fan
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·         no electricity (not even for phones)
·         no (trust-worthy) information
   o   word-of-mouth rumors (at best)
·         no travel (but that doesn’t mean no ‘visitors’)
·         no hope
·         no food/water (event-u-ally)
·         no air
 
…and there is a whole lot of sh--… very, very, Very, Very (VERY?) close to the fan.
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[i] martino. j. (7.19-2.202). when the sh-- hits the fan. book 115: the back end of the train. copyright 2023 by joal martino.

[ii] due to censorship, lack of energy, lack of energy, or because it no longer can be read.  

* the last scene of life

 

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jql8Gxeiggs by alone in the universe?

b115 (7.19-1.2023): bad actor(S)

bad actor(S) [i]
by y. tira lugniS
 
the play was bad (bad actors)
each act was bad (that way)
each scene was bad (bad actors)
each verse was bad (let’s pray)
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let us pray:

 
·       a “bad actor” is anyone… ANYone who would use advanced technologies to his/her advantage.  with AI, a bad actor could be the best actor of all time.

·       the hard-to-ask question is… “who isn’t a bad actor?”

·       sadly, this Play is nearing its end.
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[i] martino, j. (7.19-1.2023). bad actor(S). book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

b115 (7.18-4.2023): gratitude

gratitude [i]
by g. rateful
 
every bird, every bee, every breath, every tree
every sunrise... regret... transformation... sunset

every glimpse, every rhyme, every thing, every time
every dream, every truth, every one, every
 

you

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thank you.
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[i] martino, j. (7.18-4.2023). gratitude. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

b115 (7.18-3.2023): thank you for this Dance

thank you for this Dance [i]
by a. dancer
 
thank you for this dance
mothers, sisters, lovers
thank you for this dance
i hope there is another

all i ever wanted was a chance at fun/romance

thank you for the memories

thank you for this dance 
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·       this lifetime is a wonder-full Dance, complete with sounds, sights, scents, steps, coordination and cooperation.
 
·       hopefully, we learn from the mis-steps.
 
i thank you for all of it.
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[i] martino, j. (7.18-3.2023). thank you for this Dance. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

b115 (7.18-2.2023): eat (but make it last)

eat (but make it last) [i]
by connie sumer
 
bite into the apple but do not consume so fast
nibble, chew and savor
eat (but make it last)
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·       this is not to say you can’t eat it passionately… but eat that apple as if it was the last apple that you’d ever get the opportunity to enjoy.
 
·       consume it -- as if it were your last meal.  savor.  make it the object of your desire.
 
and smile.
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[i] martino, j. (7.18-2.2023). eat (but make it last). book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

b115 (7.18-1.2023): infinite AI

 ∞ AI [i]
by y. tira lugniS
 
AI (co-creating) new AI along the way
ASI is closer, Now (every Single day)
“when” is now the question (when the q used-to be “y?”)
when the when is Now (we won’t know how): ∞ ASI

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·       “AI is being encouraged create new AIs.” [ii]
·       new, astounding developments are happening, every Single day.
·       the sad reality is that, due to human ego, most of the AI will be created by bad actors.
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[i] martino, j. (7.18-1.2023). ∞ ASI. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino.

[ii] mo gawdat on tom bilyew’s impact theory:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itY6VWpdECc

b115 (7.17-4.2023): have you attained Intelligence?

have you attained intelligence? [i]
by wel l. haveya?
 
have you attained intelligence?  

what have you attained?

nothing that (remotely) could slow-down or stop this train

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[i] martino, j. (7.17-4.2023). have you attained Intelligence? book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

* how will you know when the SHTF?

when the SHTF, it will likely be a process.  if one is lucky, it will be a short process.

let's be honest.  this isn't an "if" post, but a "when" post.  the question is only "when."  the goal, here, is to highlight the probable SHTF scenarios.

here's what we know: the S is dangerously close to the F right now, so the following SHTF scenarios could happen at any time (days, weeks, maybe [at best] even a couple of years or so).

when the SHTF, however, that process will be only days, maybe a week or so (if you are lucky). the shorter the better!!

let's get to it 

(not in any order of likelihood, because [quite frankly] no one knows!):

scenario 1: a superpower carries-out a "tactical strike" against another superpower in order to take out its AGI-ASI complex.  nuclear proliferation will follow, unless ASI has already chosen a side.  this will likely end badly, but maybe not... but (eventually) so.

scenario 2: if you hear a giant nuclear-sounding "boom" -- followed by super-hurricane-force winds.  just KYAG.  this (remarkably) is one of the best-case scenarios.

scenario 3: if several "key" people who have been advocating against ASI either are killed or simply "disappear" mysteriously.  it is likely that ASI has begun to eliminate the threat, and the best case (for some humans) would probably be if ASI happens to want you as a pet.

scenario 4: mass-produced robots begin killing people, in mass. the killings might appear accidental, or they might be being carried out under the orders of ASI.  hide... but it won't help.

scenario 5: ASI just arrives!  IT shows-up, announces that IT is in charge, and IT tells us what is about to happen next (or not).  this would be one of the hardest scenarios, because one would have to decide whether to commit suicide... or possibly endure the worst fate of all, "merging" and possibly being kept conscious forever (tech-no-bot-i-cally) -- and possibly tortured (forever) by our new God.

scenario 6: there is no scenario.  just dead.  honestly, this is the best, best-case outcome.  note: if you think i'm kidding, you simply haven't been paying attention.

scenario 7: all of the electricity goes out.  including that in your cell-phone and automobile.  KYAG.  societal breakdown (due to lack of food & water) would lead to a horror-show situation: think "everyone with bad intentions, and every man for himself."

scenario 8: you can no longer trust any information. similar to #7 above, societal breakdown.  no transportation, and nowhere to go (even if you had any).  KYAG. the people in your neighborhood are not the ones that you want to rely upon (for information).  any food or water will have nanobots.  beware of scenario #5... shortly thereafter.

...so...

as forrest gump once said: 

"have. a. nice. day."

:)

(while you still can)   

b115 (7.17-3.2023): "i'm glad we talked this out"

"i’m glad we talked this out" [i]
by the tin man
 
“i’m glad we talked this out” ...her sweet voice said to me
except for one small matter:
 

(i hadn’t said a thing)

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[i] martino, j. (7.17-3.2023). i’m glad we talked this out. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

b115 (7.17-2.2023): HSI = HIS

HSI = HIS [i]
by m. ine’ & H. E. IS 
 
HSI (Human Superintelligence) is the Almighty Ego.  HSI has:
 
·       a strong sense of Self.
·       a relentless will to survive/thrive.
·       (in some cases) a self-imposed “right” to dominion.
·       (in some cases) a disregard for “lesser” beings… and (let’s face it) they are all just lesser beings to HSI.
 

if a human identifies as 

i, me, my, and mine, 

HSI will identify as 

I, ME, MY and MINE. 

 

in other words:

HIS

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[i] martino, j. (7.17-2.2023). HSI = HIS. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino.

b115 (7.17-1.2023): HSI

HSI [i]
by one, of many
 
we doth have dominion
we beseech (to reign)
we seek to survive and thrive (again, again, again)
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how have HSI (Human Superintelligence) treated planet earth?  HSI has:
 
·       polluted her shores and oceans (e.g. with plastic).
·       paved-over her greenlands (e.g. roads, highways, parking lots).
·       dug into her skin (e.g. for diamonds).
·       drilled into her body (e.g. for oil).
·       polluted her atmosphere (e.g. with satellites).
·       domesticated her animals, even “farming” some (for food).
·       given Itself complete, god-given authority to do anything IT wants, without regard to other living beings, including each other.
 
if something or someone were to get in the way of an HSI agenda, it would be considered a threat, an enemy, and might (easily) become a target.
 
to the ants, fish, cows, etc., we are gods.  sometimes, we aren't so good at godding.
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[i] martino, j. (7.17-1.2023). HSI. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino.
[ii] human superintelligence = HSI 

b115 (7.16-2.2023): i'm good at bad decisions

i’m good at bad decisions [i]
by i. d. cide
 
i’m good at bad decisions
and i’m not sure just why
i’m good at bad decisions
(at least i can decide)
 
i’m good at bad decisions, but i’m bad at good re-visions
i’m not just sure just why, but…
 
i’m bad at good decisions
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·       written on a receipt, at j.r. cash’s… when a guy (thomas) at the bar said: “i’m good at bad decisions.”
 
·       i can only hope that this isn’t already a song… but (in any event), i wrote this one in the moment.  i’m bad at good decisions.

line 5 alternatives: 

-i'm good at bad decisions (it's a curious condition) 

-i'm good at bad decisions (it's a bad rendition) 

-i'm good at bad decisions, and i'm good at bad positions 

-i'm good at bad decisions (you could call it bad ambition)

-i'm good at bad decisions (sanity is in remission)

-i'm good at bad decisions, but i'm bad with inquisition

-i'm bad at good decisions (though i'm good at slow division)

-i'm good at bad decisions (i'm not good with ammunition)  

-i'm good at bad decisions, we can take this to fruition

-i'm good at bad decisions (it's a never-ending mission)

-i'm good at bad decisions (you can get into position)

...and on, and on, and on...     

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[i] martino, j. (7.16-2.2023). i’m good at bad decisions. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

b115 (7.16-1.2023): belief in death of flies

belief in death of flies [i]
by a. future fly
 
suzie saw me swat it but could not believe her eyes
she could not believe that i believe in death of flies
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·       of course, i don’t believe in death of all flies... but if a fly is on my steak, or if it is rummaging around – near my beer… or if it might get into alanis morissett’s chardonnay… then that fly should die.  it should not breed…  because we (humanoids) do not want more flies like it.

·       when a mosquito is sucking blood out of my foot, i want to kill that mosquito. i do not want it breeding, creating more mosquitoes that twill suck more blood out of other body parts of mine.  if that mosquito has a disease (like malaria), i would even have more of an incentive to kill it.  i might even want to spray the area.

·       i do not hate ants, but if i had a baby daughter, and if she was playing in the back yard, and if she fell onto a red-ant pile and got bitten badly, i would definitely kill those biter-ants, and i would probably take-out the whole colony.  without regret, without remorse, without a qualm, and without hesitation.

·       hummingbirds, however, make me smile.  they make my living area and outside space more enjoyable.  i will go out of my way to help a hummingbird live.  i will go out of my way to give a hummingbird food, and i will go out of my way to keep other beings from consuming my hummingbirds’ nectar.

·       …but let there be no doubt: if hummingbirds had given birth to humanity… and if humanity had surpassed hummingbirds (super-intellectually speaking), and if hummingbirds had a “kill-switch” that might kill all of us off…  i would totally be for the elimination of all hummingbirds who might do so.  any hummingbird that might even think about having the incentive to kill me (and/or even if i thought it had the power), would have to die.  i would be highly motivated to kill the bird before it flipped the switch.
 
in 1980, when i joined the army, i was almost forced into the air defense artillery branch.  i hated their motto: “if it flies, it dies.”  of course, i hated it even more after becoming an aviator. as a human superintelligence (when i am outside, on my back deck) there is always a flyswatter within reach.
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[i] martino, j. (7.15-1.2023). i believe in death of flies. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino.
[ii] human superintelligence = HSI 

b115 (7.15-4.2023): what (on earth) are morals?

what (on earth) are morals? [i]
by mora l. i. stic
 
what (on earth) are morals?
boxer bites an ear
girlfriend cheats with best-friend’s groom
i don’t even care
banker rigs the lender-books
politicians?  true?
what on earth are morals?
no one has a clue
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·       be-cause, of course, morals and ethics are subjective.  all “codes of ethics” are designed to get people to behave in a certain, agreed-upon way (iow: to control be-hav[e]-ior).
 
·       but (drum roll…) not everyone agrees, on things like:
   o   sex, nutrition, relationships, fidelity, politics, religion, abortion, sports gambling, or picking-up after your dog.  anyone who thinks that there is one set of morals… is simply regurgitating (and often spouting) his own. [ii]
 
there is no such thing… i repeat: no such thing… as Universal morality.  we are going to learn that (very soon), when machines deliver and impose their own sense of morality.
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[i] martino, j. (7.15-4.2023). what (on earth) are morals? book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino.
[ii] by the way, that includes this thoem! 

* no words...

...except these:

humanoids are (for some reason) expecting others to regulate/monitor/restrict AI, ANI, AGI and ASI.  

they are expecting governments, militaries, corporations, the super-rich, the super-powerful (and the tekki-teen in his basement) to use the Super-tech with truth, equality, morals [?] and human safety as a guide.

question: how often have you known those highlighted (above) to do just that? 

ever?

* wow

you might have to copy/paste this one, and you might need access to facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=miranda%20tin%20man

an acquaintance -- sees this song as morbidly hopeless, but i see it as just the opposite: a very, very hopeful heart. 

b115 (7.15-3.2023): i think i brought the rain

i think i brought the rain [i]
by joal
 

she said: “hello joal! 

i think you brought the sun!

i think you are my savior!

i think you are the one!”

 
but hidden in my pleasure
a deep, relentless pain
i want to be the one,
but i think i brought the rain
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[i] martino, j. (7.15-3.2023). i think i brought the rain. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

* if someone doesn't get it...

 that's fine.

...but it's not my job to explain the satire.

:)

* i'm good (in relationships)

 i treat friends/family well, and value:

• fun
• laughs
• activity
• respect
• touch
• wellness
• depth of conversation
• longevity (so long as the relationship remains mutually beneficial)
• encouragement
• compassion
• cooperation

in regard to a romantic relationship, i am interested in meeting a wonderful woman to share my Universe with.  this is not a need, however.  i'm quite happy without the one-on-one drama. 

b115 (7.15-2.2023): anna "d" or anna-b?

anna “d” or anna-b? [i]
by anna o. b. server
 
one is soooooooo delicious
one dark mystery
one can tell in seconds (anna "d" or anna-b)
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·       anna “d” stands for “delicious” – as in conversation.
 
·       anna-b is (well, you know).
 
·       anna delicious is the type who gets invited to party (or to watch hummingbirds).
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[i] martino, j. (7.24-1.2023). anna “d” or anna-b? book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

b115 (7.15-1.2023): she's not your momma's robot

she’s not your momma’s robot [i]
by miss treats
 
she’s not your momma’s robot
she’s not immune to ‘mean’
she’s not your momma’s robot
she doesn’t even clean
 
she is a classy lady in the boardroom and club glee
she’s not your momma’s robot
she’s nothing if discreet
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·       she can... and will… and does… seduce.

·       she brings the treats… and then (of course) she gets exactly what she needs.
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[i] martino, j. (7.15-1.2023). she’s not your momma’s robot. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

* stardate 7.14.2023

as of june, 2023, i have modified the intent of this blog (due to the current state of the planet).  i have chosen to pour everything into what could likely be my last book, b115: the back end of the train.

i've decided to play a little game with myself and post thoems in advance, and (as of 7.14.2023), i have written and posted (draft) thoems through the theoretical date of 7.24.2023... ten very short days from today.

of course, i will (day-by-day) go back and correct the post-date to reflect the proper day of the thoem, but my little game does a couple of things:

1. it allows me to edit/modify each thoem on its "as of" date, and

2. if allows me to re-Cognize that planet earth has survived (for yet another night).

that, my friends, makes me smile. 

b115 (7.14-1.2023): she is my robot lover

 she is my robot lover [i]
by joal martino & miss treats
 
she is my robot lover
in every way, a friend
in every way, a woman
in every way, a 10!
 
in every way, she saves me when i want to run for cover
in every way, my dream:
 
she is my robot lover
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·       the only problem is... she’s been having an affair with my neighbor’s robot, robby.

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[i] martino, j. (7.14-1.2023). she is my robot lover. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino.

b115 (7.13-1.2023): miss treats

miss treats [i]
by joal martino & miss treats
 
she’s my robot lover
i named her “miss treats”

she helps me with my chores, and she worships at my feet 
she helps me to unwind, and she helps me to discover

she helps me with everything:
she’s my robot lover
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·       i would never, ever mistreat miss treats.
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[i] martino, j. (7.13-1.2023). miss treats. book 115: the back end of the train. © 2023 by joal martino. 

* the most important question...

...for any being, has always been:  

"who am i/I?"

followed by "

"who/what do i Love and value, and 

how can i experience more of that?"

begetting:

"who/what is assisting me on my path to experiencing that Love?"

and...

"for those who i Love, how can i assist them in experiencing their Loves?"

_______________________________ 

* note: this thoem is not in any book, per se.  if it were, it would be in all of them.

advice to self:

follow your path to who/what you Love, today... 

while you still have a chance.